Steve Cioppa
Steve Cioppa
When I play, I play.

Male
102 years old
Milford, CONNECTICUT
United States



Last Login: 7/2/2009
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    Steve Cioppa's Interests
GeneralMy family, Drums, Percussion, Performing, Recording, Weight training, NY Giants football

*Official Endorser of AUDIX Microphones and now the "Kelly Shu"!



















REMORhythm Tech








Music

SABORSITO!
* I am now available for remote recording of drumset and hand percussion. Mixed or raw tracks. Please contact me for more information and rates. *


New music produced by myself and Steve Gregory. Drums recorded at my home studio (NTS). I'm engineering the project as well as playing drums. Final mixes are by Steve Gregory.


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Demo files - On drums recorded at my home studio to music minus 1 tracks.
Percussion tracks coming soon.




MoviesOn drums with the Steve Gregory Band. Concert preview clip from the Digital Cafe Tour / Snocap recording at The Baggot Inn in NYC.



On drums at Daniel Street with the Traci Root band.



Live in NYC at The Lion's Den with Traci Root



Live at the Webster Theater with the Steve Gregory Band (Playing to backing track)



Dave Weckl "Big B" play along track. I'm on percussion with good friend Fran Merante on drums.

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     Steve Cioppa's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Milford, CT
Zodiac Sign:Aquarius
Children:Proud parent
Education:College graduate

   Steve Cioppa's Schools
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk,CT
Graduated: 1982
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major: Electrical Engineering
 

1980 to 1982
Fairfield College Preparatory
Fairfield,CT
Graduated: 1980
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

1976 to 1980

   Steve Cioppa's Networking
Music - Performance - Drums
Drums, Percussion, Recording, R&B, Funk, Singer/Songwriter, Jazz, Pop, Rock



Steve Cioppa will be returning home to Z's Corner Cafe with HIGHFIELD tonight. Come and start the weekend right.
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   Steve Cioppa's Blurbs
About me:
I'm a Percussionist / Drummer who has been playing for over 20 years. My playing experience covers a variety of styles including Rock, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Hip-Hop and venues from coffeehouses to large outdoor stadiums and major casinos. Some of the venues include: Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT, Fat Daddy’s in Watertown, CT, The Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT, Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, CT, Le Bar Bat in Manhattan and The Bitter End, Greenwich Village. I'm equally comfortable on stage or in a studio setting. I've had the good fortune to open up for a broad spectrum of groups including: Tower of Power, Elliot Yamen, The Last Goodnight, The Marshall Tucker Band, Teddy Geiger, Billy Joel Tribute Band "Big Shot" and The Radiators. I've also worked with musicians from Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Buddy Rich Big Band and the Arturo Sandoval group. I have gained a reputation as a solid, team player with a great ear who is an asset to any project in which I am involved. For me, the song comes first. Whether playing basic, repetitive percussive textures or executing improvised solo spotlights, I am always conscious of my role. For me, it's all about the groove. I am available for hire on drums or percussion and am now set up for remote recording, supplying raw or mixed drum tracks from my home studio. I was the percussionist for CUBISTIC JACK, a very successful and highly regarded Funk / R&B band from Connecticut for 6 years before the group disbanded.

From their bio:
"Since beginning musical pursuits at an early age, Steve has spent a good part of his life developing the skills required to effectively communicate his ideas to the drums. He is motivated by his constant drive to learn more about percussion and music, and his genuine love for performing. Steve is an accomplished musician with live and session playing experiences which cross the boundaries of Jazz, Latin, Rock and R&B. On percussion, Steve blends traditional Afro-Cuban and hip-hop influences to create a unique style that brings an added audio and visual dimension to every live show. His eagerness to excel and push his limits have led him to study with traditional and modern percussion masters including Jose Madera (Tito Puente's Musical Director), Giovanni Hidalgo, Richie Gajate-Garcia and John Santos".

Currently I am performing or recording with several groups including:

Party Rock Cover Band Highfield
Dokken tribute band Beast from the East
Singer / Songwriter Steve Gregory (www.stevegregorymusic.com)
Acoustic Duo Sweetbird (www.sweetbirdmusic.com)
Steve Gregory Cover Band (Steve Gregory Cover Band)


Bands or Artists previously recorded or performed with include:

R&B, Soul, Christian Singer / Songwriter Traci Root www.traciroot.com
Rock / Pop Group Audio Vamp
Cubistic Jack (Cubistic Jack)
The Vinny & Ray Latin Orchestra (www.ardelrecords.com)
Christian Singer Rita Marie Valle (www.vmrmusic.com)
Indie / Pop / Soul Singer Ruth Ann (RuthAnnmusic)
Singer / Songwriter Jackie Martino (Edenwaymusic)
Lori Fogler (Lori Fogler)

Who I'd like to meet:
People who use the gift of music to inspire other people.


   Steve Cioppa's Calendar ( View All )
Jul 11 2009 10:00P
w / Highfield - Orange, CT @ Bear and Grill
Jul 26 2009 1:00P
w / Highfield - Milford, CT @ Private Party
Aug 1 2009 3:00P
w / Highfield - Madison, CT @ Private Party
Aug 8 2009 10:00P
w / Highfield -West Haven, CT @ Z’s Corner Cafe
Aug 22 2009 10:00P
w / Highfield - Derby, CT @ Tailgators
Sep 4 2009 10:00P
w / Highfield - West Haven, CT @ Z’s Corner Cafe
Sep 11 2009 7:00P
w / Highfield - West Haven, CT @ West Haven Summer Concert Series
Oct 3 2009 10:00P
w / Highfield - West Haven, CT @ Z’s Corner Cafe

   Steve Cioppa's Friend Space (Top 14)
Steve Cioppa has 604 friends.
 Fran Merante 


 Sal Grillo 


 Heather 


 Luis Rivera 


 Highfield 


 Sweetbird 


 Traci 


 Steve Gregory 


 The Bassmaster General 


 AUDIX MICROPHONES 


 Remo 


 Rich Roger ™ 


 The Kelly SHU™ 


 Chris 





Steve Cioppa's Friends Comments
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Bobby Rondinelli





Jun 12 2009 1:30 AM


Evolution Drums





May 29 2009 11:41 PM

Highfield





May 22 2009 5:19 AM

102 years old? Really? I would have never thought past 80.... ;-)
The Dominick Mauro Solo Project





May 19 2009 12:43 AM

Wow, i just stopped by to listen, and I'm impressed!
Trish





May 13 2009 12:09 AM

Just saw you're now a member of Beast From The East! :-) Look forward to seeing ya's at Cook's later this month! I love Dokken's music!!
Wenzday Falls





Apr 23 2009 11:12 PM

Hey Steve, Thanks for the request bro! We appreciate the friendship! Rock On Always!
Zythum





Apr 22 2009 1:25 PM

Pleasure to meet you Steve! We are pretty close to one another..I am looking for a drummer to do creative work with, message me if you are interested! I like your drums! All the best! JT
TIMBALERO





Mar 3 2009 8:47 PM

NICE VIDEOS KEEP HOLDING IT DOWN FOR CONNECTICUT! I HOPE YOUR COMING TO THE LIVE CD+DVD SANDOVAL BAND CONCERT THIS SUNDAY AT 6PM! LET ME KNOW!
April Peters...NEW Love Song!!





Feb 12 2009 3:56 PM

Thanks Steve! Glad you like the song. One of these days, you and I will vibe again. It's been too long.
Blessings!
~Tiny Belly Dancer~





Nov 25 2008 7:49 PM

Ty for the request. . .you guys are amazing. . .
xo
Rich Roger ™





Oct 22 2008 3:13 PM

Great Jamming last night bro.

Musically Yours

Rich Roger
Lisa





Sep 29 2008 8:17 PM

Hey, you!!! Im kicking myself that I didnt get a picture of you and me at Drumfest!!! Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
xxx&ooo, Lisa
Todd Sucherman





Sep 22 2008 10:52 PM

Thanks a lot, Steve!

Solid, driving playing. Well done!

Hope you check out my new dvd "Methods and Mechanics" and the clips at Altitudedigital. com
It's over 5 hours shot in HD 16X9.

Thanks again!

Cheers and happy drumming to you-
TS
Vince Gibbs - Drummer/Bassist





Sep 4 2008 6:50 AM

No problem bro! You got a very nice site here. Cya online!
~Vince
SGarrettDrums





Sep 3 2008 5:18 PM

What's up? Thanks for the request.

Your playing is extremely tasteful.
The Clarences ™





Aug 15 2008 9:49 PM

The Clarences love & support Steve!!!!
Lisa





Aug 6 2008 8:07 PM

Hey, Steve!! Thanks for finding me, love your space... I WILL be catching a gig of yours very soon. I have the utmost respect for drummers cause they have to work every part of their mind and body.. Ya'll are amazing!!! Will be stoppin by your page often..
xxx&ooo, Lisa
Loretta





Aug 6 2008 4:36 AM

Great page. Thank you so much for wanting to be my friend.
Traci





Jun 20 2008 10:01 PM

How's my Steve C? 100% I hope.
Congrats on the new gig with Highfield - I'll check em out! Love to D and the boys!
Shelley





May 23 2008 3:52 AM

Hi Steve,

Thank you for the friend request!

You sound great! I really enjoyed your videos too!

Nice to meet you!

:)

Shelley
Joe





Mar 31 2008 7:50 PM

Hi Steve,

Sorry I miss your call. The video looks great !

Joey
Laura Co-Owner Unlimited Ent. ♪





Mar 25 2008 2:36 PM

Hey Steve,

I just saw the preview clip from Digital Cafe Tour and you guys sound GREAT! Very cool video and look forward to seeing the rest of it.

Hope all is well and see you guys soon!

-Laura
BEBE --DRUMMER--





Mar 20 2008 3:22 AM

Thanx for the add great drumming take care



BEBE
Laura Co-Owner Unlimited Ent. ♪





Mar 2 2008 1:27 AM

Hey just wanted to say congrats on the endorsement! Great news!
Peter Lucibelli





Mar 1 2008 2:33 PM

Hi Steve,
Thanks for finding me my friend. Wow you have quiet a resume! I also see that you play with Steve and Christine. They are great people and I cannot say enough good things about them. Tell Steve and Christine I said hi.
Peace brother!
Peter.
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