Jon at Rendezvous on the Grand
in Lansing, Michigan with his
Yamaha "Al Foster" Hip-Gig kit

Jon has been a working project drummer for sixteen years, specializing in rock, funk and rockabilly music. During that time, he has performed in assorted venues across the country, and he has recorded with both regional and national recording artists. Jon has also been a member of the Wright State University Concert Band, Dayton, Ohio and a private percussion instructor.  Jon Carroll is one of the most active recording and performing drummers in the Lansing/Mid-Michigan area.

Jon's musical influences include Bob Mould, The Smiths, Morrissey, Peter Gabriel, Steely Dan, Living Colour, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Emily's Motives, and many others.  Jon's drumming influences include Kenny Aronoff, Will Calhoun, Manu Katche, Vinnie Colaiuta, Craig Carroll, John Taylor, Dave Weckl, Neil Peart, as well as a host of other great drummers.

Jon holds a B.A. in Anthropology, and a Master of Humanities (M. Hum) degree, both from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Michigan State University. An archaeologist, Jon's research is focused on prehistoric social dynamics in the Great Lakes region of North America.

• The Recording Workshop,
  Chillicothe, OH
• Electric Love Kitchen Studios, Columbus, OH
• Refraze Recording Studio, Dayton, OH
• FJM Recording Studio, Dayton, OH
• Hidden Music Studios, Dayton, OH
• The Zoom Room, Dayton, OH
• Cro-Mag Studios, Dayton, OH
• Babble Fish Studios, Franklin, OH
• Sound Space Recording Studio, Yellow Springs, OH
• Rolling Rock Records Studios, Las Vegas, NV

VENUES:

• Hard Rock Cafe, Las Vegas
• E.J. Nutter Center,
  Dayton, OH
• Fraze Pavilion, Dayton, OH
  
  ...and last but not least, hundreds of shows at assorted venues throughout the Midwest!

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