Mark Allee, Percussion Institute of Technology, Musicians Institute, Hollywood CA
Mark Allee live at the annual Festival of Books UCLA with The Shushybye Dream Band 2008
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Calling All Drummers!!!!
Quick update on what's going on lately and what I'm involved in.
If some of you don't know already I am involved in a new reality TV show series called The Next Great Drummer! There are "Drum-Off" competitions scheduled nationwide to find contestants from the show. Please see the press release attached for more information.
Currently there are multiple corporate sponsors supporting the series and we are gaining ground to pitch to major TV networks. Currently it is a web series streaming at: http://www.nextgreatdrummer.com
Every drummer involved has the opportunity to increase exposure and expand their network. The drummers who succeed each round will have to demonstrate improvement, quality technique and "stand-out" appeal. It is a head-to-head competition with weekly eliminations and the best drummers will need to stand out to win.
When I started competed as a contestant of Next Great Drummer, I never thought that I would become an Associate Producer of the show but now I would love to have everybody in my network of drummers aware of the show, the competition and the idea behind it.
My personal intention is to help my fellow drummers get more work, respect and opportunities that they deserve.
For any additional information please contact me directly.
Mark Allee
Associate Producer, Next Great Drummer
markallee5150@yahoo.com
www.nextgreatdrummer.com
(310) 498-4770 direct
I have been Playing music for over 10 years and the days seem to fly by. I Started in 99ish and Have been going strong since then. I have been developing my skills and gaining experience all around The Bay Area playing shows and recording sessions.
In 2006, I relocated to Hollywood to attend The Musicians Institute and graduated two years later with a degree in Performance from the Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT) as well as wealth of playing experience. By age 28, I played in half a dozen bands, recorded two studio albums.
In 2005 I was able to play for 60,000 people at the Bay to Breakers Race in San Francisco and in December 2007, A high point was performing along side Legend Stevie Wonder, John Mayer and John legend at The Toys for Tots benefit concert in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater. I have also been in many TV shows and Film Including (ER,Chuck, Eleventh Hour, Sons of Anarchy, Dirty Sexy Money and Tim Burtons Alice in Wonderland) as well as a drummer in a Little Caesars Pizza spot which aired as a regional TV commercial in the East Coast.
I'm currently an Associate Producer for A New Reality show for drummers called The Next Great Drummer, hosted by Eric Seats (Drummer for Patti LaBelle) holding Drum Off competitions all over the US to find contestants for the show. I currently reside in LA gaining ground in the local scene. My current projects include Alt Rock band Sounds of Asteroth (www.myspace.com/soundsofasteroth) as well as various artists around the area. I'm also a member of The LAMN (LA Music Network) and NARIP (The National Association of Record Industry Professionals) networking and helping my fellow musicians meet each other.
I specializes in Pop,Rock, Blues and Funk music. Also available for percussion gigs as well. If you need a drummer I'm available for hire for touring bands, recording sessions, casuals and local shows. I'm an Educational Endorser for Vic Firth Drum Sticks and Have over 30 Students teaching privately in Thousand Oaks CA at The Musicians Depot.(www.musiciansdepot.biz)
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Bah-Ruthah man! Nice hearing from you and sorry for not touching base more often. As usual, just cranked with schedule shit over here. The semester is ending this week so time will free up a bit more (thankfully!). All is GREAT! Hope things are going well over on the left coast. See ya soon?!?
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Hey mr. Alleeeee, wassup brother? You are always the kindest person I met in the US, and a POWERFUL drummer!! I'm doing well and I'm happy in this period, I'm gonna be in LA next monday, hope to see you there! Take care!
Hey want to be on TV with my band? On Sat Oct 4th at 9pm we are playing for a live studio audience on the TV show, "Hip Hop Nation" at Cascade (6611 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA) and we wanna rock with you!! This is a private party and tickets are only $10 (comes with free CD!!!!). Let me know if u wanna come! Hope to rock it with u!!
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