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Tommy Curiale

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About Me

Professional musician, currently playing drums for Rick Derringer.. Been all over the world with Derringer and I really love my job! ............................................................ ............................................................ .............. Before Rick, I played in Florida bands Wanted (1985-86), Strutter (1990) and Hangar 18 (1990-91). After the A-Circuit fell apart, I worked for Pat Travers Band (1992-93) as drum tech for my good friend Kevin Neal (smokin drummer). After Kevin moved on, I had the honor of teching for legendary drummer, Aynsley Dunbar. My dream of playing with Travers came true when I filled in for Aynsley on a couple shows. The Pat Travers Band was my favorite band when I was in High School ( I was in the audience during the live recording of "Boom, Boom, Out go The Lights") and still is a personal favorite of mine.I went to work for Derringer as a tech/tour manager in 1994. After drummer David "Plywood" Pressley had to leave to take care of his ailing Mother, I was offered the job I am proud to have to this day, back playing drums.. After 14 years, I am still amazed at Rick's talent and have to pinch myself during every show..Also I'm doing show advance/tour travel for the Lovin' Spoonful.. The guys are very cool and still rockin! ............................................................ ............................................................ .............. Please visit Rick's website; http://www.rickderringer.com/ .. Lovin' Spoonful: http://lovinspoonful.com/
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My Interests

Waterskiing, hiking, auto racing, jamming with local musicians everywhere, ..anything outdoors that get's me away from the puter..

I'd like to meet:

Everyone..

Music:

Robbie Gennet is the shit..www.robbiegennet.com Nothing grooves like Mothers Finest "Black Radio Won't Play This" CD.. Tony Smotherman is one of the best guitarists I've ever heard..ever. www.tonysmotherman.com .. Mark Farner has a new CD out, "For The People" and it is one of the best CD's I've ever heard!Please visit Mark at www.markfarner.com He and Lesia are dear friends and two of the nicest people I know.

Movies:

Any Monty Python..Mel Brooks..Spinal Tap..A Mighty Wind..

Television:

News & Auto Racing..The Three Stooges

Books:

Got some..

Heroes:

US Military,Firefighters and Teachers. My Mom and Sisters Tami & Carrie.

My Blog

DERRINGER 2008 TOUR DATES

I've been posting our tour dates on my calendar, but thought this would be easier to check them out at a glance. Rick is performing several shows this year with his original 1977 DERRINGER Band line-u...
Posted by Tommy Curiale on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:11:00 PST

Tom Signs With Vic Firth Drumsticks!!

I am proud to announce my recent signing as an endorsee with Vic Firth Drumsticks! Just got my new shipment and these sticks are the best I've ever used. Many thanks to Vinny Appice for his help..Vin...
Posted by Tommy Curiale on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:13:00 PST

2007 Limerock ALMS Race Pics

We were at the Limerock Park Racetrack in CT in July 2007 as guests of Dyson Racing..www.dysonracing.com ..We were visiting our friends with the Pratt/Miller Corvette Racing Team and they posted a few...
Posted by Tommy Curiale on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:57:00 PST

Derringer Live Video

Here's a cool video from a show July 28, 2007 in London, Ontario Canada.. We opened for Creedence Clearwater Revisited and George Thorogood.. Hot day.. Great time!http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZBKJF9kYGV...
Posted by Tommy Curiale on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:45:00 PST

I’m tryin to catch up...

Please forgive me for being so slow posting info here.. I've received several messages from friends asking me to post SOMETHING.. We had a great Spring/Summer.. We toured Germany Johnny and Edgar Wint...
Posted by Tommy Curiale on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:52:00 PST