Play/Pause
0:00
0:00
 

No Song Loaded

Jake DeSouza

21 // Male // Los Angeles, United States  |   Member since February 6, 2007
Network Profile

Looking To

Groups ( 0 )

Jake DeSouza isn't a member of any groups

Upcoming Events (0)

Jake DeSouza has no upcoming events

Similar Users

Last Viewed By

February 6, 2007
Hey there!


My Songs

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

About Me

Skill Level:
Professional
Craft:
recording engineer, musician
Instruments:
percussion, drums
Genres:
rock, funk (all), alternative rock, reggae, hip hop
Influences:
The Police, Incubus, Rage Against The Machine, Sparta, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Dispatch, State Radio, Ozma

Hey, my name is Jake DeSouza. I live in Los Angeles. I play and record music, mostly with my band Aurum Star, but I'd love to jam with anyone in my area and I'm always open to collaborate online with anyone who has interesting musical ideas*

Extended

Band or Group:
Aurum Star
Favorite Lyric:

'I want to be a Hulkamaniac; Have fun with my family and friends' - Hulk Hogan & The Wrestling Boot Band

Day Job:
Musician
Website:
www.aurumstar.com

Working With Others

How I Work:

It's taken me a while to get my whole studio up-and-running, but it's finally done, so I'm ready to get down to business. I can record for sessions once a week on average.

Experience:

I'm going to start this off by saying that none of the information listed here has been written for the purposes of bragging or gloating. I am by no means a cocky, self-absorbed musician-type, I just want to put everything I've accomplished musically on the table. Ok, here it goes:

I've been playing drums for 7 years now. I've played in a large amount of bands, and am very serious about pursuing music as a full-time career. I've performed all over the sunset strip and beyond, landing weekend headlining spots at major clubs like The Whisky, The Roxy, and The Mint to name a few, achieved a monthly residency at the famed Derby Nightclub with band Aurum Star, and recorded at the world-famous Village Recording Studios, where the studio's CEO Jeff Greenberg personally pulled me aside to commend my playing. Not only that, but several individuals from John Mayer's team approached me out of interest from hearing my playing from the adjacent studio. I've received numerous accolades from other industry veterans such as ASCAP executives, world-class recording artists (Peter Distefano, Walter Becker, Donald Fegan, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Chuck Dukowski, Green Day, David Schwartz, Carmine Apice, Chad Sexton, etc), producers, engineers, publicists, managers, and probably more. Popular recording artists I've performed with include Aurum Star, The Chuck Dukowski Sextet (ex Black Flag), Lucy Schwartz, and 2AM Club.

I love Alternative Rock, as well as pretty much anything with a good groove. I play with a lot of power, but I also have a good deal of finesse. Though I'm a power player, I use a small jazz drum kit for ease of transportation and look.

I'm looking for musicians who are interested in jamming, recording, or forming a band that need a solid, professional drummer. The most important things I'm looking for in a band are commitment, dedication and drive. I really want to make this my life, so if anybody here is on the same page, feel free to contact me.

circa1920@gmail.com

-Jake

Equipment:

Drums/Cymbals:
Tama Snare - 14"
Gretsch Catalina Kit - 12" Rack Tom, 14" Floor tom, 18" Bass
Sabian Fusion Ho-Hat - 13"
Paiste Crashes - 17", 19"
Paiste Rides - 18" 22"
Remo Roto-Toms - 6", 8"

Percussion:
LP Bongos

Recording Equipment:
8-Channel PreSonus Firestudio
Cubase LE 4
2007 iMac w/ Leapord
500 GB External Hard-Drive
Dual Computer Monitors
Sony Studio Monitors
Microphones (Drums, Vocals, Guitar, Bass) - Shure, Sennheiser, Audio Technica, Rode

Payments:
This user accepts PayPal for session payment

Comments

Michael M. wrote on September 8, 2009:

Love the songs. You Are is an awesome song. Great Work!!


Damian Lopez wrote on August 14, 2009:

drums sound great


MOTHER EARTH a.k.a. Madelyn Dior wrote on January 5, 2009:

Your songs are really cool. You are very talented!!!


Gejius ™ wrote on August 29, 2008:

Hiyo! When you have a minute, I would love it if you'd listen to Dandy Lion, my Mariah Carey remix. If you're feelin' my jammms, then feel free to vote for it here: http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/2192. Thanks for your time! Paz y Pesos, Gejius