About Carlos – The Musician
Carlos Rull is an award-winning drummer and pianist currently performing with several musical projects in the San Diego area, and is often called on to do last minute substitution-work for various musical groups.
Carlos has and continues to perform with the legendary experimental rock artist Gary Wilson (of You Think You Really Know Me fame), both with his Gary Wilson and the Blind Dates group, and with Singer Donnie Finnell.
Passing the dutchie from coast to coast
Let the man Gary Wilson rock the most
—Beck, from Where It’s At
In addition, Carlos also performs consistently with flamenco/jazz/fusion group Flamenco Nova, and he also does corporate and private events with Big Daddy Orchestra, led by singer/guitarist and bandleader Barry Cohen.
Carlos was the drummer for Big Time Operator from December 1996 to May 1999, was best known for his drum solos on Sing, Sing, Sing, and enjoyed much success with the band until his departure. His last gig with the band was in South Beach, Miami, Florida in which the band was flown from San Diego, all-expenses paid, to perform a 45 minute set for Disney Executives! Carlos left the band amid a hectic touring schedule to concentrate on raising two sons and to focus on work locally.
With Big Time Operator, Carlos was the recipient of three San Diego Music Awards for Best Big Band: 1997, 1998, 1999. Carlos was also awarded the Jim Croce Music Excellence Award, presented by Ingrid Croce.
Here Is A List of Musicians Carlos Has Performed With:
VOCALISTS:
Gary Wilson, Barry Cohen, Valerie Body, Aubrey Faye, Sacha Boutros, Stellita, Donnie Finnell, Nena Anderson, Anna Dowdell,
Peter Pavone, Gary Wilson, Shelle Blue, Warren Lovell, Amelia Browning,
Fred Ballecer…
PIANO:
Gary Wilson, Lynn Willard, Kamau Kenyatta, David Owen, James Forstan, Max Zape, Melonie Sachamatao, Turiya Mareya, Richard James, Patrick Kelly…
BASS:
Cecil McBee, Jr., Darryl Williams, Ken Dow, Glen Fisher, Calvin Boyd, Mark Fowler, Gunnar Biggs, Fred Ubaldo, Kevin Cooper, Darrel Plies, Ed Graves, Johnny G, Chris Willis, Nathan Brown, Dwight Stone…
GUITAR: Jordano Stoyanoff, Jon Walters, Joey Corrano, Jon Harford, Matthew Frigon, Chris Morante, Eddie Blando, John Wells, Jorge Camberos…
HORNS:
Nathan Mills, Gilbert Castellanos, Daniel Jackson, James Weiss, Bill Shreeve, Reggie Smith, Bob “Mad Dog” Mathes, Chuck Phillips, Chris Klich, Bob Campbell, April West, Trip Sprague, Bill Cabellero, Flip Oakes, Elmer Cabling, Vince Tydingco, Clarence “Teddy” Kyle…
Some Notable Venues In Which Carlos Has Performed:
Disneyland, Disney World, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Sea World San Diego,
The Queen Mary…
AT THE FOLLOWING LAS VEGAS VENUES:
The Freemont Street Experience.
SOME NOTABLE LOS ANGELES AREA VENUES:
The Viper Room in West Hollywood,
The Coconut Club in Beverly Hills,
The Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, and
SOME NOTABLE FESTIVALS AND CONCERTS:
Street Scene in the Gaslamp Quarter,
Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival,
Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park Series,
Alpine Summer Concert Series,
El Cajon Concerts on the Green,
SOME NOTABLE SAN DIEGO AREA VENUES:
The Cannibal Bar in Pacific Beach,
The Juke Joint,
MISCELLANEOUS:
Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco,
The Hi-Ball Lounge in San Francisco,
Carlos (a.k.a Randomguru) is a working musician, web developer and web publisher living in San Diego, California.