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Julien Broca

PERFORMS WITH: Bliss



Julien's MySpace Page
Bliss' MySpace Page

About the Artist

Julien Broca grew up in south of France. He started playing drums when he was 17 after seeing punk-rock concerts. He played in various bands during High School, and practiced a lot. At the end of his studies last year, in 2005, he met Tom, the singer & guitarist of BLISS in during studio sessions. Attracted by the energy and the work of Julien, they decided to begin the adventure together, with Seb (Bass & backing vocals) met few weeks after. After two years touring in France, and one EP recorded, they left their jobs and lives to record their debut album during 2 months in Paris (France) in 2008.

The album does not sound like anything else from any French bands but it really sounds quite "American" sort of a NuMetal/Alternative melange. Imagine big rock guitars riffs, loud rhythms and some great melodies, you're listening to BLISS, add an awesome human energy and happiness; you're watching them playing live!!

This adventure is more than a band, it's a reunion of three friends, living, working hard, writing and creating together all in the same house. It's a new family created around music, and all their feelings. The band is currently touring and promoting his debut album with the help of their partners and fans all around the world!!!

Current Setup:
Gretsch USA Custom:
Bass Drum (22"x18")
Tom Alto (10"x8")
Tom Medium (12"x10")
Tom Bass (14"x14")
Snare USA Custom Maple (14"x5.5")

Influences

Rob Bourdon / Linkin Park Brad Wilk / Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave Travis Barker / Blink 182 John Otto / Limp Bizkit Abe Cunningham / Deftones

Gretsch USA Custom

Hand-crafted every step of the way

The epitome and legend of "That Great Gretsch Sound." The USA Custom series is hand-crafted every step of the way in our Ridgeland, SC factory by highly experienced and skilled drumsmiths. Our legendary Gretsch formula 6-ply shell is the cornerstone of our legendary sound. Shells are completed with 30-degree bearing edges, Silver Sealer, die-cast hoops and custom finishes - ingredients all combined to make a sound long recognized for its classic clear timbre, balanced tone and explosive projection. Custom design your Gretsch dream kit "a la cart" by choosing your desired drum sizes, colors and hardware options. The Gretsch legend continues.

The NEW Gretsch USA Custom Order Guide will explain the many options that are available to help you design a drum set that matches your individual voice as a drummer.

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Catalina Maple

Carefully developed to produce tones that explode a balanced amount of warm low end frequencies

The Catalina Maple series starts with the Gretsch maple formula shell. We carefully developed the maple shell specification to produce tones that explode with attack and volume and project a balanced amount of warm, low-end frequencies. All Catalina Maple shells are 7-ply, 7.2mm.

The Catalina Maples are available in two configurations - a 6-piece shell pack set and a 5-piece shell pack set. Add-on drums are also available to allow for further drum set expansion.

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