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John Toomey

About Me

I've been playing drumset for about 15 years now. I am originally from Mobile, Alabama. I lived and studied in New Orleans, LA for three years at Loyola University, then I moved to my present home in Nashville, TN after hurricane Katrina. I recently graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Music Performance and Music Business. I'm comfortable playing in any style, and I always strive to bring life and energy to the performance. Currently, I record and perform with various artists. Among the groups I'm fortunate enough to play and tour with right now are The Dillon Dixon Band (adult pop), John Karl (modern country), Mannah (Progressive Rock), Thompson & Ward (Southern Rock), Karissa (Pop), and Cougar Fight (Hard Rock). I was also invited to perform at a clinic hosted by Johnny Rabb this past June, 2008. That was a great night, and there will be many more. I love what I do and hope to continue doing it for the rest of my life. http://bandmix.com/account-main.php Afro-Cuban style-Sabor
..Groovin'
..Double Bass practice: Singles=132
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 24/11/2006
Band Members: My right hand and foot and my left hand and foot.Drummer League solo/clinic
The Dillon Dixon Band in Miami, FLEscape From Oakland
.. The Girl From Ipanema
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Influences: My influences are a wide range between genres and time periods. I come from a hard rock and metal background, but I spend more time studying other cultures and styles. Just to name a few bands: Pantera, Fear Factory, Lamb of God, Tito Puente, Michel Camilo, Arturo Sandoval, Los Van Van, Miles Davis, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Beethoven, Claude Debussy, Fredrick Chopin, Steve Vai, The Beatles, as well as many artists from India, Brazil, Africa and Cuba, and many many more...
Sounds Like:

Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

New article published

My latest article has been published at www.percussionsessions.com. Go check it out. For those who have read the previous issues, thank you.John Toomey
Posted by on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:32:00 GMT

My New Article now at percussionsessions.com

Hello again everyone. Please go to www.percussionsessions.com to have look at my 2nd Double Bass Lesson.Thanks John
Posted by on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:31:00 GMT

My New Drum Lesson online now

Go to Percussionsessions.com to check out my latest drum lesson. This is the first installment of my double bassdrum lessons. Check it out!John
Posted by on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:10:00 GMT

Just got an article published

I'm very excited to say that I have just had an article I wrote published on Melbay's website. The actual link is www.percussionsessions.com. Go check it out. I hope you enjoy. Of course, it will ...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 13:31:00 GMT

Drumset Lessons in the Nashville area anyone?

I recently began teaching private lessons. I cover a wide range of material for beginners, intermediate players as well as advanced musical concepts and solo techniques. Students will learn a variet...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:16:00 GMT

"Bomshel"

Check out www.Bomshel.com to see when we will be playing (hopefully in a city near you).  It's the country-rockenest show you'll ever see.
Posted by on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:04:00 GMT