The Reality of Drum Endorsements and “Sponsorships”
Becoming an endorser of a particular drum manufacturer or company is often regarded as the holy grail of achievements in the eyes of many young drummers. “If I just …
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Drum Deals of 2019
More deals are here! Check down a few paragraphs to see what I’ve found! Being that we’re already in Fall, Black Friday is hastily approaching. This once-a-year weekend event …
Drummerfest 2019 Recap – Cascio Interstate Music
It’s the eve of one of my favorite events of the entire year — Drummerfest 2019 was incredible. For those unfamiliar, Drummerfest is presented by music retailer Cascio Interstate …
Isaias Gil Talks Drums, Touring, and Joining Black Flag (Interview)
Isaias Gil is a professional drummer from Houston, TX who recently joined up with American punk rock act Black Flag. The group is out on a massive tour across …
Chad Smith: A Testament to Self-Taught Drummers Everywhere
Photo credit: piyush.k on VisualHunt.com / CC BY Chadwick Gaylord Smith was born on October 25th, 1961 in Saint Paul, Minnesota and grew up in Bloomfield, Michigan. Chad never …