Archive for May, 2007

Pearl Travel Conga Pays Off!

Monday, May 14th, 2007

I recently got a last minute call to fill in on percussion for half of a duo at a downtown Philadelphia restaurant. Set one was to start at the height of midweek rush hour and the playing area was about the size of a table for two, nice and cozy. ...

The Ever Expanding Outdoor Marimba

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

If you go back far enough, I'm sure you can remember the days when there were NO Mallet Instruments on the marching field...or any other sideline percussion for that matter. Even if you don't go back quite that far, you probably remember the day when sideline percussion was made ...

Marching Snare Drum Heads…Kevlar or Mylar?

Friday, May 4th, 2007

Marching season is right around the corner and as schools and individuals prepare to purchase new marching snare drum heads for their Marching Snare Drums, the age old question of Kevlar versus Mylar will once again become a topic of debate. While there may be some aspects of the ...

Roland SPD-S Sample Pad

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

The Roland SPD-S is a great sample pad, and allows for even the least tech-savvy of us to be able to run it efficiently with ease. It is a great way for a drummer to be able to start incorporating electronic sounds into his or her live setup as well. ...