SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Alto, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Other Percussion, Other, Mandolin, Lead Guitar, Keyboard, Harmonica, Flute, Fiddle, Drums, Dobro, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Background Singer, Acoustic Guitar.ABOUT
I am a drummer/percussionist,best of both worlds.Been playing for over a decade,experience and commitment is my main focus.I am from Brazil,living in the states for 20 years.Went to Newark Music school for afro cuban percussion.Played with great names in brazilian gospel music such as Ludmila Ferber,David Quinlan,Kleber Lucas,fernandinho.Here in the states played with Dali Blu and suspended 7Th,R-connected,Also recorded with a contemporary christian band True Witness based in GA.My latest work was with a amazing Latin pop fusion band called Mas+Alla,also Blues/Country singer from manny charlton band"Robin Delorenzo".Right now i am a very demanding musician in the newark music scene(Brazilian Music.Looking for Bands with originals or covers.Not into hardcore/heavy metal.I like it but its not my field.Open to any new projects. I am getting ready to attend NAAM 2014 representing my cymbal company Soultone.
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.ballaondrums.webs
- Screen name:
- tagimabrother
- Member since:
- Nov 05 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 13
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
from a to z ,music is music.
60's,70,80 and 90's ,pocket drummer,i love pretty much everything,doesnt mean that i will play anything,My motto is"If you dont feel it,you dont play it".Love 80's and 90's music.Chic,donna summer,EWF,jamiroquai,george benson,guns and roses,bon jovi,journey,lifehouse,etc
Instrument experience:
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Drums:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
PDP(dw) drums,pearl pedals,promark sticks.
Soultone Cymbals(endorsement)
also a jazz kit from Tama
MUSIC
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Burguesinha(samba/reggae)
Burguesinha(samba/reggae) Track number: 1 Year: 2011 Genre: Acoustic
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fugidinha
fugidinha Track number: 2 Year: 2011 Genre: Acoustic
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Kid Abelha
Kid Abelha Track number: 3 Year: 2011 Genre: Acoustic
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Mix Brazil(bossa Nova)
Mix Brazil(bossa Nova) Track number: 4 Year: 2011
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Forroh in usa
Forroh in usa Track number: 5 Year: 2011 Genre: Acoustic
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balla playing with R.connected (Video)
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you oughta know by Carol vegas and rui balla (Video)
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Carol Vegas and Rui Balla on Boi na Brasa-Newark -NJ (Video)
Carol Vegas and Rui Balla on Boi na Brasa-Newark -NJ (Video)ydwXj__dMpE
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Carol vegas....This love great tune..... (Video)
Carol vegas....This love great tune..... (Video)lz5fHA6fuyY
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Carol Vegas....great song (Video)
Carol Vegas....great song (Video)HbwDFp9FBjA
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Awesome Carol Vegas and Rui Ballain newark (Video)
Awesome Carol Vegas and Rui Ballain newark (Video)MQfgjoSsu3Y
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Carol Vegas and Rui Balla (Video)
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balla in studio (Video)
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balla in studio (Video)
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live with R-connected in brooklyn ny (Video)
live with R-connected in brooklyn ny (Video)1i75LiLgN3I
CALENDAR
Past Events
April 2nd at Blue Monday brooklyn NY- With R-Connected
April 12 at Trash Bar in Brooklyn NY-With R-Connected
From april 15,16,17,22,23 and 24 Easter Special At Calvary temple Wayne-Musical