Played various percussion instruments, i.e. Congas, Timpani, tambourine, shakers, etc. for various guest entertainers, dance music, and other musical events around the ship (i.e. ‘sailaways’ from port). Played Jazz drum-kit with the Neptunes, a 3-piece trio.
Guest Entertainers
aboard the Veendam, performed with:
Daniel Bouchet (Latin Singer Entertainer) {has YouTube videos},
Fabio Zini, Guitarist and Latin Grammy nominated www.FabioZini.com,
Elvy Rose (Entertainer and Vocalist: Latin music), www.ElvyRose.com, Tara Whittaker (Flute and Piccolo: Classical and Contemporary), www.TaraWhittakerEntertainment.com,
Jeff Trachta (Popular music – Las Vegas), www.JeffTrachta.com,
and Martin Lass (Violinist) {lives in New York}.
Suzi Woods, (Singer – great sultry voice; www.SuziWoods.com)
Penny Mathisen (Singer – Operatic and Contemporary – from London, England )
Kenny Martyn (Excellent Sax, reed performer), accenting Jazz
Shirley Dominguez (Latin Harpist)
Between 2009 & 2010
Played with guest performers Bernie Fields (Harmonica),
Finus Henderson, Jim Curry (John Denver impersonator), Tony Pace, along with other guest performers.
American Entertainment Productions (AEP)
Drummer for over 600 performances during one-year tour.
Performed various styles, i.e. Rock, Jazz, Broadway, Country, etc.
Opening act for Louise Mandrell.
Performed at Kennedy Center, Corporate Conventions, Houston Rodeo, etc. – throughout North America.
Circus Gigs
- The Great Wallendas – Two months performances throughout U.S.
- Hanneford Family Circus – Two months performances throughout U.S.
Professional Theatre
“2013 GodSpell” (Revision 2012) – at Sinclair Community College, Dayton Ohio – June 2012
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, “Company” | Miamisburg/Dayton, Ohio
“Anything Goes” and “Music Man” | (Tennessee Performance Arts Centre), Nashville, TN
Euphoria Theatre / The Advante Garage Dinner Theatre (Nashville, TN)
– “Personals”, “God bless you, Mr. Rosewater”
– “The Great Spaghetti Murders”, and the “Nutcracker” (a spoof)
Bands
– Performed drums and percussion for Contemporary Christian artist (Georgette Atsedes Ministry) from 1991 to 1998.
– Joined Stephanie McKenna’s music team for two years (Cont. Christian).
– Played set with Christian Rock band Soteria and recorded CD project.
– Interacted with Lucio’s Elvis impersonation show, along with his great originals.
– One More Time Swing Band (2007)
– Kettering Civic Band (2006)
Kennard Music 