User:Dbproductionz
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dbproductionz is the wikipedia username, as well as personal website of Boston, Massachusetts based drummer Bryan Bales.
Bryan started playing drums within the public school music program, as well as private lessons at age 8. He continued his percussion based instruction and classical ensembles from elementary school throughout college, while studying drumset independantly. During his time at the University of Northern Iowa, Bryan met Sal Sofia. It as at this time that the focus changed from percussion to drumset and he transferred to Berklee College of music after his Junior year.
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[edit] Education
Studebaker Elementary School: 1984-1986 Concert Band and solo snare drum. Instructor: Mr. Russel Bees
McCombs Middle School: 1986-1989 Concert Band, Jazz Band, and solo snare drum. Instructor: Mr. Russel Bees
Abraham Lincoln High School: 1989-1993Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Pep Band, and Marching Band (snare drum). During his senior year, he held the rank drumline captain. Instructor: Mr. Wolfe
University of Northern Iowa: 1993-1996 Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, Marching Band (snare drum), solo snare drum, solo timpani, solo marimba, private drum set lessons. Percussion Instructor: Randy Hogancamp. Drumset Instructor: Sal Sofia
Berklee College of Music: 1996-1998 Gradutate Magna Cum Laude with a dual major in Music Performance and Music Synthesis. Drumset Instructors: Ed Kaspik, Joe Hunt, Steve Wilkes.
Post Berklee: Private lessons with Mike Mangini.
[edit] Boston-based Rock Bands
In 1998, Bryan intercepted a phone call meant for his college dorm roommate, regarding a Boston thrash-metal band in need of a drummer. Tank 26 toured New England, recorded a live CD, recorded two singles at the Berklee studios (Overlook and Glass Eyes), and recorded one single at Sound Techniques (Friendly). Tank 29 dissolved within this same year.
In 1999, Bryan joined Coven 13, a theatrical rock band which later changed its name to Seven 13. Seven 13 headlined such festivals as Gothcon, Witchfest; opened for King's X and VNV Nation; and performed throughout New England at such clubs as Mama Kin and Roxy.
In 2000, Bryan co-founded Debris. The original phone call came from Mike Dudas and Rob Whelan who had booked a gig at the Middle East prior to having a band, songs, or even a guitar amp. Bryan agreed to join only if Justin Ballard was brought on board for rhythm guitar. Debris has performed extensively throughout New England, recorded a Studio EP, two self-released live CDs, and is currently working on a full length album, which will be titled "Operation Bostar."
In 2004, Bryan was recommended to Hypercane, a South Shore cover band, by Mike Mangini. He spent one year playing every weekend throughout MA before original drummer, Dana Spellman, returned to the band.
Also within 2004, Bryan spent a short time playing with local rock band Torque as they needed a drummer for the Emergenza Festival. Torque played all rounds but didn't place at the final.
As of 2007, Bryan continues to sub for local cover bands, record for local artists and producers, performs live with Debris, and is finishing up the full length Debris album.
[edit] Hired Gun
Dick 'n' Jane - [Live] Cover band sub work.
Chrissy Cerretani - [Live] Record label showcase.
Janna - [Live]Extreme Home Makeover Benefit in Manchester, NH.
Jay Frigoletto - [Studio] Session work.
[edit] Discography
UNI Symphony - Genesis
Dave Bloom - Sacred Ground Dancing
Toiling - Self-titled 3-song EP
Elaine - "Do It Right" single on Berklee 1998 Compilation
Coven 13 - Live at the House of Blues.br> Torque - 3-Song EP
Debris - 5-Song Live EP.
Debris - Mass. Destruction Vol. 1 [Live][Video Enhanced]
Seven 13 - Unleashed
Debris - The Lost EP [Video Enhanced]
Debris - Operation Bostar (Currently Recording)
[edit] Compilations
Just a Little Thanks - 911 Benefit Compiliation [Debris]
Lollipop Magazine Issue 59 - Issue 66 [Debris]
Militia Promotions [Seven 13]
Underworld Muzak [Debris]
Rock Lives [Debris]
Just Promotions [Debris][Torque]
