Kris Myers

Kris Myers

Kris Myers

Umphrey’s McGee

Kris Myers

Umphrey’s McGee

国:   アメリカ合衆国 カテゴリ:   ドラムセットアーティスト

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Kris Myers was born on April 5, 1977. Receiving a drum kit at the age of 8, he took an early interest in jazz, rock and punk music. During high school Myers co-started his first musical outfit, a ska/punk band called the Skalawags. The group received a decent amount of success but denied an offer to tour Japan to instead pursue college degrees.

 

Myers attended Elmhurst College from 1995 – 1999 where he was a music major and the drummer in the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Under director Doug Beach, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band played gigs in the U.S. and Internationally at events such as the Umbria Jazz Festival, Jakarta Jazz Festival and the Montreaux Jazz Festival.

 

In 2001 Myers enrolled in DePaul University where he earned his master’s degree in jazz drumming and was a member of the Rob Parton Orchestra.  In addition to his involvement in school bands, Myers was playing in festivals with a variety of jazz artists such as Nicholas Payton, Diane Schuur, Randy Brecker, Dennis DiBlasio as well as local musicians Mark Colby and John McLean.  Myers also was a member of Chicago jazz fusion band Kick the Cat. 

 

Myers began playing drums for progressive-rock band Umphrey’s McGee in 2003 following the departure of original drummer Mike Mirro. With Myers at the helm, Umphrey’s has released ten albums and maintains a rigorous touring schedule of over 100 live shows per year.  Umphrey’s has performed at legendary festivals and venues such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Fuji Rock Festival, South by Southwest, Red Rocks, The Ryman Theatre, The Beacon Theatre and more.

 

With Umphrey’s, Myers has shared the stage with countless notable musicians such as Buddy Guy, Huey Lewis, Ivan Neville, Les Claypool, Stephen Perkins, Mike Keneally, Joshua Redman, Bela Fleck, Taj Mahal, Victor Wooten, Adrian Belew, Stanley Jordan, Gene Ween, Derek Trucks and Jason Bonham.

 

In 2011 Myers was honored with the title of Best Jam Band Drummer by DRUM Magazine, beating jamband stalwarts such as Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers) and Jon Fishman (Phish). In 2018, Myers was featured on the cover of Modern Drummer’s July issue. Myers placed second in the Experimental Rock category of the publication’s “Readers Poll Awards” behind St. Vincent drummer Matt Johnson.

 

When he’s not behind the drum kit, Myers enjoys playing golf, attending concerts, hiking and collecting art. 

 

When he’s not behind the drum kit, Myers enjoys playing golf, attending concerts, hiking and collecting art.

Equipment Configuration 1

Tour Kit

Music City Custom
Reference Series
Ice Blue Oyster


22x18 bass drum
12x8 tom

13x9 tom
14x14 floor tom
16x16 floor tom
14x6.5 Hybrid Exotic
14x6.5 Reference brass snare
10x5 Maple Popcorn snare


 

P2052C Redline Emiminator double pedal 
H2050 Redline Eliminator hi-hat stand 

Icon Rack

CH1030B cymbal arms
S1030 snare stand

BW100 beater weights
D1000SP shock absorber throne 

Equipment Configuration 2

Studio Kit

Reference

Natural Maple

 

10x8 tom

12x9 tom

14x14 floor tom

16x16 floor tom
14x6.5 UltraCast snare drum