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LeoDrums

Drums and Percussion

About Me

An accomplished drummer for more than fifteen years, Leo brings a vibrant, energetic and solid musicianship to his performance. With plenty of knowledge of jazz, rock, world and latin rhythms, he is an eclectic and multi-talented musician. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, and has studied with Kenwood Dennard, Bob Gullotti, and Dave Mattacks. He has shared the stage with Herb Pomeroy, Chubby Checker and Frankie Avalon, and has been on three national tours of the Broadway shows Kiss Me Kate, Grease, and Footloose. Leo feels privileged to lead The Open Jam at The Rhumbline in Gloucester every Monday with the areas best musicians: Dan King, Tim Pike, Gary Backstrom, Christian McNeill, and Michael Miksis. Other gigs include Search Party, Groove Therapy, and Sarah Seminski & The Smart Kitchen.
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Member Since: 11/1/2005
Band Website: leodrums.com
Band Members: Leo on drums and percussion
Influences: Bands: Phish, Medeski/Martin/Wood, Beatles, Miles, Zeppelin, Bob Marley, John Coltrane, Charlie "Bird" Parker, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Wilco, The Dixie Chicks, Brian Wilson, Brad Mehldau, The Slip, Jonathan Richman, Pavement, Sonic Youth, Nickel Creek, Babatunde Olatunji, Bela Fleck, Frank Zappa, Radiohead, Stereolab, Talking Heads, Beastie Boys, The Police, The Roots
Drummers: Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Jon Fishman, Billy Ward, Dave Mattacks, Bob Gullotti, Russ Lawton, Kenwood Dennard, John Bonham, Stewart Copeland, Billy Martin, Stevie Wonder
Bands and Artists I've been lucky enough to work with over the years: Ken Clark, Christian McNeill, Mike O'Connell, Tim Pike, The Freelance Bishops, Lisa Marie & All Shook Up, Tabasco Fiasco, Miranda Russell, Inge Berge, Cu-Bop, Trick Bag, The Rhumbline Open Jam, Groove Therapy, Vykki Vox/As You Like It, Dan King, The Sterns, Wendy Nottonson, John Hyde, Gary Backstrom, Tonecat, Dave Sag, Greg Tower, Brad Byrd, The Sultans Of Swing, Bradley Royds, Mamadou, The Physics Of Meaning, Des Ark, Radiant Darling, David Brown/John Troy/Fly Amero, Rachel McCartney, Shane Bediz, The Pulse, Joe Mack, Joe Valucci, Tony Gallo, Sarah Brindell, Evangeline Dukas, Julie Dukas, Adria Smith, Jesse Ciarmataro, Luke Temple, The Glostafarians, Mary Jane & The Smoking Section, Kiss Me Kate, National Tour, Grease, National Tour w/Frankie Avalon & Chubby Checker, Footloose, National Tour, Gordon Stone, The Cape Ann Symphony, Jon & The Joga Cafe Funky Band, The Troubadours, The Barn Project & Ben Zecker, Bruce Jacques, Dan Fox/Made In The Shade, Electric Blue & The Kozmik Truth, The Transglobal Millenium Ensemble, Deb Hardy, Sarajevo Youth Drum Orchestra, Jordon Holt/Phish Cafe Show Tribute, Shifty, Gloucester Stage Company Musicals (various), Great Big Chair, Say Zuzu, FSC Jazz Band, Herb Pomeroy, Maiden Voyage Jazz Band, Adrian Hayes Band, The Atlantic Brassmen Drum And Bugle Corps
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