LOOKING FOR SESSION DRUMMER AND COMPOSER IN CHICAGO

[Micgiver]

Ive been looking for a drummer for a project ive been producing here in chicago. Paid work obviously. I need someone With a feel that can achive 5 songs in a day. Some one that knows how to hit a fukin drum right in a real recording studio. These tracks will be done here in the city either at CRC or Wall2Wall. Im also looking for a composer to arrange and chart for the same projsect her in the city.

[roon]

Originally Posted by Micgiver

Ive been looking for a drummer for a project ive been producing here in chicago. Paid work obviously. I need someone With a feel that can achive 5 songs in a day. Some one that knows how to hit a fukin drum right in a real recording studio. These tracks will be done here in the city either at CRC or Wall2Wall. Im also looking for a composer to arrange and chart for the same projsect her in the city.

What kind of arranging do you need ? And do you want a composer situated in Chicago ?

I´ll do it cheap if it´s something I like, and you like what I do. I use Sibelius.

[SirPatchAlot]

Here's a short list of 1st call Chicago session drummers:

Matt Walker (particulary good w/ loops and programming)
Larry Beers (any style, strong groove)
Dave Suycott (rock drums and programming)
Mike Zelenko (rock, great at tuning drums)
Gerald Dowd (sp?)-anything
Dan Massey (great feel, good for folk, alt-country)

PM me for contact info.

Also, if your looking to work that fast, I wouldn't recommend CRC.
CRC is good or audio post and/or long-term record projects.
Not the place to rent for a day or two of drums.

Trust me, I worked in chicago studios for 12+ years, and know all the places and people mentioned.

Wall to Wall will be OK, but if you only have a limited time, I'd look at Gravity Studios, and that juicy Neve 8058. Most importantly, make sure you're working w/ an experienced engineer; or if you are an experienced engineer, get the best assistant available.

my 2 cents

[Gravity8058]

Originally Posted by SirPatchAlot

I'd look at Gravity Studios, and that juicy Neve 8058.

my 2 cents

SirPatchAlot, thanks for the props! Give Dan the studio manager a call and he can help put a project together for you. We work with Matt Walker a lot. Dave Suycott too. Website has lotsa info: www.gravitystudios.com

[gevermil]

mike zelenko is a fantastic drummer
good time
solid

[w2w]

Another vote for Matt Walker & Mike Zelenko.Go to Gravity.Gravity=awesome drums.Drums into NEVE=

[bongo]

Jeff Quay MD for Blue Man Group

Great all around player.

[Drumsound]

I've sent a PM and would love to play ifyou can't get Matt, Larry or Mike. Those guys rock!

[babyz]

I may be able to help you with your project. My # is 773 430 2433. Mike Zelenko.
Chicago

[Gravity8058]

Alright! Mike himself! I miss Material Issue.

[w2w]

Anyone who does not know who Material Issue was,look em up,you missed out on something special.Lookup guitar Power Pop in the dictionary....It will say Material Issue.

[babyz]

I miss that band too. Check out our last release " Tellecommando Americano" 1997, Rykodisc. All the demos we did up intill Jim's death. All recorded with Jay O'Rourke in his garage from '95 to mid '96. I think it's out best record. Tower has it.

Current band:

www.myspace.com/theladiesandgents

Always like to do recording project/session work. Contact me. Can drum doctor too.
mz

[Bungalo]

Hei!
I can record excellent quality played and sounding drums.
I aso arrange and produce records.
If you are interested please email me your email address to this one :
artisorubs@gmail.com then I could send you more info.
Hope to hear from you soon.

[ryst]

Do you think that he's still looking for a session drummer after the last post on February 19th, 2006?

[skybluerental]

by far the best session drummer/composer i have worked with in Chicago is Michael Caskey.

AMAZING drummer and almost as good at keys.

i have worked with a lot of guys in this city and seen every guy mentioned on this thread, but none of them can hold a candle to Michael Caskey in my opinion.

he is in another league!