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Van Cartier

Drummer/Events & Artist Manager

About Me

MyGen Profile GeneratorI love music to the bone! Been a passion since day but I only started to study music in 2002. Currently studying a degree in Events Management and Music. Includes modules such as Jazz and Percussion Workshop. I've never liked restrictions. I love all music. I love to learn of new music. If there's anything you know, that must be heard. Let me know. I WANNA HEAR IT ALL!
My first instrument is the drum kit! Been playing 5 years. Started playing in a Metal band called Malicious for a few years. Amazing experience. Mosh/circle pits, crowd surfing and dirty slow beat downs. I then progressed and moved to an Indie Rock band called The Magz. A 4 piece band in North London. I also done BV's for this band which was a new flex for Van. Played venues such as The Dublin Castle, Hope and Anchor and The Bull and Gate.
Artists I've worked with, recorded or played for: Timothy Deal, Spredluv Collective, Jackanory, Dee, Ball, Da Brakes, Madame Pepper, Zion, Jahson The Scientist, Goldsmith's Vocal Ensemble, Rhythms Of The City, Malicious, Ryoko, The Magz, Cryers Diary, Curtis Patterson, The Songbirds, Mark Stevenson, Neech, Apocraphe, Melody, Aisling Stephenson, The Jetsuns, Super Dertie, Second Nature, Itchos, Mosaique, Fae Simon, Stixville.Current bands I'm in: Ritmos Da Cidade, Spredluv Collective and Suburban Blu.
I do what I do cause it makes me smile and bring positive vibes to others. Please feel free to leave feedback on what ya like or do not like. I'm interested to know.
Enjoy!VAN x

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/7/2005
Band Website: vancartier.com
Band Members: Delores Van Cartier.
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Influences: Life is the biggest influence of all. All the highs and lows, the lessons learnt. I'm truly thankful.

My Family.......I can't even find the words.

Mrs Asher one of my biggest inspirations, helped me thru one of the hardest times. She's the prime example of what a decent teacher represents. She's inspired me to teach and encourage.

My friends, big shout out The whole birds family ( again can't find the words), My New Greens family, Stags massive , The Flat crew (lol).

Specials thanks to TJD, this guys is a star. You'll know soon enough. I thank you for your friendship and sick musicianship that has helped me thru this musical journey.

Drummers that inspired me:

Ollie Davison
Troy Miller
Richard Spaven
Tom Skinner
Cindy Blackman ;D
Quest Love
Dennis Chambers
Tony Royster Jr
Simon Hadwin
Tomas Haake
Vinnie Paul
Buddy Rich
John Riley
Max Roach
Nathan Allen
Will Champion
Andols Herrick
Tony Williams

The Musical influences:

Tim Split - Blue Light District
Jill Scott - Thickness
Betty Carter - Tight
Eska - Touch
Meshuggah - Soul Burn
Pantera - Domination
Aphex Twin - Window Licker
Radiohead - Kid A
Michael Olatuja - Speak
Bob Marley - Exodus
Ty - Look For Me
Aaliyah - One In A Million
Nina Simone - Sinnerman and The Thrill Is Gone
Deelite - Groove Is In The Heart
Bilal - When Will You Call
Floetry - Headache
The Bad Plus - Film
Goldie - Inner City Life
Amy Winehouse - Just Friends
Sarah Vaughan - Detour Ahead
Chimaira - The Impossibility Of Reason
The Slits - Ping Pong Affair
4Hero - Play With The Changes
Aya - Looking For The Sun
Blue Six - Music And Wine
Incubus - The Warmth and I Miss You
Thelonius Monk - Caravan
The Roots - Double Trouble
Coldplay - Parachutes
Buddy Rich - Monitor Theme
Grandmaster Flash - It's Like A Jungle Sometimes
Roy Ayers - Searching
The Bad Plus - Film
James Brown - I'm Black And I'm Proud
Bill Evans - Peace Piece
Kilo - Spiral
Taylor Mcferrin - Broken Vibes

Sounds Like:

"A £2 CHICKEN BURGER CAN FILL THE HOLE IN MY STOMACH BUT MUSIC FILLS THE HOLE IN MY HEART"JACKANORY - 12/01/08INSPIRED BY TRYING TO MAKE A DECISION ON WHAT TO DO ON SATURDAY........
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

SPREDLUV @ The Horn Wed April 30th 08

Hello All,This is a thank you for everyone who came last night to the Spredluv gig in small city St Albans. I'm still overwhelmed by how many people who came through to support the live music. I'm wel...
Posted by Van Cartier on Thu, 01 May 2008 05:39:00 PST

Check out this event: Flow @ The Westbury

Hosted By: Van Cartier When: Thursday Mar 13, 2008 at 8:00 PMWhere: The Westbury34 Kilburn High RoadLondon, London and South East|66 NW65UAUnited KingdomDescription:Van Cartier Click Here To View Eve...
Posted by Van Cartier on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:02:00 PST

Check out this event: Closer To Home

Hosted By: Van Cartier When: Friday Mar 07, 2008 at 8:00 PMWhere: Lockside Lounge75-89 Upperwalkway, West Yard, CamdenLondon, London and South East|66 NW18AFUnited KingdomDescription:Van Cartier Cli...
Posted by Van Cartier on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:40:00 PST

UPDATES

Hey Guys, Alot of peeps be asking me when the real Van Cartier is gonna display her music. I'm happy to say, there will be snippets uploaded soon. And also my website jam packed with all the projects ...
Posted by Van Cartier on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 05:20:00 PST

Check out this event: The Acoustic Chill

Hosted By: Van Cartier When: Sunday Jan 06, 2008 at 5:00 PMWhere: Lockside Lounge75-89 Upperwalkway, West Yard, Camden Lock PlaceCamden, London and South East|66 NW18AFUnited KingdomDescription:Van Ca...
Posted by Van Cartier on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:31:00 PST