george westrupp
CONTACT

ABOUT

Hello to everyone my name is George westrupp and have played drums/percussion for over 30yrs (23yrs professionally) I hail originally from gisborne NZ and have currently relocated to manly west in Brisbane direct from Sydney NSW and have currently released our debut release single on soundcloud by our powergroove band THE PLAN and also was the former drummer for brisbane based goth metal group TERROR PARADE and am the current drummer/percussionist for brisbane based roots reggae latin groups being ITES an KAYA to which we perform and record extensively throughout the state of QLD not to mention around australia also and are always super keen to perform alongside other bands/duos etc and to continue to support everyone of our fellow musicians out there taking their music to the people.For furthur information about our group or to maybe have us involved in future gigs/shows/festivals please feel very welcome to visit our facebook page titled ITES and also to leave a message if you wish.Thankyou😊

Screen name:
george westrupp
Member since:
Apr 19 2014
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
4-5 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

ac/dc,pantera,metallica,parliament funkadelic,james brown,iron maiden,buddy rich big band,dream theartre,merle haggard,bob marley,and all afro Cuban,brazilian samba and jazz music and also in terms of drumming influences are as follows,vinnie colaiuta,horacio(el negro)hernandez,dave weckl,dennis chambers,thomas lang,steve gadd,buddy rich,louie bellson,gregg bisonnette,nicko mcbrain,phil rudd,changuito,walfredo reyes jnr,omar hakim,lars Ulrich,dave Lombardo,tony Williams,philly joe jones,jimmy cobb,papa joe jones,alan dawson,simon Phillips etc TO MANY TO NAME HAHAAAAAA

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

pearl masters series in mahogny finish 8 piece including double bass pedals,zildjian cymbals and various cowbells,conga drums and latin percussion wood blocks etc

MUSIC