My Resume

Justin Wierbonski

Brooklyn, NY

jwierbonski at yahoo dot com

Summary

A highly original, versatile and dynamic drummer, percussionist, composer, producer and solo artist with over 25 years of musical experience including recording/touring bands, session drumming and percussion, ensemble and theatrical performance, audio production and engineering, musical direction and band leadership.

As a leader

Band Leader, Composer, Drummer and Producer - The Children of Mu (2008 - present)

• “Dark Fusion” musical ensemble formed in 2008 that blends elements of 1970s jazz fusion, avant-garde, 1980s hardcore punk/metal with modern experimentalism.
• Rapidly gaining exposure and popularity do to regular performances in and around NYC, planning US and European tours in the future
• Released “Sessions 2011“ CD ROM and web release that has gained considerable praise on world-wide music download sites.
• http://thechildrenofmu.wordpress.com

Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Producer, Recording Engineer - Justin Robert (2005 - present)

• Highly diversified sound from all percussion to ambient, indie pop, synthesizer music, computer music, bossa nova, jazz, fusion, world beat and experimental music.
• Ambient work received critical praise and the album “Manasota” remained on CD Baby's Editor's Pick for 6 months in 2007
• Have composed, recorded and released over 10 full length LPs in CD and web format since 2005.
• Downloads for all Justin Robert material world-wide are estimated to be in the range of 70,000 or more
• http://justin-robert.blogspot.com

Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Producer, Recording Engineer - Shulaka (1995 - 2001)

• Experimental analog music recorded mostly on cassette

As a support musician

Percussionist – Iyabakoso Drum & Dance Ensemble (2011-2012)

• Latin, Afro-Caribbean drum and dance ensemble specializing in Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican and Brazilian drumming and dance performance
• Performance at charity events, festivals, city state & community events, non-profit benefits, fairs, parks, multi-cultural events etc..

Percussionist – Helios Jazz Orchestra

• 18 Piece Jazz Orchestra directed David Manson
• Performance of specialized events
• Themed concerts including Brazilian and Spy Movie Themes

Drummer, Percussionist, Synthesizer, Recording Engineer, Producer

– Justin Robert & Jeremy Powell (2007- 2012)

• Free Jazz/Ambient Duo
• Select performances throughout central Florida
• Released two full length web releases

Drummer, Percussionist, Recording Engineer, Producer – The Excitables (2011 - 2012)

• Original Indie Rock studio project
• Acted as producer, engineer, musical support (drums, percussion, electric piano)

Drummer, Percussionist, Producer – Dafrebos (2009 – 2011)

• Original Indie Rock band with highly percussive and eclectic rhythms
• Played regularly around the Tampa Bay area, opened for touring national acts

Drummer – Petrograd in Transit (2008-2009)

• Original Post Rock band
• Played around Tampa Bay area
• Opened for national touring acts

Drummer – Kam Showers Band (2007 – 2011)

• Working Blues, R&B, Funk, cover band
• Played extensively in the central Florida area
• Festivals, club performance, charity events, hotel performance, corporate events

Drummer, Producer, Engineer – The Girls Named Lourdis (2003 – 2005)

• Experimental Heavy Rock band
• Performed throughout South and Central Florida
• Opened for national touring acts

Drummer, Guitarist, Composer, Producer – Egoslovia (2002 – 2003)

• Original Rock Band
• Performed regularly and toured regionally in the Midwest United States

Guitarist, Vocalist, Drummer, Producer – Lover (2000 – 2002)

• Original Indie Rock Band
• Performed regionally in West Virginia & Washington DC area

Drummer – The Boom (2000)

• Original Jazz Fusion 6 piece ensemble
• Performed regularly and regionally in Washington DC area

Drummer, Composer – Antipope (1998-2000)

• Free Jazz, Avant-garde ensemble
• Performed regularly in the South Florida area

Drummer, Composer, Guitarist, Vocalist – The Fun (1997 – 1999, 2002 – 2003)

• Original Indie Rock band
• Performed regularly in South Florida
• Opened for national acts

Composer, Guitarist, Vocalist – Spark Chamber (1997 – 1999)

• Original Indie Rock band
• Performed regularly in South Florida
• Opened for national acts
• Toured the US

Drummer, Producer– Gemma (1996 – 1998)

• Original Indie Rock band
• Performed regularly in South Florida
• Opened for national acts

Drummer, Composer, Producer – Enderhall (1995 – 1996)

• Original Avant-Rock band
• Played regionally in Morgantown area
• Opened for national touring acts

Drummer – Kukim (1994 – 1995)

• Original Hardcore Punk Band
• Toured the Eastern US

Drummer, Composer – Lincoln (Icefan) 1988-1993

• Original Hardcore Punk Band
• Toured extensively throughout the US

Theatrical Performances

Drummer, Percussionist – Bush Gardens Tampa (2008 - 2011)

• “Lets Dance” with Burn the Floor Dance Ensemble
• Drum support for popular ballroom dance show

Drummer, Actor – Florida Studio Theatre (2006)

• Presentation of Hedwig & the Angry Inch

Education

Miami Dade College; Audio Engineering & Production Program

Instruments

Drum set, congas, bongos, bomba, repique, repique de mao, surdo, caixa, agogo, pandeiro, tamborim, cuica, tantan, rebolo, synthesizer, guitar, bass, piano, vocals

Special Achievements

Placed #1 in Guitar Center's Drum off 2002 in both local and regional competitions, advanced to Eastern Finals.