Dan Blackson

Drums, Percussion & Backing Vocals

 

Project History:

• Victims of Love (2025 to Present)
  • Regional Touring Eagles Tribute Project
• Nothing In Writing (2021 to Present)
  • Original Song Writing & Recording Project. Debut Album released in August 2022
• 80 Proof ALE (2016 to Present)
  • Pacific NW Country-Rock Band (Covers)
• Heartless (2011 to 2012)
  • Regional Heart Tribute Project
• Shifter (2007 to 2011)
  • Tacoma area High Energy & Alt-Rock Band (Covers)
• MINE! (2000 to 2002)
  • Pacific NW Progressive Rock Band (Originals)

Major Influences:

• Drummers: Neil Peart, Scott Rockenfield, Paul Craddick, Mark Zonder, Jerry Gaskill, Trey Gray
• Bands/Artists: Rush, Queensryche, Fates Warning, Journey, Dave Matthews Band, Sarah McLachlan, King’s X

Drum Gear:

• Drums: Independent Drum Lab Flex Tune Maple with 12” & 14” Timba Toms, Ludwig Supralite Snare
• Cymbals: Zildjian K Sweet
• Hardware: Yamaha, DW Throne, Pearl and/or Ludwig single pedal
• Electronics: Yamaha EAD10 Drum Module, Yamaha MG06 Mixer, CCA C12 in-ear monitors with ADV Eartune Fidelity custom tips.