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Erik Truelove
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Independent Drummer for Hire - ErikTruelove.com



TUCSON, Arizona
United States

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Last Login:  12/25/2009
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Member Since11/6/2005
Band Websitewww.ErikTruelove.com
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Excerpt from Erik's Guitar Center Drum Clinic 10/03/07

Above: August 4th 2007 Rosebowl Stadium- see BLOG
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 29 2009 1:00P
ET teaching drums @ Randolph Park Rec. Center Tucson, Arizona
Dec 31 2009 9:00P
ET w/ Paul Marin & Gerry Ptak @ the Pearl’s NYE party Tucson, Arizona
Jan 9 2010 9:00P
ET w/ Brian Dean trio @ Skybar on Fourth Ave. Tucson, Arizona
Jan 14 2010 8:00P
ET @ the NAMM show- courtesy of OnBoard Research Anaheim, California
Jan 15 2010 8:00P
ET @ the NAMM show- courtesy of OnBoard Research Anaheim, California
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
ET @ the NAMM show- courtesy of OnBoard Research Anaheim, California
Jan 17 2010 8:00P
ET @ the NAMM show- courtesy of OnBoard Research Anaheim, California
Jan 23 2010 9:00P
ET w/ Bryan Dean trio @ Skybar on Fourth Ave Tucson, Arizona
Feb 1 2010 7:00P
ET w/ George Strait Tribute Act @ Gaslight Theater Tucson, Arizona
May 3 2010 7:00P
ET w/ George Strait Tribute Act @ Gaslight Theate Tucson, Arizona
Dec 31 2010 8:00P
For More info on Shows, check out my web site @ www.ErikTruelove.com -

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   About Erik Truelove


Erik Truelove has won the title of the “World’s Most Accurate Drummer,” many times over, but those are not his only accomplishments. He is also a skilled professional who believes that keeping solid time is the most important contribution a drummer can make to music.

A natural musician, Truelove was only 10 when he began performing in junior and senior high school bands. At 15, he bought his first drum set and taught himself, playing by ear. He’s been performing ever since and has seriously expanded his knowledge of drumming through countless drum clinics, videos and books.

Today, Truelove can be found touring with bands internationally, in a Nashville recording studio or on the eclectic Fourth Avenue in Tucson performing with local bands when not teaching at the Tucson Drum Studio he founded in 2001.

Also a drummer for hire, Truelove has performed throughout the U.S., and also in Germany, Austria and Mexico, touring Europe in 2007 with Rich Hopkins & the Luminarios. In January of 2008, 2007 and 2006 Truelove took home the “World’s Most Accurate Drummer" title at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California and at the Drum Corp. International finals in August of 2007, competing against 500 other drummers . Those accolades lead to a national sponsorship with Onboard Research Corp., the company who developed The Beatnik, a “rhythmic analyzer” product that combines a traditional drum pad with a computerized metronome. Erik helped OnBoard Research to develop their instructional DVD for the Beatnik Analyzer as well.

If not on the road or performing in Tucson, he is holding drum clinics at the Guitar Centers and other locations or teaching privately. A consummate drummer and instructor, Truelove has given an average of more than 1,000 lessons and 100 performances per year for the past several years. He began teaching drums in 1999 while living in Seattle, both privately and at the Edmonds CyberSchool, a resource center for home-schooled children.

While teaching provides is a fulfilling addition to his musical repertoire, Truelove says that performing and recording are his primary focus. His goals for the future include an instructional DVD and book as well as a solo album and to perform with or join an emerging or nationally established band.

For additional information visit www.eriktruelove.com

Bands Erik Has performed and/or recorded with:
*= recorded **= recorded & performed

all bands/artists are Arizona based unless otherwise noted

Andy Hersey **
Bad News Blues Band
Bill Ganz
Bryan Dean Trio
Chuck Carfree *
Clam Tostada **
Coyote Creek Ramblers
Dave Cantrell Band (Seattle)
Dylan Charles & Evolution
Don Simpson
Donny Russell
Escape (Seattle) **
Future (Orgeon) **
Gem **
Geneveive & the LP's
George Howard & the Road House Hounds
Giant Blue
Heads of State *
Jadi Norris
Jeff Cole Trio
Jeff Shad
Jane Crowe Band
Janee *
Jokers Wild (Oregon) **
Kenneth Brian (Texas)
Larry Deihl Trio
Leanne Savage
Leila Lopez
Leona Mitchel
Les Baxter Factor
Loose Change
Mark Zubia
Markiss
Meltdown/Rapture (Oregon)
Mike Tatum
Mockingbirds **
Paul Plumeri (New Jersey)
Pilot (Oregon)
Pima Community College Jazz Combo **
Pima Community College Wind Ensemble
Railbirds
Rastus Kain (Florida)
Renee Powers & Fandango
Rich Hopkins & the Luminarios (Europe Tour '07)
Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers
Roulette (Seattle) **
Rowdies
Ryanhood **
Shurman
Spiral
Spirit Familia **
Split Decision
Sticky White Chocolate
Still Cruisin' **
Tickle
Tiffany Jo Allen *
Tony & the Torpedos
Tony Frank
Tryst **
Wade & the South Side Healers
Wendy Adams & the Drama Kings **
West Texas Millionaires **
Yardbirds (Seattle)
Young Whiskey (California)**
12th Street Laundry *





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Obsequy (Thoughtcrime- OUT NOW!)

Obsequy (Thoughtcrime- OUT NOW!)



Dec 26 2009 3:48 AM


Mike Troupe

Mike Troupe



Dec 26 2009 3:48 AM

Merry Christmas Erik!
ARIZONA THUNDER PHOTOGRAPHY

Marty Haviik



Dec 23 2009 3:06 AM

Looking good!
Best wishes!
M.
Vicki Brown

Vicki Brown



Dec 20 2009 8:43 PM

thanks for the props, erik!  somehow, the hello/goodbye interaction slipped by at the M.A.S.T. opening, but it was good to see you amongst the glitteratti!

shine on,
vicki
Evolution Drums

Evolution Drums



Dec 16 2009 5:14 PM

Sadamae

Sarah cruz



Dec 14 2009 2:35 AM


 

we love you and wishing you the best
Icepick Motor Palin

Icepick Motor Palin



Dec 12 2009 5:37 AM

Could you have?! I believe everybody should view this
patrick k

patrick  k



Dec 9 2009 4:17 AM

hey eriik that be cool

My album STRANGE TOWN is for sale on i tunes would love to get your support trying to get money together to start my 2nd album ...would aprecaiate you telling your friends too ,....im really happy you like it
thanks so much for your comment
best wishes from Ireland
patrick k
patrick k

patrick  k



Dec 8 2009 4:45 AM

Hi thanks for the add on your page hope you get time to listen to my songs and maybe leave a comment .. I have STRANGE TOWN my debut album on itunes at last.. be great to get your support..Thanks AGAIN .. i hope your well and i wish you well ........................PATRICK K


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Bailey Hicks

Bailey Hicks



Dec 7 2009 5:06 AM

Just showin some love...hope all is well!!



p.s. Feel free to check out some solos on my site.





 



 

Bryan Dean

Bryan Dean



Dec 6 2009 8:11 PM

Erik, You are a TRUE PRO my friend...You did a great job last night. Koko and I do realize how hard you worked on our music for the gig. You nailed it all. Thank you SO MUCH for playing with us. I can't wait to do it again. :)

Bryan
Yeff

Yeff



Dec 5 2009 6:02 PM

Thnx for da add!!!!!


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- CONFIDENT DRUMMER -

Eugenio Ventimiglia



Dec 4 2009 7:37 AM

Thanks for the add! - Confident Drummer - By Eugenio Ventimiglia  
Cheepness

Cheepness



Dec 2 2009 5:02 AM

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Ryan Carver

Ryan Carver



Dec 2 2009 5:02 AM

Likewise man. Great to see you at PASIC. Glad to hear your doing well. I wont be at NAMM this year. Look forward to hangin again soon. Have fun!
Derico Watson

Derico Watson



Nov 30 2009 6:13 PM

Thanks bro! PASIC was fun! Take Care. Humbly...DWats
Tucson Jazz Society

Tucson Jazz Society



Nov 29 2009 10:32 PM

Thanks Erik! We are honored by your friendship. We are always looking for new members, volunteers and collaborations. Our concerts and events are a great place to make connections. Opportunities abound...give us a call at 520-903-1265!
*Hint- If you want to go right to the top, stop by Cushing St. Restaurant and Bar on Saturday nights and introduce yourself to saxman Jeff Lewis. Just tell him we sent you!
Thanks for supporting the Tucson Jazz Society.

Cheers!
Barry

Barry



Nov 29 2009 10:32 PM

hey thanks 4 the add
-barry


Key Ingredients of African Soul

Key Ingredients of African Soul



Nov 29 2009 10:32 PM

We're back at The Hut this Saturday December 5th sharing the stage with another world music and roots-reggae influenced band -Planet Jam- who'll start the evening at 9 pm.

 
TONI PAANANEN

TONI PAANANEN



Nov 24 2009 5:52 PM

Thanks for the add & support!
All the best,
~toni~

 

Mike Troupe

Mike Troupe



Nov 23 2009 5:37 PM

Hi Erik, 
I don't remember if I answered back but thanks for coming out and saying hello at Plush.  You liked that ride sound huh?  I use Peter Erskine sticks when playing jazz.  The bead of the stick makes a great sounding ping with much more volume control than normal size sticks.  I told the Railbirdz hello for you yesterday.

Best wishes,
Mike
Willie Nash

Willie Nash



Nov 16 2009 6:43 PM

Hey there! Thanks for the add!!
He who burns

He who burns



Nov 16 2009 6:43 PM

Hi there ;-)




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thomas

thomas reid



Nov 16 2009 6:42 PM

thanks for the add (BE BLESS)
Mike Troupe

Mike Troupe



Nov 12 2009 6:05 AM

I'll tell the Birdz hi for you and thanks for your kind words.  Kari is going to have next Fridays jazz gig recorded live.  Now the pressure's on to keep from dropping sticks and fudging with the brushes. :)   Have fun being part of the Brian Dean Trio and your Pasic trip!
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