Dave Hertz endorses Traps drums

Dave Hertz endorses Paiste cymbals

ABOUT DAVE HERTZ

Clearwater, Florida's Dave Hertz entered the world of rock music as a drummer and percussionist in 1982 at the age of 11 after several years of classical piano study. Since 1989 the Boston native has written, recorded and performed with various bands in the New England and Tampa Bay areas including There, Ground Zero and the Rush tribute band Continuum. He received his BA in music performance from Bennington College in 1996 and has studied with Milford Graves, Peter Golub and Allen Shawn, among other innovative composers and performers. In addition to drumming, his vast musical resume includes studio and live recording/mixing/mastering experience, click track and sequencer experience and in 1993 as a member of the Bennington College chorus, he performed at the Washington National Cathedral and the Kennedy Center, both in Washington, DC.

His wide-ranging influences include everything from the classic rock of Rush, Led Zeppelin, U2 and The Police to the alternative rock of Tonic, Tool, Sixx:A.M. and the Foo Fighters. He is a Pro-Mark Certified Product Specialist and endorses NewGrip drummer wrist straps. He is a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 427-721 and is the drummer and backing vocalist for the Seminole, Florida-based band Fall 2 Earth.

GEAR LIST

Traps drums
Paiste & Sabian cymbals
Evans & Remo drumheads
Toca conga
Latin Percussion mini timbales, jam block, cowbell & agogo bells
Rhythm Tech tambourine
Gibraltar & Pearl hardware
Zildjian drumstick wax
Boss clicktrack
Beat Bug tempometer
Nady wireless headset microphone
Behringer powered mixer
Shure drum microphones
Koss headset monitor
Ahead & Pro-Mark drumsticks
NewGrip Drummer wrist straps

Fall 2 Earth drummer Dave Hertz adds his autograph to a Miami Rockers For Life Vol. II CD at Limey's Pub in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 1, 2008

ABOUT FALL 2 EARTH

Sonya "Blondie" Walling - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harps
Mark "The Walrus" Walling - lead guitar
Dave "Superdave" Hertz - drums, backing vocals
Tim "Fish" Fisher - bass, backing vocals

If you've heard the buzz around the Tampa Bay area, it's probably been about Seminole, Florida's Fall 2 Earth. This band's style of heavy rock unearths a pop/grunge/alternative flair that's definitely unlike most bands you'll find in Florida. Reminiscent of Rush, Queensryche, Evanescence and the Red Hot Chili Peppers yet remarkably different, Fall 2 Earth pair thought-provoking lyrics with a tapestry of inspired arrangements which combine the eclectic musical backgrounds of each member.

Lead vocalist Sonya Walling and lead guitarist Mark Walling have been collaborating on projects since July 2003. February 2007 saw the introduction of drummer Dave Hertz and in May 2008, bassist Tim Fisher added his talents to the band. The four have merged their vast experience to form what's quickly becoming the hottest female-fronted alternative rock band in the area.

Constantly writing new material, Fall 2 Earth have raised the bar for local Florida bands. The band has booked numerous gigs and performs at a variety of bars and clubs playing either full cover sets or full original sets of music - or often a combination of both. Whether you see the band playing their varied mix of covers from the 60s through today or happen to catch them at one of their many all-original shows, you'll never fail to be amazed by this band's diversity.

In May 2007, Fall 2 Earth were signed by Boston-based Illumina Records to be a part of the Ground Control project by performing their single Falling Star for the Miami Rockers For Life compilation CD. Look for details about how to purchase the CD on the band's website. Fall 2 Earth are proud to be affiliated with Illumina Records by helping to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.

Check out the band's website and stay tuned for information about upcoming tour dates!