Rick Mongaya: Have Drums Will Travel


	Hi! Thanks for visiting! I'm Rick Mongaya, a professional drummer, Zendrum performer and Handsonic percussionist located in Florida. I'm currently performing with various talent all over the Tampa Bay and Central Florida area, and am always welcoming opportunities to work with other great musicians. Contact me today and let me know how I can help complement your sound!

Latest News :

Jan 2013: Just renewed my passport documentation! I'm now available for international opportunities and cruise ship gigs once again. ;)

Oct 2012: Currently serving on the judging panel for Tampa's Guitar Center 2012 Drum-Off. Come by and support some of Tampa's up and coming drummers as they have fun competing for prizes and local recognition. 7-8:30PM Tuesday nights until October 2nd.

*Zendrum Tour Announced* I'm currently on a network tour in Central Florida with my Zendrum in tow. If you're looking to try out a little percussion (or full drums) to your solo gig sound contact me today. *Subject to availability. Call for more information.!

Upcoming Gigs:

Thur May 23 w/ Johnny B, at Shepards, CLWR Beach 2-7pm

Fri May 24th, w/ Johnny B, at Jimmy B's St. Pete Beach FL 7PM-close

Sat May 25th, w/ Eric Thompson, at Plantation Palms Resort, 6-9pm

Fri May 31st, w/ Johnny B, at World Of Beer, Downtown St. Pete FL 9-1

Sat Jun 22nd, w/ Eric Thompson, at The Brass Tap, Brandon Mall, FL 9-1

Fri Aug 19th, w/ Eric Thompson, at The Brass Tap, Brandon Mall, FL 9-1

***** Booking now for 2013. Contact Me Today!*****

Equipment List:

Gretsch Professional Drums
Sabian Cymbals
Audix Microphones
AlienEars In-Ear Monitors
Samson Pro Audio
Roland Handsonic
Zendrum Wireless MIDI Controller w/ Boss DR-880
Various Hand Percussion


	Recently Passed Gigs: Fri May 3rd, w/ Eric Thompson, at The Brass Tap, Lakeland, FL 9-1 Sat May 4th, w/ Ted Wray,at JJ's Cafe Ybor, 9-1 Sun May 5th, Private Event 5PM-7:30 Fri May 10th, w/ Johnny B,at Peggy Oniels, Palm Harbor, FL 9-1 Sat May 11th, w/ Eric Thompson, Splitsville Downtown Disney 3-7 PM Sat May 11th, w/ Eric Thompson, at The Brass Tap, Lakeland, FL 9-1 Sat May 18th, w/ Johnny B,at Red Mesa Cantina, Downtown St. Pete, 9-1 Sat Apr 6th, w/ Johnny B, at Jimmy B's St. Pete Beach, 2pm-7:30 Sat Apr 6th, w/ Ted Wray,at Maloney's, Westchase 10-1 Sat Apr 13th, w/ Ted Wray,at World Of Beer, Carrolwood, FL 9-1 Sat Apr 27th, w/ Eric Thompson, at The Brass Tap, Brandon Mall, FL 9-1 Fri Mar 9th, w/ Ted Wray,at The Hideway , Clearwater, FL 10-1 Sat Mar 16th, w/ Otha Brothaz @ Tarpon Point, Bradenton, FL Sun Mar 17th, w/ Eric Thompson, at Beef Obrady's. Apollo Beach, FL 2-6 Fri Mar 22nd, w/ Tantrum, at Green Iguana Westshore, Oldsmar, FL 9-1 Sat March 23rd wAlphonso Vargas Trio, Nolan's Pub, Safety Harbor,FL 9-1 Fri Mar 29th, w/ Tantrum, at The Slug, Oldsmar, FL 9-1 Sat Mar 30th, w/ Toney Hall @ Jimmy's Fishhouse, Clearwater Beach Fri Feb 15th, w/ 'Just Dave' Bearce at World Of Beer, Westchase, FL 9-1 Mon Feb 11th, w/ Johnny B, at Jimmy B's St. Pete Beach, Fl 7:30-11:30 Fri Feb 22nd, w/ Just Dave Duo ,at Peggy Oniels, Palm Harbor, FL 9-1 Sat Mar 2nd, w/ Eric Thompson, at The Rack, Brandon, FL 9-1 Friday Feb 8th, w/ Johnny B,at Peggy Oniels, Palm Harbor, FL 9-1 Friday Feb 9th, w/ Johnny B,at Peggy Onielt Maloney's, Westchase 10-1 Fri Feb 1st, w/ Alphonso Vargas Trio,at Nolan's Pub, Safety Harbor,FL 9-1 Fri Jan 11th, w/ Just Dave Duo ,at Peggy Oniels, Palm Harbor, FL 9-1pm Fri Jan 18th, w/ Shevonne,at Frenchy's Rockaway,Clearwater Beach 8-12 Sat Jan 19th, w/ Shevonne,at Frenchy's Rockaway.Clearwater Beach 8-12 Fri Jan 25th, w/ Ted Wray,at World of Beer, South Tampa, FL 9-1 Saturday January 26th Private Gasparilla Event 10am-2pm Friday Sept 28th, w/ Mo' Gravy at McDinton's Hyde Park, 9-1 Wednesday Oct 3rd, Matt Mayes Reunion Jam at Ruby Elixer, Downtown St. Pete 10pm-2 Friday Oct 5th, w/ The Mclean Mannix Trio, at World Of Beer, Carrolwood, FL 9-1 Saturday Oct 6th, 2012 - w/ Amber Lynn Nicol & Band at Philippe Park Safety Harbor 3 - 4:30 Saturday Oct 6th, 2012 - w/The Mongaya Brothers at Ozona Pig , Dunedin, FL 6-10pm Sunday Oct 7th, w/ Amber Lynn Nicol Band, St. Petersburg Folk Fest Albert Whitted Park 12-3 Friday Oct 12th, w/ Johnny B,at Peggy Oniels, Palm Harbor, FL 9-1 Saturday Oct 13th, w/ Johnny B,at World Of Beer, Westchase, FL 9-1 Thursday Oct 25th, 2012 - w/ Amber Lynn Nicol & Band, at Ale & Witch, St. Pete 7-11 Friday Oct 26th, w/ Johnny B, at World Of Beer, Downtown St. Pete 9-1 Saturday Oct 27th, w/ Shevonne, at Frenchy's Rockaway, Clearwater Beach 8-12 Tuesday Oct 30th, 2012 - Halloween Bash w/ Bobby and The Rockets, at Verizon Wireless Expo Hall, New Port Richey 8:30-11:30 Friday Nov 2nd, w/ Otha Brothaz Trio, at Maloney's, Westchase 10-1 Sat Nov 10th, w/ Ted Wray,at Peggy Oniels, Palm Harbor, FL 9-1 Sunday Nov 11th, w/ Johnny B, at Green Iguana Westshore, Tampa, Fl 10-2 Wednesday Nov 14th, w/ Johnny B, at Jimmy B's St. Pete Beach, Fl 7:30-11:30 Friday Nov 16th, 2012 - The Good Samaritan Free Clinics 'Christmas Tree Fundraiser' w/ Bobby and The Rockets, at Verizon Wireless Expo Hall, New Port Richey 8:00-11:00 Saturday November 17th, 2012 - w/ Eric Thompson at Hula Bay , St. Tampa 7-11 Wednesday November 21st, w/ Dave Bearce ,at Peggy Oniels, Palm Harbor, FL 9-1 Saturday Dec 1st w/ Johnny B, at World Of Beer, Downtown St. Pete 9-1 Thursday Dec 6th w/ Johnny B,at World Of Beer, Westchase, FL 9-1 Saturday Dec 8th Private Event Saturday December 15th, 2012 - w/ Amber Lynn Nicol, at at Ale & Witch, St. Pete 1-3pm Broader Horizons CD Release Party Saturday Dec 15th Evening Private Event Wednesday November 21st, w/ Dave Bearce ,at Peggy Oniels, Palm Harbor, FL 9-1 Friday Dec 21st, w/ The Shevonne Philidor Trio, at Council Oak, Tampa Hard Rock Casino, 8-12PM Saturday Dec 2nd, w/ TBA, World of Beer, Tampa Palms 8-12PM Tuesday December 24th, w/ The Shevonne Philidor Trio, at Blue Martini, Tampa 8-12PM Fri December 18th, w/ Hurrican Johnny , at Splitsville Disney 3-7PM Sat December 19th Private Event Monday Dec 31st Private Event

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