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I have had the benefit of working with several amazing musicians over the years that have helped shape my music.
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| DEREK R. LAUER, AIA |
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Biography:
Derek Lauer recently released his eigth self-produced CD totalling over 100 songs of Original Music where he wrote, produced & engineered the recordings and played all of the instruments with the exception of the drums. Most notably is the disc “Window of Stone” focuses on his composing and performance abilities.
Derek has been continuously involved in live performance groups ranging from alternative and classic rock, blues, metal, Funk, Reggae, pop R&B, fusion, Latin & jazz combos. He has taken 1st Place in several guitar performance competitions. Other musical appearances include: an opening performance for Al DiMeola in Oct. 1998; Cable T.V. broadcast with the experimental percussion ensemble Art and Motion; Guest artist on recording of debut CD of the group Steever in 1996.
Derek was an adjunct professor at Washington University teaching architectural graphics and animation at Meremac. Throughout the 1990’s he was a Private Music Instructor, emphasizing music theory and guitar techniques. He currently has his own Architecture firm and has produced drawings for over 2 million square feet of construction.
Skills & areas of interest: Acoustic and electric guitar, Bass, keys and vocals, music composition, recording & performance, 3-D modeling & animation, graphics & presentations, 3D-Studio Viz & 3D-Studio Max, architecture, acoustics, landscaping, photography,travel, cooking, archery & outdoor sports.
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| Rob Silverman |
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| Mike Gilfone |
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| Andy Youssef |
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| Willie J. Rivers, Jr. |
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Equipment : Premier Signia Maple
History : The Rhythm Kings ( R & B, 4 piece U. S. Army Band Germany )
The Plain Label Band ( R & B , 7 piece St. Louis Band )
The Derick Blake Band ( 3 piece Led Zepplin cover band )
The Lewis Gatewood Band ( 3 piece Rock/ Fusion band )
The Roof Rockers ( 50’s / 60’s Rock and Roll 5 piece band )
The Split Decision Band ( 70’s / 80’s Rock and Roll 4 piece band)
The Live Wire Band ( R & B 3 piece Band )
The Jazz Associates ( Jazz Standards 4piece band )
The Dubtronics Band ( Raggae 5 piece Band )
The Shaare Zedek Kelzmer Band ( Jewish Folk 7 piece band )
Shaken Not Stirred ( R & B 3 piece band )
WakeUp Call ( Originals 3 piece band )
Recordings :
The Plain Label Band ( 4 songs Contemporary Studios/ Brentwood Mo.)
The Roof Rockers Band ( Blueberry Hill’s / Elvis room live recording )
The Split Decision Band ( Schafley’s Tap Room )
The Live Wire Band ( Mick Marx’s Home studio demo recording )
The Jazz Associates ( Home studio demo recording )
Apryl Lauren ( 2 songs Meghan Gohil producer/ Future Disc )
Wakeup Call ( 17 songs Lauer home studio production )
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| Chris Michaels |
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Biography
I began playing the drums at age twelve, and a chronology of my drumming influences since that time, which have for the most part coincided with my musical and personal development, includes Peter Criss, Mitch Mitchell, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Bill Bruford, Elvin Jones and Max Roach. I studied music at the Berklee College of Music and also pursued private percussion instruction with Anthony Miranda. As a rock drummer, I performed predominantly with the groups Anthem and Wunderland, playing the regional club circuit in Buffalo, NY, opening for numerous national acts and drumming for a theatre production of the Who’s rock opera, Tommy. I have served as an occasional member of the Jamie Kubala Percussion Ensemble, performing in improvisational “free jazz” happenings, as well as at gallery openings and street festivals. While employed at the Community Music School in Buffalo, NY, I was a founding member of the School’s jazz ensemble. I have also led a jazz trio and held down the drum chair during rehearsals for the Carol McLaughlin Big Band. My most recent music projects include drumming for two singer-songwriters in the Boston area, Kate Sullivan and Garrett. When not playing the drums, I spend my time hanging out by the ocean with my wife and daughter, mountain biking, kayaking and working as an attorney.
Discography
Anthem – Right Street... Wrong City (1989), blizzardrecords.com.
Garrett – Nothing But The Truth (1995), indierecords.com
Derek Lauer – Window Of Stone (2001)
Wunderland – Live... Warts And All (1999), limited release - currently out of print.
Currently in the works:
In rehearsals for the next release by Garrett, Live From the Tikki Lounge (a live “unplugged” recording).
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| BASSISTS |
| Reggie Jones |
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| Les Burnside |
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| Brian Schultz |
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| Tyronne Davis |
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| VOCALISTS |
| John Maxfield |
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| John Dane |
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| DJ Deweese |
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| Mario Gustavus |
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| Chris Steever |
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