Michael Licata has been a force in the
entertainment industry for over 20 years. As a drummer, writer, producer
and musical director, he has been involved and responsible for
multi-million dollar projects for major recording artists including
Chris Brown, Ricky Martin, Ringo Starr, Rodney Jerkins, Jermaine
Stewart, Lil' Wayne, T-Pain, Savage Garden, Rihanna, Bang Tango and many
others. Has been onstage in jam sessions with John Corabi (Motley Crew),
Dizzy Reed (Guns and Roses), Prescott Niles (The Knack), Matthew Nelson
(Nelson), Howie Simon (Alcatrazz), and most recently with legendary
guitarist Albert Lee.
Michael has performed in internationally
recognized music videos, on prestigious concert stages and has been
awarded 12 Gold/Platinum records. Licata's style is often compared to
Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Kenny
Aronoff (session great) or Phil Rudd (AC/DC).
Known for his powerful style, solid
groove and effortless ability to lock with the click, Michael has
provided the foundation thats kept many million-selling performers in
their comfort zone.
Along with his busy
performing schedule, Michael was an Executive Producer
and Partner for the Film/TV production company "Red
Monkey Pictures" from 2006-2009. Past clients of Red
Monkey include Michael Jackson, Prince, Mary J. Blige,
Eminem, Pink Floyd, Snoop Dogg, Tina Turner and many
more. Michael led the sales effort at Red Monkey
Pictures, billing over one million dollars in 2007
through 2008.
Most recently, Michael
has branched out on his own to form "Licata Productions
Inc." LPI recently launched in 2009 with 4 feature
films, 2 television shows and various music projects all
in development/production.
Michael is currently playing with RHINO BUCKET. Here is
their upcoming tour schedule:
United States:
May 19 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
May 20- Portland, OR
May 21 Eugene, OR @ The Wetlands
May 22 San Francisco, CA @ Club Cocomo
May 23 Santa Cruz, CA @ Blue Lagoon
May 27 Tarzana, CA @ Palladino's
EUROPE:
June 8 Solvesborg - Sweden @ Sweden Rock Festival (open
air)
June 11 Espoo - Finland @ Kivenlahtirock Festival (open
air)
June 14 Hamburg - Germany @ Hafenklang
June 15 Ingolstadt - Germany @ Paradox
June 16 Tongeren - Belgium @ Rockzone
June 17 Beauvais - France @ l'Ouvre Boξte
June 18 Sliedrecht - Holland @ Elektra festival (open
air)
June 20 Uster - Switzerland @ Rock City
June 21 Selestat - France @ festival de la Musique (open
air)
June 22 Montbeliard - France @ Route 66
June 25 Satteins - Austria @ Mehrzweckhalle
United States:
July 9 Salt Lake City, UT w/HEART (private party)
Michael is a
member of 80's pop band 'BOYS DON'T CRY' ( I Wanna Be A
Cowboy) and Nashville's 'Rydin' Shotgun'.
Michael Licata proudly
plays, endorses, and recommends PAISTE CYMBALS and AHEAD
snare drums, sticks, and gloves.
Michael's current 2009
drum rig: GMS SE Special Edition (cherry stain color)
Made of hard white ash 9x13 rack tom (Evans G2
clear)(Genara G1 clear-bottom) 16x16 floor tom (Evans G2
clear) (Genara G1 clear-bottom) 16x18 floor tom (Evans
G2 clear) (Genara G1 clear-bottom) 18x24 kick drum (EMAD
Evans head with Aquarian KP1 single kick pad) 6.5x14
snare drum (Evans EC Reverse Dot Snare) (Snare Side 300
hazy-bottom) 6x14 AHEAD brass snare drum (Remo
Controlled Sound w/black dot) (Remo Ambassador
Hazy-bottom)) 14 Paiste Signature Sound Edge Hi-hats
20 Paiste Signature Full Crash 20 Paiste Signature
Power Crash 22 Paiste Signature Full Ride Hardware: DW
9300 snare stand DW 9500D hi-hat stand DW 8100 throne DW
5000 kick pedal DW 9100 backrest for throne DW 9700
straight/boom cymbal stands (two) DW 9999 single
tom/cymbal stand Cases: 18 x 24 SKB bass drum case 16
x 16 SKB floor tom case 16 x 18 SKB floor tom case
Two- 6 ½ x 14 SKB snare cases 24 ATA cymbal vault ATA
XL stand case SKB-H502W AHEAD sticks: 2B . Rock and
Roller mid-size equipment cart (model R8)
Past and current drum gigs include: Boys Dont Cry
(2010), Ricky Martin, Savage Garden, Jermaine Stewart,
Bang Tango.
