Working as a freelance musician I constantly rely on my gear to help me achieve my signature drum sound. I have two different rigs that help me serve the music and showcase the artist performing. A full size kit that I call my “I Need A Roadie Kit” and a smaller one that I call “My Gig Rig” A lot of people ask me how I decide what to bring to a gig as far as gear goes. For me I show up with only what I need for that specific gig or session. A lot of times I determine what rig to bring by how much I’m being paid, how long I will be playing, or with what artist I will be performing with. and if I know that a song I will be play requires a specific percussive instrument that I don’t normally use, then I will add it to the set up to accommodate that song. Or a lot of times I can be a lazy drummer and just bring hardly anything. I like to do this because well its not that much to haul around, and I can get to the next gig quicker. Musically having a small rig can be limiting, however if you are limited, chances are you will be playing less. And as the drummer if you are playing less, you are playing more time. And no one else in the band can complain about you playing time. Because after all playing time is my job.
" I Need A Roadie Rig”
I tend to use my “ I Need A Roadie Rig” when I play bigger venues, or more popular music, or if it is requested of me. This is also the set I use in my own practice time. This set up also allows for me to be more free in my playing and I never feel limited by this set up. However the trick to playing freely. Is controlling it.
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"My Gig Rig"
This is my “Gig Rig”. I use this rig very often and for several different artist that I perform with. This rig works great for smaller rooms & stages. But it may be limited to the sounds that I can play, I like this in the fact that its a challenge. When I play this rig I love finding ways to get some sounds out of it. For example: I find myself doing different stick techniques on the cymbals and snare, some things I wouldn’t normally do on a regular kit. and I’m always finding new things. But also being limited has an upside too. I find myself playing less, playing more clearly, with more stability. But even more so I’m playing more time. And as the drummer no one can complain about you playing time. Because after all. Thats my Job.
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Equipment List
Dw Drums Hardware & Pedals
Sabian Cymbals
Promark Drumsticks
Evans Drumheads
The Kickport
The Rim Riser
The Hishaker
Shellkey
The Kelly SHU
CYMPAD
Blow It Fans
Fat Congas Cajons
American Recorder Drum Rugs
Mighty Bright Music Stand Lights
DB Drum Shoes
Pork Pie Thrones
Ulitmate Ears In Ear Monitors
Shure Microphones and Wireless Systems
Snare Drums
There is one thing that I have fallen in love since the beginning of my career and something I personally believe helps me create my signature drum sound. The Snare Drum. I have always believed that the Snare is what creates and separates my sound from other drummers. Over the years of my career I have had very many snares and they come and go but here are some snares from my collection that I tend to hold on too for either sentimental reasons or I just love the sound!
Have a look and maybe you will get an idea that will help you create your signature drum sound!
Snare drums for drummers, are like shoes for girls
Click here to see Bo's Snare Collection!
Have a look and maybe you will get an idea that will help you create your signature drum sound!
Snare drums for drummers, are like shoes for girls
Click here to see Bo's Snare Collection!
