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Monte

I have sunshine in my stomach.

About Me

Monte Drummer/Percussionist www.myspace.com/drummermonteMonte has crafted a drumming style described as “Amazing dynamics with tastes ranging from progressive to pop rock, metal, blues, folk, jazz and everything in between.” Picking up the sticks at age 10 he was educated in orchestral, jazz and trap kit percussion applications while in public school and during two sessions at the prestigious Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Influenced by a wide range of musical genres he has written, recorded and performed with a variety of musical outfits spanning the musical spectrum. Winner of two Detroit Music Awards and recipient of the Honor Award for Distinguished Achievement in Music his senior year of High school, Monte has performed all over the Midwest at the South-By-South West Music Festival and the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Constantly trying to evolve his musicianship he embraces new musical challenges by studying with fellow musicians while teaching private lessons to beginner and intermediate level drummers. Outside of his musical interest he is an enthusiast of cinematic arts who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Film with a Minor in Theater Arts and Communications from Eastern Michigan University. In 2007 he joined the www.Darkroomvisuals.com team as a photographer shooting weddings and various events around the Detroit area. Monte's passion for music fills his performances with excitement that grabs the listener’s attention and makes Monte one the most in demand drummers in the Metro Detroit area.Get MySpace Layouts from nUCLEArcENTURy .COM OR create your own using MySpace profile editor !!!
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My Interests

Drumming, Photography, arranging music, filmmaking, laughing, films, writing, stage design and set up, event production and promotion, new music.

I'd like to meet:

Musicians, filmmakers, artist, comedians, writers, teachers, creative people.

Music:

Rock, Pop, Jazz, Swing, Ska, Reggae, Symphonic, Blues, Soul, Metal, Funk, Techno, Electronica and so on and so on.

Movies:

Any movie Directed or Produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Alexander Payne, Todd Fields and Peter Jackson.

Television:

Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Carnivale, Big Love.

Books:

Get In The Van - Henry Rollins

Heroes:

My Grandfathers, Phil Collins, John Bohnam, Keith Moon, Stewart Copeland, Lars Ulrich, Paul Thomas Anderson, Dudley Moore.

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BIO/CREDITS

Monte Drummer/Percussionist  Member Of ASCAP www.myspace.com/drummermonte   Monte has crafted a drumming style described as Amazing dynamics with tastes ranging from progressive t...
Posted by Monte on Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:05:00 PST

WHEN, WHERE & WHO I AM DRUMMING WITH NEXT

Performing with 1592 www.myspace.com/1592dub July 12 - Wyandotte Art Festival - 12 Noon  - Wyandotte, MI   July 26 - Whole Foods Market - West Bloomfield, MI September 13 - The Cadiuex...
Posted by Monte on Wed, 22 Feb 2006 01:10:00 PST

Gear

Drums 1996 Pearl Session Series - Black Mist Finish 8" , 10", 12" Toms 16" Floor Tom  With Legs 22" Bass Drum Snares 14" x 5"  Yamaha Fiberglass Shell Black 13" x 3" Pearl Steel Shell Piccolo ...
Posted by Monte on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:21:00 PST

Best Of CD

Released 2008. This is my best work with various artist over the years. If you would like a copy they are free, just drop me a line with your contact info.   Track Listing   1. You Should ...
Posted by Monte on Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:51:00 PST

Discography

Discography 1993 Cygnus  Shooting Stars 1995 King Edward  Invincible Deluxe  Blue Vein Records King Edward  Live At The Acoustic Café King Edward  Live At Northville High School 1997 Papa S...
Posted by Monte on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:15:00 PST