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Eric Woolston
Reggae / Indie / Jazz

Percussionist/Educator



Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since2/18/2006
Band Websitewww.allsmilesjazz.com
Band MembersFriendlyness and the Human Rights--------- Friendlyness - Vocals, Bernie Pitters - keys, Graham Campbell -palm muted guitar, Tyler Wagler - Bass, Brandon Valdivia - Percussion, Myself on Drums. ---------------All Day Breakfast---------- Kara Harun - Vocals, Zoe Guigueno - bass, Graham Campbell - Guitar. Myself on Drums---------Maylee Todd and Pegwee Power----------Maylee - Vocals, Harp, Guitar, Looping Station, Chris Kettlewell - Bass, Accordion, Ben MacDonald - Tenor Sax, Flute, Vibraphone. Myself on Drums and Vibes -------------Hooded Fang-------- Daniel Lee - Vocals, Guitar, April Aliermo - Bass, Nick Hune-Brown, Keys, Lorna Wright - Glockenspiel, Vocals, Julia Barns - Trombone, Vocals, Keys, Lane Halley - Guitar, Myself on Drums.
InfluencesTo Name a Few: Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Papa Joe Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, Han Bennink, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Mark Kelso, Jesse Stewart, Brandon Valdivia, Kyle Brenders, Nick Storring, Jimmy Chamberlin, John Bonham, Dave Grohl, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Paul Chambers, Count Bassie, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollings, Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry, Eric Dolphy, Milt Jackson, Bobby Hutcherson, Derek Bailey, John Zorn, Chris Murray, The Slackers, Debussy, Chopin, Satie, John Cage, Morton Feldman, North Indian Classical Music, Bob Marley, Al Green, DiAngelo, Erykah Badou, Notorious BIG, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Common, Jurrasic Five, The Pharcyde, Samba music, Stan Getz, The Fugees, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Mos Deff, The Skatalites, The Afro-Cuban All Stars, Sublime, The Buena Vista Social Club, Shona Mbira Music, Monteverdi, Hildegard Von Bingen, J.S. Bach, The Police, The Talking Heads, Bjork, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, Marilyn Manson, Blind Melon, Motown, Ani Difranco, Torrie Amos, Tool, Weezer, G-Love and Special Sauce, Tom Waits, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Unitarian Universalism, The teachings of the Buddha, Morihei Ueshiba and the Art of Peace.
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   About Eric Woolston
Originaly from Sarnia Ontario, Eric moved to Toronto from Waterloo ON where he completed his Honors, Bachelor of Music degree in Orchestral Performance. Eric's first year in Toronto was spent at Humber College where he studied vibraphone with Mark Duggan and drum set with Mark Kelso. Eric continued studying drumset with world renowned educator Jim Blackley and jazz piano with Greg Dedenus. Some of Eric's musical highlights have included the Caravan Farm Theatre's "The Blue Horse" by Peter Anderson and John Millard, CBC Radio One's Fuse with the Forest City Lovers and opening for reggae legend Gregory Isaacs with Friendlyness and the Human Rights. Aside from performance, Eric is a dedicated educator. He currently is the instructor of percussion at the Dixon Hall Music School and operates his own private studio.
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Hooded Fang

Hooded Fang



Jun 16 2008 4:25 PM

mr. woolston!

thanks for comin' out and dance, dance, dancin' last night ! !
~Azin~

~Azin~



Mar 6 2008 9:32 PM

Eric!
Looking forward to the show on Monday. Can't wait to feel the good vibes. Are you excited?
Love and Peace!
Azin
Higher Ground

Higher Ground



Jan 24 2008 5:43 PM

boyeeeeeeeeeeeeee, wah gwaaaaaan???
aurelien besnard

aurelien besnard



Dec 8 2007 12:58 PM

my new album with french and danish guys...


tim

tim



Dec 4 2007 1:12 AM

You gotta send my friend a message. She thinks your really CuTE! Addher on (MSN)Messanger emily21more@hotmail.com
Brandon Valdivia

Brandon Valdivia



Nov 15 2007 8:19 PM

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Nov 14 2007 4:49 PM

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APE

APE



Sep 23 2007 2:27 AM

We are playing at Clinton's on Friday September 28th. Hope you can check us out.


APE
Nicola Leith Miller

Nicola Leith Miller



Sep 22 2007 7:49 PM

remember when i lived in the west end and then I would see you and all of my friends all the time but then I moved to cabbagetown and missed you all. I will be at the Tranzac on sunday.
maylee

maylee



Jul 19 2007 7:40 PM

MISSS YOU!!!!!!
Higher Ground

Higher Ground



Jul 12 2007 7:39 PM

what's the news from wat nah luong???
how's ajarn sam?
Starlight

Starlight



Jun 7 2007 11:15 PM

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Jun 5 2007 4:14 AM

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Ideas for All



Jun 5 2007 1:54 AM

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Happy Monday!
I just wanted to remind you that you shouldn't ever 4get how important you may be to someone. You DO make a difference and you DO matter! Hope everything is going good for you. Keep in touch. Holla@yaboy!


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SHORTWAVE

SHORTWAVE



May 16 2007 7:17 PM

Woolston,
come out and hang with yer ol' pal.
10pm sharp
Nic O
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Variations Zine

Variations Zine



May 1 2007 5:17 PM

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Maki

Maki



Apr 24 2007 12:24 AM

cut and paste... is my favourite time... is my favourite time since the grade of two.

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The VooDooMonx

The VooDooMonx



Apr 22 2007 11:31 PM

Hi Eric Woolston !


How is it going ??



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26 Apr 2007 21:00

HONEST LAWYER Ottawa



27 Apr 2007 21:00

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JELLO BAR Montreal, Quebec



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see you soon !!
diana

diana



Apr 18 2007 6:58 PM

Hey Erica, I wish I could, I'm in exam season now and super busy!! Sorry. Happy B-day ..I'll see you guys soon
Jef Kearns

Jef Kearns



Apr 18 2007 3:52 PM

Eric, you were amazing last night. Thanks! We're definitely looking at another booking there soon.
Daniel Bennett Group

Daniel Bennett Group



Apr 18 2007 3:29 PM

Hey Eric Woolston!

hope you're doing well. The full length Daniel Bennett Group album is now available for purchase. Folk-Trance Jazz for the kids!

Click Here to make a secure order!
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Melissa Upfold



Apr 17 2007 11:08 PM

your mom and i were talking about you last night. were your ears bleeding.
how are things in toronto. i just found out today that I got into the humber photography program for this fall. yay. talk to you soon.
Jef Kearns

Jef Kearns



Apr 11 2007 4:17 PM

Rany

Rany Ly



Apr 6 2007 10:32 PM

NOW it's my turn to put a poster on your space!


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Jef Kearns

Jef Kearns



Apr 5 2007 11:58 PM

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