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Eddy Garcia's Profile
THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A GROOVE THAT MAKES YOU SMILE
Location:	Bay City, Michigan
Country:	United States
Last Login:	Oct 12, 2008 (412 days back)

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About Me
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York Eddy was the youngest of 10 brothers and sisters. He grew up surrounded by musicians and music. As a graduate of the Talent Unlimited High School for the Performing Arts in Manhattan, he spent many years playing with various artists in R&B and Latin music, including Desiree Coleman, Sandy Reyes and Freddy Kenton. In 1990 he moved to Puerto Rico and broke into the music scene there. By 1991 he began playing percussion with the Grammy-winner Olga Tañon, and in 1996 Eddy became Musical Director of Olga's own “Tañon Band”. His years in Puerto Rico Eddy toured and performed with many popular groups including Sergio George's DLG (Dark Latin Groove), and Grammy-winners such as Elvis Crespo, Lissette Melendez, Ricardo Arjona and Celia Cruz. In 1998 Eddy co-wrote, produced and recorded his own CD, “Down To Earth”. Its innovative, groundbreaking style fusing Merengue with Hip-Hop and R&B, has yet to be matched. Today Eddy lives in Mid-Michigan with his family and continues to look for new challenges in performance and producing. Living in Michigan Eddy his played & or recorded with Robert Bradley, Frank Mccomb, Sy Smith, Bryan Rombalski, Michael Doyle's jazz group "Evidence", Conya Doss, Carol Riddick, Scott Baker. You can check out these bands right here on MySpace. Last but not least, Eddy is working together with Bryan Rombalski, co-producing & arranging Bryan's upcoming CD, to be released in 2008. All pre-production & live percussion is being recorded at Eddy's, Latin Groove Studio. To learn more about getting Eddy on your next recording visit: www.latingroovestudio.com. for details. Eddy enjoys playing many styles. Pop, R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, African, Brazilian, Jam Band, Funk, Fusion, & Latin Music. The 4 tracks displayed above are samples of Eddy's studio work with various artists. He also put up a track he I recorded just for kicks from Dave Weckl's Music Minus One cd. "Access Denied" of "Rhythm of the Soul" album. ENJOY!
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Music: Member Since: 9/21/2007 Band Website: eddygarcia.com Band Members: Influences: Latin Music From: Puerto Rico, Cuba & The Dominican Republic Earth, Wind & Fire ( BIG FAN! ) Percussionist: Sammy Garcia (P.R.) Percussionist: Marc Quiñones (Allman Brothers) Percussionist: Bobby Allende (N.Y.) Producer/Arranger: Sergio George Drummer: Sonny Emory Drummer: John Blackwell Jr. Dave Matthews Band Sting Prince Sounds Like: Let get this right, I TRY to sound like.... but still have a long way to go. When I'm just playing Congas I TRY to sound like the one & only groove master from Puerto Rico, my brother Sammy Garcia. When I'm playing with a full percussion set up, I TRY sound like Marc Quiñones. EQUIPMENT Basic percussion set-up for studio & live performances. Instrumentation and set-up vary depending on the venue, the style being played, stage location, and available space. Hand Drums: 1: 11-3/4 Custom Conga w/ Collapsible Cradle stand 2: 12-1/2 Custom Tumbadora w/ Collapsible Cradle Stand 3: Bongos w/stand 4: 14" & 15" Tito Puente Timbales (Brass) w/ Stand, Sergio Cowbell, Cha Cha Bell, Jam Block (High). Cymbals: 5: 18" China 6: 16" Thin Crash 7: 16" Crash 8: 10" Splash Electronics: 9: Roland SPD-20 Multi-Pad Hand Percussion: A: PEARL Percussion Table With: B: Cyclops Tambourne Mounted C: Jam Block Mounted (Low) D: Jam Bells Mounted (Low & High) E: Rock Cowbell Mounted F: Tapon Model Cowbell Mounted G: Power Cow Bell Mounted (Deep Tone) H: Cabasa I: Shaker (High) J: Rock Shaker (Low) K: Egg Shakers L:Tambourne (Hand Held) M: Cricket Eddy uses the Marc Quinones Signature Rock Stick 1/2" By Zildjian and the Bobby Allende Signature Salsa Stick 1/2" & 7/16" By Vic Firth. Type of Label: None
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Occupation:	Music Artist (Latin / R&B / Jam Band)
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