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Steevo Drumz

It's All About The Groove

About Me

Steevo’s musical interests began at a young age while watching his father’s bands rehearse in their basement in Baltimore, MD. He received a drum set, of sorts, at age two and a half, but didn’t get a real set until he was 15 and it was at this point that he chose to get serious about being a musician.

As the years went by, Steevo performed in a variety of musical settings, ranging from Rock and Metal to Country to Rhythm & Blues. Throughout his musical career, he has grasped the basic essentials of becoming a great musician. He states, "With me, drumming is all about how deep I can make the pocket. I like it to be so deep the whole band just falls in. Not to say that I have no chops in the toolbox; they are just not the most important thing to me. I’d rather be laying down a big ol groove like Bonzo with some well placed fills. Just my style of playin. I decided a long time ago that first, and foremost, was becoming a team player who could support with feeling and taste."

After years of playing the local and Mid-Atlantic regional music circuit and opening for numerous national artists, Steevo moved to Nashville, TN in 2004. There he honed his skills even more while playing with some of the best players in Nashville’s honky tonks and supporting many artists both in-town and on the road. He then moved back to Maryland in 2005 and has performed in various projects since his relocation.

His energetic drumming style along with his feel add the drive and the punch that is so important in today’s music.


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/12/2007
Band Members:

Equipment

    Drums: Yamaha Oak Custom in Silver Sparkle Finish
    Cymbals: Sabian
    Electronics: Roland SPD-S Sampling Pad
    Sticks: Vater 5A Wood Tip
    Pedals: DW 5002AD3
    Heads: Aquarian
    Monitor System: Shure PS400 series hardwired, Shure E5 earbuds

Influences: Steevo sites several drummers from a variety of styles as being his influences. Some that come to mind are John Bonham, Tommy Lee, Chris Lembach, Morgan Rose,Wil Calhoun, Dan Pred(Dan Reed Network), Terry Bozzio, Steve Smith, Eric Singer, Vinnie Colaiuta, Eddie Bayers, Lonnie Wilson, Vinny Appice, Kenny Arnoff, Alex Van Halen, Troy Lucketta, Shannon Larkin, Phil Rudd, Randy Castillo, Matt Sorum, Greg Bissonette, Vinnie Paul, Manu Katche, Omar Hakim, Jeff Porcarro, Wild Mick Brown, Neil Peart, Johnathan Mover, and many many more (considering you can ALWAYS learn something from everyone you see or hear play.)
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None