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.. .. .... ....Andrew is a studio/live drummer who is currently based in Nashville. Working in the music business always has it's highs and lows, but the move to Nashville was def a high point. It has opened up so many doors that were otherwise closed while living in Baltimore. The scene here is incredible, as is the support for musicians. I have had the opportunity of recording with bands ranging from metal through pop, and everything in between. You would think all of the recording going on down here is country music, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The rock scene is taking off, and I have been fortunate enough to recording with many of the bands that are on their way up!!! I have recorded with a few country artists, however, and enjoyed working with each of them, but rock is def my first love!!Check out some samples of recent recordings.....

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Other artists who are playing/making music that is not the normal cookie cutter format that is constantly being stamped out by the large record companies. Being in the industry full time has allowed me the opportunities to meet and play with many wonderful artists, and I am very fortunate for those opportunities. Of the the drummers, I would love to have met John Bonham. He brought new meaning to the term "rock drummer," and of course Buddy Rich, the greatest drummer of all time... My past instructos who were the most influential to me include; Fred Dinkins, Dave Beyer, Richie Gajate Garcia, and Ray Luzier. I am influenced by singers as much as drummers and of those, Trent Reznor (NIN), Perry Ferrel (Jane's Addiction) and Prince are my favorite frontmen. Of all of the performers I am truly insprired by, Layne Staley (Alice in Chains) would be on the top of the list. He was an incredible musician and entertainer. Each of the above brought the standard of singers/performers to an entire different level. .. .. .... ....
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My Blog

2009, already busy!!

Hey all!! 2009 is shaping up to be a great and busy year already!! I have lined up a ton sessions in various studios, as well many rehearsals and some great rock shows in the upcoming months.If you wa...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:10:00 GMT

Drummers are athletes

This was an article found in the USA Today! Very cool! "Drummers are lean, mean, athletic machines&." It has been forever thus for rock (and other) drummers, often the most-abused and least-know...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:25:00 GMT

Turn it up, Lay it down

I just wanted to tell everyone (who doesn't already know) about a wonderful teaching/learning tool that a few of my friends have created. It's called "Turn It Up, Lay It Down." It is a&nbs...
Posted by on Sun, 04 May 2008 09:07:00 GMT

I have finally put up music!!!

Hey all!!! Yes, I have finally put up some songs from recent recordings from various genres. They include hip/hop, latin, rock, metal, pop, and country. Please take the time to check them ...
Posted by on Fri, 02 May 2008 15:43:00 GMT

Earth hour

Hey everyone.... Check out this link for "Earth hour 2008" I hadn’t heard of it before, but seems like kind of a cool thing idea, and obviously we need to do something... http://myspacetv....
Posted by on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:26:00 GMT

Nashville rock scene

Last night I had the chance to hang out with a few good friends, and watch two great rock bands. They are both local bands, and they both were incredible! It is great to see rock starting to make it's...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:22:00 GMT

Cool quote.....

Saw this on a friend's page and liked it so much, wanted it on mine... Thanks 'Shell'!!! I love my past. I love my present. I'm not ashamed of what I've had, and I'm not sad because I have it n...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:33:00 GMT

ENDORSEMENTS!!!

I just want to say hey first of all, seeing as this is my first official blog!!!! I figured I'd finally post one! Anyway, I wanted to thank the people that have helped me along the way wi...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:04:00 GMT