music, going to the park w/ my dog, Rio, being around cool people that are passionate about something, playing drums & piano, painting, hanging out with my fam, peace, love, joy, chocolate and respecting animals and nature.
Prince, John Scofield, Sting, Stevie Wonder, The Bad Plus, Vinx, David King, The Bird and the Bee, Bjork, Lettuce, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, John Mayer Trio, Weather Report, Frank Zappa, The Stolen Winnebagos, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter, Jeff Sipe, Pat Metheny, Antonio Sanchez, Vinnie Colaiuta, Will Calhoun, Steve Gadd, Brian Blade, Adam Deitch, Tony Williams, Tommy Igoe, Billy Cobham, Richard Bona, Chad Cromwell, Jon Jackson, Larry Van Loon, Sheila E., GoGo Ray, Vince Guaraldi, Claude Debussy, Sergei Rachmaninov, Oteil and the Peacemakers, Soulive, Brian Ruskin, Duran Duran, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Bobby Mcferrin, Ray Charles, The Police, Jamiroquai, Pearl Jam, Harry Connick Jr. and Barry Manilow :)
Movies
Close Encounters, Big, Sixteen Candles, Harold & Maude, Ocean's 11, 50 First Dates, Snatch, Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, and History of the World.
Television
If I ever turn it on: Family Guy, The Simpsons, Seinfeld, The Dog Whisperer, HGTV, TLC, Discovery Channel, History Channel and The Daily Show.
Books
my schedule - I must have gotten the book that doesn't allow any days off.
Heroes
My Mom & Dad, my dog Rio, Buddha and anyone who is genuinely kind, happy and honest.
About me: I am proudly endorsed by TRICK DRUMS and VIC FIRTH.
I have been a drummer my enitre life thanks to my pop. He has been a percussionist in the Kansas City Symphony for over 40 years. Hanging around backstage, meeting incredible musicians and carrying dad's drums around was a cool way of living that I never wanted to give up. The only difference now is that he carries my drums for me :) I currently play with: ruskinquartet - eclectic, indie, garage, jazz and The Heather Thornton Band. My other lives include playing piano and working with dogs @ Swanson's Streamway Dogpark & Daycare :)
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Cheers my friend. Just passing to wish you a great day. Sharing a cold one with your friends is some of the most fun you can have with you pants on !!! "Fear no beer" and always, Rock Hard... Timo kaarkoski - Temple of Sin
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