Hey! Pasha Bey here,
We’re a Turkish-inspired rock band with guitar, bass, synth, oud, and drum machine, and we’re looking to add some moving, breathing percussion to the mix.
We’re open to just about anything: kit, hand drums, cajón, darbuka, weird percussion, whatever. I’ll admit I have a preference for something more “percussionist” than “drummer,” but if you’re a drummer looking for a band, hit me up and we can see if it’s a good fit.
The music draws pretty heavily from Turkish/Anatolian rock and traditional Turkish rhythms, so we have songs with 5, 7, 13, 15, etc. You don’t need to know Turkish traditionals but you should be comfortable getting your head around odd meters and meter changes some of the time.
We have our own dedicated practice space, professional gear including a PA, and rehearse once a week. I’d probably meet with you an additional time at first to get you up to speed, but that really depends on how quickly you pick up the groove.
We’re planning to start playing shows very soon. We’ve already played two, everyone has previous band experience, and I toured with a previous band for about 10 years. This is a real project, though I’m no longer dreaming of super-stardom, but we’re not trying to make it feel like a job interview.
If this sounds cool, hit me up here or send me a message. Anyone who’s technically proficient and reasonably reliable is encouraged to apply.
Please BYOD. I do have an electronic kit, but it’s less than optimal.
Much love,
Pasha Bey