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kirk Van Loon

Solid Ambience

About Me

Welcome to myspace.com/kirkvanloon
Libra-ox Performing percussionist with history in Metro Detroit/Ann Arbor, Mi area, and the San Francisco Bay Area, Ca. over the course of, lo, these many years. Though an experienced drummer, I shine best within a tight knit group of professional musicians.
This is a link to my current band, "The Bottom 99"
Following is a list of all of my previous bands: (With the exception of pick-up jam bands.) A2 (A Squared) Tourrette's Syndrome The Stupid Fuckin' Idiots The Aborted Popes The Lunatics The Wannabe Texans The 12-Year-Olds Proj Plastic Sun The Undergarments The Bottom 99
My experience will be explained as the worm turns.
UP AND COMING: Summoning my percussive, lyrical, and vocal gifts with other talent. Networking is key.
Thanks to Ryan Burkhart for his inspiration and motivation!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/23/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/kirkvanloon
Band Members: Kirk Van Loon - Percussion, Lyrics, Vocals
Influences: Charlie Watts Al Jackson Jr. Keith Moon Beatles Rolling Stones Bob Dylan Lenny Bruce Art Blakey Elvin Jones Max Roach Zutty Singleton Gene Krupa Buddy Rich John Kennedy Toole James Madison Jim Capaldi Mitch Mitchell Ginger Baker Marc Bell Mick Waller Ray Charles Charlie Parker John Coltrane Richard Pryor Charles Bogle McCoy Tyner The Ventures Roger Miller England Swinging, 1960's The Bonzo Dog Do-Dah Band The Marx Brothers
Sounds Like: Solid Ambience, A Sonic Collage, Versatile in 2:4, 4:4 and 3:4 time.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Warning: Poetry Ahead

Elasticitycan cause me rigiditymy brain in a rutYep. It's public TV fund raiser time again. I called a friend in Berkeley tonight & they were running the same brain show out there at the same time. ...
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:17:00 PST

A Toad Crossed My Path-What Does It Mean?

I just got home from the gym. It has taken months but I've streamlined an exercise plan whereby I can go in, spend 30-45 min., and come out feeling refreshed. I like the recumbent bike. I can pedal...
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:13:00 PST

The Ho-Hum Report June 1st, 2008

Not at all bad in A-squared this weekend. Weather: sunny, muggy not too hot, air clean. Did 2 loads of laundry, got fresh (what other kind would I get?) kitty litter. Haven't dealt with the box yet...
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:09:00 PST

Paws In the Disaster

The real category is weather. We had quite an electrical storm in A2 tonight. It just let up a bit, so here I am, plugged in for the moment. Gosh! I did laundry this morning! Felt burnt & tried t...
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Sat, 31 May 2008 09:24:00 PST

No Joy In Gotham Tonight

"Yes, Commissioner?""Bad news, Caped Crusader. I am afraid even the Joker is frowning tonight.""I don't understand--""Let me get to the point, Batman. Hedley Lamaar is no longer with us.""You mean.....
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Fri, 30 May 2008 10:06:00 PST

Consuming Media Instead Of Producing It

I've written lyrics but O! the fatigue of my life..., what am I saying? Well, I don't have to be inebriated one day to compose something snappy that I think is awful next day.Is there an age cap on s...
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PST

I Coined The Word Antitheist

To Take Credit Where Credit Is Due Me: I coined the word antitheist in the late 1900s to describe my mom.Yep.My, but it's muggy tonight. Let me tell you about my week! Let's pretend it was interesti...
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Mon, 26 May 2008 11:03:00 PST

Hurry Up & Wait.

Where is my creature?I want my creature today!the one named for mePostponed tutorial 'til 4pm next Friday. Too many layers of stuff to deal with today, and I had to cut back one of my cat appointment...
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Sat, 17 May 2008 05:03:00 PST

Haipoo Thur.15 May 2008

Marshmallow armpitsa creature named just for mejust the creature part.Say, Jasper! If it's already tomorrow where you are, then Greetings! from yesterday.
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Fri, 16 May 2008 08:40:00 PST

There are Tunes And Then There Are ’Toons

Yes, but how does it affect the cat?I've been sleeping a lot the last couple of days. But I visited your century last night. I hung out with the lads last night. I saw "Robot Chick-n" and some other...
Posted by kirk Van Loon on Thu, 15 May 2008 08:22:00 PST