Stu
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ABOUT

I am currently on drums for:
Darktown River (original Alt Country)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5S3ZqG7f2KehVicV16TAjb?si=SFB_7IaHQcWhjjZD5Z8xYQ

Undersea TV (original progressive, dreamy, pop/rock post punk) https://soundcloud.com/user-5094472

Experienced drummer and mature players. I regularly travel to Brisbane for these guys. We work together to weave that magic tapestry with a view to recording and gigs, what better thing to do with the time you have on the planet than create something special.

I have quality gear and transport, very reliable and driven. I’m not a really hard hitter...that’s why there are mic’s.

Screen name:
Stu
Member since:
Feb 14 2015
Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week

Influences

I like originals and covers with melody, groove and flavour, music with soul, sometimes a little dark, coloured Pop and Rock accessible, with an edge. Everything with feeling, catchy and danceable.

Influenced are diverse reaching from rock, pop and soul, alt country sounds through to The Cure, The Smiths, REM, The Bats, Th’ Dudes, The Able Tasmans, The Church, Psychedelic Furs, Cold Chisel, Tom Petty, the Go-Betweens, The Waifs, Calexico, Son Volt, Lambchop, (live at XX Merge is my fav album & DVD), Richard Hawley, Richard Swift, The Badloves, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Stranglers, Oasis, Paul Kelly, Paul Dempsey, U2, Son Volt, Hoodoo Gurus, INXS, Crowded house, Died Pretty, Divinyls, Foo Fighters, Fuel, Stereophonics, Teenage Fanclub, You Am I, Bonobo, AC/DC etc plus a feel for late night Alt soul, bordering dance, Lounge & Jazz, through to the forever ballads. I like to help people be lifted, transported, enjoy their time, sing and dance, or cry and forget about life for a while.

Not into religious agendas. If this is a little refreshing, msg via Bandmix.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

More stuff than you can throw a stick at...
Kits - a few. Good solid warm sounding gear with stage presence: DW, Pearl, always wood shells although I'm starting to rethink the contribution electronic percussion can bring.
Cymbals: Paiste 2002, + more
Sticks, Brushes, Mallets, Rods....adaptable.