All Mic'd up @ Strait Sound, Studio A
Blue Rock Studios, Wimberley, TX
Drummer / Percussionist
As an educator and percussion facilitator Roger also has motivation to inspire and encourage aspiring drummers to grow and achieve on their own paths. Performing clinics and working with many leading manufacturers in drum design is yet another outlet for his deep passion for drums and the drumming community.
Roger endorses: TAYE Drums, Tycoon Percussion, Sabian Cymbals, XL Specialty/Gator Cases, Regal Tip Drumsticks, Aquarian Drum Heads and Audix Microphones.
MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Recently
returning to San Diego, Roger is currently performing with Simon, Mitchell and Joel (Not A Law Firm TM) in and around Southern California. He has performed regularly with Brad Rambur's 117 west,
selling out shows at the famed Spaghettini's in Seal Beach, Anthology in
San Diego and performing at major festivals including LA's 94.7 The
Wave's Jazzfest and opening for the legendary Dionne Warwick in Orange
County. Roger is currently performing weekly with various artists at the prestigious
La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA. The Rudy Jones Band, John Stanley King (JSK Band), Dave Beldock, Scott Carter, DeBlois Milledge, Andy Tirpak, Ed Graves w/Max Zape among many others.
Roger Resided in Austin from Dec 2008 until The Fall of 2010 working and collaborating with several artists and bands in the Central Texas area including; Project MOSS, toured and recorded with Andy Macintyre's Primal Groove, Wink Keziah, JJ Usher and 2 Jazz Big Bands: NAJO & The Austin Jazz Band. The highlight of the Austin experience was working with Billy Crocket and the wonderful folks at Blue Rock Studios... an amazing place! http://www.bluerocktexas.com/
Past accomplishments include:
Musical & Creative Production for Karl Anthony's latest release "20
years Later", on NuTone Records. including numerous concerts & promotional
events. See www.karlanthony.com
for more information.
Tours & Recordings w/Steve Oliver, voted
number one Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year 2010; Performing locally and
throughout the US. Recorded on First View, 3D & Positive Energy.
Numerous tours & recordings w/Steve Reid’s Bamboo Forest (members of
The Rippingtons), Signed with Universal Records Worldwide Distribution;
Extensive touring throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, International
Jazz Festivals, Arenas and Premier Jazz Clubs; Recorded on: Watersign,
Mysteries & Passion in Paradise.
Various tracking sessions for major films with Sony, Universal and
Warner Bros.
Recordings with Accidental Tribe 'First Rain' & Mango Reality 'Hoka
Hey'.
Recording and Tours with Tony MacLaren’s 'Big Bang' & 'Tall Tales
and Short Stories'.
Recording and Tours with Bill MacPherson, Native Vibe, Blistering Blues
and extensive tours w/Jazzatopia Featuring Mark Antoine, Everett Harp
& Slim Man.
Various other Concert Dates and recording projects w/national & international Artists throughout the US
& Europe.
Roger is always seeking other musician's with a similar world awareness and musical diversity and would love to hear from you! He currently has some availability for producing a new project or participating in a recording session or live performance. Contact Roger here or send an email to: rogdrumz@gmail.com or text/call: 818-606-0303. Cheers!
See the Performance Calendar page for current shows.
