SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Bass Guitar.

ABOUT

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