Steve Bowman:
I try to capture the "spirit" of a song by listening to the lyric, melody, progression and tempo, and by working with the songwriter, producer or band to find the best parts, tones and feel for the track.
Phil Collins once said "If the drum track is solid everything else seems intentional." He's right.
My favorite drummers are Ringo, Mick Fleetwood, Bun E Carlos, Steve Jordan, John Bonham... I also love Jeff Lynn's drum production. And Steve Gadd's ghost notes, and Karen Carpenter's voice (AND drumming)...
I am located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sometimes a simple change can make a big difference. Maybe you have a song that's missing something or a great song that isn't working live. Maybe you have stalled out on a song you think has potential.
Maybe I can hear something you are missing.
Great songs are a must, but you have to play them well too. Combining attitudes, egos, skill levels, and musical preferences are all part of the challenge we face when creating a band. Sometimes it takes hard work for players to gel together.
I can save you time (and pain) by working with your band to identify any weak spots in the songs or the set as a whole. Whether you are trying to improve your live show or preparing to record, I can help your band groove better, play more dynamically, and try to get everyone "playing for the song".
Jon Carroll is a Lansing/Michigan State University based drummer available for project or session gigs!
Jon has been a working project drummer for thirteen years, specializing in rock, funk and rockabilly music. During that time, he has performed in assorted venues across the country, and he has recorded with both regional and national recording artists. Jon has also been a member of the Wright State University Concert Band, Dayton, Ohio and a private percussion instructor. Jon Carroll is one of the most active recording and performing drummers in the Lansing/Mid-Michigan area.
Jon's musical influences include Bob Mould, The Smiths, Morrissey, Peter Gabriel, Steely Dan, Living Colour, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Emily's Motives, and many others. Jon's drumming influences include Kenny Aronoff, Will Calhoun, Manu Katche, Vinnie Colaiuta, Craig Carroll, John Taylor, Dave Weckl, Neil Peart, as well as a host of other great drummers.
Jon holds a B.A. in Anthropology, and a Master of Humanities (M. Hum) degree, both from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Michigan State University. An aspiring archaeologist, Jon's research is focused on prehistoric social dynamics in the Great Lakes region of North America ...