I am a bassist seeking to form an avant-garde rock band. I have need of a keyboardist, a violinist, a cellist and a drummer.

I have the participation of a classically-trained, multi-octave vocalist and a guitarist, and we are currently writing material.

There are a number of influences and it helps if you share some of them: Swans, Diamanda Galas, Godspeed You Black Emperor! A Silver Mt.Zion, John Zorn, Masada, Tribes of Neurot, Jarboe, World of Skin, early Pink Floyd, Laibach, Throbbing Gristle, Zero 7, Angels of Light, Faust, Body Lovers, Body Haters, My Bloody Valentine, Of Cabbages and Kings, THE RAINCOATS, Circus Mort, Painkiller, Suicide, Can, Autumn Fair, Come, Uzi, Saint Vitus, Black Sabbath, Black Flag, Glenn Branca, The Fall.

I ask that you have no drug habits or issues, the ability to transport yourself and your equipment to and from rehearsal, as well as contributing your portion of the rent to our shared practice space.

I can be reached at omaritaylor@gmail.com or at 206.547.2615.

www.myspace.com/branavinix

Current two-piece (both guitarists) is seeking a drummer that plays unusual as well as conventional beat structures and a bassist with incredible low-end presence.

The sound could best be described as organic, textural and atmospheric. There are elements of many forms of rock in our music, including punk, some metal, and psychedelia. Altered tunings, angular rhythms, non-conventional playing are all elements of what we do.

There are a number of influences, and it helps if you share a lot of them.

Black Flag, Shellac, Phantom Tollbooth, Salem 66, Squirrel Bait, Jesus Lizard, Unwound, Die Kreuzen, Live Skull, Cows, Tad, Tar, Halo Of Flies, Dicks, Big Boys, MDC, Husker Du, Killdozer, early Butthole Surfers, Dust, Naked Raygun, Vaselines, Ghost, Kyuss, Desert Sessions, Mountain, Hawkwind, Helios Creed, Chrome, Theory Of Ruin, God Bullies, Melvins, Skin Yard, MC5, The Frost, Stooges, Mission of Burma, Therapy? early Soundgarden, early Sonic Youth, Fudge Tunnel, Rat At Rat R, early Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, Scratch Acid, Slits, Vice Squad, Effigies, early Pink Floyd, Them, Saint Vitus, Unsane, The Obsessed, Fugazi, Come, Morphine, Codeine, Saccharine Trust, early Iron Maiden, Corrosion of Conformity, Public Image, Ltd., Killing Joke.

I ask that you have no drug habits or issues, and that you're able to transport yourself to and from practice, as well as pay rent on time at our shared space.

I can be reached at 206.547.2615 or omaritaylor@gmail.com

Some songs can be heard at: www.myspace.com/brokenbalsa

We're an experimental rock band with an emphasis on rhythm, dynamics, harsh sound and other elements. We are seeking a drummer who is able to create unusual as well as conventional beat structures and be able to mesh those beats with those of our auxiliary percussionist, which we are also looking to acquire.

The percussionist would be using scrap metal as well as instruments such as a conga, timbales, bells, and other implements. As a drummer, it would help if you had an industrial background, as well as an understanding and strong awareness of bands such as Swans, Black Flag, Laibach, Throbbing Gristle, Prong, Tad, Killing Joke, Neurosis, Big Black, Savage Republic, Head of David, Godflesh, Arsenal, Unsane, Pigface, SPK, Glenn Branca, Suicide and Whitehouse.These are frames of reference, it is not necessary to know all of these bands.

I ask that you have no drug issues, as well as the ability to transport yourself and your equipment to and from practice, which takes place twice a week. We also require you to pay your portion of the rent at our shared practice space.

Interested parties can contact 206.547.2615 or omaritaylor@gmail.com. Samples of our current material can be heard at:

www.soundclick.com/rendingsinew.

We are an organic, experimental rock band seeking an auxiliary percussionist to play alongside a kit drummer, rounding out and augmenting the sound of the band.

We currently consist of a vocalist/guitarist, a bassist and a second guitarist, and are seeking to round out our personnel.

You will be using congas, timbales, wrought-iron scrap metal and assorted items such as bottles, hooves, and knives. I'm looking to incorporate Haitian and Cuban polyrhythms into the music to emphasize and augment the beats with the drummer as needed for each song, helping to forge a unique, creative sound. I can teach you these rhythms. The percussive element of the band is a strong component, and we are looking for someone who will not just accompany the drummer, but build up a sense of dynamic and aggression.

It would help if you had an industrial/underground/avant-garde background, as well as an intimate understanding and strong awareness of bands such as Swans, Laibach, Throbbing Gristle, Prong, Killing Joke, Big Black, Savage Republic, Head of David, Godflesh, Arsenal, Unsane, Pigface, and Whitehouse.

Several compositions are completed, and I plan to teach those to newcomers, as well as other completed songs that I am working on now. I presently have the songs to present to interested parties. We are consistently writing, and I expect to build on a naturally evolving sound.

The current music is evident of bands such as early Swans, Neurosis, Godflesh, Damaged/My War/Slip It In-era Black Flag, and Big Black. The first few compositions sound this way, but I expect to build on a naturally evolving sound.

We have a practice space in a 24-hour facility, and it is required that you contribute monthly to the rent, as well as transport yourself and your equipment to and from practice.

I also ask that you have no drug habits or issues.

If interested, please contact me at 206.547.2615. or write me at omaritaylor@gmail.com.

Samples of our music can be heard at:

www.soundclick.com/rendingsinew

VerleeRose is looking for an experienced drummer (18-25) to complete their band. They have played 36 shows in the Seattle area over the last 17 months as an acoustic guitar & vocal duo and trio (w/piano) and are now looking to create and entire band, boost their sound, record new material and get back on stage!

About VerleeRose:
At only 15 years old, this duo (Keira Verlee & Ellie Rose) creates infectious hooks, thoughtful lyrics and tight vocal harmonies. Since May of 2008 they have written & released a 9 song CD (at 14 yrs old) and have played 36 shows in the Seattle area including The Showbox SODO, Vera Project, Old Firehouse, Columbia City Theater, KTUB & Northwest Folklife Festival just to name a few.

They are currently taking a break from playing live and focusing on new material to record a strong demo with a full band. Besides the two girls on guitar & vocals they already have a bass player and a pianist. ALL THEY NEED IS YOU!

They are looking for a drummer who can play different music styles (indie, rock, pop, folk, jazz, etc.) and understands how to compliment a song rather than over run it. Sometimes less is more... but also a drummer who can totally bring it on the more upbeat songs. Their new material is more upbeat in general and far more advanced than what is on the CD.

Please check VerleeRose out at the following links:

Myspace: www.myspace.com/verleerose
Youtube: www.youtube.com/verleerose
Twitter: www.twitter.com/verleerose
Electronic Press Kit: www.sonicbids.com/verleerose (past show calendar, press, & more songs from CD)

If you are interested in auditioning, please contact VerleeRose’s manager at VerleeRose@live.com with answers to the following questions:

- How old are you and how long have you been playing drums?
- Do you have your own transportation?
- Have you been in a band before?
- Have you played live before?
- Are you available every Sunday 4-8pm in Lake Forest Park for rehearsal?
- Are you available this Sunday to audition?
- Are you available for weeknight and weekend shows?
- Are you available to travel for shows on weekends?
- Would you be available to tour next summer?
- What other commitments do you have that we should be aware of?

Thanks!
VerleeRose

Classic Rock Band with horn section seeks PRO DRUMMER. Casinos, private parties, Let’s play!

We are trying to put together a startup project for 80's rock and pop covers. We are looking for dedicated people who would be willing to commit to the right situation. We need strong vocalists, a great drummer (who can potentially play to a click), a bassist, and possibly another guitarist. We have seasoned keyboards and guitar.

Goals include playing live - hopefully casinos and private parties, but also other types of gigs (we all have to start somewhere). Looking for good musicians, self-starters to help create a tight, professional show band with strong harmonies. Would like to find people who can all bring something to the table - i.e. musicians who can also sing, maybe some connections to getting gigs, practice space, PA, lights or whatever. We have home recording studio for demos and web/promo pack design abilities.

Must have reliable transportation and motivation. We need people we can count on here.

Please, only serious inquiries. Let's not waste each other's time. Demos appreciated.

Email: icomeinvaluepacksof10@yahoo.com

Interested in covering bands such as Simple Minds, Tears For Fears, Rick Springfield, Cheap Trick, Greg Kihn, Foreigner, Bruce Springsteen, Duran Duran, Bryan Adams, Phil Collins, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Toto, Journey, Hall and Oates, Huey Lewis, The Cars, Tommy Tutone, The Knack, The Police, Marshall Crenshaw, The Romantics, The Cure, and many others.

Do you like noise rock? Do you have a killer bass tone? Do you laugh maniacally when you stomp on your RAT pedal and the sheer heaviness of your bass riff-ery causes stomachs to prolapse? Do you scoff at the idea that a bass player sits on root notes and has to stand at the back by the drummer? Do you like bands such as The Jesus Lizard, Young Widows, Shellac, Fugazi, Chavez, Tar, Drive Like Jehu, Hoover or Polvo?

If so, can we be friends and start a band? Or can I join yours? I have a small stack of MP3s I can send, so you know exactly what kind of trouble you'll be getting into.

About me: I moved to Seattle a few months ago from Texas. I'm a 29 year old guitarist with an ear for the discordant, the aggressive and the melodic - I like to write cacophonous songs with hooks. I try to avoid conventional pentatonic chord structures and concentrate more on a combination of atmospheric picking and accompaniment to the drums and that sweet, heavy bass and heavy blow-your-frigging-ears out riffing. Like a combination of Duane Denison and Josh Homme.

Shoot me an e-mail if you'd like to hear some of the stuff I've worked on in the past and then let's go from there. Do you have mp3s too? Excellent.

Raoul Fernandes of horndrivenradio.com reports. Your song"This Time It's Real" is scoring a 4 out 5 with the listeners. Sandy Shore of Smoothjazz.com goes national with radio marketing for "This Time It's Real" Aug 1st. The horn section is made up of current Tower Of Power members Doc Kupka, Tom Politzer and returning member Mic Gillette. Guitarist/producer Jerry Stucker brought in R&B/Soul -legend drummer, James Gadson (Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones),The organist Neil Larson (Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Whitney Houston), and Reggie McBride on bass (Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’Mo’)
www.strokeland.com www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo

Pro Drummer available to help you finish your CD or demo. Tracks done in my own ProTools studio and you don't pay extra for the studio time. Long distance not a problem...I've helped many musicians this way and it works very well. Send a scratch track with a click over it, I track the drums, send you the dry tracks or mix it with full effects down to a stereo CD mix, you load it in to your system and your drums are all done. Saves you lots of $$$ and time in the process. Check out www.myspace.com/jeffthal or search www.youtube.com for "jeff thal, drummer". I have years of live/studio exp., 4 magazine appearances, always play for the song, many CD's and mostly...I know how to record drums! Call (813)957-5225.

I am veteran session drummer and instructor. My Strongest styles are Rock, Funk and Blues, although I do play some Jazz and Metal.

I have both indie and major label experience, and I am an endorser with Aquarian Accessories corp.

I have many references and more information on myself can be found at:
www.myspace.com/duffdrum
www.seattledrummer.com/duffdrew.html

My rates are $20.00 per rehearsal
and a minimum of $35.00 per performance. Depending on the situation, my rates are negotiable

Raise the Caliber of your next Recording or Live performance by working with a life-long Music Industry Veteran.

Friday, July 17, 2009




As we mentioned last month, Strokeland Records artist Tony Adamo is releasing a cover song from the Eastbay's own “Tower Of Power”. Tony and record producer/guitarist Jerry Stucker, have dusted off the classic “This Time It’s Real”, and added their own “take” to the song.

“This Time It’s Real” is the first song from a new CD (Untitled) to be released by Tony Adamo in 2010. It will soon be released for airplay, but you can hear it here first, at HornDrivenRadio.com. We currently have this new offering in our rotation, and it will play three times in our nearly nine hour rotation.

Guitarist/producer Jerry Stucker brought in R&B/Soul -legend drummer, James Gadson (Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones),The organist Neil Larson (Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Whitney Houston), and Reggie McBride on bass (Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’Mo’) to record the rhythm tracks on the song. The horn section is made up of current Tower Of Power members Doc Kupka, Tom Politzer and returning member Mic Gillette.

For more information on Tony Adamo, please visit Tony at www.strokeland.com
Posted by Raoul Fernandes at www.horndrivenradio.com

Have you ever wanted to learn how to drum but didn't know where to begin?
Come experience Olympia's most popular hand drumming class!

Effective group drumming
Exercises for timing and speed
Poly-Rhythms and Improvisation
Proper hand drum techniques
Community Drum Circle Confidence

This is a universal style of hand drumming. This means that the class focuses on those aspects of drumming that are universal to most any drum or drumming tradition that utilizes hand drumming.

Students are not bound to any specific tradition and learn how to create their own rhythms as well.
Although the class is primarily taught on djembe drums (provided), the goal of the class is to teach people to play any hand drum with confidence and flare in any situation (drum circle, on stage, alone, etc.).
Most of all, the goal is to get people to truly enjoy the art of drumming!

Class Description
This class is geared towards those who have little or no prior drumming experience, but also accommodates intermediate players.
We cover basics such as: holding and striking a drum properly, basic coordination drills, easy rhythms, and playing as a group.
Drums are available to use if you do not own one.
Those with prior experience will be given more challenging rhythms and playing techniques.

Ongoing Beginner Drum and Percussion Classes at Yenney’s in Olympia
Drumatic Innovation Classes - Events

When
6:30 pm Thursday

Where
Yenney’s West Side Store
1404 Harrison Ave
Olympia

Cost
Only $20 per Month (first class free)

We guarantee a fun learning experience.

Want to get involved but don't have a drum? Not a problem! We can provide you with a authentic African Djembe.

Drumatic Innovation for Seniors

In this introductory course we will cover...

Drumming Etiquette
Handing Techniques
Listening Skills
Drum Sounds
Experiential Percussion
Simple Rhythmic Patterns
Breathing
Group Dynamics
Volume
Tempo
Polyrhythm
Timbre
Pitch
Drum Tuning


Class size will be limited so call or
E-mail us today to reserve your space.
Phone (360) 485 7501
Email Michael (at) DrumaticInnovation (dot) com

Reasons to Drum

Drum circles can be extremely effective for corporations, companies, and small businesses that want to enhance the generation of new ideas and better team work. When people discover that they can collectively produce a good sound without any musical training or background, they start to realize that they can be more effective at work by putting their heads together and working as a team.
Also, drumming uses the brain in a different pattern than the linear thought process that is usually needed in the work environment. A drum circle brings the group to a more open mental and psychological process. The creative side of the brain becomes free to improvise, which can be carried over to the production of new and better ways of working. An excellent tool to kick off any kind of brain storming session, and optimize the quantity and quality of new ideas. I provide the group with the tools they need to figure out the task.

Why Drumming?



Music is a universal language, and drumming is one of the most accessible ways for diverse groups of people to make music together. Drumming encourages teamwork and builds skills in listening, participating, and leadership. Our goal is to help people build stronger communities through making music together in the classroom, at team-building events, and at community gatherings.

In the past few decades, there has been a movement to uncover and recover the ancient art form of drumming and making music together as a community.
The late Babatunde Olatunji, a gifted drummer and inspirational teacher, made it his life mission to help create peace in the world by encouraging people to communicate and celebrate life through music. He said: “All people from all walks of life, all colors, have various things they can do together to create harmony, and it is the simplest to make music and sing together."

The interest in drum circles as a way of community gathering has been growing rapidly all over the world and is happening in many settings. As well as community circles open to the public, facilitated drum circles are being used in schools as an educational tool; are taking place in multi-national corporations and governments for morale building, in health care facilities with the well-elderly, cancer patients, recovering addicts, alzheimer patients ...and the list grows as more people experience the positive effects of self-expression in a creative and friendly environment.

Not only are drum circles a wonderful way to have fun and meet new friends. Other recognized benefits include it as exercise for the mind, body, spirit and a great stress reducer.

Drum circles are coordinated by a facilitator in order to help the group have fun making music together and no musical experience is necessary in order to participate. We are all rhythmical beings! This multi-generational, multi-cultural, activity encourages listening and relating to each other without words and is really a re-connection to the ancient wisdom found in all cultures about the beauty and importance of community gatherings.

Website http://www.DrumaticInnovation.com