Alec profile picture

Alec

About Me

Drummer for rock band the Peacheaters, (www.peacheaters.com) shared the stage and studio with the Peacheaters, British Yankees, James Montgomery, Agona Hardison,(www.agonahardison.com,) Dave Porter, (mixonestudios.com), Chris Ross(www.chrisrossmusic.com), Gary Backstrom Band, Lois Greco, Earl Greco, Lefty Collins and the No Mercy Band, Starr Faithfull, Playin' Dead, Devon Allman, George Potsos, the '05 Wanee Wreckin' Crew, Lisa Meri, Michael Sweet(Stryper), No Man's Land and many more.Session work has included, WBZ-TV 4 Boston affiliate, Milton's, Filene's, Hasbro, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, among many others.Toured East Coast of United States, from Boston to Florida 2000-2001, as well as 4 tours of England from 2001-2004.Professional Drumset Instruction, Levels: beginner to advanced players. Programs for Adults 1st 2nd 3rd shift available. Contact Alec at [email protected]


Myspace Layouts - Myspace Editor - Image Hosting

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 25/10/2004
Band Website: www.peacheaters.com
Band Members: The PEACHEATERS are...........JOHN BENNETT: Lead & Background Vocals, Lead and Rhythm guitar & Acoustic guitar, harmonica JIM SULLIVAN (SULLY): Keyboards, Electric Piano, Hammond B-3, Leslie amplificationRICK CALCAGNI: Bass Guitar, Vocals, Primal ScreamsALEC ANTOBENEDETTO: Drums, Background Vocals, Lead Vocals*A.J. VALLEE: Percussion, Conga's, Timbale's, Snare Drum, various cymbal percussion.Paul "Crash" Carcscio: Alternate Percussion (When Aj ain't around!)Lefty Collins, Rick "Senator" Goode, Jim Hickey, Gary Backstrom all rotate on Lead/Slide guitar.....Our "brothers in Peach" if you will......* Alec sings lead vocals on one or two songs per performance
Influences: Personal Influences: Steve Perry, Journey (Steve Perry era, and also Jeff Scott Soto era), Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Steve Smith, Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers Band, Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, John Bonham, Led Zeppelin, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rod Morgenstein, Dave Weckl, Pink Floyd, Van Halen, Ian Pace, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, Moe, Galactic, Frank Zappa, Tom Petty, Sam Moore, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Aronoff, Simon Phillips, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Gregg Allman, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Gary Chaffee, Muzz, Ringo Starr, John Bon Jovi, Edward Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Dennis Chambers, Bobby Rock, Danny Gottlieb, Terry Bozzio, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Marc Quinones, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Howlin' Wolf, Derek Trucks, Yonrico Scott, Jeff Porcaro, Tommy Aldridge, Matt Sorum, Tommy Lee, James Brown, Albert King, Freddy King, BB. King, Eric Clapton, Steve Gadd, Steve Jordan, Jack Dejohnette, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Crowes, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Cream, Ginger Baker, Carter Beauford, Dave Matthews Band, Velvet Revolver, Guns-n-Roses, Queen, Marshall Tucker Band, Little Richard, Robert Randolph and the Family Band. All of my bandmates and musical compadres, friends, loved ones, and my two teenage sons, Scott and Jared.
Sounds Like: Everyone I've ever listened to.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

My Friend Bill Ector

To those of you who read this you just might learn a whole new definition of kindness. My friend Bill Ector has recently passed away from complications of cancer.  I first met Bill at the 'Wanee ...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:27:00 GMT

Drum Lessons Are Available

As I've traveled along to some really great places playing on stages with the Peacheaters or some other musicians that I play with, alot of folks have been asking me if I teach drums and give drum les...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:24:00 GMT

Peacheater Videos

While the Peacheaters have been hittin' it hard lately, we've been fortunate to have some pretty cool stuff make it to video.  I definitely wanted to share these with you. Video #1. Revival-Jessi...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:06:00 GMT

the Peacheaters

Well a big hello to all of  you from here in Peachland.  The Peacheaters have been hard at work in the "offseason" gearing up for an astounding amount of shows upcoming this summer. Just thi...
Posted by on Tue, 08 May 2007 06:33:00 GMT

March-April Madness!!!

You know?  I wanted to write another blog about a month ago, because I knew that playing music was just going to be a huge part of my life for the next 4 weeks. The "inner voice" that I usually "...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:05:00 GMT

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes....

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends!  I believe a wise-man once said that! Boy guys and gals it's been almost a year since my last blog, I promise (good or bad) it won't be that l...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:45:00 GMT

the 3 Peach Hard Workin' Weekend.

The Peacheaters played a string of 3 shows in 3 days this past weekend. It started on Friday at the Stone Church in Newmarket, N.H. www.thestonechurch.com Oh my God (pun intended) what a room, soundsy...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:22:00 GMT

About the Songs

Hey guys I told you I'd be having some music up soon, I'll change the songs about every 2-4 weeks.  Here's the breakdown. Into the Mystic-The Peacheaters doing a cover of the Van Morrison classic...
Posted by on Mon, 15 May 2006 00:17:00 GMT

The music is coming

I know, I know alot of people have been asking me where the hell is the music on my music page and all I can say is that it will be here very very soon. These will be recordings of people that I have ...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Apr 2006 01:05:00 GMT

One hell of a week

Hey all, as I was reflecting a bit today I've come to realize just how crazy things can be and also get.  On Friday Jan 20th & 21st my band the Peacheaters played a couple of shows at a club...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:52:00 GMT