The Addams Family - Billy Miller

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Billy Miller’s percussion setup for the Broadway production of The Addams Family at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Billy's gear list below photos.

Billy Miller’s percussion setup for the Broadway production of The Addams Family at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Below: Cast Album Recording Session.

Billy Miller’s percussion setup for the Broadway production of The Addams Family at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Gear:

Timpani 26" and 29"
Concert Bass Drum
Chimes
Xylophone 4 1/2 Octave
Orchestra Bells
Crotale - Upper Octave
Ratchet
Brake Drum
Gong
Claves
Guiro
Slapstick
Red Jam Block
Rhythm Crasher
Vibra Slap
African Ankle Bells
Headed Tambourine
Headless Tambourine
Mounted Tambourine
Mark Tree
Bell Tree
Bongos
Cabasa
Triangle
Castanet Machine
Suspended Cymbal
Finger Cymbal
Miller Machine with Triangle
Caxixi
Rainstick
Shakers (2)
Cowbell
Siren
Bird Whistle
Goat Hoof Shaker
LP One Shot Shaker

Billy's Broadway Credits.

The Addams Family - Broadway - Billy Miller
April 2010 thru December 2011

Billy Miller’s percussion setup for the Broadway production of The Addams Family at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

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