Sly Stone, Aretha, Steve Gadd, James Brown, Carlos Vega, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Little Feat, Vinnie Caliouta, James Taylor, Richie Haywood, Maia Sharp, Lowell George, Micheal Jackson(the early years), Nikka Costa, Otis Redding, Prince, Rickie Lee Jones, Stevie Wonder, The Police, The Meters, Tower of Power, Jeff Porcaro, Oliver Gene Lake, The Stones, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Keb Mo, Al Greene, Joss Stone, Jr. Walker, Jonatha Brooke, Jedd Hughes, Lauren Lucas, Alana Davis, and so many more....
Here's my rap.... I live in Nashville and I love playing drums.. I moved here from South Africa (Cape Town) as a kid and I've moved around quite a bit since, including a stint in Atlanta to play with Col.Bruce Hampton and the Codetalkers (used to be Aquarium Rescue Unit). I toured with them for about 2 years and got to jam with some awesome musicians including Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeski, Richie Haywood (dual drums), Mike Gordon and Jon Fishman(from Phish), Bob Wier, Oteil Burbridge, Jimmie Herring among many others, all while out on the road. In March of 2002, I moved back to Nashville and have been honored to record and tour with some great artists, producers and musicians including... Edwin McCain, Richard Marx, Jedd Hughes, James Stroud, Maia Sharp, Steve Cropper, Bekka Bramlett, Rachel Proctor, Cyndi Thomson, Hillary Lindsey, Derek George, Mindy Smith, Nathan Chapman, Lori McKenna, Ray Kennedy, Jennifer Hanson, Tim Marks, Steve Mackey, Randy Houser, the awesome Lauren Lucas, Jonell Mosser, Rob McNelley, Stephanie Chapman, Jeffery Steele, Glenn Wharf, Gabe Dixon, Tom Bukovac, Micheal Rhodes, Shelley Fairchild, Emily West, Gordy Sampson, Kenny Greenberg, Dave Berg, Chad Carlson, Kate York, Jimmy Wayne, Victoria Banks, Kristen Hall, Bruce Wallace, Jackie Wilson, John Deaderick, Biff Watson, Mary Gauthier, Daryl Burgess, and oh so many more. Among the records I've been fortunate to play on are Mindy Smith's current release (Long Island Shores), Taylor Swift's multi-platinum selling debut record, Stephanie Chapman's upcoming release and Rob McNelley's incredibly funky recent release (Ev'rything is Sunshine). I've also recently started working with the Williams Riley Band.. so when you see us around your town, make sure to come on out and rock with us. Check out some of the tunes above and feel free to holla if you are requiring groove, because I love music and I love being a part of creating it.
Hey Nick! I'm so sorry I missed Lauren's show the other night. I know she was fabulous! We had company in town. Tell her hello for me.... And yeah, that Lindsay girl. She's pretty fantastic. Can't wait to reveal what we've been up to:) N
Hey dude, Whats new? If I can break away I'll try to come out Thursday night to the Rutlidge. Hope things are good. I noticed you got Obama on your top friends as well. oh yea
HEY BRO!! BACK AT YOU!! I PLAY TOOTSIES ON BROADWAY ALOT SO WE SHOULD HANG OUT SOMETIME SOON. IM A HUGE FAN OF THE RESCUE UNIT. LOVE THAT STUFF!! WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU MY FRIEND!! SEE YA SOON!! PEACE!!
