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Former professional (career) keyboardist turned drummer. Born and raised in Europe… musician since childhood, stateside since 2005.
Repertoire covers several genres. Backing vocals (no accent whatsoever). Lifelong music student... love to learn, consistently studying music and the art of drumming. Practice daily. Care most about playing for the song and delivering a groove. Interested in high-quality sound.
Have been in pop/rock bands, country bands, blues/jam band, salsa band.
Formal Music Studies:
City of Westminster College (London, UK) - Sound Engineering
Luiz Villas-Boas Jazz School (Lisbon, Portugal) - Completion of two-year (full time) program
Contact info:
56i-4o2-O776 or [email protected]
Instagram: @RuiPinto_Drummer
- Screen name:
- Rui Pinto
- Member since:
- Jun 19 2017
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Dave Weckl, Stewart Copeland, Vinny Colaiuta, Keith Carlock, Sting, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Prince, Van Halen, AC/DC, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Steve Gadd, Chick Corea.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Tama, Gretsch, and Roland kits
Zildjian and Sabian cymbals
QSC PA and Mixer
Beringer X32 Rack
MUSIC
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Rui Pinto Drums LIVE
Rui Pinto Drums LIVE Year: 2020 Genre: Cover/Tribute
Recorded live (not studio)
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Pop & Rock Compilation (Video)
Pop & Rock Compilation (Video)4sJR70rNrvk
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Where the Streets Have No Name by U2 (Video)
Where the Streets Have No Name by U2 (Video)db95gzLuNJo
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Don't Stop Believin' by Journey (Video)
Don't Stop Believin' by Journey (Video)9JZ2wNQeb1g
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Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses (Video)
Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses (Video)vS_-zbm54OA
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Free Fallin' (Petty) & What's Up (4 Non Blondes) (Video)
Free Fallin' (Petty) & What's Up (4 Non Blondes) (Video)LmiOzNJDSFw
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Feel Like Makin' Love by Bad Company (Video)
Feel Like Makin' Love by Bad Company (Video)qdcHmTDSPKI
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Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry (Video)
Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry (Video)xwK4Sor451Y
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I Heard It Through the Grapevine by CCR (Video)
I Heard It Through the Grapevine by CCR (Video)2XglduP0wco
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Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound by Hank Williams Jr. (Video)
Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound by Hank Williams Jr. (Video)EaVdpAtDbiY
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The Race is On by George Jones (Video)
The Race is On by George Jones (Video)OVGumZwwJ-c
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Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton (Video)
Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton (Video)PR_GNDrVs1A