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Member Since: 10/01/2008
Band Website: painkiller.com
Band Members: A 25 year veteran of the midwest music scene, Jeff Kissel is a reliable professional, who will be an asset to your project. An experienced player, with great feel and time, tastefull chops, singing abiltiy, great sounding gear and musical creativity, Jeff has built his reputation and career with the sticks in his hand and his ears wide open. Sharing the bill with artist like, Al Green, Ted Nugent, Little Feet and the Doobie Brothers, as well as, holding down 150 to 200 shows a year, Kissel is hard working and a visible player in the Chicago music scene. Experienced in most styles and situations, Jeff brings a passion and devotion to his craft that is reflected in his personality, not only as a player, but also as a human being. Simply put, he loves what he does! Current Studio Work with: Bobby Scumaci, Velocity Studios and L&S Productions, creating music with various clients for Corproate, Commercial/Jingles, Educational, Original Demo/ Record projects, etc. Current jobbing work with: Uptown Stew, Painkiller Hotel, Dona Oxford, T-Bird Huck, Joe Worrel, Twist and the Groove Machine, The Big Dog Mercer Band, Kool Kat Daddy, JackSalamander, Quitin Marx Band, Alex Hoffer, Brother John Kattke and WCCA. Private lesson instructor since 1988. Current Music Educator/Business Owner/Excel Music, Inc. since 1998. Private Lessons for all instruments. Drum lessons, Master Classes and Clinics with Jeff available weekly. Percussion Instructor at West Aurora school district 129 Middle Schools since 1996, Drumline & Percussion Instructor at St. CHarles North High School since 2002. NOW AVAILABLE for fill in work and studio sessions. Experienced and professional, all styles, reliable, quick ear, can sing, great feel and time, no hang-ups! Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute & Yamaha Oak Custom drums/hardware, various wood and metal snare drums, Zildjian Cymbals/ A Custom series/ K Custom series, Vater stix, DW pedals/hardware, Remo/Aquarian heads, LP hand and latin percussion and various electronic devices. Contact Jeff at [email protected] mhvdGVs" target="_blank"
Influences: James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Bar Kays, Mar Kays, Gap Band, KC and the Sunshine Band, the Spinners, the Isley Brothers, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin, the Meters, Marvin Gaye, Red Hot Chili Peppers (old stuff), Prince, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Genisis, Van Halen, Ozzy Ozborne, Black Sabbath, ACDC, Led Zepplin, Lynard Skynard, April Wine, Traffic, Eric Clapton, the Who, the Beatles, Journey, Foreigner, Bad Company, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Stix, the Stones, Iron Maiden, Ronnie James Dio, Sound Garden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Tool, Metallica, Missing Persons, Devo, Rush, King Crimson, Yes, Triumph, Steely Dan, Allen Parsens Project, Little River Band, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Chicago (old stuff), Mothers Finest, Wings, BB King, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Max Roach, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colautia, Steve Smith, Alex Acuna, David Garibaldi, Terry Bozzio, Joe Morello, Pappa Joe Jones, Phili Joe Jones, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Roy Haines, Shelly Mann, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Bernard Purdie, Jeff Porcaro, Neil Peart, Bill Bruford, Alex Van Halen, John Bonham, Niko McBrain, Tommy Aldrige, Myron Crombacher, Charlie Watts, Ringo, JoJo Mayer, Keith Carlock, Nathaniel Townsley, Jack DeJonnette, Tony Williams, Simon Phillips, Johnny Rab, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Rodney Holmes, Rodney Ledbetter, Damien Smith, Al Broholm, Ricky Showalter, T-Bird Huck, Bobby Scumaci, Tower of Power, Average White Band, Seal, Frank Zappa, Al DiMeola, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Mohavishnu Orchestra, Vital Information, Mars Volta, Aquarian Rescue Unit, Medeski Martin & Wood, Pat Matheny, Paul Wartico, Dennis Delucia, Brett Kuhn, Steve Swiegart, my Mom and Dad, my sister Stacey, my uncle Bill, Aunt Sally, John Wayne, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Mighty Mouse and Under Dog! There's just so much more!
Record Label: Severe Records
Type of Label: Indie
