Originally from the West Coast, Gef has been an active member in both the local and national music community for over 15 years. From 1998 to 2004, Gef assisted Steve Yates with the nationally recognized; two-time WGI Silver Medallist, Ponderosa H.S. Percussion Ensemble. He was also the Percussion Caption Head at Heritage High School (1997-2002), and Douglas County High School (2000-2002). In 2000, Gef released an instructional book," Roots: Chapter 1", published by NuView Productions, which focuses on rudimental basics, technique, and understanding approaches and applications in Marching Percussion. Gef has been a member and active participant in the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association since 1997. In 2003, Gef became Vice President on the Board of Directors for RMPA.As a studio drummer, Gef recorded commercial spots, jingles and "music beds" as well as recordings and/or performances with such artists as John Wyatt, Peter Case, Sherri Jackson, Nina Storey, Kristina Ingham, Psychodelic Zombiez, Carolyn's Mother, Blister66, BOWSHOCK, ION, Vanilla Ice, Phunk Junkeez, Evanescence, Disturbed, Powerman5000, Orgy, Mudvayne, Taproot, Coal Chamber, Chevelle, Sevendust, Kottonmouth Kings, Our Lady Peace, Kid Rock, Staind, Sugar Ray, 30 Seconds to Mars, Aiden, Hurt, and 32 Leaves.Currently, Gef works with Denver-based band Seraphim Shock. He also writes, arranges and records movie/multimedia scores and has a side project, PoLR, which is a modest collaborative effort with a few friends. Gef's individual and educational endorsements include: Innovative Percussion Inc., Sha-Sha Fine Shoes, & Po Boy Drums.Legal:Ariel Hyatt – Publicist
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