James Summersby

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

Hi there, I hope you're well.
I'm 30, I live in Preston, I've played the drums for 15 years. I'm from Newcastle in England, and I live here permanently now.
To cut to the chase, I am really obsessed with the idea of performing in two types of acts:

1) A rap/hip hop act with a live band. I will list those influences below, but for now let's just imagine The Roots, Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals, Kendrick etc.
2) Something along the lines of John Mayer, Alicia Keys. Intelligent musicianship and song-writing with a broader appeal, amazing feel and soulfulness at the core.

There is actually a third type of act I'd be into, but the band would have to be really spot on:

3) Alternative, hardcore, metal, screamo - i.e. Hellions, Ocean Grove, Northlane, Deftones. I've been in these bands for most of my playing career so now that I'm 30 I was really intent on maturing haha.

There are probably a lot of other things I'd be into playing - I don't want to limit the possibilities - those are just my dream acts. I could easily be on board with your project - just reach out and let's have a chat! Hit me up!

Screen name:: James Summersby
Member since:: Apr 23 2020; Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 15
Gigs played:: Over 100

Influences

Rap/Hip Hop:
The Roots, Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals, Hiatus Kaiyote, Thundercat, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Nas, Dre, Action Bronson, NPR Tiny Desk videos on Youtube.

Soul/Pop:
John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Hiatus Kaiyote again lol, Tom Misch, Harry Styles which honestly I never imagined I'd be into, but hats off, it's brilliant.