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Genre: Professionally trained and experienced drummer / percussionist. Able to play a variety of styles
ranging from rock to jazz. Played professionally live and in studio for the last 15 years with various projects. A keen ability
towards musical theatre. Attended Humber College (Jazz Program) and also studied privately with Paul Delong (Kim Mitchell,
The Code, etc)
Official site: https://makedrumsbeat.tripod.com/ & www.myspace.com/thegroupanthem
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Previously played drums with "Wicksteed" covering the genre of funk / pop / rock. Also previously of "Kingdom
of Shadows" and "Pulse" covering progressive alternative rock. Opened for Allanah Myles, BareNaked Ladies, Lawrence Gowan,
April Wine, and The Moffatts. Recorded two demo EPs, 2 compelation CDs, and 1 full length CD release. Previous musicals include
"Godspell" with the UC Follies (University of Toronto), "FAME" and "The King and I" with the Unionville Theatre Company. "How
to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" with the Scarborough Music Theatre. "Grease", "Godspell", and "Lucky Dollar
- Private Eye" with Brockville C.I Theatre Group. "Best Little Whore House in Texas" with the Brockville Opera Society. Also
Have 10 years experience playing in various Military and Highland marching bands playing all instruments in the percussion
section.
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Recently finished performing in "Godspell" at the Hart House Theatre (Toronto) and "Anything Goes" at the
Markham Theatre (Markham). Also just completed recording a series of classic show tunes with the Markham Concert Orchastra
for CD release. Performed with the world ranked Toronto Police Pipes and Drums as a side and bass drum player. Also currently
teaching privately out of a home studio in Oshawa Ontario. Presently playing with "Anthem" a power rock trio based out of
Durham Region. The group covers all the power rock music of the 70's from groups like Rush, Zeppelin, April Wine, Deep Purple
and more!
Jeff plays Fibes & Tama Drums, Evans Heads, Vic Firth Sticks, and Sabian Pies.
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Presently at home teaching, rehearsing and recording
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Jeffrey Burns
E-mail: jeffreyjohn@sympatico.ca
Phone: 905-424-3551
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| Live on Stage |
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| Riverfest 1999 |
laying down a 16th note groove
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LIVE
Jeff supporting the BareNaked Ladies as an opening act with Kingdom of Shadows.
Attendance that evening was 15,000 +
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Top 10 Drummers
This is a list of the top 10 drummers that have inspired and influenced me over the years...as you'll note it's a very
diverse list of players.
(1) Neil Peart
(2) Vinnie Coluita
(3) Manu Katche
(4) Stewart Copeland
(5) John Bonham
(6) Matt Sorum
(7) Buddy Rich
(8) Steve Smith
(9) Mike Portney
(10) Dave Weckl
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