Jazz/Fusion: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker (Bird), Mahavishu Orchestra, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis.
Rock/Metal/Progressive: Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Dream Theater, In Flames, The Haunted, Foo Fighters, Nightwish, Arch Enemy, Killswich Engage, SOAD, Planet X.
Other: Yanni, Philip Glass, Acoustic Alchemy, Hubert laws.
DRUMMERS: Lars Ulrich, Mike Portnoy, Thomas Lang, Art Blakey, Billy Cobham, John Dolmayan, Vinnie Paul, Dave Lombardo, Virgil Donati.
Hamilton Drummer, Adrian McFarlane has been on the go and in demand, constantly perfecting his craft for over 11 years.
Being in Hamilton has allowed Adrian to play and record with some of the city’s up and coming artists such as The Entertainment, King Lucius, Ophelia Syndrome, Dark Sunrise, Monica Joy, Waleed Abdulhmid, and 2x the Mono Thomas Wilson. He has also played in large scale media productions such as Godspell, 100 Huntley Street, and The Hamilton Music Awards just to name a few.
Adrian has been playing drums since the ripe young age of 13. For most of the first few years he took formal lessons, while starting his first band, “Chaos Theory” in high school which he stayed in for 9 years. A few years later while still playing in “Chaos Theory” he attended Mohawk College of the Arts and Technology in Hamilton Ontario and furthered his love for drumming and music by studying Jazz, Latin, Funk, and Fusion as well as learning the theory behind it all and playing in various ensembles.
Definitely one of Hamilton’s finest drummers, Adrian will be one to watch out for in Hamilton’s growing music scene.........................................!
"Hey!
Thanks for visiting my little space here. I am using this space to advertise my services as a professional independent drummer for hire. I do play in other bands as you can hear from the different tunes playing, but I am avaliable for sessions, gigs, tours etc. I have been playing for more than eleven years, have training in music (jazz, rock, funk, theory etc), experience playing live with many known artists, as well as major TV/Media Productions, recording, and Connections working with Engineering and Professional studio . My biggest career goal is to continue playing drums full time; I am a solid, versatile drummer to fit your needs.
Thanks for stopping by and drop me a line and we'll get together to see what I can do for you. Stay tuned for more concert dates, music etc.
Adrian (Age')"
PLAYING WITH: OPHELIA SYNDROME.
www.opheliasyndrome.com
myspace.com/opheliasyndrome
Yeah andrew told me about you last night .The plan is to put a tight house band together .So if you can groove ,lock it down and hold a deep pocket then the gigs yours ,at some point andrew will set up a band rehearsal to see how everything gels.Also i'm looking to do studio session dates at the moment so if you know of any studio looking to book a Bass Player for some sessions just let me know. Cheers.
Thanks!, you want me to try sending them by e-mail and then you can burn them? or do you want something in the mail?, sorry its taken so long but it seems I have a harder time with putting vocals that work to the heavier songs (the ones with your drums) I like them so much I want to get it right....
Hey Adrian McFarlane , just visiting to let you know I've uploaded a limited time only cover of Megadeth's Hangar 18 - if you have some time, please stop by to check it out - it's also free to download.
Cheers for being a myspace buddy and for your continued support - you rock.
You are invited to my CD release Party Dec 1st @ 9:00pm Mick' Irish Alehouse 468 James St N Hamilton, ON Canada Free Food Free Parking $5.00 @ the door CD $10.00
Hey Adrian,
I hope you are fine ;)
I wanted to let you know I finally released my first solo album "EGO" and added new audioclips on my player. I hope you will find the time to listen them :)
Thanks anyways!
Peace,
