Who's on the Drums???

Dakota Price

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Dakota Price (She/Her)

How long have ya been playing?

I’ve been playing drums since I was 14 years old. Funny story about how I go my first drum set actually, my mom on a whim bough it when I was 8 and I played it 30 seconds and never touched it again till I was 14. One day I just got the urge to play the drums and I was hooked instantly. I guess you could say a mothers intuition knows no bounds.

Were you in band at school?

I joined school band when I was in the 3rd grade. I was fortunate that the school in the small town of Dandrige, TN had a band program and I started on alto saxaphone. When I moved to Clarksville in the 6th grade I attempted to try out for the percussion section for middle school band, but there were already to many percussionists so I got stuck on alto sax. Despite being denied it didn’t stop me from going home right after school and practicing drum as long as I could.

Biggest influences on drums?

My biggest influences on the drums would be (in no particular order) Forrest Rice - He’s was the previous drummer for Covet and the current drummer for Wølfy. The first time I heard his playing I was entranced by the articulate rhythms and seemingly effortless flow of his playing. I actually took a few lessons from him last summer where he shared his approach to generating patterns and transitioning between them fluently as well as his thoughts on developing a career in the music industry. I’m still developing and applying the techniques to this day and see myself expanding on them for years to come. Carter Beauford - Carter, of Dave Matthews Band fame, has always been one of my biggest inspirations growing up. From his tasteful chops to complex syncopated hi-hat patterns, to his ability to express a deep pocket with his grooves all of it kept me in the practice room for hours replaying album after album trying to understand and glean a small piece of the excellence I heard on each track. Tim (The Herb) Alexander - PRIMUS was another band that captured my mind when I was exposed to it. I love the funky and jovial nature of Les’ bass lines which are intricately laced together by Tim’s playing.

What kind of gear do you use? Kit, cymbal set up, sticks, snare (if different from the kit)

I mainly use a Tama Silverstar Mirage, and I have for the past 5 years. I love Tama’s consistency and high quality as well as the tones I’m able to produce from my kit. It’s versatile and distinct in all of the right ways I use Meinl cymbals it’s another brand where I can rely on their high quality and versatility to get me through any gig. Currently for live shows I use: - 14in Meinl Classic Custom Dark Hi-hats - 18in Meinl Classics Custom Dual Crash - 24in Meinl Byzance Medium Ride Traditional - 18in Meinl Byzance Dark Crash I use a TAMA Iron Cobra 900 Power Glide Blackout Edition for my kick pedal I use Evans heads, Coated UV2’s on the batter side and clear UV1’s on the resonant side of all drums My go to snare for giging is my Pork Pie “BOB” snare, or “Black on Brass” snare. The tone and body I can get out of it are so delicious. My favorite sticks to use are ProMark 2B Hickory drum sticks. They have a larger body which helps my hands to not cramp when playing longer shows.

What band(s) are you in? Past and present

I haven’t been in many bands. Here’s the list OtoArcadium Mad Cabbage Attention Deficit Lillicat (present) Estrogensis (present, solo)

Favorite things about Clarksville music scene?

My favorite thing about the music scene would be how supportive people are. Anytime I play a show around town people always come up and talk to me about how it went and I really appreciate that. I also love the group cultivating around Lillicat. They’re people who love and support me and my identity. As a transgender individual it’s made me feel more comfortable being open and expressing my self genuinely.

Any particular shows you've played stand out as being your best or favorite?

Revel Pride 2021 for sure, it was my first time playing with Lizzy under a different project, but it was like sampler, or preview, of things to come because 2 years later we’re working together again with many of the same people, and playing at Pride Nashville. It’s cool to see how life just puts the people in your life you need at just the right time.

What music do you listen to? Like what's your play list?

I listen to a lot of different types of music, but recently I’ve been listening to a lot of electronic music like: Machine Girl

Sewer Slvt Goreshit Venetian Snares Vektroid Golden Boy And some none electronic music: Donny Hathaway Her’s Thundercat HIRS G.L.O.S.S Rainbow Kitten Surprise Gregory and The Hawk toe Totorro Mestís

Quote:

I’ll provide two out of my inability to decide…

The nerdy anime loving one: “I think that my little girl has, perhaps, become obsessed with the WIRED. It’s just an advanced medium for communication. Don’t get it confused with the real world.” – Yasuo Iwakura

The inspirational one: “My silences had not protected me. Your silence will not protect you.” – Audre Lorde

Year of October is a fuzzed out rock band from Nashville, TN. They travel the U.S. in a minivan to bring their dirty riffs and dark grooves to people everywhere. Made up of Phlecia Sullivan (vocals), Josh Sullivan (guitar), and James Varner (drums) their original music has been described as a Black Sabbath sound with Amy Winehouse in the lead. They have become a staple in the Nashville rock scene by putting on a powerful show that pulls people in with their dynamic and energetic performance. Their fifth album entitled, 'Keep on Fighting' continues to grow their sound. The storytelling on this record covers a variety of topics from anger & depression to folk tales of ancient gods. Album out now!

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