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T.R. McKotch is best known for his work with the
GAHU Drum Ensemble, along with Vocalist/Percussionist
Rhonda Harp.
In addition to the GAHU Drum Ensemble, T.R. has been engaged in his usual panoply of musical projects:
T.R. is currently playing percussion for
Claire Stuczynski.
He has released
T.R. McKotch Hand Drum Instructional Vol.1 which features Charity Nuse doing voice overs and playing on one of the West African arrangements.
He has also collaborated with Big Leg Emma's
Amanda & Charity as supporting percussionist for their many acoustic duo shows.
T.R. was a founding member of the
Cosmic Groove Project along with Big Leg Emma's Charity Nuse.
In 2003 T.R. performed with
Rusted Root's Jim Donovan as a supporting member of
Jim Donovan & The Blue Heron Drummers at the 2003
Great Blue Heron Music Festival in Sherman, New York.
In 1998 T.R. moved to New York City to join the progressive rock band
TriPod, featuring bassist Clint Bahr and "Master-of-the-Reeds" Keith Gurland. It was there, in the studios of New York where T.R. learned the true beauty of the ups and downs of the music industry.
Recently, T.R. and Percussiont Rhonda Harp, have collaborated and developed
"Feel the Beat! Play the Beat!" Hand Drum Workshops throughout the North East United States.
T.R. currently teaches privately at the following studios:
Infinity Performing Arts Program
115 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, New York 14701
716.664.0991
info@infinityperformingarts.org
Chautauqua Music
110 E. 2nd Street
Jamestown, New York 14701
716.484.0179
Crino Music
811 Central Avenue
Dunkirk, New York 14048
716.366.4800
T.R. McKotch and Rhonda Harp are available for hand drum workshops at music festivals, churches, corporate events, schools, etc. TOCA Percussion Synergy Freestyle djembes provided.
PLEASE DIRECT ALL BOOKING REQUESTS TO:
Arts Council for Chautauqua County
Len Barry
716.664.2465 ext.209
lbarry@artscouncil.com
T.R McKotch Business Team
Personal Manager:
Karalea Bradish 716.640.2383
Booking:
Len Barry 716.664.2465 ext.209
Promotions: Mangrove Management 716.640.2383
Publishing: Aconcon Music Publishing (
ASCAP)
Legal Representation: Pete Johnson 716.484.1010
Distribution:
Kunaki, LLC
Business Manager:
Jenn Kohler Phone & Fax: 716.965.1008 or Cell: 716.467.7044