Arjuna RJ Contreras

Drummer for Reverend Horton Heat. Available for session work in-person or using the miracle of the Interwebs...

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@ParisaFH Was the same for me… 😂😂😂

[Arjuna RJ Contreras @arjuna_]

One year ago today... This show in California was so much fun! I dream nightly of the day when we’re all able to safely go back to the life of making music on the road with our friends. I think someone wrote a song… https://t.co/bbbrasx3ZN

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I'm stoked to announce that I’m now offering one-on-one online drum lessons, on a new platform called Stryvemind! Scheduling through this platform is very flexible for students and teachers, which is really cool.… https://t.co/hXbETIPBYr

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Just posted a photo @ The Kessler https://t.co/AjLHIo0g7c

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I’m slowly recovering from a marathon 6 week Reverend Horton Heat tour that included 34 of the best shows I feel we’ve played together, a visit to the NAMM show, a performance at the Ameripolitan Awards, a 3 week or… https://t.co/fWnAp4ArRD

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Throwback to a crazy and fun couple nights at Slim’s in San Francisco! Here’s a bit of “Ace of Spades”, Jim and Jimbo’s tribute to their friend, the great Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead!
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Thanks for the cool video,… https://t.co/FfEakPbkJf

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Our Portland residency was so much fun! 3 killer shows, great food, great people, and the opportunity to have a meal and hang with my friend, Jose Medeles, at his amazing drum shop!! Thanks for spending some time… https://t.co/1nZRfoMTWw

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It was an honor having The Paladins with us for the first part of this tour! On the last 2 nights, the legendary Dave Gonzalez joined Deke Dickerson, the Rev, and the rest of us to do the Paladins’ version of “Let… https://t.co/BXGvAazwUF

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SoCal has been as bonkers as ever so far on this tour! We’re back at it tonight and tomorrow in Long Beach! Here’s a bit of “Psychobilly Freakout” from last week at the Observatory OC...
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I think I may have “won” NAMM yesterday when my dear friend and Sensaphonics artist rep, Claudia, introduced me to the legendary drummer, JIM KELTNER!! I got the chance to chat with him for a couple minutes. He’s… https://t.co/gQdNHhE9IL

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Now that the show has been announced, I’m so excited to say that once again we will have the honor of backing up the living legend, Flaco Jimenez, in SAN ANTONIO, nonetheless! It’s gonna be a magical night with us… https://t.co/DmM73ylHP0

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This is heavy... Thank you, Sir, for the lifelong inspiration. 🙌🏼 Rest easy... #neilpeart #rush #rushband https://t.co/nqjnR0zvYx

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After being sick from the end of Horton’s Holiday Hayride tour through the holidays, until just a few days ago, I’m finally feeling like my old self! Thankfully I spent that time with my family, who took awesome… https://t.co/yCdPUZR9S8

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Movin’ strong into 2020 like... hahaha... an especially fun part of our last tour was the few nights I jumped onstage with @glowskulls to sing background vocals on their new song, “Generation Genocide”! What a blast!… https://t.co/Bfihh5fCHq

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Horton’s Holiday Hayride hits the home stretch! We’re in the sunshine state for our last 3 shows. Ponte Vedra last night, St. Petersburg tonight, and Orlando tomorrow... A fun musical moment that has developed… https://t.co/N1ynB695R3

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Horton’s Holiday Hayride rolls on! davealvinoriginal is on fire, you guys! Here’s his guitar solo from his great song, “Johnny Ace is Dead”, from the other night in Jersey City!
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Horton’s Holiday Hayride rolls on! I’m looking forward to playing in Asbury Park, NJ tonight, at Asbury Lanes. Here’s a bit of “Psychobilly Freakout” from last night in Jersey City!
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Backing up davealvinoriginal for his mini-set during our show is a lot of fun! His songs are amazing! And it sure is cool to hear him and the Rev shred on their guitars! Here’s a bit of Dave’s classic song, “Marie,… https://t.co/fGIz1uzip8

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Horton’s Holiday Hayride is off to a great start! We’re having a blast! I’m currently sipping my timhortons coffee here in Toronto as I make this post. Enjoying a day off here today before tomorrow’s show at the… https://t.co/jgvm3mKZV8

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Last night I got the royal treatment from my friends, theoneandonlyvicsalazar and Claudia @thehouseofpyne ! Help w/ my teardown after the show, some maintenance with my @sensaphonics in-ears, followed by some great… https://t.co/2Z2keNVqZq