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PRIMARY INSTRUMENT(S):
Drum Programmer
Drums
Percussion
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT(S):
Background Vocals
Ableton (beats, loops & tracks)
TYPE OF WORK DESIRED:
TOURINGRECORDING
CLUB GIGS
PRIVATE PARTIES
TEACHING MUSIC LESSONS
Other
CHART READING/WRITING SKILLS :
WRITE
READ
WRITE
READ
HOME STUDIO :
Home Studio:Yes
No
ENGINEER :
Engineer:Yes
No
ADDITIONAL SKILLS :
Additional Skiills:PRODUCER
ARRANGER
BAND LEADER
ROAD MANAGER
Other
Description:
I am comfortable playing in a number of styles while always serving the song and artist. I can jump in on a gig or a sub with very short notice (I've been told I have great ears). I am great with a click or tracks and I run Ableton in my home studio. I pride myself on my reputation, being very professional, and a good hang on the gig or on the road. I have great gear from the companies above, as well as, a collection of vintage drums.
Resume / Bio:
UNT Graduate - Jazz Studies (1988).... Over 40 years professional experience.... 30 years touring with Dixie Chicks and Robert Earl Keen.
Endorsed by Mapex Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, Innovative Percussion.
Live Work: Robert Earl Keen (1997-2022: Music Director 2017-2022), Dixie Chicks (1991-6: Road Manager 1994-6), Cross Canadian Ragweed, Charlie Pride, Los Lobos, The Crystals, Janie Fricke, Johnny Lee, Bo Diddley, The Shirelles, B.J. Thomas, Frank Yankovich, U.N.T. Lab Bands, Irving Symphony, Ft.Worth/Dallas Ballet, Leon Rausch, Dave Alexander and the Legends of Western Swing, Hank Thompson, Chip Taylor, The Platters, Carrie Rodriguez, Dale Watson, Larry Coryell, Rodney Hayden, David Halley, Lee Ann Womack, Ricky Skaggs, Tyler Childers, T Graham Brown,
As a member of the Austin City Limits All-Stars ( House Band for the ACL Hall of Fame Inductions ): Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, Jeff Bridges, Doyle Bramhall II, Gary Clark Jr, Jimmy Vaughn, Joe Ely, Brittany Howard, Taj Majal, Mavis Staples, Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowell, Chris Isaak, Neko Case, Brandi Carlisle, Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal, Ry Cooder, Raul Malo, Norah Jones, Ruthie Foster, Lucinda Williams, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, Alejandro Escovedo, Sheila E, Wilco, John Doe, Alex Ruiz, Marcia Ball, the Flatlanders, Brittney Spencer, Lucius, Trisha Yearwood, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Dunn, Brandy Clark, the Bros Osborne, Don Henley, Tommy Prine, Allison Russell, Nathaniel Ratliff, Tyler Childers, Valerie June.
CDL licence certification to drive tour coaches as a relief driver.
More extensive BIO information can be found on my website: http://tomvanschaik.com