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Virgil Donati
Progressive / Rock / Fusion



LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/5/2009
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Member Since6/13/2006
Band Websitewww.virgildonati.com
Sounds Like

Gambale Donati Fierabracci
Made in Australia (2007)
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Virgil Donati
Stretch (1995)


On The Virg
Serious Young Insects (1999)
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Virgil Donati
Just Add Water (1997)


Planet X
Universe (2000)


Planet X
Moonbabies (2002)

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Oct 7 2009 8:00P
Basel Switzerland
Oct 9 2009 8:00P
Katowice Poland
Oct 10 2009 8:00P
Opole Poland
Oct 11 2009 8:00P
Wroclaw Poland

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Many drummers come to mind who've had a hand in raising the bar - leading by example with faster chops, innovative use of the instrument, more complex rhythms, more creative phrasing, and in general, better musicmanship. But few have turned as many heads as Virgil Donati.

Virgil Donati established himself as a premier session and touring drummer in his native Australia as a member of fusion groups Loose Change and On The Virg, a fouding member of pop-rock band Southern Sons and Taste, and plenty of touring with other local and international acts such as Branford Marsalis, George Cables, Mark Murphy and many others.

Since moving to the United States, Virgil has worked with the likes of Planet X, Steve Vai Band, Freakhouse, Tribal Tech, CAB, Ring of Fire and solo artists such as Derek Sherinian, Steve Walsh, Mark Boals and many more. He's been causing heads to turn and jaws to drop across the country, on the clinic trail, and setting new performance standards for the L.A. studio scene.



Virgil is known amongst drummers as a technical virtuoso, having developed incredible power and flexibility (whilst playing traditional grip), mastered polyrhythyms, odd-time playing and intricate phrasing, attained blinding quickness and powerful, metronomic precision - all with a rare attention to showmanship and visual playing.

But it is no secret that it's Virgil's feet that have gained him the most attention, both in Australia and internationally. Having developed incredible speed both with single and double-stroke rolls on the bass drums, he is able to hold complex, often odd-time and syncopated ostinatos at ridiculous tempos with his feet whilst soloing freely and musically with his hands.

It's been a long time coming. Virgil has been besieged with questions on his techniques and ideas. Learn more about him by visiting Virgildonati.com!


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Marco Sponza

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Nov 8 2009 5:20 PM

Hi !
There are TWO NEW SONGS
on my space!
Please tell me wath do you think about it!
Marco
Artcast experience

Artcast experience



Nov 8 2009 2:53 PM

Virgil Donati... you're the best drummer in the world.. please come to Mexico for some clinics or concerts with Planet X.. i'm looking forward to see you guys playing all that awesome music...

Arturo.
Rad

Rad



Nov 8 2009 5:00 AM

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Nishmah Audio Digital

Nishmah Audio Digital



Nov 8 2009 12:29 AM

Hello from Chicago Virgil.
20 GRIT on The Metal Scene T.V Show Nov 24th 10PM

20 GRIT on The Metal Scene T.V Show Nov 24th 10PM



Nov 6 2009 11:29 PM

Just stopping by, Happy Friday.
Hybrid Production

Hybrid Production



Nov 6 2009 2:54 PM

Thanx a lot for the add,We appreciate it. Keep it well.
Denium

Denium



Nov 6 2009 12:51 PM

Thanx a lot for the add,We appreciate it. Keep it well.
20 GRIT on The Metal Scene T.V Show Nov 24th 10PM

20 GRIT on The Metal Scene T.V Show Nov 24th 10PM



Nov 5 2009 9:03 PM

Just stopping by, Happy Thursday.
Good Luck Horseshoes

Good Luck Horseshoes



Nov 5 2009 6:20 PM

Yay!!!!

x
Ramiro Suarez

Ramiro Suarez



Nov 5 2009 1:18 AM

Hi there! Just passing to say hello and to wish you an excellent week.
Cheers

Ramiro
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Nov 4 2009 1:45 AM

Thanks For The Add =D
Bluesiana Music Club

Bluesiana Music Club



Nov 3 2009 8:08 PM

Send you greetings and love from "Bluesiana-Land" :)
We all still remember the great show with Billy and Tony!!

Gundi
PinupSticks®

Pinup Sticks



Nov 2 2009 5:36 PM


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- CONFIDENT DRUMMER -

Eugenio Ventimiglia



Nov 2 2009 12:38 PM

It's an honor to be your friend,
all the best to you,

Eugenio Ventimiglia
Rumaldo

Rumaldo



Oct 31 2009 2:23 AM

Have a happy Halloween!

Rumaldo
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Stefan Ray



Oct 30 2009 2:37 AM

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Rise With The Fallen (NEW EP NOW ON ITUNES!)

Rise With The Fallen (NEW EP NOW ON ITUNES!)



Oct 29 2009 10:49 PM

We just posted our new EP and we'd like it if you'd be able to check it out and tell us what you think! Hope to hear from you soon!

-Alan
FAUST (digipack out on October 31th)

FAUST (digipack out on October 31th)



Oct 29 2009 12:59 PM

Thanks for the add!


"The FAUST's album FROM GLORY TO INFINITY was released by STYGIAN CRYPT productions-RUS (exclusively in EU) and PARAGON RECORDS-USA (exclusively in USA) on 9/9/9. It will be released also in DIGIPACK format by ABYSS RECORDS-USA on 10/31/09 and in PICTURE DISC format by NEGATIVITY RECORDS-USA on 12/24/09 (limited edition of 666 copies with an exclusive artwork)."


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MARCO MARIA PENNISI

MARCO MARIA PENNISI



Oct 28 2009 8:11 AM

Hi Virgil. Great drummer! Have a nice day...
Gondo

Gondo



Oct 28 2009 2:58 AM

Thanks for the add! Hope you enjoy the tunes! Peace! -- Gondo
Richard Sandström

Richard Sandström



Oct 28 2009 12:45 AM

Just wanna thank you for all the inspiration, you're a drumming monster!
Keep it all up...

/Richard
GIOVANNI

GIOVANNI



Oct 27 2009 10:24 AM

Hello! how are you? a greetings from Italy!! ciao!!!
Psychic Barb Fara

Barb Fara



Oct 27 2009 5:51 AM

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Bartosz Kilian

Bartosz Kilian



Oct 26 2009 7:16 PM

You are great :)
Greetings from Poland
Fernando Parra

Fernando Parra



Oct 24 2009 11:19 PM

Hello friend how are you. Thanks for your friendship. Hugs from my country Chile.
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