Rachel Velvet Barela's Page

Country:

USA

City:

Mesa

How long have you been drumming?

9 Years

What is your drumming history:

I started playing drums at the age of 14 but stopped of and on. In total I have been playing drums for 9 years. Played the bass drum for 1 year then the quints for 3 years in High School, Jazz band and Symphonic, Varsity, and Concert band in School as well. Won a few drum contests the 3rd and 4th annual heat strokes drum competitions. Modern Drummer issue November 1999 and the Percussive Arts society Issue July 2000 for my achievements. Lessons from Pat Torpey and Steve Fagiano. I am a private drum instructor,
studio musician for various bands I've played in with bands such as The Crickets (Backup singers from Buddy Holly) and played with Nuclear Death, Lori Bravo and many other bands. I play in an up and coming original band called 2 in the chest and studio work with Dr. Spooky's Horror Sounds (Halloween sounds and music project) Endorsements: Drumwear

Describe Your Drum Kit:

PDP 24" kick drum, 12",14",16" and 18" toms, 15 snare. DW 8000 double kick pedals, Zildjian Cymbals, 16" Crash, 18" Ride/Crash, 21" Ride, 18" China, 15" HH. Gibraltar rack and hardware. Vaters drumsticks.

Favorite Drummer(s):

Chris Adler, Danny Carey, Scott Rockenfield, Tommy Lee, Alex Van Halen, Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Sean Kinney, David Lombardo, Mike Portnoy and Stewat Copeland

Favourite Bands/Musicians:

Motley Crue, Alice in chains, Queensryche, Lamb of god, The Beach Boys, The Bangles Marylin Manson, White/Rob Zombie, Brian Seter and Orchestra, Fred Astaire

Your website:

http://TBA