It's all about the time.
Music has always been the cornerstone of my personality since about the age of
six. I remember Mom and Dad saying “You’re going to ruin your ‘Disco Duck’
record if you don’t let it cool off.” (I’m guessing they were sick of hearing what
was, in retrospect, a pretty bad song.)
I played bass guitar in my earlier years back in New York (Burnt Orange, Man
Down Alone), then I got real cozy behind the tubs after migrating to California.
Altogether I’ve been playing drums for about ten years now. Playing percussion is
a Mitchell family DNA trait. My Dad, John Mitchell, played professionally for many
years back in the 80’s. My grandfather and three cousins play as well. The only
way to get the groove out of our blood is by transfusion, and if left with a choice
between transfusion and death, I’d choose death for sure.
Through the years I’ve taken an interest in many types of popular music. My
playing style is greatly influenced by just about every style of rock, ska, blues,
heavy metal, swing, classic country and dance. There’s not too much I don’t like.
A list of specific artists that have influenced me would include The Police, Black
Sabbath, Ray Charles, The Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, The Doors, and Tool.
My role with SixString today would not be possible without the people in my life
who support me and my music habit. At the top of that list are my lovely wife,
Beverly, and my newborn son, Kris. Dear, old Dad is also due this honor as my
drumming partner in crime. Robert Evanila and my mentor, the infamous Dr. Dave
Rogers of local groups Tamsen Donner Band and Swing Thing, similarly rank high
in that support system.
The language of music speaks volumes of tastes, but sees no color.
Music has always been the cornerstone of my personality since about the age of
six. I remember Mom and Dad saying “You’re going to ruin your ‘Disco Duck’
record if you don’t let it cool off.” (I’m guessing they were sick of hearing what
was, in retrospect, a pretty bad song.)
I played bass guitar in my earlier years back in New York (Burnt Orange, Man
Down Alone), then I got real cozy behind the tubs after migrating to California.
Altogether I’ve been playing drums for about ten years now. Playing percussion is
a Mitchell family DNA trait. My Dad, John Mitchell, played professionally for many
years back in the 80’s. My grandfather and three cousins play as well. The only
way to get the groove out of our blood is by transfusion, and if left with a choice
between transfusion and death, I’d choose death for sure.
Through the years I’ve taken an interest in many types of popular music. My
playing style is greatly influenced by just about every style of rock, ska, blues,
heavy metal, swing, classic country and dance. There’s not too much I don’t like.
A list of specific artists that have influenced me would include The Police, Black
Sabbath, Ray Charles, The Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, The Doors, and Tool.
My role with SixString today would not be possible without the people in my life
who support me and my music habit. At the top of that list are my lovely wife,
Beverly, and my newborn son, Kris. Dear, old Dad is also due this honor as my
drumming partner in crime. Robert Evanila and my mentor, the infamous Dr. Dave
Rogers of local groups Tamsen Donner Band and Swing Thing, similarly rank high
in that support system.
The language of music speaks volumes of tastes, but sees no color.
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