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MikeeeDrums

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About Me

I HIT THINGS WITH STICKS!I am the new drummer for Black & Tann. The new disc is done and available NOW!. (I got my own Monkey!) Plans are in the works for a second disc. Looks like it will be recorded at Cider Mountian Recording Studio. We will be playing a number of shows coming up. Watch my events page for those too.I am a founding member of The Andy Browning Band. The group has another site on MySpace (see my Top 8) with pictures and music to listen to. New versions of 3 songs are now up on that page.I have recently finished recording a couple tracks for Ron Greene's new CD. I'll be playing some upcoming dates with him so check my events page often.I am always up for studio work or playing shows if you need someone.I have recorded and performed with Seattle band Loudmouth Worshippers as well as travelled to Hawaii with them. I can be heard on the GOFEST Party compilation CD that also has tracks by Jessica Simpson, Kutless, Jars of Clay and Moby. Thousands of copies of this CD have been distributed all over the world and were featured at the Summer Olympic Games in Greece.You can hear me on CDs by the following artists: Black & Tann, Ron Greene (Comming soon!) The Press, 1/2 Past Noon (formerly Sound Doctrine), Beacon Hill, Kris Belfils, Faith Tabernacle Band, Loudmouth Worshippers, Will Revo, Tom Parks, Bob David, a couple other groups who never got out of the basement.I have played shows opening for Josh Kelley, The Imperials, 7 Simple Pieces (Hawaii), Olivia (Hawaii), Tim Wilson (Hawaii), God (every Sunday at church). I don't think that's blasphemy.I have played drums for over 23 years now. It is one of my greatest pleasures. Espescially when on stage.Mikeee.

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Member Since: 9/8/2005
Band Website: blackandtann.com rongreenetunes.com
Band Members: For Black & Tann: Aaron Birdsall / Guitar, rhodes, Lead vocals; Tanner Aunan / Bass; Justin (JP) Priest / Lead Guitar, bgvs; Seth Francis/ Sax; Me drums.For Ron Greene: Ron on guitar & vocals, Eddie Ramirez on Bass, me on drums. (For the CD anyway.)For The Andy Browning Band: Andy Browning / Guitar and vocals; Chris Plummer / Bass and vocals; Me on drums.
Influences: Drummers with a strong groove. Those who aren't flashy but very consistant and play for the music instead of trying to show off everything they can do in every song.
Sounds Like: I proudly play and endorse Serpent Cymbals. I am currently using their 17" and 15" sidwinder models. I am the first person in the WORLD to own the new 15". (Besides the inventor of course.) They sound like a cross between a fast crash and a chinese cymbal. You can check them out at http://www.serpentcymbals.com. Look for me on their "New Endorsers" page. The owner and inventor of Serpent, Steve Croteau, is the man who taught me how to play.I own 2 drum kits. One is a vintage 60's Gretsch set that I restored myself. It is a work of art. The other is a new Pearl Reference Series set. It is gorgeous! I chose the Rootbeer Fade finish. They sound great! I used them to record the Andy Browning Band's demo as well as the new Black & Tann album.
Record Label: Audio Jerk Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Serpent 15

From :  Steve Croteau Sent :  Tuesday, December 12, 2006 8:36 AM To :  Mike McGill Subject :  Serpent 15" M...
Posted by MikeeeDrums on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:25:00 PST

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Posted by MikeeeDrums on Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:58:00 PST

Changes.

Wow, it's been awhile since my last blog. So yeah, changes... Well, Andy has moved to Salt Lake. We still hope to play together and keep The Andy Browning Band going. A lot more of the presure is now ...
Posted by MikeeeDrums on Fri, 26 May 2006 05:03:00 PST