ABOUT
Hi my name is Joe and I'm a drummer from the Caledonia/Hamilton area. I have been playing drums since the age of 12 and I also play other instruments such as piano, guitar, and bass. I'm a very open minded and versatile musician who enjoys playing different genres of music. Some of my favorite styles are Rock, Funk, Jazz, Fusion, R&B, Blues and Afro Cuban. I also have a lot of performing (and some recording) experience, having played in Caledonia, Hamilton, Grimsby, Brantford, Toronto, and even the U.S. At the moment I'm just putting myself out there but hopefully I can find a serious band/music project. In the future I would like to make music a full-time career, with the ultimate goal of one day working with some well known artists/bands.
A quick and final note, I do teach private drum lessons. Feel free to contact me at: gonzales dot joe10 at gee mail dot com
- Screen name:
- Joe G
- Member since:
- Jul 06 2014
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 12
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Mike Johnston, Aaron Spears, Dave Weckl, Steve Jordan, Gerald Heyward, Eric Moore, Tony Royster Jr, Eric 'E-Panda' Hernandez, Juan Carlos Mendoza, just to name a few.
My overall music influences: Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Roots, John Mayer, and Bruno Mars
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Drums: 4 piece Tama Starclassic Bubinga Elite Series and a DW Performance Series Cherry Bubinga Snare Drum
Cymbals: Zildjian A Series and Zildjian A Custom Series
Hardware: Tama Iron Cobra Pedal and a Latin Percussion Rock Cowbell
Sticks: Vic Firth
Heads: Evans Drumheads
