Member Since: 19/07/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/sandinistaslo or Sandinistaslo.com
Band Members: Ray R (Drumlord), and a host of friends. People I have enjoyed jamming with include: Blake B, Dennis G, Craig P, Oscar D, Johhny Y, Erik S, Craig J, Devon D, Carlos C, Mike C, Mike D, Ted D, Dave P, Steve M, Giovanni A, Linda A, Lawrence, Mike S. of Hollywood, HRS, Norma M, Jessica M, Lauren M, Lindy W, Barbara A, Chris W, Alex L, Ty, Biz and Drew, Tyler and Drew, and more. Drummers I know that kick ass, well, Craig P, Amberin, Amy D, Demi S, Jim S, Matt G, Dale M, Paula M, Howard E, Leslie W, CJ, more to come. Bands I've played with include, The LA Mixers, Luther, Huckleberry Funk, Blackout, Direct Drive, Thundercatz, The Forecast Band, Shadetree, Deluge, Rise, Muttley, Cougar Bait, and a new project featuring Chris Westphall, and Alex The Brazilian Alien, and Meghan W. on vocals. We are Sandinista. A rockin old school project with some drivin guitars.
Influences: All the drummers in the bands listed are my influences. I will try to list em all. I grew up in L.A. in the 70's and 80's and listened to the music my Dad and Brothers listened too. Since one brother was into R and B, and one into Rock, I got to experience it all. I am grateful for that.
Sounds Like: Rush, Mr. Big, Prince, Ojays, Cult, Led Zeppelin, Black Crowes, Tom Petty, Journey, Peter Frampton, Black Sabbath, Rare Earth, Sly Stone, Michael Jackson, Peter Gabriel, Cake, ACDC, Scorpions, Pat Travers Band (w/T.A.), Sublime, RHCP, Aerosmith, Alice in Chains, Nickelback, Puddle of Mudd, Elton, Foo Fighters, Allman Brothers Band, The Who, Parlament, Van Halen, Bootsy, Ernest Rocha, INXS, Collective Soul, GnR, Nirvana, Lit, Santana, Chaka, Spinners, Queen, Ted Nugent, Ohio Players, Sister Rose, Alice Cooper, Screamin Cheetah Wheelies, Racer X, Dream Theatre, Robin Trower, Clash, Marvin Gaye, Commodores, Great White, Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, AWB, Robert Palmer, Cornell
Record Label: Unsigned