SEEKING
Other, Harmonica, Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist.ABOUT
I've reached a stage in life where I can spend a little more time pursuing the passion of my life -- playing the drums. I am looking for a few other solid musicians who are interested in getting together to have fun and make music. Weekly practices and/or gigs would suite me well, but I'm mainly interested in just getting together with players that can groove and play off one another. I have practice space.
A graduate of Hartford Conservatory, I spent my youth playing mostly in rock bands, but played my share of weddings, country gigs and hotel circuits. I've played most of the major clubs in the area: Toad's, the old Agora Ballroom, the Shaboo Inn before it burned down, etc. I taught drums at Music Men music shop back when it was in Enfield some years ago.
Played on a number of recordings -- a couple of country albums, commercial jingles and various sessions with rock bands. "Tell Me Goodbye"', a cut from a self-produced collection of songs, was selected for inclusion on the WHCN Homegrown Album, a compilation of "the best Southern New England had to offer".
email: toniocola(at) G mail (dot)com
- Screen name:
- Tanuch
- Member since:
- May 03 2012
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
Just about anyone (or anything) that made me think, but growing up listening to some of the following players has certainly been formative: Ringo, Dino Danelli, Buddy Rich, Bobby Columby, John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, Bill Bruford, John Guerin, Grady Tate, Elvin Jones, Dave Weckl and Steve Gadd.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha Recording Custom drums. Zildian and Sabian cymbals. Various snare drums including a 1930s era Ludwig Black Beauty. Vintage Rogers and oversized Slingerland kits. LP bongos, congas, djembe, the usual battery of hand drums, tambourines, shakers, woodblocks, etc., and, of course more cowbells.
