Professional Drummer, Instructor and Engineer   PAUL L MARSHALL 

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     Professional Drummer, Instructor & Engineer Paul L. Marshall was raised in SW Florida by way of Hartford, CT. Moving to the area with his parents at the ripe age of 10, and already having banged away on a drum pad (and untold amounts of Tupperware) for 3 years, he obtained his first drum set in January 1990, dedicating every spare moment to practice and improving. Paul recalls; “That was it- Everything else paled in comparison. Everything became about Drums and Music, I was completely immersed”.  He began his Private lessons in July of that same year with Master Percussionist, Brad Sharo.

     Moving forward, Paul played numerous shows (Talent Shows/Competitions, and a weekly sit in with area bands) and School concerts throughout Junior High and High School- as part of the Wind Ensembles, Symphonic Bands, Jazz Bands, And Marching in the celebrated Cape Coral High School Seahawk Drum Line, having the responsibilities of Drum Line Captain 2 of his 4 years. Paul simultaneously studied under renowned Session drummer/Marching Instructor, Billy Canty.  

  Over his High School Years, Placing High Drums in State competitions with the DrumLine, and achieving consistent ratings of “Excellent” and “Superior” in FBA Solo Review, - the music continued to grow. Paul founded his first band “Symphonic Indulgence” with High School friends, playing the usual array of Talent shows and Birthday Party Gigs,  and was invited to play the 3rd Set every Friday night at the Big Still Lounge with Morris Workman and the Blue Collar Band by 15 years old. The immersion grew deeper…

After High School, Paul took the next step, Auditioning and making the Drum Line of the Suncoast Sound Drum and Bugle Corps. Out of Orlando FL. In August of 1997. Unfortunately, the Corps. Disbanded a few short months later due to finances. 

      Paul continued to learn and apply, and after leaving the Corps returned to the area

And began to invest time into several local working and recording bands, including 4 Dog Pile Up (original and cover), the Blues Babies (original and cover), and numerous studio sessions/ projects in which "I would travel for who knows how long in this beat up Pontiac station wagon to get studio and live playing experience.” “I also learned how to network, and, put in the work” recalls Paul. “You know, back in the days of cassette tape demos, handwriting your mailers, and making and posting flyers. No Social Media, No YouTube,  Just You-Do”, adds Paul.

     After Years of playing several gigs per week, Various recording sessions with  bands and artists, and simultaneously teaching drums to students of all ages, Paul became a recognized and sought after Session and Live Drummer.

    Over the last 25 years in the industry, Paul has also gained experience working as a back line technician , Drum Tech, Live Sound and Studio Engineer, including working with dozens of Artists in his own, Independently owned Commercial Recording Studio from 2010 to it’s closing in 2017. 

🥁 Paul has worked/toured/shared stages with such National Artists as:

 

 ⭐️  Godsmack  ⭐️ Blue Cross/ The Apocalypse Blues Revue also featuring Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola of Godsmack, (select private rehearsals and sessions with Godsmack as a complete band)

 ⭐️  Another Animal (featuring Whitfield Crane of Ugly kid Joe, and Lee Richards of Dropbox)

 ⭐️  Team Cybergeist/ Angel Bartolotta, ⭐️ Genitorturers, ⭐️ Tom Petty, ⭐️ Staind,⭐️ Linkin Park, ⭐️ Fuel, ⭐️ Nickelback, ⭐️ Emerson Hart (Tonic), ⭐️ Mudvayne, ⭐️ Lit, ⭐️ Our Lady Peace, ⭐️ Molly Hatchet, ⭐️ Apocalyptica, ⭐️ Gargamel!, ⭐️ Jimmies Chicken Shack, ⭐️ Texas Hippie Coalition, ⭐️ Skindred, ⭐️ Vanilla Ice,⭐️ Moby, ⭐️ Veruca Salt, ⭐️ Chevelle, ⭐️ Everclear ⭐️ 10 Years, ⭐️ Buckcherry , ⭐️ Filter,  ⭐️ Fuel, ⭐️ Cracker, ⭐️ The Veer Union, ⭐️ Smile Empty Soul, ⭐️ Cinder, ⭐️ The Rusty Wright Blues Band, ⭐️  Stet Howland (Metal Church, WASP, Lia Ford) ⭐️  Alive 85 (Featuring Members of Metal Church) and Many More. 

➡️ Stage Manager for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ink Life Tour Stops in Ft Myers

➡️ Stage Manager/Opening band Artist @ Shockfest with the likes of Trapt, Gemini Syndrome, ICP, Da Mafia 6, Mushroomhead, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Jelly Roll and Mad Child. 

➡️ Stage Manager, Hellpop Tour with In This Moment, Butcher Babies and Devour The Day in 2014

➡️  Chief Percussion Instructor, Past Years (varied by School)

🥁 Mariner High School Silver Magic Marching Band

🥁 Lehigh Senior Golden Lightning Marching Band

🥁 North Ft Myers Red Knight Marching Band 

🏆 MPA Superior Rating, Best In Class Percussion attained for all Lines we have Instructed  🏆 

⭐️ All of the above represent a shortened list of accolades, Paul holds an unparalleled passion for his profession.

🥁 CURRENT PROJECTS and  SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY:

🥁  Drums/Percussion / Co-Producer - Original Band The Collective (Alt.Rock, Cape Coral FL)  (Featuring Original Founding Member of Rare Earth and Motown Recording Artist, Kenny James Folcik)

➡️  Check out the latest releases from The Collective here:

"Under A Dark Moon" - Released 8/1/22 

(2022, Mad Hatter Publications)

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/7oBfphw9wddSbZHRu2cvbH?si=sFqzvWraRXSjptAinOOE8Q 

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/album/under-a-dark-moon-single/1638478002

Amazon Music

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0B835P2TZ?ref=dm_sh_rI1i9cXcNi7OHkaB57zCG6ORC

Pandora

https://pandora.app.link/sF26LN1nosb

Hungama

https://www.hungama.com/album/under-a-dark-moon/91113847/

"Steal Your Fire" - Released 3/15/21

(2021, Mad Hatter Publications)

Amazon Digital Purchase / Stream

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091KX2393/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_8S2G5P8945Z5AYFA55K4

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/album/steal-your-fire-ep/1561934749

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/1OHwKzj75fJi2r9hERGHli?si=u3Q5DozQRnaorq5ySVCU0Q

Ft Myers News Press // Press Release 4/8/21

https://www.news-press.com/story/entertainment/2021/04/08/fort-myers-naples-bands-new-music-albums-ac-dc-freecoasters-apocalypse-blues-collective-roxx-revolt/7044641002/

 🥁. Drums/Percussion - Original Artist/Band, Andy Lindquist and the Deep Blue

➡️ Single releases,  from Andy Lindquist featuring Paul here:

“Marauder’s Light” off the Album "My Name Is Mud"- This Single stayed on the IBBA Blues Rock Charts in the Top 10 for 8 Consecutive Weeks! 

(2022, MAUNTRA RECORDS)

https://music.apple.com/us/album/marauders-light/1607404281?i=1607404295

 

Singles “Ghillie Suit” and  "As The Crow Flies" from the album "The Grift is in Your Swing"

(2022, MAUNTRA RECORDS)

https://music.apple.com/us/album/ghillie-suit/1634176006?i=1634176021

https://music.apple.com/us/album/as-the-crow-flies/1634176006?i=1634176013

  ADDITIONAL DISCOGRAPHY and CREDITS

 Paul has completed numerous singles and albums for several other artists of all genres as a Session Drummer/ Producer: We are currently rebuilding this section with updated links, Please check back soon!

🥁 CURRENTLY, as a Professional Drum Instructor:

➡️ Paul teaches 35+ private students Per week (privately) in and around the Cape Coral, Ft Myers and surrounding Areas, and Worldwide via online Lessons offered via Zoom, FaceTime or Skype and as a Staff Guest Instructor of 4 Years at the Highly Awarded Rock Box Music School and Stage, in North Port FL (By Appt Only- Thursdays/Fridays

➡️ Clinician available for booking at Drum Shops, Music Stores, and Schools

😎  Paul proudly Endorses, Plays and trusts his sound, Studio Stage and Field to the following World Class Products 😎

DW Drums, PDP Drums/ Hardware, Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, Vater Drumsticks/Accessories, Cympad (ALL Main Crashes, Ride, and Splashes) , SkyGel Damper Pads, Audix Microphones, Groove Juice, TnR Products, No Nuts Cymbal Sleeves, Ahead Thrones and Accessories, Humes and Berg Cases, Lem's Cymbal Felts (for Percussion and FX Cymbals), RimRiser Percussion Accessories, OffWorld Percussion Pads, RL Drums and Big Bang Distribution Products. 

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