So that is S-k-a-u-g-h-t ( spelled with one T cause its a cheap Scottish thing. ...lol ).
I am trying to make it easier for bands to find available drummers, and help drummers find bands.
List of drummers who have demos of their playing :
Drum Circle - drummersinexile
Boris - boris45 , the3rdstep
Mike Fanning - mikefanning
Iliossteryannis - iliossteryannis
Daniel Hausman - progmymetal , theclassriot
Tommy Night - formulatedfame
federovdrums
Toronto bands looking for a drummer and have demo :
cjsleez
narthex
defective by design
jameskingcrew
leightonbain
lucianthomasmusic
sufferthesoul
igorsband
ofaolainburns
kaysun
rhdband
chaosincourage
sufferthesoul
fantoalysteria
apesmusic
anthonydiaz7
theclassriot
jackofspadesmetal
I hear all to often how there are not enough drummers to go around. Here is why :
1. Drummers have a lot to carry and may not have wheels to get from place to place
2. It can be physically demanding.
3. It can be hard to find a place to set up a kit and/or practice.
4. A starter kit can cost the same price as an amp and guitar and/or bass. And in most cases there are the additon of cymbles and stool to buy.
5. There are personality clashes. Artistic differences. which leads into.........
6. Loosing interest in drumming altogether.
7. Not able to keep time or can't play live shows
Easing the cost to those starting out :
1. Find a rehearsal hall or friends place that has a complete kit with cymbles ( The cymbles may be not the best condition but you get what you pay for, actually the only thing you may have paid for at this point is the hall and sticks.)
2. With the purchase of sticks only, you can play on pillows/leg/dead corps down by the river, whatever you can find. Most will buy a drum pad for that realistic rebound control. If you can beg/borrow sticks then your on your way.
3. Find a band at your playing ability as soon as possible to keep your self in check. Friends will do nicely and if they have something on you that is a bonus. The more people in the band the less it costs per person to rent a fully equipped hall/room.
I currently play Pearl Export series drums -
10" Mapex Black Panther snare
10" tom
12" Tom
13" Tom
13" Dixon Picolo Snare
14" Snare
16" Floor Tom
22" Kick Drum
Sabian Cymbles
6" AA Splash
8" Signature Terry Bozzio Radia
10" Signature Wil Calhoun Alien Disc
10" AA Splash
10" AA China Splash
10" HHX Splash
10" Chopper
12" HHX Splash
12" Ice Bell
13" AA Fusion top, HH Bright bottom, Hats
14" AA Mini Chinese
14" HHX Stage Hats
16" Vault Crash
16" AA Rocktagon
17" Vault Crash
18" AA Crash Ride
18" AAX Stage Crash
18" AAX El Sabor Picante Hand Crash
18" Vault Crash
18" HHX O-Zone Crash
19" HHXplosion Crash
20" Signature Jia Chinese
20" AA Chinese
20" HH Leopard Chinese
20" HH Suspended
22" Medium/Heavy Ride (Older Model)
22" Signature Alan White Maximum Ride
22" HH Power Bell Ride
24" Gong
Drum Heads
Evans
Remo
Aquarius
Sticks and Things
Ahead 7A
Vic Firth
ProMark
Regal Tip
Los Cabos
I am looking at upgrading my kit and maybe switching to Sonor, Mapex, or DW. I am currently not endorsed by anyone but I am open to the idea. The Instruments I choose I truelly believe in or they would not be part of my setup. Additional add-ons not mentioned above include -
Meinle
LP
Rhythm-Tech
Dixon
Gibraltar
A comfortable stool makes a world of difference, if you play sitting down.
Gibraltar Air ride
But enough about all that !!
Find the pocket and the groove, listen to the way the lyrics pop and sizzle. A predetermined pattern can hurt a song really bad. Let it come out of you naturally.
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This next section is dedicated to general information needed to submit for company and or product endorsement at this time.......
Include the following materials in your kit:
Professional 8X10 promotional pic of you and your band
Any professional media in DVD format of your band
Biographies of you and your band
List of current endorsements
Current list of tour dates
Any and all CDs that best represent you and your band
Band website(s)
Your current equipment list
Any reviews of you or your band via print or internet
Return address and contact info (e-mail address, cell phone , etc.)
References, which should include: Management contact, label contacts, etc.
This is a process that can take months, so be patient.
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I was the drummer/percussionist in the band ra:tio. The hompage is located at : http://www.myspace.com/ratiorocks . Add a friend request to that page as well so that we may support each other.
Toronto's live band bars/clubs worth checking out, I have either been/played or trust the opinion of someone who has played at these places :
Healey's - Jeff Healey's own bar, amazing guitarist.
Lee's Palace
El Mocombo
Kathedral
Reverb
Holy Joes
Rivoli - right across the street from Steve's music
Ciao Edie Roxxx - beer tickets are $2.50 for bands
Bovine Sex Club
Smiling Budha Bar
Velvet Underground
The New Salsateria - Guelph
Opera House
I want to take the time to recognize Toronto's music stores that I frequent :
Just Drums - Now at Willowdale and sheppard
Long and Mcquade - several locations
Steve's music shop - Queen/Spadina - right across from Rivoli
Cosmo Music - Yonge Street - Soon to have a larger store
L.A. Music - Have a two story store in Mississauga
SongBird Music - www.songbirdmusic.com
I want all and every musician to remember that the audience is listening, and watching to see how much fun it is to be you !! Please don't forget the show !! If I forget to put on a show please please tell me as soon as possible. (c:
I like to support artists. My favorite at this moment are Al Rio, Mike Hoffman - Hoffman International, Don Marquez, and Mike Dubisch. In the past I have appreciated the works of Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, and Jack Kirby. ( comic book artists all. )
I love people who volunteer and are selfless : Check out Habitat For Humanity at http://www.habitat.org/
