Are there any Drummers that know how to play with a band?
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Are there any Drummers that know how to play with a band?
I have only played with a few that know how to play with the band instead of above the band. They were all drummers at Steel Conventions. Most were from Nashville.
ALL of the local drummers around here sound like a mortar barrage going off behind the band. This , in turn , drives the volume up from the rest of the band which signals the drummer to get even louder. An endless cycle.
ALL of the local drummers around here sound like a mortar barrage going off behind the band. This , in turn , drives the volume up from the rest of the band which signals the drummer to get even louder. An endless cycle.
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In the mid 70's I played in a country rock band, 3 guitars, bass, PSG and drums, fast forward to today and I've played with many different drummers, the good ones are steady dependable and don't look to be Gene Krupa ! IMHO that original drummer is the best I've ever played with ! Not surprising he has two Emmy's !
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I am truly fortunate to play in two bands. Both bands have the best bass players I've ever played with. Even more fortunate that that is: Both drummers are great musicians and NEVER over-power a song, sure if it's a rocker...they're on it, but they both play for the song, and nothing else. I rarely use hearing protection with either band. Seriously!
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We have a wonderful drummer. He is very knowledgeable about several styles of music, plays well, with style and finesse, and is a very good singer. He's a real team player.
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Sarno FreeLoader, Goodrich Passive Volume Pedals, Vintage ACE Pack-A-Seat
Solid Drummer
We have a solid drummer and bass player in our group also. Plays soft when he is supposed to and puts the drive where it needs to be. Our drummer and bass player work 'Hand and Glove" together. Back in the 90's I was playing big clubs. It got loud at times. The drummers back then built a plexiglass wall that they would put in front of the drum set. Helped keep our stage volume down.
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The best drummers I have worked with have all been good singers and understood song structure. One in particular was also an excellent multi-instrumentalist.Lee Baucum wrote:We have a wonderful drummer. He is very knowledgeable about several styles of music, plays well, with style and finesse, and is a very good singer. He's a real team player.
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In my local-yocal small-time bar-gig world, that very well describes the drummer that I've been playing with. He's the band leader and main vocalist. Small kit with snare, tom, bass, ride, and hi-hats. Tasteful, subtle. He and his dad collect drums: I think they have have about 60 or more kits going back to the 30's . Cool stuff.Fred Treece wrote:The best drummers I have worked with have all been good singers and understood song structure. One in particular was also an excellent multi-instrumentalist.Lee Baucum wrote:We have a wonderful drummer. He is very knowledgeable about several styles of music, plays well, with style and finesse, and is a very good singer. He's a real team player.
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Many years ago I played in a 4 piece band with an outstanding drummer who had a light touch and played a very small drum kit. He came from a jazz background.
He refused to set up behind the bass, guitar, and steel; choosing, instead, to set up his kit up front with the three of us.
Because of his playing technique, it worked out just fine.
He was up front where he could interact with the audience/dancers and the amps were behind him, where he could hear them. He also didn't need any extra monitors, since he could hear the floor monitors we had set up at the front of the stage.
He refused to set up behind the bass, guitar, and steel; choosing, instead, to set up his kit up front with the three of us.
Because of his playing technique, it worked out just fine.
He was up front where he could interact with the audience/dancers and the amps were behind him, where he could hear them. He also didn't need any extra monitors, since he could hear the floor monitors we had set up at the front of the stage.
Lee, from South Texas - Down On The Rio Grande
There are only two options as I see it.
Either I'm right, or there is a sinister conspiracy to conceal the fact that I'm right.
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There are only two options as I see it.
Either I'm right, or there is a sinister conspiracy to conceal the fact that I'm right.
Williams Keyless S-10, BMI S-10, Evans FET-500LV, Fender Steel King, 2 Roland Cube 80XL's,
Sarno FreeLoader, Goodrich Passive Volume Pedals, Vintage ACE Pack-A-Seat
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Here in New Orleans, there are so many gigs in small clubs. An army of good sidemen come here for that reason. I couldn’t see not being able to work these rooms and make a living, or even get a second gig.
I guess that quickly weeds out those that don’t understand basic dynamics. Ive never stopped to think how lucky we are. It quickly weeds out anyone who doesn’t “get itâ€.
I really think the market dictates it. Generally speaking, anyone who consistently plays too loud stops getting gigs.
I should add that most music here is mostly “ traditional “ in some sense. People didn’t play super loud back in the day.
I guess that quickly weeds out those that don’t understand basic dynamics. Ive never stopped to think how lucky we are. It quickly weeds out anyone who doesn’t “get itâ€.
I really think the market dictates it. Generally speaking, anyone who consistently plays too loud stops getting gigs.
I should add that most music here is mostly “ traditional “ in some sense. People didn’t play super loud back in the day.
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I've been a drummer for about 60 years. Played in many good bands but I always said that the best drummer is the one you never hear until he stops.
Some drummers are so tight on the beat that there almost not there.
I play other instruments as well so I've seen it from both sides of the kit.
Some drummers are so tight on the beat that there almost not there.
I play other instruments as well so I've seen it from both sides of the kit.
I don't know much but what I know I know very well.
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My experience is that, overall, there are a lot more good drummers than good steel players out there.
So much of this stuff is context-dependent. The requirements for drummers in a rock band are very different than those for a drummer in a traditional country band. Not everybody is schooled in many multiple styles.
So much of this stuff is context-dependent. The requirements for drummers in a rock band are very different than those for a drummer in a traditional country band. Not everybody is schooled in many multiple styles.
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Jim Robbins wrote:I've played with plenty of good drummers.
really, me as well. Still do.
I know a few fine drummers who think some Steel players stink !
Kinda goes both way...
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Hi
Our drummer Spanky is awesome knows just what each song needs. He is also a guitar and bass player as well as a singer so he knows the deal!!!
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