Steve Ballstadt

Blue Man Group

Steve Ballstadt

About

Main Affiliation
Blue Man Group

Other Affiliations
Metro Jesus
Nelly Furtado
Alessia Cara
Dakota Gallivan
Independent

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Setup

Steve Ballstadt

Cymbals listed from left to right

10" Sound Formula Splash (discontinued)
14" Formula 602 Classic Sound Edge Hi-Hat
18" Formula 602 Classic Thin Crash
19" 2002 Thin Crash
16" Dimensions Thin China (discontinued)
15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
20" 2002 Medium

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Biography

Growing up in Canada - drumming in bands, touring, studio work and composition comprised the first part of my musical journey. Eventually an audition and offer from Blue Man Group led to opening the Toronto show and to open shows all through Europe (Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany, and Japan). The perfect recipe of a unique drum/percussion show and my love of drums and rhythm led to me becoming a drum trainer and then a Music Director for Blue Man Productions (head office) in NYC. Currently home is Las Vegas Nevada which affords me the ability to continue playing at Blue Man Group while working with other artists touring, festivals, television shows, promotional gigs, etc.

Setup Cymbals

  • Details

    Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Light

    Sound character: Medium bright, full, silvery, breathy. Wide range, slightly complex, dense mix. Soft, giving, very responsive feel. A sturdy thin crash with a rich, cutting character. Perfect for patterned playing and filling sound spaces in minimal instrumentation.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    Sizes: 14", 15"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Rich, silvery, bright, somewhat mellow. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Quick and responsive feel with a soft and warm touch. Very controllable. Full, round and energetic open sound, paired with a light and airy chick sound. Ideal for playing at moderate volume level and a wide range of studio applications.

  • Sounds