Introductions:
I've been playing drums since I was 8 (that's 50 years ago). I played in different cover bands through high school and college, but not much since. Primarily playing in praise bands for the past 15 years. Moved to Florida last year and I thought I might like to find fellow musicians to jam with and maybe do the occasional gig, so I bought a (slightly) used kit.
I played primarily southern rock in high school, alternative in college, contemporary Christian the past 15 years. My favorite drummer is Richie Hayward of Little Feat (I wish I could play as well as him, RIP). Influences are Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, typical '70s acts like Boston, Kansas, Eagles, BOC, Styx, et. al., B-52's, Talking Heads type stuff in the 80's. I played with a zydeco band in the northeast for a few months and fell in love with BeauSoleil. I love playing blues, funk, rockabilly, everything but speed metal really.
The kit I bought is an Alesis Crimson electronic drum kit with a Simmons DA-50 Drum amp because I play primarily with acoustic guitars at church and hate being in an aquarium. I also play the cajon.
I think the Crimson is a gorgeous kit (better than the Roland I played at my last church), and I look forward to reading tips to make it even better.
Will
Belleview, Florida