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BIOGRAPHY
I first started playing the drums in January of 1987 for the church I was attending at that time. From 1987-1991, I
played in a local band called Millennium. This Christian rock group occasionally performed at the church and the local
high school. I played for the church band and this rock band until I moved to Valdosta, GA in the Fall of 1991 to attend
college at Valdosta State University.
While at V.S.U., I was a percussionist in the Valdosta State University Blazin’ Brigade marching band for two years. It
was the college experience that introduced me to the club band circuit. Over the next several years, I played the drums
for a number of South Georgia and North Florida bands. These bands performed at clubs, festivals, special events, and
opened for a number of national acts.
My career goal is to perform on a much higher level and be a more successful musician. I am professional, educated,
motivated, career oriented, and extremely driven. In addition to drumming for former bands, in many of them I also
served as the booking agent, lighting designer/technician/operator, manager, merchandise manager, and public
relations manager. I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to any group.
H. AARON STRICKLAND
1628 LEXINGTON CIRCLE
VALDOSTA, GA 31602
MUSICIAN RESUME (DRUMMER)
Education:
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Experience:
Began playing the drums in 1987.
Performed with a number of cover/original regional bands, playing a variety of New Rock, Classic Rock, Southern Rock,
80’s/Party Rock, New Country, and Classic Country in six states, including Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina,
North Carolina, and Tennessee. For many of these bands, I served not only as the drummer, but also as the lighting
technician/operator, manager, public relations rep., and booking agent.
Featured performances:
In addition to the performances listed below, I was also in two groups that served as the openers for the band, Naked
Beggars (December 16, 2005, October 29, October 28, July 24, and July 10, 2004). This band features Eric Brittingham
(bass) and Jeff LaBar (guitar) of Cinderella. I served as their fill-in drummer for the October 28, 2004 date.
November 10, 2007 March 2006, 2005, and 2004
Alapaha, GA Valdosta, GA
Alapaha Station Celebration Azalea Festival Concert
Festival Concert
September 23, 2005
September 01, 2007 Americus, GA
Lakeland, GA Opener for The Wrights
Flatlander’s Frolic Festival Concert
May 04, 2005 and May 05, 2004
November 11, 2006 Valdosta, GA
Alapaha, GA Performed with original Molly
Alapaha Station Celebration Hatchet members, Steve Holland
Opener for Ricochet (guitar) and Banner Thomas (bass)
October 14, 2006 September 17, 2004
Bainbridge, GA Knoxville, TN
Bainbridge Bikefest Concert Opener for Vanilla Ice
July 02, 2004 July 04, 2003
Valdosta, GA Binbridge, GA
Opener for Great White \ City July 4th Concert
May 25, 2004 July 03, 2003 and 2002
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
Opener for Afroman Spirit of America Concert
May 21 and 22, 2004 March 28 and 29, 2003
Cecil, GA Lake Park, GA
Bike Days Festival Concert Opener for Ricochet
May 04, 2004 December 07, 2002
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Winterfest Concert
April 23, 2004 September 2002, 2001, and 2000
Valdosta, GA Berlin, GA
Opener for Andy Griggs Berlin Cotton Festival Concert
March 27, 2004 September 30, 2001
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
Opener for Ricochet Freedom Festival Concert
February 07, 2004 June 21, 2001
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
Opener for Vanilla Ice Downtown After Dark Concert
December 31, 2003 April 21, 2001
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
City New Year’s Eve Concert Opener for REO Speedwagon
October 11, 2003
Valdosta, GA
Fall Classic Car and
Truck Show Concert
August 16, 2003
Ormond Beach, FL
Performed with Dave Hlubek
(Original Molly Hatchet guitarist)
I first started playing the drums in January of 1987 for the church I was attending at that time. From 1987-1991, I
played in a local band called Millennium. This Christian rock group occasionally performed at the church and the local
high school. I played for the church band and this rock band until I moved to Valdosta, GA in the Fall of 1991 to attend
college at Valdosta State University.
While at V.S.U., I was a percussionist in the Valdosta State University Blazin’ Brigade marching band for two years. It
was the college experience that introduced me to the club band circuit. Over the next several years, I played the drums
for a number of South Georgia and North Florida bands. These bands performed at clubs, festivals, special events, and
opened for a number of national acts.
My career goal is to perform on a much higher level and be a more successful musician. I am professional, educated,
motivated, career oriented, and extremely driven. In addition to drumming for former bands, in many of them I also
served as the booking agent, lighting designer/technician/operator, manager, merchandise manager, and public
relations manager. I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to any group.
H. AARON STRICKLAND
1628 LEXINGTON CIRCLE
VALDOSTA, GA 31602
MUSICIAN RESUME (DRUMMER)
Education:
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Experience:
Began playing the drums in 1987.
Performed with a number of cover/original regional bands, playing a variety of New Rock, Classic Rock, Southern Rock,
80’s/Party Rock, New Country, and Classic Country in six states, including Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina,
North Carolina, and Tennessee. For many of these bands, I served not only as the drummer, but also as the lighting
technician/operator, manager, public relations rep., and booking agent.
Featured performances:
In addition to the performances listed below, I was also in two groups that served as the openers for the band, Naked
Beggars (December 16, 2005, October 29, October 28, July 24, and July 10, 2004). This band features Eric Brittingham
(bass) and Jeff LaBar (guitar) of Cinderella. I served as their fill-in drummer for the October 28, 2004 date.
November 10, 2007 March 2006, 2005, and 2004
Alapaha, GA Valdosta, GA
Alapaha Station Celebration Azalea Festival Concert
Festival Concert
September 23, 2005
September 01, 2007 Americus, GA
Lakeland, GA Opener for The Wrights
Flatlander’s Frolic Festival Concert
May 04, 2005 and May 05, 2004
November 11, 2006 Valdosta, GA
Alapaha, GA Performed with original Molly
Alapaha Station Celebration Hatchet members, Steve Holland
Opener for Ricochet (guitar) and Banner Thomas (bass)
October 14, 2006 September 17, 2004
Bainbridge, GA Knoxville, TN
Bainbridge Bikefest Concert Opener for Vanilla Ice
July 02, 2004 July 04, 2003
Valdosta, GA Binbridge, GA
Opener for Great White \ City July 4th Concert
May 25, 2004 July 03, 2003 and 2002
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
Opener for Afroman Spirit of America Concert
May 21 and 22, 2004 March 28 and 29, 2003
Cecil, GA Lake Park, GA
Bike Days Festival Concert Opener for Ricochet
May 04, 2004 December 07, 2002
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Winterfest Concert
April 23, 2004 September 2002, 2001, and 2000
Valdosta, GA Berlin, GA
Opener for Andy Griggs Berlin Cotton Festival Concert
March 27, 2004 September 30, 2001
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
Opener for Ricochet Freedom Festival Concert
February 07, 2004 June 21, 2001
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
Opener for Vanilla Ice Downtown After Dark Concert
December 31, 2003 April 21, 2001
Valdosta, GA Valdosta, GA
City New Year’s Eve Concert Opener for REO Speedwagon
October 11, 2003
Valdosta, GA
Fall Classic Car and
Truck Show Concert
August 16, 2003
Ormond Beach, FL
Performed with Dave Hlubek
(Original Molly Hatchet guitarist)