Doc MacNab

Bio:

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Doc MacNab is a Greensboro, NC-based reliable, flexible and personable drummer. With many modern rhythms and classic styles, Doc brings a youthful exuberance to today’s music. Inspired by drummers like Neil Peart (Rush) to John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews) to Ronnie Vannucci (The Killers), Doc also adds his personal touch to lay a solid foundation to any song. Doc is a touring, sub and session drummer.

Doc MacNab delivers a polished and efficient experience to the music and can be relied on to energize the band and the audience. Doc delivers what’s called for: whether it’s being on time for a show (yes, some drummers can be on time) or being prepared for the studio, Doc’s overall professionalism, proficiency and musicality makes him an asset to any project. Hungry for new and different experiences in music, Doc is willing to work with almost any budget to fulfill the dream of playing and recording full-time.

Influences:

Top 10 Drummer Influences and Inspirations
Vinnie Colaiuta, Teddy Campbell, Bun E. Carlos, Steve Gadd, Omar Hakim, Manu Katche, Jim Keltner, Stanton Moore, Jeff Porcaro, Bernard Purdie

Top 10 Bassist Influences and Inspirations
Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Geddy Lee, Tony Levin, Christian McBride, John Myung, John Patitucci, Chuck Rainey, Sting

Top 10 Guitarist Influences and Inspirations
Ace Frehley, Bill Frisell, David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Howe, Denny Jiosa, Alex Lifeson, Steve Lukather, Rick Nielson, Steven Rothery

Top 10 Keyboardist Influences and Inspirations
Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Donald Fagan, Darryl Hall, Kenny Kirkland, Trent Reznor, Jordan Rudess, David Sancious, Rick Wakeman, Richard Wright

Top 10 Producer Influences and Inspirations
Terry Brown, T-Bone Burnett, Trevor Horn, Rboert "Mutt" Lange, Daniel Lanois, Steve Lillywhite, George Martin, Eddie Offord, Hugh Padgham, Rick Rubin

Top 10 Male Vocalist Influences and Inspirations
David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Johnny Hartman, Terry Kath, Brendan Perry, Robert Lamm, Frank Sinatra, Sting, Joe Strummer, Rachid Taha

Top 10 Female Vocalist Influences and Inspirations
Lisa Gerrard, Lady Gaga, Debbie Harry, Chrissie Hynde, Annie Lennox, Aimee Mann, Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Nicks, Bonny Raitt, Ann Wilson

Top 10 Percussionist Influences and Inspirations
Alex Acuna, Mino Cinelu, Luis Conte, Pete Escovedo, Evelyn Glennie, Trilok Gurtu, Jamey Haddad, Giovannia Hildalgo, Pete Lockett, Airto Moreira, Tito Puente, Paul Wertico

Top 10 Band Influences and Inspirations
Chicago, Dead Can Dance, Ned's Atmoic Dustbin, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Propaganda, Rush, Simple Minds, Steely Dan, Toto, Yes

Top 10 Songwriter Influences and Inspirations
Jackson Browne, Leonard Cohen, Kris Kristofferson, John Mellencamp, Seth Peagler, Gordon Peterson, Robbie Robertson, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Hans Zimmer

Top 10 Author Influences and Inspirations
Ken Follet, Frederick Forsythe, Thomas Friedman, William Gibson, HP Lovecraft, Michael Moorcock, Tim O'Brien, Rainer Maria Rilke, JRR Tolkein, Alan Watts

Sounds Like:

"You are a F*%king maniac!!!" Artis the Spoonman

"Great grooves, Mann!" Dino Haak, Megatar

"I love your drumming! Groove, feel AND technique!" Jacob C. Holm-Lupo, White Willow

"Cool sticks; I love & use them. You rock!" Gonzo, Armored Saint

"[Doc is] like a luxurious shampoo and conditioning treatment - the nice, organic plant-essence kind: if I can't have one once a day, then every other day would work just fine. Longer than that and I start to feel greasy and cranky." -- Valerie Madsen: Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder, Independent