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Derek Bodkin
Acoustic / Folk Rock / Bluegrass

Good Times Acoustic Groove



SANTA CRUZ, California
United States

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Last Login:  12/8/2009
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Member Since4/3/2006
Band Websitewww.derekbodkin.com
Band MembersDerek Bodkin - As a solo performer I perform voice, guitar, banjo, whistling, harmonica, etc...

You'll also see me playing drums with the Psychedelic Jazz-Rock project "Five Eyed Hand".

InfluencesMy friends, my day to day, my dog, and my questionable sanity. Also influenced by: The Beatles, John Hartford, Jimmy Buffett, Monty Python, Paul Simon, Glen Miller Band, Jerry Garcia, Keb Mo', String Cheese Incident, The Doobie Brothers, Bare Naked Ladies, Jim Croce, Benny Goodman Orch, Leo Kottke, Ray Stevens, The Limeliters, The Pogues, The Kingston Trio, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Willie Dixon, The Goons, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Fleetwood Mac, Django Reinhardt, Sesame Street, Schoolhouse Rock, John Williams, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Utah Phillips, J.R.R. Tolkien, Monty Python, Chocolate, Ice Cream, Pepperoni Pizza... and my dad.
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"Good Times Acoustic Groove"
Record LabelUnsigned
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Derek Bodkin


www.derekbodkin.com

Derek Bodkin is truly a musical character. With a background and education in orchestral conducting and composition, as well as playing drums in world percussion groups, Big Bands, Jazz Combos, and orchestras - he is certainly a unique entity to appear in the Bay Area Music Scene. Spending many years as a percussionist in union orchestra pits playing musical theater and honing his sight-reading skills, he was also influenced with a flare for performing by the 1000's of actors with whom he'd spent so much time. His stage presence is surely evidence of this.

Derek decided to give Hollywood a shot and try his hand at writing music for movies and television. During his time there, he enjoyed working as a Voice-Over actor, so both his voice and/or music cues could be heard on documentaries, films, and network television shows. Additionally, Derek is hailed as one of the best melodic whistlers registered in the "Screen Actors Guild" and is stoked to be bringing the art of whistling back to the live stage experience to enthusiastic listeners everywhere.

Though Derek has been a voice over actor and playing banjo, drums, guitar, and whistling up a storm since he was a child… he would usually stay behind the scenes performing on movie soundtracks and independent films, playing various instruments or portraying various voice personalities. Derek is glad to be back to his truth on stage, behind the mic, in front of the crowd - a visible force to share his heartsongs and ideals with the musical scene and counterculture of which he is so very fond. Derek continues to play drums in an eclectic mix of musical projects, including the popular Jazz Fusion band called "Five Eyed Hand", and continues performing in various musical endeavors with banjo and guitar. Be sure to visit www.derekbodkin.com for more information and additional mp3’s!

To Contact Derek for booking: booking@fiveeyedhand.com

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Dec 9 2009 12:12 AM

Just stopping by.
Jeff Moats

Jeff Moats



Dec 9 2009 12:12 AM

Dear Derek Bodkin,
It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.

Musically,

Jeff Moats
KEN WILLIAMSON

Ken Williamson



Dec 9 2009 12:12 AM

IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU AS MY NEW MYSPACE FRIEND... I FIND YOUR MYSPACE PAGE, YOUR TALENT AND YOUR ENTHUSIASIUM FOR MUSIC PLEASON’ TO MANY... I WELCOME YOU’RE OTHER MYSPACE FRIENDS TO VISIT MY MYSPACE PAGE THAT I’VE DEDICATED TO MY APPRECIATION OF MANY TALENTED GUITAR PLAYING MUSCIANS OF MANY STYLES... STOP BY CHECK IT OUT AND LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE…

THANKS KEN
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Nettye Stamper



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Jun 18 2009 7:23 PM

Thanks for the add & your friendship!
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kookoo4u

kookoo4u



Feb 12 2009 4:57 AM

Dude... is this version of can you feel it from the live sessions you just did or the studio... It late and I cant turn up the volume... unable to churn at this momment... want to... must... but can't at risk of waking family and certain death... do tell
grace tea

grace tea



Feb 1 2009 7:07 PM

always a pleasure, Derek!
thanks for the sound
connection, my friend...
The American Economy

The American Economy



Jan 23 2009 12:45 AM

thanks for supporting The American Economy!
Walter Strauss

Walter Strauss



Nov 18 2008 4:10 AM



Great to connect!

Walter Strauss (serious musician)
Five Eyed Hand

Five Eyed Hand



Nov 4 2008 6:05 PM

CHURN THE VOTE!!~

Danita Jo

Danita Jo



Oct 31 2008 2:26 PM

Happy Halloween!
Hope you have a fun day!
Bridget

Bridget



Oct 28 2008 6:56 PM

Happy Halloween!

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Angelic Amaya

Angelic Amaya



Oct 21 2008 2:39 AM

Yo!

Always fabulous seeing you. :) You were amazingly talented, as usual. You never cease to amaze me. ;)

Have a fabulous week!
Kathie Talbot

Kathie Talbot



Oct 20 2008 1:39 AM

HI Derek:) Have you been playing out?
"HUMBOLDT PIE"

"HUMBOLDT PIE"



Oct 15 2008 10:18 PM

hey...thanks for the deal on the shirt at bobo fest...lol....love that place..did you guys win.
new groove band of month!? i vote a million times:} you had a huge lead!
Five Eyed Hand

Five Eyed Hand



Oct 1 2008 5:30 PM

derek churns hard!

CEZanardi: oh yeah
CEZanardi: we are at it again
CEZanardi: Five Eyed Hand nominated "new groove of the month"

http://www. jambands. com/Jambands250/

VOTE "Five Eyed Hand "
Angelic Amaya

Angelic Amaya



Sep 23 2008 7:03 PM

ESPECIALLY when we make noises at you when you're on stage! ;)

Hope you're having a lovely day!
What Man Was

What Man Was



Sep 22 2008 9:28 PM

Derek is my only cartoon friend
The Troubleweeds

The Troubleweeds



Sep 21 2008 8:55 PM

Hey Derek,

This is Dave...I jammed with you at High Sierra a few years back and I used to be in shoestring strap. This is my new band. Hope our paths cross at some point.
Five Eyed Hand

Five Eyed Hand



Sep 21 2008 9:08 PM

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Angelic Amaya

Angelic Amaya



Sep 22 2008 2:39 AM

Your show last night rocked my socks off, as did you.
:)
sci geek

sci geek



Sep 18 2008 3:06 PM

yo yo yo hows it hanging?
Five Eyed Hand

Five Eyed Hand



Sep 18 2008 3:20 PM

CHURN THE WHISTLING BANJO PLAYAH!~

Five Eyed Hand nominated “new groove of the month”

http://www. jambands. com/Jambands250

VOTE “Five Eyed Hand “

CHURN IT!
Cast of Clowns

Cast of Clowns



Sep 15 2008 1:57 PM

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Shane

Shane



Sep 7 2008 4:32 PM

man you know i still to this day tell that story of the chance encounter of meeting two very, very cool people that wetre kind enough to give me a ride from san jose to santa cruz. that act of kindness still puts a smile on my face, thanks so much again. hope all is well with you! :)

shane
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