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Craig Blundell joins Natal Percussion Instruments Line

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Craig Blundell joins Natal Percussion Instruments Line

Natal are pleased and excited to announce the introduction of the amazing Craig Blundell to their Percussion Instruments line.

Craig has been playing drums since the age of 3 and is now recognized in the top handful of “Progressive” drummers, educators and clinicians in the world. Over his decades of playing and studying, he has dedicated hour upon hour studying his trade and gradually built up his profile and reputation over the last few years as a true ambassador for British drumming on the International scene.

Millions of people a day listen to his recordings and programming work on television and radio globally every day whether it be radio jingles, TV themes or on many Rock and Progressive Rock outlets.

Says Craig – I’ve been recording a lot of Percussion recently and I needed some extra quality to my sound palette. Natal Percussion has given me that and so much more – no matter what’s needed I know they have my back and I’m delighted we can collaborate together. Their Passion for Excellence is really exciting me.

Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

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Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a selection of Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drums, featuring…

  • 14″ x 5″ or 14″ x 6.5″ shells constructed from brass, aluminium & steel,
  • single beaded shells,
  • Pearl CL Bridge lugs fitted throughout,
  • Pearl SuperHoop II 2.3mm triple flanged hoops,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • USA-made, Remo heads – coated Ambassador Smooth / Clear snare side.

Pearl says…”Vital, immediate snare tone with an undeniably modern sensibility, Sensitone’s gig-ready touches make them a true professional standard.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

RRP: Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snares – £258.00 – £433.00

www.pearldrum.com

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The UK Drum Show Announces Expansion of Exhibition Hall

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The UK Drum Show Announces Expansion of Exhibition Hall

Organisers of The UK Drum Show have announced a second expansion of their drum and percussion hall, just weeks after announcing it sold out, due to ongoing requests and enquires to exhibit at the UK’s largest drum event.

“Naturally we are thrilled that the enthusiasm of our live events continues, as we plan for the return of The UK Drum Show and our other events that coincide over the weekend of the 2 & 3 April 2022 at the ACC Liverpool,” states Neil Golding show organiser

Modern Vintage Heads To The UK Bass Guitar Show in a neighbouring hall.

“We have new enquiries every week, and are pleased to welcome other brands to our other halls with Goliath Effects and Modern Vintage Guitars to our UK Bass Guitar Show hall in recent days, and AD Drums to our drum hall.” “We have surpassed more than 5,000 guest tickets for our collective shows so far for April 2 & 3 2022 and with 6 months still to go, we expect ticket sales and guest numbers to grow to make this a destination event.”

“With our extended footprint and commitment to delivering a quality MI consumer show, our events can now receive up to 15,000 guests per day.” ” Furthermore, we have approached several artists for appearing across our acoustic, bass and electric guitar live stages so that guests can enjoy a rich experience over the weekend,” Golding concludes.

The UK Drum Show hall has now been expanded to almost 4000 sqm and has to be a contender for the worlds largest consumer drum and percussion exhibition.

For businesses wishing to exhibit at:

Please contact the organiser neil@goldmediaandevents.co.uk

+44(0)7717 404 243 +44(0)1271 614081

 

British Drum Co Announces Launch of Super 7 Snare Drum

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British Drum Co Announces Launch of Super 7 Snare Drum

The Super 7 really is quite a special drum. The inner shell is handcrafted from sumptuous Purpleheart veneers with an outer finished in high-gloss lacquered Fiddleback Sycamore. The 13” x 7” size offers drummers a higher pitch without sacrificing the “body” of the drum’s tone. The inclusion of no less than four vents adds sensitivity and increases the volume – this is a loud drum!

Handbuilt in the UK, the Super 7 is a 13” x 7”, 10-ply shell with 45º bearing edges, constructed using our unique cold press moulding process to create a shell with exceptional structural and tonal integrity. The Super 7 is a stunning snare drum that displays a bespoke designed namebadge accented with Purpleheart veneer, complementing the matching veneer featured in the B badge.

The Super 7 is extremely versatile, offering a wide range of playable tones, from bright, cutting backbeats, through to warm and subtle delicate grace notes. Perfect for the studio, but equally at home performing on stage, the Super 7 is a very special snare drum that looks as good as it sounds – both on the inside as well as the outside. Try the new Super 7 for yourself – we’re sure you will be as happy with the results as we are!

Specification

  • 13” x 7” 
  • 45º bearing edges
  • High gloss lacquer Fiddleback Sycamore outer veneer
  • 10-ply Purpleheart shell
  • 4 x vents
  • Palladium lugs
  • Purpleheart logo badge
  • Palladium strainer
  • Brass snare wires
  • Triple flange steel hoops
  • Remo USA head

Super 7 is available to order immediately. 

www.britishdrumco.com

 

Latin Percussion’s Wood Tapa: The Ultimate Snare Drum Hack

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Latin Percussion’s Wood Tapa: The Ultimate Snare Drum Hack

Latin Percussion (LP) launches the highly-versatile Wood Tapa. It’s a new and innovative way to retrofit any existing snare drum with a cajon-like top and textured top surface that can be played with the hands, brushes or other soft implements.

The revolutionary LP Wood Tapa instantly transforms most 14” snare drums into a super sensitive, snare cajon with an authentic, woodsy cajon tonality. Simply replace the batter side drum head and counter hoop with the LP Tapa using existing tension rods, and the transformation is complete!  Rounded edges offer ultimate comfort when playing with hands as part of hybrid percussion or acoustic drum set ups.

The Wood Tapa is constructed from Baltic Birch and designed to fit most 14” snare drums and available in 8-lug (LP2414-08) or 10-lug (LP2414-10) options.

Drummers and percussionists are always looking for new and different sounds. The Wood Tapa gives snare drums an alternative sound and widens the instrument’s range of playing possibilities.

LP Cajon Designer Josh Trask comments, “This is the perfect way for drumset players to realize that authentic cajon sound as part of their kit.  And the Tapa sounds different on a range of snare drums, so players can experiment with creating their own signature sound using their favorite drums.”

To find out more about the new Wood Tapa and other Latin Percussion products, please go to lpmusic.com/ #wearerhythm

 

Sakae Osaka Heritage Axelandor Kick Pedals – Drummer’s Review

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Sakae Osaka Heritage Axelandor Kick Pedals – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a selection of Sakae Osaka Heritage Axelandor kick drum pedals, featuring…

  • 3-point adjustable cam,
  • removable heel plate,
  • changeable beater,
  • side adjustable tension spring adjustment,
  • lightweight aluminium footboard,
  • solid-feeling bass plate with ribbed rubber underside and retractable spikes.

Sakai Osaka Heritage says…”A high-performance kick pedal that’s lightweight enabling a fast and powerful performance.Announcing the new Axelandor series, an aluminum footboard kick pedal that uses proprietary design to enhance its functionality and usability as a kick pedal, achieving both lightness and durability.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

RRP: Sakae Osaka Heritage Axelandor kick pedals:

Single: £299.00

Double: £599.00

www.sakae-drums.com

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British Drum Co Welcomes Manic Street Preachers’ Drummer Sean Moore

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British Drum Co Welcomes Manic Street Preachers’ Drummer Sean Moore

Sean Moore, drummer with the legendary Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers, has joined the growing British Drum Co. family of artists.

Sean is a founding member of the Manics and has played on every single and album release, since the band began in 1986.

Mel Stewart, Brand Development Manager at British Drum Co., says, “Everyone here at BDC is thrilled at the announcement that Sean has chosen to play our drums. The Manics are a legendary band with a reputation for excellence and we cannot stress how cool it is that Sean wants to be part of our artist family”.

Sean is delighted with his decision to join BDC. “I have been watching the growth of the brand and been hugely impressed by the quality of the drums. I have heard so many good things about British Drum Co. so I thought it was time to check it out for myself and I have been blown away by the exceptional build quality, the awesome sound of the drums, and the attention to every detail. I am very happy with my new Legend kit!”

Keith Keough, CEO of British Drum Co. is equally proud of Sean joining the BDC artist family. Keith explains, “Sean is a fantastic guy with a stellar reputation as the powerhouse drummer with one of the most instantly recognisable bands around. It is an honour to have Sean on board with BDC.”

British Drum Co. Managing Director, Al Murray, added, “It is such a thrill to be able to welcome Sean Moore to the British Drum Co. artist family. What can you say about the Manics that hasn’t already been said? Powerful, emotive anthems with an authenticity, integrity and poetry that resonate with all generations – great to have you on our team Sean!”

British Drum Co., which launched in September 2015, was founded by master drum maker Keith Keough; Kasabian drummer Ian Matthews; top-level marching specialist Stu Warmington; and award winning comedian and drum enthusiast Al Murray, aka The Pub  Landlord. The ranks expanded when in 2017 The Verve &Charlatans drummer, Pete Salisbury, joined the company.

www.britishdrumco.com

 

Drumming Legends Share their Passion In Movie Count Me In

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Drumming Legends Share their Passion In Movie Count Me In

Count Me In, is an exciting new movie that celebrates the deep passion of drumming; uncovering the joy and exhilaration of a life dedicated to driving the beat.

The film takes viewers on a journey with some of greatest, most respected players and personalities from the world of drumming. It explores their beginnings, influences and inspirations though conversation, concert footage, original content and concludes with a thrilling drum off. Count Me In beautifully communicates the energy, art and skill of the drummers who have shaped some of the most iconic music of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Cindy Blackman Santana

The men and women featured in Count Me In, come from a diverse range of backgrounds, including legendary players Roger Taylor, Stewart Copeland, Taylor Hawkins, Nick Mason, Chad Smith and Cindy Blackman Santana, who are joined by rising stars Emily Dolan Davies, Jess Bowen and Ben Thatcher. Included in the film are tributes to the vision, creativity and impact of drumming pioneers such as Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Keith Moon, John Bonham and Ginger Baker.

Stewart Copeland

Directed by Mark Lo, who’s filmography includes The Railway Man and Belle, this movie shares the love and passion that takes drummers from banging on pots and pans as kids to playing on the world’s biggest stages. Talking about the film, Lo said: ‘I am very excited to be able to share the journey we took with these amazing players; celebrating the passion and joy of playing and communicating through drums.’

Producer John Giwa-Amu said, ‘Count Me In’s a film that brings some of the most talented musicians in the world together to create some genuine moments of magic.’

Drummers and non-drummers alike will enjoy the simple love of music that lies at the very core of Count Me In. ‘Easily one of the best docs I’ve seen in a very long time ~ HIGHLY recommend.’ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

Count Me In is available now on Netflix.

 

Dixon Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

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Dixon Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a quartet of Dixon Snare Drums, featuring…

Dixon Artisan Series Gregg Bissonette Signature Snare
Dixon Artisan Series Gregg Bissonette Signature Snare
  • 14″ x 6.5″ Artisan Series Gregg Bissonette Signature Snare,
  • 1mm, black nickel plated steel shell,
  • 10 x double-ended chrome lugs,
  • 2.3mm triple flanged hoops,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo UT Heads (coated batter/clear resonant side).
Dixon Conerstone Series Aluminium Snare
Dixon Conerstone Series Aluminium Snare
  • 14″ x 6.5 Cornerstone Aluminium Snare,
  • 1.2mm shell w/satin finish,
  • 2.3mm triple flange hoops,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • 10 x double-ended lugs,
  • Evans UNO Heads (coated batter/clear resonant side).
Dixon Classic Sub-Zero Maple Snare
Dixon Classic Sub-Zero Maple Snare
  • 14″ x 6.5″ Classic Series Sub-Zero Maple Shell,
  • 9-ply, 6.7mm maple formula shell,
  • dark maple wood hoops,
  • 20 x lugs w/claw hook-style tension rods,
  • White Marble wrap finish,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Evans Heads (UV1 batter/clear snare side).
Dixon Artisan Series Blue Titanium Snare
Dixon Artisan Series Blue Titanium Snare
  • 14″ x 6.5″ Artisan Series Blue Titanium Snare,
  • 1mm steel shell w/blue titanium plating,
  • 20 lugs,
  • die-cast hoops,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Evans Heads (G1 batter / Hazy 300 snare side).

Dixon says…”Dedicated to the idea that all drummers share the same quest, Dixon has paired its reputation for quality manufacturing with its high regard for the drumming collective. It’s this union of craftsmanship and community that shapes our future, where player satisfaction and interaction go as far as the product, centered on relationships, education and enriching lives.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

RRP: Dixon Snare Drums

Artisan Series Gregg Bissonette Signature Model: £260.00

Cornerstone Series Aluminium Model: £359.00

Classic Series Sub-Zero Maple Model: £154.00

Artisan Series Blue Titanium Model: £467.00

www.playdixon.com

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Vic Firth Launches The Nate Smith Signature Series Stick

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Vic Firth Launches The Nate Smith Signature Series Stick

The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the release of the new Nate Smith Signature Series sticks.

For nearly two decades, Nate Smith has been impacting the music scene with his visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming. From jazz to fusion, R&B to hip-hop, from pop to rock and everywhere in between Nate Smith grooves like wind around the drum set. Now Nate brings that same energy and versatility to Vic Firth with his new Signature Series drumsticks.

Being slightly thinner than a 7A in the grip, with added length and a medium taper for a smooth response and impeccable balance, this stick is great for sitting right in the pocket. Crafted with made-in-the-USA hickory wood, the Nate Smith Signature Series sticks offer a strong tried and true composition. The rounded barrel tip allows for articulation at any angle and lets you pull serious sound out of your cymbals.

“We’re fortunate to have an incredible amount of talent in the Vic Firth family of artists, really the best in the world,” says Vic Firth Global Brand Manager Mike Weber. “We are so thrilled to welcome the immensely talented and always influential Nate Smith as the newest Vic Firth Signature Series artist. Nate is such a versatile and energetic player, and that versatility and effortless flow really comes to life in his new signature stick. Developing a new creative tool with an artist is always inspiring. Working with Nate was certainly no exception. We genuinely think drummers all over the world are going to love Nate’s signature stick design.”

The Nate Smith Signature Series sticks are available at vicfirth.com, authorized dealers, and international distributor partners.

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