I'm pretty much aJazz/latin trained drum aneemahl. I was a University of Washington music major. I performed with several jazz ensembles including the U of Dub Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, the Jazz Combo and the Studio Jazz Ensemble II along with the Percussion Ensemble. I record and play drums in Candlebox and Korby Lenker's band when he needs me. I have also played percussion in a band called Crookshank. I cofounded Candlebox with Kevin Martin back in '91. We toured Summer 2006! First time in years! I also have played with Sky Cries Mary, That's me on the 2nd album "Don't Eat The Dirt". I have recorded/performed with Brandi Carlile "We're Growing up" (Go Brandi) and Johnny Graham with Earth Wind and Fire at age 18. Recently I performed and recorded with American Idol finalist and good friendbuddypal Britney Dahlstrom.
I've had the honor and privilege of being voted "Best Up and Coming Drummer" In Modern Drummer Magazine.
Things dat bring on da happies!:
Ducati's, motorcycles, motorcycles, motorcycles, MotoGP (Go Casey!) Drums, Petite latin girls, peanuts, 1st coffee in the morning.
LOVE AND ROCKETS RULES, Buddy Rich, Terry Bozzio, Bernard Purdy, Omar Hakim, (MY ALLTIME FAVORITE DRUMMER) Jack Dejohnette, mom, my two pups Sadie and Ravi, Earth Wind and Fire, my friends (possibly you?). I like gadgets large and small, jeeps, and the occasional gummy bear.
Scott, How was your holidays? I hope they were good and santa brought you everything you wanted~ Well it's now 2010.... I can't believe it.... I guess we'll see what this year has in store for us! I'm hoping it has a few Candlebox shows in store for me!!! Take care and best wishes to you and yours for yet another great year!!!
Don't forget to give me fair warning when you are heading to FL!!! I gotta get PREPARED!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the hair gettin LONG! MY FAV! Hope all is well Mercado! CHEERS!
i've been doing great...thanks for askin...hope you are as well...hope you have a blessed holidays...hope all your work has you close to home for the holidays...if not i can bug the hell out of you and make you feel like your home...take care & keep in touch..xoxox
