User:Michael lukers

About Me:

Michael knew he wanted to play drums since he was ten years old and his Nana gave him an old beat up tom with no bottom head and a gold oyster pearl finish. Michael has performed jazz, orchestral, marching and intricate progressive metal music since he started. Some of Lukers’ inspirations come from great artists such as Snowy Shaw, Vikki Foxx and Mark Zonder, to name just a few. Michael has the ability to push the music while also letting it "breathe". Michael lives to be on stage and in the studio recording albums. “Staring out among all of those people during a show, from behind my kit, is a feeling that makes me feel alive with appreciation. If I can get the crowd into the groove of a song and be visually entertaining, then I've done my best!”

My Band(s):

I play drums, sing, engineer and produce three bands at this time. Transient Broadcast, Below The Stitch and my main band Orphan Wells. They all have something different to offer musically. I like being in the studio, but LOVE performing music live. I think they are both a necessity for me to keep sane in the music business. My kit is definitely designed for a visual effect, but it is very functional (for me) as well. I sit at about 13 1/2" off the floor to the top of my throne. Most people can't understand this, as it goes against everything instructors say about proper seating height for your legs to be positioned comfortably. It just goes to show that not everything works for everyone the same way. I hope this helps you understand how I play drums and offers you some options on trying whatever works best for you.