SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, Didgeridoo, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
Known for her lively stage presence, solid groove & tasteful musicality on Drum Kit, Amanda Waite has been involved in many different music genres. A Graduate of the The Australian National University School of Music with First Class Honours and awarded the Jazz musician’s Foster scholarship, Amanda has performed locally and internationally in various Stage Bands, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Latin, Funk, Cover and Pop Bands. Her passion for music will add energy to any live performance and her reading is exceptional.
- Screen name:
- amanda637
- Member since:
- Jan 31 2021
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
Funk, Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Latin, Hip Hop, Rn B, Rock.
James Brown, Los Van Van, The Meters, Stevie Wonder, Beastie Boys, Sly & the Family Stone, Bob Marley, Jurassic 5, Alicia Keys, Stephanie McKay, Michael Jackson, Los Van Van, Batucada Sound System, Grupo Fantasma.
My favourite drummers include: Dennis Chambers, Zigaboo, Max Roach, David Garibaldi, Clyde Stubblefield and Bernard Purdie.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
6 peice Drumkit, Timbales, Congas, Tamborim, Surdo, Bells, and other various small percussion
