Here are a few drummers who have touched my heart --
Keith Bouslog,
John Bonham,
Steve Jordan,
Carter Beauford,
Dave Lemonds,
Tony Williams,
Keith Carlock,
Prof. Terrence Mayhue,Prof. Ron Coulter,
Prof. Johnny Lee Lane,
Chad Smith,
Peter Erskine,
Lenny White,
Steve Gadd,
Max Roach,
Bernard Purdie,
Vinnie Colaiuta,
Matt Zebroski,
Harvey Mason,
Buddy Rich,
Elvin Jones...
The son of not one, but two music teachers, Aaron began his study at the age of 5. While studying piano, Aaron also discovered his love for pounding things and making noise.
While still a high school student, Aaron studied the full concert percussion section. He performed with the Bradley and Butler University Honor Bands, Danville Municipal Band, Danville Light Opera, Beef House Dinner Theatre Co., The Has Beens, Lake Erie Regiment Drum & Bugle corps, and IMEA district Jazz Band among others.
After he graduated in 2005, Aaron continued playing with various professional organizations. In 2006 he joined power-trio "Deeper Blues," featuring bassist/vocalist Lane Baldwin and Gary Jones on guitar. Aaron did some extensive road work with the band between the summer's of 2006 and 2007. He also recorded the group's full-length studio album "Dig The Hole."
Aaron is currently working towards his B.A. in Music Business at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. While studying under Prof. Ron Coulter, Aaron performs with the SIU-C Studio Jazz Ensemble, Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, and SIU-C Jazz Combo. While continuing to accept live and studio dates when available, he can also be seen performing with up and coming Alternative/Hip Hop/Soul band "MATHIEN." for show dates and up to date information visit www.myspace.com/mathien
WHAT UP MAN JUST WANTED TO SEE HOW LIFE IS GOING FOR YOU. LOOKS AND SOUNDS LIKE EVERYTHING IS GREAT! I MISS HOW IT USE TO BE MAN! TWO GUYS THAT NEVER KNEW WHAT THEY WERE GOING TO DO AT NIGHT JUST HANGING OUT..............SO MANY CRAZY FUNNY STUPID THINGS AND STORIES I'LL REMEMBER AND TELL THE REST OF MY LIFE !! WELL BRO MAYBE IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN...................................................."THE LAST HOORAHH"!!!!!!!!!!!!PEACE!!
I just dropped by to welcome You,and thank you for becoming a friend Aaron...I'll be coming home to Danville for the 4th as I usually do,and hope to hook up with you,your band and some other area musicians while I'm there...Marvin
Heey! It was good seeing ya the other night! You need to let me know whenever u play somewhere cause i've never really seen u play except for at school and i really wanna come watch sometime! so ya just let me know :) ttyl
Thanks Aaron for the add. I always appreciate and welcome talented new friends. Best wishes and much success!!. Spread the word, Real Rock & Roll is alive and well.
