Rock drummer available

Dublin CA

Description

I’m a 48-year-old drummer in San Ramon. I’m looking for a originals band who needs a drummer and has conscious goals. I have a good-paying job, transportation, and a 7-piece Gretsch kit. I don't drink or smoke anything, but don't mind if bandmates do as long as the sessions are still productive. RESUME HISTORY: Began taking private lessons on 2-14-1980 at age 6. Played marching snare and concert snare through high school. Was the drummer for: 6:AM! (goodtime hard rock), Sept. 2002 – Oct. 2004 The Bad Penny Boys (folk rock), Oct. 2004 – April 2005 The Hands of Time (semi-prog rock), April 2005 – Sept. 2007 6:AM! again, Aug. 2009 – June 2013 Amalgamation (Alt/Indie rock), Nov. 2012 – Dec. 2014 Jessica Leia (Pop Americana), Feb. 2015 – Sept. 2015 Luminous Newts (prog rock), Feb. 2015 – Apr. 2016 Icarus (Iron Maiden tribute band), Mar. 2016 – Dec. 2016 Soulless Demise (speed metal), Mar. 2016 – Feb. 2017 The Infamous Swanks (rockabilly), May 2017 - October 2017 Tera Volts (Spanish-language hard rock). February 2018 – December 2018 Lindsay Everly (sexy pop ambience). January 2019 – November 2019 Heavens Heels (mid-tempo theatrical metal). January 2018 – January 2021 ALBUMS AND SINGLES (all available on iTunes): - Recorded 6:AM!'s "It's About Time" CD in 2009. - Recorded 6:AM!'s "Wake-Up Call" CD in 2013. - Recorded Amalgamation's “Circadian Rhythms” CD in 2014. - Recorded Amalgamation’s “Boomerang” single at Different Fur Studios, February 2017. - Recorded Soulless Demise’s “Show of Force” single, summer 2016 (video available on YouTube). - Recorded Heavens Heels “Live From Petaluma” at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, August 2019. - Recorded Heavens Heels “Abyss,” “Seraph,” and “The Prophet” singles, summer 2020 (all available on YouTube). AWARDS: Eleven-time nominee, Bands4Bands Best Drummer Award (2006, 2009-2018). Four-time WINNER, Bands4Bands Best Drummer Award (2006, 2013, 2016, 2017). WINNER, Bands4Bands Best Percussionist Award 2019. Was Amalgamation’s drummer when Amalgamation won the Bands4Bands Best Band Award in 2014. Was drummer on Amalgamation’s “Circadian Rhythms” CD, which won the Bands4Bands Best CD Award in 2015. Was Soulless Demise's Drummer when Soulless Demise won the Bands4Bands Best Song Award for “Show of Force” in 2017. INCOMPLETE LIST OF BAY AREA VENUES PERFORMED AT IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS: DNA Lounge, SF 3A Atmosphere, SF Grant and Green Saloon, SF 50 Mason Social House, SF Vinnie’s, Concord The Stork Club, Oakland Amnesia, SF Kupe Lounge, Hayward The Bistro, Hayward Pine Street Bar, Livermore The Red Hat, Concord Winter’s Tavern, Pacifica Slate, SF Memorial Park, Hayward Hotel Utah, SF The Quarter Note, Sunnyvale The Englander, San Leandro A FEW VIDEOS (I have plenty more): Performing on Mevio Underground with 6:AM!, June 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BaA3AhZfrU Me performing halftime at the 2015 WFA Alliance Bowl in LA, 8-8-2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqp6nQMz1ro Clip from an acoustic show at The Bistro with Jessica Leia, 9-19-15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-5FvZUnSj0&feature=youtu.be Covering Bruno Mars’ “Marry You” at The Quarter Note in Sunnyvale, 11-1-2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3qsNitpVJ4 A DIY instructional video I made about combining double bass patterns with an Afro-Cuban hand pattern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E6-8fh6jhE&list=UU3VSIiasnhR4aP_oPtkXSLg One song from Amalgamation’s halftime show at a Seattle Majestics game, 5-11-2013: http://vimeo.com/70984894 DISCLAIMERS: - The suit/tie/top hat attire in my pics is my standard stage apparel and is non-negotiable. - I love being expressive on stage via showmanship. A band that wants the drummer to just play the drums and not be a showman will tire of me quickly. - I don’t do political songs. A performer who respects the audience lets the audience make up their own minds about political stuff. - I am not looking for someone to just jam with to while away the hours. I’m looking for a full band with goals in mind and productive practice/rehearsal sessions.