Higher Ground

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Trombone, Upright bass.

ABOUT

Experienced Sydney Drummer – Fusion • Funk • Latin • Reggae

Drummer with over 30 years of experience performing and gigging across a range of genres creating rhythm-heavy, groove-driven music.

I’m looking to:
- Join an existing band,
- Help form a new funk/groove project - see influences below
- Collaborate with like-minded musicians.

What I bring:
- Tight groove, strong dynamics, and deep pocket(s)
- Professional stage and studio experience,
- Great gear and transport,
- Commitment and creativity.

Screen name:: Higher Ground
Member since:: May 06 2018; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 25
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week

Influences

FUNK, FUSION & SOUL - Tower of Power, The Meters, New Mastersounds, GoGo Penguin, Herbie Hancock, Monophonics, Black Pumas, Snarky Puppy, James Brown, Incognito, Deep Street Soul, Speedometer, Sound Stylistics, Lettuce, Stevie Wonder...

ROCKERS - Russian Circles, Mars Volta, Hendrix, Jesus Lizard, Pixies, The Clash, Thin Lizzy, Rage Against the Machine, Clutch, NoMeansNo, Led Zeppelin, PJ Harvey, Soundgarden, Fugazi, Nirvana...

ALSO LOVE TO PLAY - Moloko, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Radiohead, Talk Talk, Amy Winehouse, The Specials, Bjork, New Order, Mogwai, Toots & the Maytals, The Pogues, Bob Marley, Depeche Mode, The Police, Sade, Arc De Soleil, Lianne La Havas...