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