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Swap Gomez
Progressive / Ambient / Rock

Hi I am drums and I play Swap



Auckland
New Zealand

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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Member Since3/8/2007
Band MembersVideos:

"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"

"GTaranaki Festival - Erotomania (Dream Theater)/Technical Difficulties(Paul Gilbert)"

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, Lauryn Hill, Brooke Fraser, John Mayer, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, 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, Wil Calhoun, Roy Haynes, Andy Fisenden, Ndugu Chancler and many more.

*Below are some of my heroes I had the privilege of meeting

Dream Theater Photobucket

Tim Donahue, Joe Satriani, Vernon Reid (Living Colour) Photobucket

Hose (Jeffs Drum Tech) Jeff Campitelli (Satriani), Magesh (Vernon Reid) Photobucket

Alex Skolnick (Testament) Matt Zebrowski and Nathan Peck (Alex Skolnick) Photobucket

Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) Photobucket

Uli Jon Roth (The Scorpions) Photobucket

Gilby Clarke (Guns n Roses) Photobucket

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
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

Sounds LikeMe, Myself and I
Type of LabelUnsigned




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Jul 25 2009 7:00P
Logan Campbell Centre Greenlane, 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, Ethnic/Cultural, Ambient, Contemporary and Covers Music 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) and NZ Artists such as Jordan Luck (The Exponents), Peter Urlich (Th Dudes), Mike Chunn (Split Enz).

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

Enjoy a broad range of music always trying to find a way to utilize the drum kit as a driving and creative force.

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

Covers Band "Parnell Revival Band" www.myspace.com/parnellrevivalband

Alternative Rock Band "Mali Mali" www.myspace.com/malimalisongs

Add me on: www.youtube.com/swapgomez

http://www.facebook.com/swapgomez

Check out Me and Jamie Andersons amazing G-TARanaki Experience @ Jamie and Swap do G-TAR

Thanks for visiting my site :D Swap Gomez

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Swap Gomez's Friends Comments
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Black River Drive





Jun 18 2009 5:28 AM

thanks for the add Swap!
Piper T





Jun 15 2009 6:34 AM

waz up nigga big boy in the house dropping you a note to say
yo.....lol
ABIGAIL'S GHOST STREET TEAM





May 17 2009 5:44 AM

Thank you very much for your nice comment!

Keep in touch!!

Lynnie(-;
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





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





May 14 2009 11:13 PM

hey bro cheers for the add, ur drumming is off the chain!
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.
The Brickwall Project





Apr 8 2009 7:17 AM

Cheers for the add
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT new videos live in NY LA





Apr 7 2009 7:46 AM

thanx for the add!!

LTE
ant john





Feb 10 2009 1:56 AM

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





Jan 3 2009 3:35 PM

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





Nov 26 2008 6:13 AM

Thanks for the Acceptance :P

--Andrw
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





Oct 17 2008 9:15 AM

haha no worries man, nice kit!
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





Oct 16 2008 12:57 AM

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

H
Ryan Wilson





Oct 9 2008 2:27 AM

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





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





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 Rose [BASSIST AVAILABLE]





Aug 25 2008 4:56 PM

Thanks for the add :)
Julian





Aug 25 2008 10:27 AM

yes! Jojo is definitely one of the best :D
how long do you play drums?

greetings from germany
CINDA





Aug 8 2008 4:33 AM

SWAP
Seb Maine





Aug 2 2008 1:14 AM

Hey my friend!!!

New pictures of my drum kit available on my page!!! Telle me what you think about it!!! i'm waiting for your comments!!! Bye

Seb
Richard Gannaway





Jul 31 2008 7:33 AM

yo swap, love your page man, vibrant > powerhouse!

always great to hear from you, and I look forward to jamming sometime when my hand is fully healed, love your playing and passion rich
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