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ALBERT MOYER, JR.

About Me

I have been playing drums for over 20 years in a variety of musical settings. Styles include Rock, Christian, Country, Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, R & B, and Latin. I studied with Houston drummers Mike Lefarve and Craig LeMay early on and later studied master classes with many great professional drummers including Ed Shaughnessy( Johnny Carson Show), Bobby Rock (Rare Earth, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Nelson), Matt Sorum(Guns N Roses), Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth), Anton Fig(David Letterman Show), Dave Weckl(Chick Corea), and countless others. Currently, I am playing with Steve Bing & The Bayou HotShots (Acadiana Records Artist-Nominated by Cajun French Music Association for possible 2009 Best New CD award, so please VOTE! Listed as a possible nominee for the 2008 50th Grammy Awards under Cajun/Zydeco category), I also play with James Thibodeaux and Pure Cajun Band on occasion. Other great musicians I have played with or sat in with include Arrival, Shinolah, Charles Thibodeaux and the Bayou Cajun Band, James Thibodeaux and Pure Cajun Band, Corey McCauley and the Evangline Aces, Goldman Thibodeaux of the Lawtell Playboys, David Flores of La Mafia,Brett Mouton, Kyle Redd, Bill Royall, Major Hazard, Robert Saint currently with Love Of Peace, Dee Broussard, Fletcher Stafford, Leon Mitchison, Brandon Matthews Pianist, Ed Kane Pianist,Harpist Joanna Elliot, Neil Cooper Vocalist, and Tanya Richardson, Tribal Troop (Dominica), and The Steel Pan Band (Barbados). My style has always been one of expand and create and I do not rely heavily on sounding like someone else. My specialty is making music happen on the fly with feeling. CHECK OUT THE COOL VIDEOS BELOW!

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Drum solo

Live with Steve Bing & The Bayou Hotshots

Live with Third Ear Band

My Interests

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Member Since: 31/03/2007
Band Website: www.myspace.com/thebayouhotshots
Band Members: Albert Moyer, Jr. - Independent DrummerBand AssociationsSteve Bing & The Bayou Hotshots:Albert Moyer, Jr.- Drums and Percussion Jesse DeRouche- Cajun Accordian Steve Bing-Fiddle, Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals Donna Bing- Guitar and Vocals Aubrey Skeen- Bass and Vocals Dave Porter- Cajun Triangle and RubboardJames Thibodeaux & Pure Cajun BandAlbert Moyer, Jr.- Drums James Thibodeaux- Cajun Accordian, Vocals James Fontenot- Guitar, Vocals Mike Alessi- Fiddle John Latchiolais- Bass
Influences: Bobby Rock, Terry Bozzio, Mike Portnoy, Dave Weckl, Peter Criss, Alex Acuna, Omar Hakim, Neil Peart, Scott Rockenfield, Simon Phillips, Akira Jimbo, Rod Morgenstein, Gregg Bissonette, Frank Beard, Tico Torres, Dean Castronovo, Jerry Gaskill, Charlie Benante, Tommy Lee, Tommy Aldridge, Nicko McBrain, Charlie Adams, Gil Moore, Phil Collins, Frankie Banali, Eric Singer, Eric Carr, Craig LeMay, Mike Henry, George Weimar, Mike LeFarve, and countless others.
Sounds Like: I create my sound, so I sound like me.
Record Label: Acadiana Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Drumming Influences

Drummers Who Have Influenced Me Well, I started to list names, but the list grew way to extensive! Drop by WWW.DRUMMERWORLD.COM On this site every drummer that has influenced my playing from rudime...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:39:00 GMT

Pics and Photos

Recently, I have had time to shoot photos in various places. When I am not playing drums, I really enjoying taking photos of the varied sights, animals, places, birds, flowers, etc. The world is so fu...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Great Parks To Visit

Here is a list of parks that I have enjoyed. Travel to just 10% of these places and you will ask yourself why there are so many couch potatoes in America. Some Great Outdoor Parks In America Texas ...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:48:00 GMT

Best of Houston Restaurants

Many of my friends know that I love to cook and eat good food. They always ask me about good places to eat, so I compiled a list of recommended restaurants by varying category. The best choice to eat...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:01:00 GMT

My Personality Type

Life as an ENTJ         (Extravert, Intuitive, Thinker, Judger)          People of this type tend to be: friendly, stron...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:02:00 GMT