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Tim Plunkett *Session Drummer*

About Me


My name is Tim Plunkett and I am a Studio Musician and Producer from Greenfield, Indiana. I play a little bit of everything from Guitar, Piano, Bass guitar and so on. But like I always tell everyone... "I was born a drummer". I have my own studio where I get to record with all types of musicians and friends.
BELOW IS MY OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Ever since I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a musician. When I was little I used to bang on pots and pans with wooden spoons, all the time driving my parents crazy. I think they could tell early on I was going to be a drummer.
When I was in elementary school, my friends and I would dress up like a band and put on shows in the garage for the kids in the neighborhood. I finally started taking band class in 5th grade, playing anything and everything that anyone would teach me. I really wanted to play the drums, but it isn't something that they teach in 5th grade music class. So I settled for the piano, and the recorder. Though I wanted nothing more than to be a drummer, I always seemed to have a guitar lying around. When noone was looking, I used to pick it up and strum the strings, even though I didn't know any chords. When I got to junior high, I had a few friends that knew how to play guitar, and when I asked them nice enough, they would teach me chord progressions and songs. I knew at that moment music was going to be a big part of my life.
I then started joining any and every band I could find. I started jamming with bands from every genre including Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk, etc. All the time learning everything I could about Drums and Drumming. I have been playing in numerous bands for the last 19 years as a drummer all the time recording and meeting new people along the way. I have played and recorded with some great musicians in my time and I'm thankful for everything I have learned along the way.
I have taken a little piece of musical knowledge from every band and every musician I have ever played with and though I am not sure where my musical journey will take me, I can be sure of one thing... Being a successful musician takes alot of time and hard work.
I have only just begun...

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 27/03/2005
Band Website: www.therhinestones.net
Band Members: EQUIPMENT:
Drums –
5 piece Pearl Export Select Custom Fusion, Marine Blue Fade (Studio Kit)
5 Piece 1961 Pearl "Coronet" Vintage Jazz Kit (Live Kit)
Hardware –
Pearl, DW
Heads –
Aquarian, Evans, Remo
Cymbals –
Zildjian ZXT, Sabian B8 Pro
Sticks –
Vic Firth American Classic 7A, 8D, 5A, 5B, 2B, and Rock
Guitars -
Fender DG22 CE Acoustic/Electric
Fender Telecaster
Alvarez RD8 Acoustic
Fender Small Body Acoustic
Santa Rosa Full Body Acoustic
Misc. Handheld Percussion
Influences: WHO AM I PLAYING WITH?
THE RHINESTONES - Professional Backing Band - (Regional, USA) - Backing Professional Artists onstage and in the Studio - (Studio/Live Musician)www.myspace.com/therhinestones
SHAUN PAUL GORDON - singer/songwriter - (Los Angelos, CA) - Dual Album Recording Project - (Producer/Studio Musician)
www.myspace.com/shaunpaulgordon
COOTIE B. CRABTREE - singer/songwriter - (Indianapolis, IN) - Backing Musician with the Rhinestones - (Live Drummer)
www.myspace.com/cootiebcrabtree
LINDSAY BLOOM - singer/songwriter - (Indianapolis, IN) - Backing Musician with the Rhinestones - Live Drummer)
www.myspace.com/lindsaybloom & www.lindsaybloom.net
RIELY O CONNOR - singer/songwriter - (South Bend, IN) - Playing all of his LIVE Indianapolis Events - (Live Drummer)
www.rielyoconnor.com & www.myspace.com/rielyoconnor
JASON STINE - singer/songwriter - (West Lafayette, IN) - Debut LP - (Studio Engineer/Producer/Musician)
www.myspace.com/jasonstinemusic
ANDY HODSON - singer/songwriter - (Indianapolis, IN) - Debut Album - (Producer/Studio Musician)

Sounds Like: WHAT DO I PLAY?
I have been playing the drums for over 19 years, at least 10 of them professionally. I am well rounded in all genres including:ROCK/POP, RHYTHM & BLUES, COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS, DISCO/FUNK, ETC.I am available for Studio Sessions, Live Shows, and Production Work.
Record Label: BMI RECORDS
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Check out this video: Riely O Connor PROMO - Locals Only

Check out this video: Riely O Connor PROMO - Locals Only Add to My Profile | More Videos
Posted by on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:28:00 GMT

Article about the band...

http://www.nuvo.net/articles/show_review__trotta_goes_electr ic/ Article written by Paul F. P. Pouge, writer for Nuvo about our show on November 26th.  
Posted by on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:07:00 GMT

Great New Song....

Well everyone... we have finished our first recording in my new studio. Ironically this song started out as an acoustic song being played (badly) by Ms. Katie Trotta. When she first played it I notice...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:04:00 GMT

Video!

Video on the Videos page! Check it out!
Posted by on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:26:00 GMT

"White Man's World"

I have now added the hit song "White Man's World" from my alter ego group "2 White 4 You". Let me know what you think!
Posted by on Sun, 11 Jun 2006 07:26:00 GMT

Special Announcement....

I have been given the chance to play the drums for Katie Trotta's Band! (KTB). If you haven't checked out her music, you don't know what your missing! www.myspace.com/katietrotta www.katietrotta.com T...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Jun 2006 08:08:00 GMT

Click on the Link!

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Posted by on Tue, 02 May 2006 10:18:00 GMT

Website Overhaul!

I will be giving the website an overhaul in the next few months. It will be a big change for the better. I will keep you updated with all the latest info.
Posted by on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 03:55:00 GMT

The Winter Project

Well I just wanted to update everyone on The Winter Project. It is still going strong, and we have much more work to do until it is completed. I will keep everyone posted about updates to the site, an...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Feb 2006 05:07:00 GMT

New Features On The Website

Well everyone. I have done a few changes to the website. (www.timplunkettmusic.com) There is now a page called "New Stuff" that is a Members Only page. All you have to do is create a profile by puttin...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Feb 2006 06:45:00 GMT