Carlos Rull
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.
Along with fellow musician Nathan Mills, Carlos toured with the popular swing band, Big Time Operator, during the latter part of the 1990s, with much success. And has performed in several bands, too numerous to mention.
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.
big time operator!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.
