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Walter Rodriguez

JESUS, the One Whom every perfect gift comes from



Los Angeles CA USA
Puerto Rico

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Member Since11/30/2007
Band Websitewalterdrums.com
Band MembersWalter is an openly creative multidirectional drummer/percussionist. His richly eclectic and unique gift encompasses a plurality of styles--from rock to latin to world music--in a way that is extremely rare in a realm dominated usually by "doing-one-thing" specialists. Combining powerful technique, uncanny sense of time, deep understanding of the essence of different cultural musical manifestations with a profound sense of stylistic appropriateness, Walter embodies -"The drummer/percussionist of the new century"- quoting his mentor Alex Acuña. There are drummers, and there are percussionists. Very, very few of his generation have an equally flawless command at the Drum set, Latin percussion (from congas, to bongos/timbales), other World Music percussion (African, Brazilian, Afro-Uruguayan, and Indian... among other), and Electronic percussion (both as a programmer/performer). All of these are brought together and nurtured by a profound sense of purpose and meaning, defined by him as his "calling". Walter wants to dedicate his playing to JESUS CHRIST, "The One Whom every perfect gift comes from". Photobucket Host unlimited photos at slide.com for FREE!
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   About Walter Rodriguez
Playing drums from a very early age, Walter Rodriguez, born in San Juan. P.R., played his first TV show at the age of seven. His father, top studio call on the island for over 20 years, was his first teacher and still his greatest inspiration. While playing side by side with his dad, he was surrounded by today's musical greats Alex Acuna and Giovanni Hidalgo; simultaneously enhancing his musical knowledge by studying piano and working as a sound engineer. At the age of 22, Walter moved to Los Angeles to study at Musicians Institute of Technology, specifically the PIT (Percussion Institute of Technology) division. While getting involved in the local music scene, Walter and Alex Acuna connected, this time Alex taking Walter under his wing and becoming his spiritual and musical mentor. Where others would concentrate on fewer options/activities as time passes-by, Walter is heading to broader, more musically challenging directions. He is not only dealing with harmonic and other relevant music-theory elements, but also opening an even bigger sonic "palette" by studying -yet- other World-Music percussion traditions, including the Australian didgeridoo [the oldest woodwind instrument ever] and the Indian tabla, to mention a few. Walter's excellent musicianship is only a part of his appeal as player and performer. His innate charisma, adding warmth and flare to any stage, and his smile frequently pointed out, as "lighting up the whole world", are only surpassed by his sense of meaning and purpose. He defines the essence of his musical endeavor as two-fold: To shine for GOD Almighty in JESUS' Name, and to affect people in a positive way in a world desperately needing so.

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EMMANUEL DRUMMER





Jul 5 2009 8:21 PM

All the best...

Emmanuel
LAURA FONTECHA





Jun 22 2009 4:51 PM

Deseo que tenga alegría más allá del cielo,
y gran éxito en todo lo que haces aqui en tu mundo!!!feliz comienzo de semana!!!siempre apoyados en Dios quien todo lo puede!!!!tu amiga Laura Fontecha!!!!
Paulette McWilliams





Jun 20 2009 6:04 PM

Hey Walter!
Just wanted to stop by and tell you that I miss you and I think you're amazing!!!!Out of sight is not out of mind!
Kathy





May 23 2009 4:05 AM


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Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Carol Ann





May 23 2009 7:37 PM

Hello, Walter! How did the Night of Friends show go? I think it would be absolutely wonderful to fly down and see you play some time, and see your family.
Besos y abrazos a todos!
Carol
Neverender





May 24 2009 5:45 AM

Hey Tio,

Your page is sweet. Hope all is well.
See you soon.

-Johnn V
Eddie Resto





May 25 2009 5:13 AM

Saludos y Bendiciones,
eddie
MARCELO PAGANINI





May 30 2009 9:12 AM

Walter thsanks a lot for accepting my invitation, all the best

:)
Cris_bass





Jun 2 2009 5:36 PM

Thanks thousand!!! I am one fan of yours! :) I put talk to you soon you in the top cris
kaytie the great





Jun 3 2009 7:11 PM

hi walter! how are you??
Byron Fry





May 21 2009 10:51 AM

Yo Walter!  Thanks for lookin' me up here...wish we were playin'.  You are one seriously great drummer, man.  Or several, what with all those polyrhythms.  HAH! ---Byron
Miah Moore





May 6 2009 3:15 AM

Hola Walticua - queria mandarte abrazos y besos y arroz con gandules y chuletas!
Paz!
Miah
♫P a t r í c í o♫





May 1 2009 4:11 PM

Awesome display of musicanship (Rodriguez/Almario/Laboriel/Stagnaro last night at Vitello's in Studio City!

Patricio
Miah Moore





May 2 2009 4:41 PM

Hey jibaro, como te fue el show??
Liz





Apr 24 2009 7:00 PM

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Apr 6 2009 3:03 PM

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Milagros





Apr 6 2009 11:58 PM


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Kathy





Mar 17 2009 2:32 PM


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Jay Puente Project





Feb 25 2009 1:33 AM

GOD BLESS YOU WALTER AND THANK YOU FOR ADDING ME TO YOUR LIST OF FRIENDS, WHEN I GO BACK TO CALI I WILL CONTACT YOU SO WE CAN FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORD.

BE BLESSED

JAY PUENTE
Milagros





Feb 22 2009 10:00 PM

Hola Walter..gracias por agregarme. Me encanta tu trabajo y tu participación en Yanni Live..wow!! Te deseo mucho éxito. Muchas bendiciones.. :) Milagros
Ammar





Feb 2 2009 8:50 PM

THanks for add
Bobby Roman





Jan 31 2009 5:45 AM

Truqi....
you sounded great at NAMM I wanted to tell you but it was crazy there ,where is it that your brother is playing in N.Y.

Bobby
Official JP / John Peña Page





Jan 31 2009 12:42 AM

Boricua!
Estas ensendido. Tremendo toque anoche. Lets do it again.
JP
Miah Moore





Jan 15 2009 5:47 PM

Sube la candela, sube la candela!! LOL
Ju jibaro ju.....
Robertito "Rob" Melendez





Jan 10 2009 2:30 AM

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13TH
Direct from Puerto Rico: David La Mole Ortiz & Abraham Sanchez with Eliseo Borrrea on upright bass, Serge Kasinoff on piano, and Robertito Melendez on bongo and percussion. One night only of serious descarga solos all taking place at Mambo's Cafe located in Glendale, CA.

Come down and enjoy a great evening with delicious Cuban food and elite musicians.

All musicians are welcomed to sit in, let's start off 2009 with a Latin bang!

Please forward ...pass the word!

Time: 6 PM - 10 PM
No Cover Charge
Free Parking

Mambo's Cafe
1701 Victory Blvd
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 545-8613
http://www. mambosla. com/
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