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Swap Gomez
Progressive / Fusion / Experimental

Hi I am drums and I play Swap



Auckland
New Zealand

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Last Login:  1/5/2010
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   Swap Gomez: General Info
Member Since3/8/2007
Band MembersVideos:

"Some Snippets from a 15 min Drum Solo"

"Me and Nick Hohepa jamming some drums in the studio"

"Jordan Luck (The Exponents) and the Band of Strangers 2006"

"Peter Urlich (Th Dudes) @ Bac Pac 2006"

"2 Short Drum Solos"

"Me and Peter Ravela Drums and Tabla duet"

"Nick Hohepa Band video "Best of Years"

"Kiri Eriwata Band video "Baby Come Round"

More videos found on my youtube channel below: www.youtube.com/swapgomez

Influences Bands

Porcupine Tree, OSI, Dream Theater, Pink Floyd, Nerve, Liquid Tension Experiment, Joe Satriani, Transatlantic, Neil Morse, ToTo, The Police, Sting, Styx, Chick Corea, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Brooke Fraser, John Mayer, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Linkin Park, Alex Skolnick Trio, Natalie Horler, Bob Marley, Tabla Beat Science, A Perfect Circle, Tool, The Prodigy, DJ Tiesto, Massive Attack, Sonata Arctica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Killswitch Engage, Tenacious D, InFlames, basically anything good.

Drummers

Gavin Harrison, Mike Portnoy, Jeff Campitelli, JoJo Mayer, Tommy Igoe, Dom Famularo, Dave Wekyl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rodney Holmes, Carter Beauford, Virgil Donati, Steve Smith, Roy Haynes, Andy Fisenden, Todd Sucherman, Nathaniel Townsley and many more.

Set Up

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PDP Platinum Drums (White Oyster Finish)
16x20 -- Bass Drum
6x10 --- PDP 805 --- Popcorn Snare (White)
4x13 -- Piccolo Snare
8x10 -- Tom
9x12 – Tom
12 x 14 – Floor Tom

Cymbals
Paiste 2002 --- 14’ Thin/Heavy Hi-Hats
Paiste 2002 --- 16’ Thin Crash
Paiste Signature --- 14' Fast Crash
Zildjian A Custom --- 10’ Splash
Zildjian Avedis Armand --- 21’ Ride
Zildjian Oriental --- 14’ China
Sabian Mike Portnoy Signature Max --- 8’ Splash
Sabian Mike Portnoy Signature Max --- 8’ China Kang

Other
6’ Tycoon Cowbell
Rhythm Tech Mountable Tamborine
Gibraltar Intruder Double Pedals
Tama Iron Cobra Hi-Hat Stand
Tama Hardware, Stands & Throne
Pro-Mark 5A Hickory Pro Round Sticks
Remo Drum Heads
- Coated Emperors for Toms
- Coated Ambassadors for Snares
- Clear Powerstroke 3 for Bass Drum

Sounds LikeMe, Myself and I
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 2 2010 8:00P
The Keltic Fair, Corromandel w/ Kiri Eriwata Corromandel, Bay of Plenty
Jan 3 2010 8:00P
The Corromandel Festival w/ Kiri Eriwata Corromandel, Bay of Plenty
Jan 7 2010 6:00P
The Parihaka Festival New Plymouth w/ Kiri Eriwata New Plymouth, Taranaki
Feb 19 2010 8:00P
The Juice Bar, Nick Hohepa Mollusc Hunter Video Launch Parnell, Auckland

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   About Swap Gomez
Photobucket Heres a short bio: 20 years old, Drummer/Musician from Auckland NZ currently studying film and media. Interest in music began when I was 4. Father is a professional singer. Eventually decided to start playing drums seriously at age 12. Played with various bands - Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop, RnB, Reggae, Ethnic/Cultural and many Covers Music and Corporate bands since 12. Love working with recording projects, artists/musicians and always love to play live!

Had the utmost honor and privilege of working with artists such as Uli Jon Roth (The Scorpions) and Vernon Reid (Living Colour). Notable NZ Artists such as Jordan Luck (The Exponents), Peter Urlich (Th Dudes) and Mike Chunn (Split Enz) and many more of todays Kiwi artists.

Supporting acts for Dave Dobbyn, Tim Finn, The Deceptikonz, Steriogram, Yulia, Jan Hellreigel and billed with artists such as Joe Satriani, Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Alex Skolnick Trio, Gilby Clarke (Guns n Roses), Tim Donahue and many more Kiwi artists.

Music = Life

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Currently playing with Progressive Metal/Rock Band "Tane Mahuta" www.myspace.com/tanemahutaband

Singer/Songwriter "Nick Hohepa" www.myspace.com/nickhohepa or www.nickhohepa.com

Singer/Songwriter "Kiri Eriwata" www.myspace.com/kiristar or www.kirimusic.com

Rock/Alternative Band "The Comedowns" www.myspace.com/thecomedowns

I also have my own Private School for Drum Tuition. So anybody interested, at any skill levell or age that wanna play some drums contact: swapgomez@hotmail.com

Email me if you need a drummer for recording/session and live work: swapgomez@hotmail.com

Add me on: www.youtube.com/swapgomez

www.facebook.com/swapgomez

Thanks for visiting!

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Varun

Varun Chauhan



Jan 3 2010 10:42 PM

Hey dude,


I saw your solos on youtube and asked some tips to how I should develop my traditional grip ages ago..im sure you would of forgotten! haha

Was watching tele and changed it for a second to channel 1 saw you play live wi th your band good shit man keep up the good work.

Rhythm is life 

Cheers

Varun
The Enzeds

The Enzeds



Nov 18 2009 11:58 PM

Hey, thanks for the friendship. 

Great drumming man! 

Keep it going.
panduka

panduka



Oct 28 2009 10:57 PM

Please keep an eye out for this Yamaha TRB5 Lefty bass stolen from the back of my car last week in auckland. This is possibly the only such amber lefty model in NZ so please report to the police if u see it! Cheers, panduka. 021 472 631
QUU.FM

QUu .FM



Oct 16 2009 10:24 AM

Hi,

thanks for adding us... we honestly like your sound!

HEARD ON MYSPACE – your stage on QUU.FM!
Click here www.quu.fm and listen to our stream!

Cheers.
QUU.FM -
Indie.Pop.Electro.HipHop.

Aaron Blakey

Aaron Blakey



Oct 9 2009 5:35 AM

wassup man! sounding killer!!
Alex zachos

Alex Zachos



Aug 14 2009 4:14 AM

thx too!
Black River Drive

Black River Drive



Jun 18 2009 5:28 AM

thanks for the add Swap!
Piper T

Piper T



Jun 15 2009 6:34 AM

waz up nigga big boy in the house dropping you a note to say
yo.....lol
Todd Sucherman

Todd Sucherman



May 16 2009 10:17 PM

Thanks, Swap

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. Below are quotes from Steve Smith and Modern Drummer on the DVD. Available world wide at:

http://www.altitudedigital.com/todd-sucherman-methods-and-mechanics.html

Thanks again!

Cheers and happy drumming to you-
TS

"I'm going to tell everyone what an inspiring and helpful DVD "Methods and Mechanics" is. It is one of the best and most helpful drum DVDs ever. There are some great licks in there that I'm going to be shedding when I get a minute!"
--Steve Smith

"Styx drumming great Todd Sucherman earns the rank of master drummer with creative, entertaining, and artistically produced instructional package. Four and a half stars (out of five)."
--Mike Haid Modern Drummer magazine

"A stunning achievement. This DVD sets the bar high for others to follow. One of the best looking and sounding DVDs ever."
--Ken Micaleff Modern Drummer magazine










Jay Lalor

Jay Lalor



May 16 2009 3:50 AM

Thanks for adding me!! I was looking for some cool people to connect with. There are so many great people on here and it’s my pleasure to have you as a friend on my page. Musically, Jay
MAD PATTERN

MAD PATTERN



May 14 2009 11:13 PM

hey bro cheers for the add, ur drumming is off the chain!
Lydia Cole

Lydia Cole



May 7 2009 5:30 AM

Swap,
Hey thanks for the friendship.
Hope you are having mega-funz with Mali Mali!

Always,
Lydia.
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT

LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT



Apr 7 2009 7:46 AM

thanx for the add!!

LTE
ant john

ant john



Feb 10 2009 1:56 AM

dude, cult of luna tonight.
you going?
Santiago Aguilera

Santiago Aguilera



Jan 3 2009 3:35 PM

Hi man!..... Pleasure be your friend, thanks for the add n.. keep rocking.
YULIA

YULIA



Dec 4 2008 8:21 AM

Preevet! :) (Hello)

I'd like to thank you for being a MySpace friend throughout 2008 and wish you a Merry Christmas!

I welcome you to join my Facebook profile at:
http://www. facebook. com/pages/YULIA/10632447241

Many Blessings
YULIA
www. yulia. co. nz
Harpy

Harpy



Nov 26 2008 6:13 AM

Thanks for the Acceptance :P

--Andrw
Lewis McCallum

Lewis McCallum



Nov 1 2008 1:03 AM

ha true! yeah always good to play with my Dad :)
thanks bro - catch up with you again someplace!
Geoff Ong - NEW SONG UP!

Geoff Ong - NEW SONG UP!



Oct 17 2008 9:15 AM

haha no worries man, nice kit!
TFR - NEW SONG UP

TFR - NEW SONG UP



Oct 16 2008 1:03 AM

http://www. myspace. com/parkwaydrive

check them out! not sure if it's your style, but their drummer is pretty quick
TFR - NEW SONG UP

TFR - NEW SONG UP



Oct 16 2008 12:57 AM

what's happenin bro? are you hitting up parkway drive this weekend?

H
Ryan Wilson

Ryan Wilson



Oct 9 2008 2:27 AM

hey bro thanks for droping by nice playing man!!
Dylan the drummer guy

Dylan Elise



Sep 21 2008 9:16 AM

Hey dude!
Haha yea practice has been slow for me too. Lol.
Rubber pads only! Haha not even hot rods!!! Lol. Arghhh! Haha
But loving Auckland aye, although missing the fam down in Welly! Lol.
Dylan the drummer guy

Dylan Elise



Sep 18 2008 10:10 AM

Hey dude! Haha yea if you can call my excuse for a page a myspace page! Hehe
How've you been man??
Sarah Higgins [BASSIST]

Sarah Higgins [BASSIST]



Aug 25 2008 4:56 PM

Thanks for the add :)
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