Marcel

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  • Marcel

  • 43 / Male
  • OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi, US
  • Last Login: 6/18/2009

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Interests

  • General

    Good wine, good food, and any place where there's sand, surf, and sun!

    And because I love food, I also like going to the gym and staying fit... so I can eat more food. Yeah, it's a vicious circle.



  • Music

    Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Al Jarreau, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Brand New Heavies, Chicago, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Boston, Journey, Styx, Toto, Maroon 5, Train, John Mayer, Dave Weckl Band, Incognito, Michael Buble, Jamiroquai, Pat Metheny, Larry Carlton, Boney James, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Average White Band, Chuck Mangione, Level 42, Chris Daughtry,.....

    I'll listen to Country only at gunpoint.
  • Movies

    Hoosiers, Rudy, Goodfellas, Pulp Fiction, DaVinci Code, Hunt For Red October, Dutch, Office Space, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Airplane, Top Secret, Old School, When Harry Met Sally, Invincible, Miracle, Apollo 13, 40 Year-Old Virgin, Superbad, Scarface...
  • Television

    Lost, American Idol, SpongeBob Square Pants (even when the kids aren't around)... not much of a TV guy. I'm a channel flipper - Discovery, ESPN, and Food Network.
  • Books

    Yep, I can read... just don't have the time.
  • Heroes

    Animal from the Muppet Show Orchestra
    animal plays

Details

  • Status: In a Relationship
  • Here for: Networking
  • Hometown: New Orleans
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 5' 10" / Athletic
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: Software Engineer / Musician

Schools

  • Louisiana State University-System Office

    • Baton Rouge, LA
    • Graduated: 2001
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Major: Computer Science
    • Minor: Mathematics
    • Clubs: LSU Band, Jazz Ensemble, Phi Boota roota (Drumline fraternity)
    1983 to 1987
  • De La Salle High School

    • New Orleans, LA
    • Graduated: 1983
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma
    • Clubs: Band Geek
    1979 to 1983

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About me:

Inspired by my father who was also a drummer, I began studying drums formally at the age of thirteen with New Orleans drum guru Ray Fransen. Within two years, I was consistenly winning major city and state-wide auditions, including selection to the 1982-83 Louisiana All-State Jazz Ensemble.

Photobucket In 1983, I started college at LSU in Baton Rouge where I was a member of the famed "Golden Band from Tigerland". I also played in LSU's One O'Clock Jazz Ensemble.

Over the years, I've had the priviledge of performing with many artists including Harry Connick, Jr., Branford Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Pete Christlieb, Jeff Tyzik, Carl Fontana, and Bill Conti, as well as several regional and local bands. I've appeared at the New Orleans Jazz Festival and State Fair of Texas. I've been a part of opening acts for The Temptations, Delbert McClinton, Restless Heart, America, Allen Toussaint, and Irma Thomas. I've also had the opportunity to study with drumming greats Johnny Vidacovich and Ed Soph.

I currently play in an 7-piece horn band called Soul Vaxxination. Check out the band at www.soulvaxx.com

I also have a 'day gig' as a Software Engineer, aka computer nerd. If you've ever seen Office Space, that's my life!

Who I'd like to meet:

Steve Gadd (the most solid and creative)
Vinnie Colaiuta (how can he do that?)
Jeff Porcaro (the Groove Master - RIP)
Thomas Lang (a freak of nature)
Dave Weckl (who wouldn't want to meet Dave?)

And a few of the non-drummer types:
Neil Armstrong, Phoebe Cates, Daisy Fuentes, Jimmy Buffett, Ron White, Lewis Black, Nina Hartley, Ron Jeremy, Danica Patrick, Vince Vaughn, Kate Hudson, Billy Bob Thornton, Will Smith, Jim Lovell, Al Bundy...

Comments

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  • Dec 26 2008 3:35 AM

    Merry Christmas
    &
    Happy New Year!
  • Nov 11 2008 1:44 AM

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  • Sep 30 2008 5:14 PM

    Happy Birthday 2U!

    From 4U!
  • Sep 8 2008 4:46 PM

    Back from Destin, Huh??? You Lucky DOG You! I need a vacation!!! I'm going crazy right now!!!!AAAAHHHHH!
    Glad you went for relaxation! See ya soon.

    Love, Bridgett
  • Aug 1 2008 3:03 PM

    A Bloody Mary sounds wonderful. It's never too early for one or two or 10.... I wish I had not read that b/c now I will want one the entire day. Thanks for the craving! Had fun last gig. I hate we have another month before we all play together again. Oh well! Hope you are doing well.

    Love, Bridgett
  • Jun 21 2008 6:23 PM

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    Love, Bridge

  • Jun 1 2008 11:09 PM

    Hey you! You are always talkin' about you and Monica getting sun on Sundays a drinking all day long. Wellll.......I don't know about the drinks, but OHH I know I got way more sun than you and Monica.....and more than I wanted! I Burn Everywhere....OUCH OUCH! I hope you both had a great weekend. We need to all get together sometime. What ya think? Miss seeing you Monica. Have a great one.
    OUCHHHHHHHH!
    Love, Bridgett
    PS- Pray for me that I don't peel and that I only tan everywhere!
    Love you!
  • May 20 2008 12:24 AM

    Saw U subbin' @ First Baptist Vancleave...I was an usher up front during the 11:00am service. U handled it pretty well. Used to be my chair, got alot of flack for being a player out in the clubs.

    Regular guy blows...good job dude.

    Peace!!
  • May 10 2008 6:51 AM

    Dude,
    You rocked last night!!!!In every way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just wanted to drop a hello to ya.

    See you Friday! Tell Monica Hello and Happy Mothers Day for me!! Love, Bridge
  • Feb 11 2008 5:22 PM

    Just dropping in to say hello and thanks!
    Your the best.
    Keep up the fabulous work!

    Cheers

  • Feb 10 2008 11:15 PM

    I thought I was the only exiled NOLA drummer out here in the SPRINGS.
    Holler at me via msg and let's hookup!
    PEACE
  • Jan 25 2008 1:40 AM

    Comment Myspace Sexy
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    Tell eveyone in the band I said hi! :)
    Wendy and Fleur de Lis
  • Jan 22 2008 4:34 AM

    Marcel!!! What's goin on dude? How's the band? Man, do I ever miss those gigs!