jjbenstead + Musician in Sunshine Coast, QLD

SEEKING

ABOUT

Very experienced drummer, mostly live work, some recording experience, have played with a number of bands ranging in styles, mostly rock, heavy rock, metal, blues, funk and pop/dance.
Very good gear, transport and attitude!
Available for sessions, fill-ins etc.
Huge repertoire/playlist, so available to drop in at very short notice with minimal to no rehearsal!

Screen name:

jjbenstead

Member since:

Oct 26 2013

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Very early influences: Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy, Van Halen, Aerosmith, but don't let that put you off!
More recently: anything that is played well, mainly rock, blues, some metal and funk.
Drummers: Ian Paice, Brian Downey, Todd Suchermann, Neil Peart, Craig Blundell, Gavin Harrison

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

Other Percussion:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Acoustic: 6 piece Evetts Custom Kit
Tasmanian Blackwood, Smooth Satin - Pommele Blackbutt Veneer
Nickel Black Hardware
20x17 Bass Drum
10x8 Rack Tom
12x9 Rack Tom
14x13 Floor Tom
16x14 Floor Tom
14x8 Snare Drum
Paiste, Zildjian, Sabian Cymbals

Electronic/Hybrid Setup: Roland SPD-30 Octapad, with Roland triggers on Acoustic drums. Yamaha EAD-10, with Yamaha triggers and Roland pads
Roland TD17KV2

MUSIC