ABOUT
Drummer with backing vox.
I started learning drums/percussion at age 10. By the age of 12, I was playing in rock bands. I have played in various rock and jazz bands for the past several years. I played in school band grades 5-12 and minored in music (percussion) in college. I have played in over 10 bands in the Dallas area since the mid/late 1980s. I recently played with "The 8tracks" classic rock/cover band. We were the "House Band" for the 2020 Winter Classic NHL game at the Cotton Bowl. The crowd size was 85,630 - full stadium. I'm primarily interested in cover bands, but originals are good too (I've done both). I can sing backing/harmony vocals.
- Screen name:
- JohnnySchmittou
- Member since:
- Jan 22 2020
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Stewart Copeland, Jeff Porcaro, Simon Phillips, Jim Keltner, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Antonio Sanchez, Lenny White, various jazz, rock, R&B, Funk.
Rock and pop songs from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and beyond.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
1 complete (8 piece) set of 1972 Ludwig maple shell drums, with cymbals.
1 complete (7 piece) set year 2000 Tama StarClassic performer birch shell drums, with Sabian HHX Evolution cymbals (full matching set).
I typically gig out w/ a 6 piece Tama kit with an array of Sabian cymbals. I have a full set of drum mic's and various small hand percussion items.
I also have a 24 channel PA mixer. 2 JBL main PA speakers w/ stands. 1 JBL 15" sub. 1 Fender powered floor monitor. 1 Yamaha 6-channel personal mixer for in-ears.
MUSIC
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Sweet Love (Anita Baker)
Sweet Love (Anita Baker) Genre: R&B
Make shift studio recording by the band Quiet Storm. I am also singing backing vocals and playing all percussion.
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Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett)
Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett) Genre: Classic Rock
Live recording from a gig by Neon Lights. No post mixing nor overdubbing. I am also singing backing vocals.
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Make Me Smile (Chicago)
Make Me Smile (Chicago)
Live recording from a gig by Neon Lights. No post mixing nor overdubbing.
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Beginnings (Chicago)
Beginnings (Chicago) Genre: Classic Rock
Live recording from a gig by Neon Lights. No post mixing nor overdubbing.
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Boogie Oogie Oogie (Taste of Honey)
Boogie Oogie Oogie (Taste of Honey) Genre: R&B
Make shift recording by the band Quiet Storm. I am also singing backing vocals.
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Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is (Chicago)
Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is (Chicago) Genre: Classic Rock
Live recording from a gig by Neon Lights. No post mixing nor overdubbing. I am also singing backing vocals.
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Feeling Stronger Every Day (Chicago)
Feeling Stronger Every Day (Chicago) Genre: Classic Rock
Live recording from a gig by Neon Lights. No post mixing nor overdubbing.
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Saturday in the Park (Chicago)
Saturday in the Park (Chicago)
Live recording from a gig by Neon Lights. No post mixing nor overdubbing.
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Steve McQueen (Sheryl Crow)
Steve McQueen (Sheryl Crow) Genre: Rock
Very crude recording. One mic stuck in the middle of a living room. I am also singing backing vocals.
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American Band (Grand Funk)
American Band (Grand Funk) Genre: Classic Rock
Very crude recording. One mic stuck in the middle of a living room. I am also singing backing vocals.
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Zoot Suit Riot (Cherry Popping Daddies)
Zoot Suit Riot (Cherry Popping Daddies) Genre: Jazz
Very crude recording. One mic stuck in the middle of a living room. I am also singing backing vocals.
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The 8tracks at the NHL Winter Classic - Cotton Bowl (Video)
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Last Night's Alibi - short promo (Video)
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Last Night's Alibi (band) montage from live performance at The Oasis in Midlothian (Video)
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Eyes Without a Face (Bill Idol - cover) - sound check at dv8 theater in Plano, TX (Video)
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Counting Blue Cars (Dishwalla cover) (Video)
Counting Blue Cars (Dishwalla cover) (Video)DJcw8mOu0kA
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Kiss Me (Sixpence None The Richer - cover) (Video)
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The 8Tracks at Taverna Rossa (Southlake) (Video)
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The 8Tracks at Killarney's (Fairview) (Video)
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The 8Tracks w/ Monte Montgomery (Taverna Rossa Southlake) (Video)
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Last Night's Alibi - long promo (Video)
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