Craig Walkner performs and records with Far Corner, Snarling Adjective Convention, and Yeti Rain.
Since moving to Austin he has toured with Two Loons for Tea and performed with American Idol Top 36 contestant Kendall Beard, Defender, Kristie Nalley, and The Mizbehavin' Band.
Former bands include Bascom Hill, EXIT, The Lotus Band, and Looking For Alice.
FAR CORNER: Dan Maske (keys), Angela Schmidt (cello), Craig (drums), William Kopecky (bass)
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YETI RAIN: Roger Ebner (sax, wind synth), Craig (acoustic and electric percussion), William Kopecky (bass, wind drum)
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SNARLING ADJECTIVE CONVENTION: Roger Ebner (sax, wind synth), Dan Maske (keys, trumpet, percussion), Craig (drums), Joe Kopecky (guitar), William Kopecky (bass)
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Influences
Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, Danny Carey, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Terry Bozzio
Sounds Like
"Walkner is a formidable drummer whose funky yet honest drumming provides a fortified backbeat throughout the rhythmic sections of the CD..." -JIM CORCORAN, dprp.net
"...Drummer Craig Walkner is extraordinary in his precision. Playing elaborate drum beats and intricate cymbal patterns, he is the perfect partner to Kopecky's bass..." - Dr. Music
"...Rounding out the quartet are percussionist Craig Walkner, a fine drummer who navigates odd metres and rapid changes with aplomb..." - allaboutjazz.com
"...Drummer Craig Walkner is equally pluralistic as assertive propeller and textural colorist..." - John Kelman
"...With drummer Craig Walkner adeptly guiding the band through tricky time changes and turn-on-a-dime (yet often subtle) thematic shifts..." - Ground and Sky
Craig Walkner is a six-time Wisconsin Area Music Industry award winner and holds a degree in Percussion Performance from UW-Madison. A veteran of the live and studio scene, he has appeared on 9 albums that have been heard on national and international radio, TV, and film. He has toured the US and performed in front of thousands, opening for The Fray, Gin Blossoms, Hanson, Luce, Michael Glabicki (Rusted Root), Ozric Tentacles, and The Gufs, and alongside such drumming greats as Louie Bellson and Steve Houghton.
A highly acclaimed percussion instructor, Craig has taught students of all ages and abilities for over 10 years. During the past four years he has proofed percussion manuscripts for some of today's most in demand percussion books published by Hal Leonard. He has also performed on Dan Maske's instructional keyboard book, Progressive Rock Keyboard, also published by Hal Leonard.
Craig - Hey a bunch of people and I are going to 6th street tonight to celebrate my birthday. We will be heading dowwn around 8. If you got nothing going on call my cell and I will let you know where we are. Or if you have a gig let me know where you are and we will come see you play! Talk to you soon.
Wow What a game of phone tag we are playing here!! SO I got your message but I was in Eagle River, WI visitng parents. I was in LAs Vegas last week and am leaving for Rapid City, SD on Thursday... So it may be a little while before we can get together... I did however want to mention that a couple of my neightbors and I are playing fantasy football this season and we are looking for one more... Interseted? Let me know.. Call would be the best! We WILL get the beer soon! Chris
