My band’s drummer left a few weeks ago. Such a shame, really. Other than being an excellent drummer, he had good composition ideas that he generates by writing his grooves and vocalizing the riffs he hears in his head. Because of many personal problems he had to address, he had to vacate his place.
It’s rather difficult to look for a really good drummer who can play the sort of stuff I hear in my head. I do hope I find one soon so that we can pick up where we left off a month ago. The problem is that my band’s not your usual alternative rock or pop band, so finding a drummer that can play our kind of music takes extra patience. I am probably being too ambitious in this regard, taking on a sort of Frank-Zappa-like attitude, but what the hey! I gotta dream big.
So, to the 10 (or less) of you Metro Manila residents out there who are crazy enough to read my blog, I would like to ask for your help so that my band can find a new drummer. Here are our preferences:
1. Can play in any genre or style, especially metal, jazz, and prog.
2. Willing to jam with us in Makati City, preferably every Friday afternoon to evening.
3. Willing to learn, no attitude problem i.e. no rockstar mentality
4. Ability to read standard notation is a plus but not required.
So there you have it, folks. Drummers are such elusive, rare creatures that we require assistance to find one who’s willing to jam with us.