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Swap Gomez

About Me

Heres a short bio: 20 years old, Drummer/Musician from Auckland NZ currently studying film and media @ AUT. Interest in music began when I was 4. Father is a professional singer in Bangladeshi/Ethnic music. Eventually decided start playing drums seriously at age 12. Played with various bands - Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop, RnB, Ethnic/Cultural, Ambient, Contemporary and Covers Music bands since 12. Love working with recording projects, artists/musicians and always love to play live!


Had the utmost honor and privilege of working with artists such as Uli Jon Roth (The Scorpions) and Vernon Reid (Living Colour) and NZ Artists such as Jordan Luck (The Exponents), Peter Urlich (Th Dudes), Mike Chunn (Split Enz).
Supporting acts for Dave Dobbyn, Tim Finn, The Deceptikonz, Steriogram, Yulia and billed with artists such as Joe Satriani, Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Alex Skolnick Trio, Gilby Clarke (Guns n Roses), Tim Donahue.
Most profound influence is Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree/King Crimson) and JoJo Mayer (Nerve).Enjoy a broad range of music always trying to find a way to utilize the drum kit as a driving and creative force.
Music = Life
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Currently playing with Progressive Metal/Rock Band "Tane Mahuta" www.myspace.com/tanemahutaband
Singer/Songwriter "Nick Hohepa" www.myspace.com/nickhohepa
Covers Band "Parnell Revival Band" www.myspace.com/parnellrevivalband
Progressive Rock Guitar Virtuoso, "Zahid Rahman" www.myspace.com/zedeproduction
Alternative Rock Band "Mali Mali" www.myspace.com/malimalisongs
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Check out Me and Jamie Andersons amazing G-TARanaki Experience @ Jamie and Swap do G-TAR
Thanks for visiting my site:D Swap Gomez
email me if you need a drummer for recording/session and live work: [email protected]

*Below Jamming with Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions) and Jamie Anderson!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/8/2007
Band Members: Videos:
"Me and Nick Hohepa jamming some drums in the studio"

Jordan Luck (The Exponents) and the Band of Strangers 2006

"Peter Urlich (Th Dudes) @ Bac Pac 2006"

"2 Short Drum Solos"

"Me and Peter Ravela Drums and Tabla duet"

"GTaranaki Festival - Erotomania (Dream Theater)/Technical Difficulties(Paul Gilbert)"

"Dream Theater - In The Presence Of Enemies pt. 1 cover by Kerr Sharpe Young & Swap Gomez"

More videos found on my youtube channel below: www.youtube.com/swapgomez
Influences: Bands
Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Pink Floyd, Nerve, Liquid Tension Experiment, Joe Satriani, Transatlantic, Neil Morse, ToTo, OSI, Lauryn Hill, Brooke Fraser, John Mayer, Michael Jackson, Alex Skolnick Trio, Natalie Horler, Bob Marley, Tabla Beat Science, A Perfect Circle, Tool, The Prodigy, DJ Tiesto, Massive Attack, Sonata Arctica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Killswitch Engage ,Tenacious D, InFlames, basically anything good!
Drummers
Mike Portnoy, Gavin Harrison, Jeff Campitelli, JoJo Mayer, Thomas Lang, Dom Famularo, Dave Wekyl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rodney Holmes, Carter Beauford, Virgil Donati, Steve Smith, Wil Calhoun, Roy Haynes and many more!
*Below are some of my heroes I had the privilege of meeting
Dream Theater
Tim Donahue, Joe Satriani, Vernon Reid (Living Colour)
Hose (Jeffs Drum Tech) Jeff Campitelli (Satriani), Magesh (Vernon Reid)
Alex Skolnick (Testament) Matt Zebrowski and Nathan Peck (Alex Skolnick)
Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple)
Uli Jon Roth (The Scorpions)
Gilby Clarke (Guns n Roses)
Set Up

PDP Platinum Drums (White Oyster Finish)
16x20 -- Bass Drum
6x10 --- PDP 805 --- Popcorn Snare (White)
4x13 -- Piccolo Snare
8x10 -- Tom
9x12 – Tom
12 x 14 – Floor Tom
Cymbals
Paiste 2002 --- 14’ Thin/Heavy Hi-Hats
Paiste 2002 --- 16’ Thin Crash
Zildjian A Custom --- 10’ Splash
Zildjian Avedis Armand --- 21’ Ride
Zildjian Oriental --- 14’ China
Sabian Mike Portnoy Signature Max --- 8’ Splash
Sabian Mike Portnoy Signature Max --- 8’ China Kang
Other
6’ Tycoon Cowbell
Gibraltar Intruder Double Pedals
Tama Iron Cobra Hi-Hat Stand
Tama Hardware, Stands & Throne
Pro-Mark 5A Hickory Pro Round Sticks
Sounds Like: Me, Myself and I
Type of Label: Unsigned

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