Independent
About
Paiste Artist Since
August 2010
Nationality
United States
Main Affiliation
Independent
Other Affiliations
Brandon Miller
Casi Joy
Heather Newman
Sara Morgan
The Nalani Effect
Website
www.drumcounselor.com
Setup
Videos & Pics
Biography
Go-Go Ray brings 38 years of professional drumming to the stage and recording studio and 26 years of private drum lessons to various music store. He has worked with Anthony Gomes, Billy Goat, Brandon Miller, Cameo, Casi Joy, Curtis Salgado, Danielle Nicole, George Lynch, Heather Newman, Laurence Jones, Mike Dillon’s Go-Go Jungle, Paul Gilbert, Paul Nelson, Samantha Fish, Sara Morgan, Sister Hazel, Tori Amos and Tyson Leslie. He has taught at Explorers Percussion (Kansas City, MO) for 12 years and is currently teaching at KC Drum Shop (Overland Park, KS). He won the first ever Roland V-Drums USA Competition at Sam Ash Music in Las Vegas, NV (04-Nov-2010). The following discography showcases Go-Go Ray's best work: Danielle Nicole - The Love You Bleed (Forty Below Records) 2024 Brandon Miller - Bad Situation: Live in Kansas City 2023 Roger Pitts - Waiting for the Sun 2022 Beyond the Badlands - The Black Hills Album 2021 Brandon Miller - Virtue and Vice 2020 Scotty Dennis - Back to the Blues 2019 Tech N9ne – Strangeulation (Strange Music Records) 2014 Tyson Leslie - Train Wrecks, Havoc & Heartbreak (Above the Level Records) 2013 Prozak - We All Fall Down (Strange Music Recirds) 2013 John Velghe & the Prodigal Sons - Don't Let Me Stay (Lakeshore Records) 2012 Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle - Rock Star Bench Press (Hyena Records) 2009 Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle - Battery Milk (Hyena Records) 2007 Billy Goat - Black And White (Mercy Records) 1994
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22", 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, rich, warm, strong, deep, silvery. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, even feel. Warm sparkling stick sound over a wide, deep wash. Fairly quick, strong crash sound. Extremely dynamic and lively ride cymbal, suitable for numerous musical styles.
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Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, warm, brilliant, shimmering, deep. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Quick response, fairly soft feel. Rich, strong crash sound with open low end and shimmering highs. Very versatile, responsive crash cymbal suitable for numerous musical styles.
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Details
Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles. “They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s”, describes Vinnie Colaiuta.
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Sizes: 18", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Dark, warm, strong, exotic, sizzling, earthy. Wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Fairly soft, responsive feel. Great for explosive, strong, dark accents. Complex, washy ride sound. A modern China cymbal with a wide spectrum for various musical applications. “The China is nearly smooth”, states Vinnie Colaiuta.
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