I am easy to get along with. I don't do drugs or abuse alcohol. I am VERY competent on my instrument and I play for the song. I live in White House, TN. No criminal background whatsoever. I have a passport and I have done tours East and West of the Mississippi river. I have video and mp3 samples on my website at www.JakeBurtonMusic.com. I have all pro gear and I own my own mics and road cases.
Bio:
Jake Burton began drumming "formally" at the age of 7, although he had a drum kit as early as age three. In college, Jake obtained a B.S. In Biomedical Engineering while studying drums and symphonic percussion with St. Louis Symphony veteran Tom Stubbs. Following college, Jake enrolled in the prestigious Drummer's Collective School of Music in New York City, excelling in the Advanced Performance Program. Jake has taught both privately and at the community college level since 1999. He has done session work for various studios in the greater St. Louis, Seattle, New York City, Spokane, and Nashville Metropolitan areas and has opened up for national touring acts such as:
- Nelly, The Gin Blossoms, Afroman, Presidents of the United States of America, Craig Morgan, Air Supply, Zac Brown Band, Ricochet, Leon Russell, and Luke Bryan
Jake won Guitar Center's Drum Off finals in St. Louis in 2002. Jake Burton has performed live with Kip Winger, Russell Malone, Eddie Daniels, John Stowell, and many other greats. Jake is a member of the American Federation of Musicians (Nashville Local 257) and the Nashville Recording Musicians Association (Nashville RMA). He is available for tours, live gigs, studio recordings, and private lessons.
