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Christopher

		drums, percussion, noises, and voices LOS ANGELES, California United States Profile Views: 16335 Last Login: 12/17/2009
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MySpace URL:

www.myspace.com/topherdrum

Christopher: General Info

Member Since	4/18/2005
Band Website	www.christopherallis.com
Band Members	Christopher and whoever he happens to be playing with on a given night
Influences	SOME OF THE DRUMMERS that Christopher looks to for inspiration include: Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Vinnie Colaiuta, Chad Wackerman, Terry Bozzio, Zach Danzinger, Joey Baron, Billy Martin, Jim Keltner, Bill Bruford, Danny Carey, Matt Chamberlain, Billy Ward, Pat Mastelotto, Butch, Alex Cline, Blair Sinta, Jack Dejohnette, Steve Jordan, Steve Jansen, Brian Blade, Gary Novak, Gavin Harrison, Manu Katche, Bill Stewart, Roy Haynes, Daniel Humair (among countless others). A SHORT LIST OF SONGWRITERS, COMPOSERS, AND ARTISTS that also inspire, confound, and amaze include Frank Zappa, Bill Frisell, Allan Holdsworth, John Coltrane, Nels Cline, Wilco, Steve Khan, Ken Andrews, Mike Landau, Duncan Sheik, Jeff Buckley, Gabriel Mann, The Beatles, Porcupine Tree, Leonard Cohen, Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno, Jon Brion, Pedestrian, Stavinsky, Copland, Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Pollock, Rothko, Kandinsky, Monet, Van Gogh, Hasui... (again, among countless others).
Sounds Like	pretty much anything I hear around me that I'm able to distill into something that makes sense depending on the gig and/or my mood. I'm fortunate enough to do this with the help of the following companies: VATER DRUMSTICKS (www.vater.com) // ISTANBUL AGOP CYMBALS (www.istanbulcymbals.com) // ATTACK DRUMHEADS (www.attackdrumheads.com) // Ddrum Acoustics (www.ddrum.com) // B-band (www.b-band.com) FACTORY METAL PERCUSSION (www.factorymetalpercussion.com) // POPERCUSSION Cajons (www.popercussion.com)
Record Label	tophertones music
Type of Label	Indie

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amilia k spicer

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Flipp Dulldee

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Ronan Chris Murphy (producer / mixer)

Mark Nilan Jr.

Bart Ryan

Christian Nesmith

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Christopher's Friends Comments

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Mark Nilan Jr.	Feb 28 2009 1:51 AM you are KILLING on the flutterbies tracks! lookin forward to it
Flipp Dulldee	Feb 4 2009 6:21 AM
Paul Proteus	Jan 31 2009 9:05 AM Yo! Great to see you this evening, it is a small little tiny world, this town we live in! Sorry I couldn't stop gabbing on the way out... I have a bad habit of long goodbyes. Let's get together soon!
Deep 6 Holiday	Jan 12 2009 5:30 PM Dude, sorry about the lack of call. My holiday anxiety was not conducive to a Christopher lesson. John taught me all that he knows. I can play a basic disco, rock, and hip-hop beat with questionable time, but lots of heart. I even drooled a little just to get in the spirit. Xo Tyler
Steve McCormick	Jan 1 2009 10:55 PM Happy New Year Topher
amilia k spicer	Jan 2 2009 2:05 AM har harrrrr happy new year much love from pa x
Vivi Rama	Dec 22 2008 7:02 PM It was great meeting you guys! See you soon :) feliz año nuevo!!!
Miss Jeni Li Nelson	Dec 27 2008 11:41 PM Thank you EVER so much for my Happy Happy Joy Joy song! I hope all is well and your holiday's were merry! Happy New Years!
Janet Robin	Dec 22 2008 5:53 AM nice meeting you both too! cheers to a beautiful 2009 :)
Jenna	Dec 18 2008 2:47 AM Sending you many happy wishes on your birthday. Cheers!!
Todd Sucherman	Nov 19 2008 4:54 AM Thanks, Christopher! I hope you do decide to pick up a dvd! http://www. altitudedigital. com/todd-sucherman-methods-and-mechanics. html Thanks again! Cheers and happy drumming to you- TS
davies the drummah!	Oct 15 2008 8:08 PM I think you should give me said drum for a birthday surprise, but then it wouldn't be a surprise I suppose. All is great here. I'll be in LA visiting friends soon. Lets hook up go get us some purple rice ball at Toi.
Dave Elitch Online Now!	Sep 1 2008 10:47 PM good times last night! I actually got some good practice time in post Curry! haha!
Billy Sherwood	Aug 16 2008 7:31 PM Hi Christopher, Wanted to invite you to have a listen to a few tracks from my new solo cd :-) Cheers, Billy
[ambeezy]	Jul 14 2008 9:10 PM >you are the best< <3
Bianca Ferrari Caruso	Jul 14 2008 6:43 PM Mr. Allis, you're sicker than Mononucleosis.
a2jdmac	Jul 8 2008 8:50 PM HEY STRANGER...HOW ARE YOU AND MY COUSIN DOING???
Bill Harrington Online Now!	Jun 30 2008 10:35 PM Thanks for finding me. Have you heard the Jack DeJohnette / John Surman cd? Drop me a line one of these days. WCH
Cindy Alexander	May 14 2008 6:51 AM Just stopping by to say hi and send some love to you and Rachel. Let's not let too much more time go by without catching up in person. XO CA
Steve Whalen	May 12 2008 10:27 PM Recommended viewing: http://video. about. com/wine/How-to-Pair-Wine-and-Chocolate. htm It might not tell you anything you don't already know, but it will probably put a smile on your face.
Circe Link	Apr 4 2008 7:40 PM Your wife said it was ok...!
a2jdmac	Mar 30 2008 1:30 AM
Circe Link	Mar 26 2008 5:47 PM I know you will be there!
george kourtis	Mar 20 2008 7:22 PM good to finally connect here!great to see you're staying busy. we greeks gotta stick together!
amilia k spicer	Feb 23 2008 4:20 PM love from memphis!

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