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Cvitan Barac

About Me

Gigs listed above are subject to change/cancellation at any time, contact venue on day of gig to confirm.

----AVAILABLR FOR----

tours, sessions, fill-ins, gigs, writing drum charts and drum tuition.
THE SONGS ARE;

1. COLOURS by Blind Lemon. A live version

2. FIRE. a drum solo in Jimi Hendrix's song 'Fire' played by Blind Lemon and me doing the drum solo
3. NATIOAL NUMBER 15. by Owen Hogan, recorded at The Salt Bar 2008
4. I DREAM OF COUNTRY. by Owen Hogan, recorded at Salt Bar, 2008

----GREETINGS ALL----

Hi, I’m Cvitan Barac a professional freelance drummer and drum teacher living on the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. I love all types of music. I’ve played Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Country, Jamband music and Musicals. If anyone is interested in using me for any musical projects, live/studio/drum lessons please contact me through [email protected], i'll be more than happy to answer any questions. Thanks for reading

----DRUM TEACHING----
I have a home studio equiped with a live drumkit, and P.A where i teach from. I love teaching all people and all ages. In my opinion anyone can learn to play drums, if they want to put the time in and have patience. I teach all styles, hand technique, rudiments, reading, double bass drum playing, grooving, co-ordination.You can book in for a one off lesson or weekly lessons. Contact me on [email protected] for more details
----CURRENT BANDS----

BLIND LEMON; are a Rock/Blues/ Swing band whom I play regularly with (check dates @ www.myspace.com/blindlemonblues).

DIRTYWINGS. Original pop rock www.myspace.com/dirtywingsmusic

EMERALD. Original soul pop. www.myspace.com/emeraldmusicaustralia

ANTHONY CLASSEN. Original Country-Rock (www.anthonyclassen.com)
OWEN HOGAN; Rock, Bluesy, Country, Folky. Very catchy melodies, great songs. (www.myspace.com/owenhogan)

----PAST PROJECTS----

Bands and players I’ve had the privilege of sharing a stage with are

BLUES; Blind Lemon,Phil Emmanuel, Phil Manning (Chain), Vasti Jackson (USA), Geoff Achison, Ross Ward (Wards Express Band Blues Band), Mick Reid Boogie Band

COUNTRY; Luke O’Shea and the Medicine Wheel, Alby Pool and No City Limits, Steve Eales (Sovereign), Sandra Humphries, Mick Martin and the Smoking Crwdads, Jason Lee and The Red Cedar Band, Don Allen, Anthony CLassen, Leslie Avril, Michael King, Harley Smith, Rob Black, The Kelly Gang.

COVERS BANDS; Muchos Gracias, Jabba, Trace, The Redcell, Angry Dwarfs Memories Of Buddy Holly Tribute Show, The Conservatives and Lismore bands Thongs on Socks, Necta and Rochelle Lees Band.
JAZZ; Ashley Lewis Quartet, Paul Murray Quartet
ORIGINAL BANDS; Owen Hogan, Matt Collyer, The Driving Conditions, Sourdrop.

MUSICALS; I've plyed drums in the musicals, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas @ Gold Coast Arts Centre, Venitian Twins @ Gold Coast Little Theatre, Footloose and Grease for Marymount College @ Gold Coast Arts Centre.

During the years 1997-1999, I completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Music at Southern Cross University in Lismore, NSW, Australia.

----CONTACT----

email [email protected]

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 13/07/2007
Band Members:
Influences:
John Mayer Trio (Try! album), Steely Dan, John Cleary (the funkiest stuff i've heard for a long time. they are even better live), Sting, The Yellowjackets, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dennis Chambers, Keith Carlock, Will Kennedy, Wayne Krantz, Oz Noy, Bill Stewart, Steve Hass, Andrew Gander, Darryn Farugia, Saia Hanlon, Omar Hanlon, Chris Palmer, Brad Mavin, Aaron West, Scotty Greenaway, Dan Biederman, Paul Murray, Robben Ford and more...

Playing "Karma" an original tune by Bil Palmer (Guitar). Also Ashleigh Kontis on Keys

This is a tune called "Corkscrew" By Bill Palmer (Guitar). Ashleigh Kontis (Keys), Cvitan Barac (Drums)

Blind Lemon @ the Australian Blues Music Festival, Goulburn, February 2009

ALBUMS I'VE PLAYED ON
Bit o' Juice, by Blind Lemon. Order your copy @ http://www.australianbluesfestival.com.au/default.aspx?d=901 133
Squeezin the Lemon, by Blind Lemon. Order your copy @ http://www.australianbluesfestival.com.au/default.aspx?d=873 813
Blind Lemons self titled 1st album. Order your copy @ http://www.australianbluesfestival.com.au/default.aspx?d=901 131
Nathan Ward's Driving Condition's

Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Blind Lemon live album recording/gig review

..> On Saturday night (28th July 2007) Blind Lemon recorded their gig at the Wallaby Hotel (Gold Coast) for a release later this year.Finally a live album will be out soon of Blind Lemon. Ou...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 05:45:00 GMT