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John Dimoulas

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About Me


Hello everyone!! My name is GIANNIS (aka John) DIMOULAS and Ι am a drummer ... amongst other things. I had my first encounter with music at the tender age of 6, beginning with classical guitar (the “monster” inside was still sleeping …). After abusing the 6-string for about a year, my musical instincts were brushed aside only to come back with a ferocity about five years later, this time, in the form of drums (the “monster” was awakened …).
Without telling my parents, I saved money from my allowance and bought a hi-hat and a snare drum (with no stand). I then enrolled at the National Music School of Greece and graduated four years later. At the same time, I played in every group I could find (preferring the harder ones!). Almost immediately after graduation, I began teaching (something I still do to this very day), and studying Sound Engineering (always being practical by having a “Plan B”).
But the “monster” was, and still is, too strong: I never attained pro-level engineering (I'm happier on the inside of the glass). I did, however, continue to play and teach drums. The man who literally changed my life, not only musically, but also mentally, was former MI teacher Kostas Anastasiadis , whom I met in 2000, and still study under his guidance.
I joined SEPTEMBER in 2002, and have also played with several Greek artists, such as Alkistis Protopsalti, Takis Barberis, and many others. For the past three years I'm a member of the flamenco group FLAMENCO AIRE , perhaps the only one in Greece. I also play drums for MONITOR , mostly on live gigs. I currently teach drums at the Municipal Music School of Ag. Barbara, as well as privately.


SEPTEMBER - "Guns for Lovin'"
SEPTEMBER - "All Imperfect Things"
SEPTEMBER - "'Cause We've Ended as Lovers"
(Stevie Wonder cover - LIVE at the Black Rose in Athens)
SEPTEMBER - "Painted On My Heart"
(The Cult cover - LIVE at the Theatro Petras in Petroupoli, Athens)
Flamenco AIRE – “Bagdad” (LIVE in Athens)
Flamenco AIRE – “Mis Companeritos” (Buleria)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/24/2008
Band Website: september.gr & myspace.com/flamencoaire
Band Members: SEPTEMBER

www.SEPTEMBER.gr

SEPTEMBER @ MySpace

SEPTEMBER @ CD Baby

SEPTEMBER @ YouTube

Influences: Musicwise:

WAY too many to be written ... anything that sounds good to my ears!!

Drummerwise:

Kostas Anastasiadis, Gavin Harrison, Jeff Porcaro, John Bohnam, Dennis Chambers, Jo Jo Mayer, Stewart Copland, Carlton Barret, Mike Kapillidis, Vinnie Colauita, Mark Zonder, Danny Carey, Dave Garibaldi, Joey Heredia, Wil Calhoun, Chad Smith, Matt Chamberlain, Matt Cameron, Neil Peart, Bill Brufford, Steve Smith, Dave Lombardo, Billy Cobham, Tonny Williams, and many more ...

Interests:

As for my hobbies ... well ... martial arts, sport bike riding, reading, playing piano (just a little bit ...) and many more that I feel are not so important to be listed here.

Sounds Like: Like myself ... hopefully!!
Type of Label: Indie