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GEF (ION) |
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| Age: | 57 years old |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Denver, Colorado |
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| Height: | 0' 0" |
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| Last Login: | Jun 16, 2008 (531 days back) |
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About Me |
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| Originally from the West Coast, Gef has been an active member in both the local and national music community for over 15 years. From 1998 to 2004, Gef assisted Steve Yates with the nationally recognized; two-time WGI Silver Medallist, Ponderosa H.S. Percussion Ensemble. He was also the Percussion Caption Head at Heritage High School (1997-2002), and Douglas County High School (2000-2002). In 2000, Gef released an instructional book," Roots: Chapter 1", published by NuView Productions, which focuses on rudimental basics, technique, and understanding approaches and applications in Marching Percussion. Gef has been a member and active participant in the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association since 1997. In 2003, Gef became Vice President on the Board of Directors for RMPA.As a studio drummer, Gef recorded commercial spots, jingles and "music beds" as well as recordings and/or performances with such artists as John Wyatt, Peter Case, Sherri Jackson, Nina Storey, Kristina Ingham, Psychodelic Zombiez, Carolyn's Mother, Blister66, BOWSHOCK, ION, Vanilla Ice, Phunk Junkeez, Evanescence, Disturbed, Powerman5000, Orgy, Mudvayne, Taproot, Coal Chamber, Chevelle, Sevendust, Kottonmouth Kings, Our Lady Peace, Kid Rock, Staind, Sugar Ray, 30 Seconds to Mars, Aiden, Hurt, and 32 Leaves.Currently, Gef works with Denver-based band Seraphim Shock. He also writes, arranges and records movie/multimedia scores and has a side project, PoLR, which is a modest collaborative effort with a few friends. Gef's individual and educational endorsements include: Innovative Percussion Inc., Sha-Sha Fine Shoes, & Po Boy Drums.Legal:Ariel Hyatt – Publicist
ariel@arielpublicity.comLisa Socransky - Legal
lisa@lisasocranskylaw.com |
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My Interests |
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| Basically, I'm for anything that gets you through the night - be it prayer, tranquilizers or a bottle of Jack Daniels. -Frank Sinatra | |
I'd like to meet:Atheism is a non-prophet organization. -George Carlin
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Music:The point is, how do you know the Guarantee Fairy isn't a crazy glue sniffer. -Chris Farley |
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Movies:Find something in life that you love doing. If you make a lot of money, that's a bonus, and if you don't, you still won't hate going to work. -Jeff Foxworthy |
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Television:I get a kick out of being an outsider constantly. It allows me to be creative. I don't like anything in the mainstream and they don't like me. -Bill Hicks |
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Books:Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is. -Francis Bacon |
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Heroes:Dream as if you'll live forever; live as if you'll die tomorrow. -James Dean |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | In a Relationship |
| Ethnicity: | Other |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Hometown: | Northwest |
| Religion: | Other |
| Smoker: | Yes |
| Drinker: | Yes |
| Children: | Proud parent |
| Occupation: | take a guess... |
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My Blog |
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howdy... |
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| Hello all - After a 6-month break, I am now back in the music industry. I have been approached by quite a few interested parties to either tour/record with them and I am excited to get going; to get b... Posted by Gef on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:45:00 PST |
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I'm back.... |
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| MY PHONE IS BACK!
NEED EVERYONE WHO HAS MY NUMBER TO CALL ME SO I CAN REBUILD MY PHONEBOOK.
SEE YA ON THE ROAD, BISCUITS!
GEF Posted by Gef on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:43:00 PST |
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I'm back.... |
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| MY PHONE IS BACK!
NEED EVERYONE WHO HAS MY NUMBER TO CALL ME SO I CAN REBUILD MY PHONEBOOK.
SEE YA ON THE ROAD, BISCUITS!
GEF Posted by Gef on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:43:00 PST |
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suicidal tendencies |
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| hey all...first, i must apologize to those who have tried to call me and i haven't answered. recently, my newest phone suffered a horrible accident by jumping to it's death into a cup of water. unfort... Posted by Gef on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:46:00 PST |
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film scoring |
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| so, to catch you all up to speed....
i have been doing a lot of film/tv/media scoring lately. i have partnered up with two very talented, good friends of mine; joe sego and shawn smith, in a comm... Posted by Gef on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 06:42:00 PST |
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"ASK NOT WHAT ION CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR ION..." |
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| "ASK NOT WHAT ION CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR ION..."
Recently, I have received a plethra of emails and messages from fans and friends on why ION is not a signed, touring act yet ...
I hav... Posted by Gef on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 01:37:00 PST |
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Professional Drum Lessons - LOOK HERE! |
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| Originally from the West Coast, Gef has been an active member in both the local and national music community for over 15 years. From 1998 to 2004, Gef assisted Steve Yates with the nationally r... Posted by Gef on Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:10:00 PST |
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ARMA update |
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| Howdy... I hope the holidays have been good to all of you. I will use this area to update you (those of you who care), about the progress of ARMA, ION's upcoming cd. First of all, ARMA is ION's sopho... Posted by Gef on Thu, 29 Dec 2005 03:18:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Paper Dress, PO BOY DRUMS, Innovative Percussion, SABIAN VAULT, Ariel Publicity, Coffin Case, Seraphim Shock, Tattoos by Dave Allen, VEX [The Great Destroyer], ANGEL (Dope/Team Cybergeist), TEAM CYBERGEIST (New EP On Sale Now! Only $6!), JOEY, RoSs iN eLeCTriC, PöLR, Bob Rupp, Open Mike Night, JMFF, al tapz, Raj Maddela, Midnight, A D A M, Signtologist, Ras Tessema, ~j~, M!SS CRAZY COLORADO, K-2, Lenora, Norm, Neil Patton, MANiK, Trevor, Angela, Cute Rocker Chick, Broadcast Asylum Radio Co-Host, Just Kirsty!, Ivy Blue R.I.P. Traci Michaelz <3, Shawn, REVOLUTION DRUM, leigh, Five13, pony, TaintedLove, XZanthia - Philosopher/Film Maker/Photographer, Amanda Kathryn, slim, ♥Brookie♥, ♥FangZ♥, Jenn, *Elisia*, makala, Benny, NancyPants
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