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Jean Paul Gaster

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Jean Paul Gaster profile

Name:
Jean Paul Gaster
Band:
Clutch
Drumming since:
1986
With MEINL since:
2003
Birthday:
June 19, 1971
Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
Place of Birth:
Earth
Currently living in:
The Van
Favorite Food:
Carne Asada Tacos, Raw Oysters, homegrown tomatos
Favorite Drink:
IPA
Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:
Matched Grip
MEINL cymal series used:
Byzance
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
I really enjoy the custom 23" and 24" rides Meinl was kind enough to make for me. These cymbals have a lot of depth and character.My 20" Medium Crash sees a lot of action too. I love a cymbal that can crash, splash, ping, and swoosh. Byzance gets me all of
Car that you currently drive:
66 Chevy Pick Up Truck
Not counting on drums, what do you do for fun:
Knock down walls in my house, grow tomatos and make homemade sausages
Teacher:
Walter Salb 1926 - 2006. May you rest in peace my friend.
Drumtech:
Oscar Hernandez
Highlight of your career so far:
Being able to play the drums for a living.
Drumming strengths:
Pocket !
Drumming means to me:
Listening !
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Practice...Listen to Elvin Jones and Buddy Miles....repeat
How would you describe yourself:
I'm about 5'11" and 230 lbs, with a beard and a good attitude.
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
I played drums till I couldn't play anymore.

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Drumtech

Name:
Oscar Hernandez
Oscar Hernandez about Jean Paul Gaster
....My right hand man, drum tech, tour manager, public relations consultant and judge of fine foods and good spirits.

Dates

  • September 22, 2010 - Vancouver, British Colombia (PNE Forum), Canada

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  • September 24, 2010 - Edmonton, Alberta (Edmonton Expo, Centre Hall D, Arena), Canada

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  • September 25, 2010 - Regina, Saskatchewan (Canadian Western Agribition), Canada

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  • September 26, 2010 - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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  • September 28, 2010 - Winnipeg, Manitoba (Winnipeg Convention Center), Canada

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  • September 30, 2010 - Omaha, Nebraska (Anchor Inn), USA

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  • October 01, 2010 - Clive, Iowa (7 Flags Event Center), USA

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  • October 02, 2010 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Eagles Ballroom), USA

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  • October 03, 2010 - St Paul, Minnesota (Roy Wilkins Auditorium), USA

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  • October 05, 2010 - Louisville, Kentucky (expo five), USA

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  • October 08, 2010 - Asbury Park, New Jersey (Asbury Park Convention Hall), USA

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  • October 09, 2010 - Lewiston, Maine (The Colisee), USA

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  • October 12, 2010 - Halifax, Nova Scotia (Cunard Center), Canada

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  • October 14, 2010 - Montreal, Quebec (Metropolis), Canada

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  • October 15, 2010 - Toronto, Ontario (Sound Academy), Canada

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  • October 20, 2010 - New York, New York (Hammerstein Ballroom), USA

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  • October 22, 2010 - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (House of Blues), USA

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  • October 23, 2010 - Atlanta, Georgia (Maquerade Music Park), USA

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  • October 24, 2010 - Charlotte, North Carolina (The Fillmore), USA

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  • October 26, 2010 - Orlando, Florida (Hard Rock Live), USA

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  • October 28, 2010 - Houston, Texas (Verizon Wireless Theater), USA

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  • October 29, 2010 - Corpus Christi, Texas (Concrete Street Amphitheater), USA

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  • October 30, 2010 - Grand Prairie, Texas (Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie), USA

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  • October 31, 2010 - Lubbock, Texas (Lonestar Pavilion), USA

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  • November 02, 2010 - Austin, Texas (Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater), USA

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  • November 03, 2010 - Tulsa, Oklahoma (Brady Theater), USA

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  • November 05, 2010 - Grand Rapids, Michigan (Delta Plex), USA

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  • November 07, 2010 - Detroit, Michigan (The Fillmore Detroit), USA

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  • November 09, 2010 - Rochester, New York (Main Street Armory), USA

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  • November 10, 2010 - Columbus, Ohio (LC Pavilion), USA

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  • November 12, 2010 - Wichita, Kansas (The Cotillion), USA

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  • November 13, 2010 - Kansas City, Missouri (Uptown Theater), USA

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  • November 14, 2010 - Denver, Colorado (The Fillmore Auditorium), USA

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  • November 16, 2010 - Salt Lake City, Utah (The Complex), USA

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  • November 18, 2010 - Phoenix, Arizona (Dodge Theater), USA

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  • November 19, 2010 - Los Angeles, California (Hollywood Palladium), USA

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  • November 20, 2010 - San Francisco, California (The Warfield), USA

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