Kristian Paradis - Steel Drums
- Philadelphia, PA
- Steel Drum Player
- 29 Verified Bookings
Sharyn W. said “I would recommend 1000x again. You really brought the party together!”
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I am a Professional Drummer (25 years experience) I have played in MOST Genres of music: Rock, Metal, Country, Blues, Jazz, and have given lessons to several successful students, including my son, who is in his 2nd signed AND touring band at age 21.
I currently play in a KISS Tribute Band, and a Rock/Southern Rock Cover Band, and do an open mic nite on Wednesdays.
I play between 2-3 nights each week, and would like to increase that to 5 nights.
My repetoire includes just about anything on rock, motown, and oldies radio.
I don't read music, but I've been playing long enough that if I don't know it, I can fake it... CONFIDENTLY. I also sing back-up vocals, and currently sing lead on 3 KISS Songs.
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Gig Length: 240 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
A performance that fit the band I was playing for. I wouldn't spin sticks, and throw them up in the air if the band didn't call for it or ask for it, though I AM capable.
I also play to the strengths of the band. Most of the time that calls for a John Bonham style (in the groove w/good bass drum, but not a ton of "hand licks"), that kicks the band. But THAT also depends on the genre.
I am currently available: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, and SOME Fridays and Saturdays.
I usually play almost every Friday. I do have a calendar of available dates.
In the Richmond area over the past 25 years, I've played for:
Ragdoll (Rock & Rock Originals) Richmond, Va.
Sheer Greed (Rock Originals) Northern, Va./MD
Flynn (Jazz,Blues,Country ALL ORIGINAL) Hollywood, Ca.
Polyester (Disco Tribute Band) Richmond, Va.
Rocket Queen (Gun's n' Roses Tribute) "Filled in for them" Richmond, Va.
Crush (Rock Covers) 80 gigs per year for last 2 years- Richmond, Va.
HTH "Hotter Than Hell" (KISS Tribute Band) Richmond, Va.
I have recorded in several professional studios for SEVERAL Bands, and gotten most of my tracks on the first or second take. I have good meter, and I'm in practice from playing so regularly for the last 2 1/2 years.
I know most:
Oldies (107.3 FM)
Rock (102.1 FM)
Classic Rock (96.5 FM)
Motown (107.3 FM)
And SO many other songs it would be hard to fit them on anything less than a scroll :)
My personal influences past and present are:
John Bonham, Neil Peart, Bill Bruford, Terry Bozzio, Morgan Rose, and Billy Cobham (though his drumming is incomprehensible).
Sharyn W. said “I would recommend 1000x again. You really brought the party together!”
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