HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BEIER DRUMS.....THANK YOU ALL FOR EVERYTHING IN 2019!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BEIER DRUMS!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM BEIER DRUMS.....

Wishing you all a very relaxing and happy Thanksgiving.....!

UFO-LAST ORDERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR-FEBRUARY DATES ANNOUNCED-ANDY PARKER-BEIER DRUMS....

To a chorus of approval from their fans and the press, British legends UFO announced further dates for this February on their Last Orders-50th Anniversary Tour. 

This tour has been a sell-out from start to finish, and it has brought out some of the biggest names in music to see them, or join them on stage for some songs. Kirk Hammett of Metallica, who cites UFO as his heroes, was one of them (see link below). UFO by far is one of the most influential bands in Rock History, and have been cited as an influence by literally an endless number of bands.

Andy Parker as always will have one of his many snare drums from Beier Drums along for this tour, and as he has since Day 1 of using them...Over 10 years ago. Looking forward to seeing them this February big time...

Thank You UFO for extending the tour....

http://www.ufo-music.info/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=281&v=s3QKBuzM9y8&feature=emb_logo

GARRETT GOODWIN-LIVE IN CHICAGO-CARRIE UNDERWOOD'S CRY PRETTY 360 TOUR-CMA AWARDS-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--7.5 X 15....

Last week I had the opportunity to see one of the greatest drummers from Nashville, and one of the nicest guys I know live...Garrett Goodwin. Carrie Underwood's Cry Pretty Tour 360 was coming to Chicago, and I had really been looking forward to this. 

Garrett had his 1.5 Steel--7.5 x 15 along as part of his kit, and it was a complete thrill to see and hear this. Previously on Carrie Underwood's 2016 The Storyteller Tour: Stories In The Round, he had used a number of his snare drums from Beier Drums. I saw that show twice, and it was as spectacular as this one. Tonight at the CMA Awards he will be using his 1.5 Steel--7.5 x 15, and I would not miss this for anything. 

Thank You For Everything Garrett......

All images by Elizabeth Wiel

http://www.garrettgoodwin.com/

https://www.carrieunderwoodofficial.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS2K2x912oQ

LIGHTS OUT-SURVIVING THE 70'S WITH UFO-BY MARTIN POPOFF-ANDY PARKER-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14-SAM LUMSDEN

I received a really nice message yesterday from Scotland based drumming virtuoso....Sam Lumsden of First Class Drums. 

Martin Popoff released Lights Out-Surviving The 70's With UFO in 2017, and I was unaware of this. Sam spotted some more recent images in the book, and I was thrilled to learn it included one with Andy with his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14.

Andy was one of the first artists to take that drum on the road, and it was also one of the first I manufactured here. The 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 has been his main for his US rig for almost 10 years, the 1.5 Steel--5.5,x 14 has been his main for the same amount of time on his European rig. He also used a 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 15 on the road, and currently uses his 1.5 Steel--8 x 14 as a main as well in both Europe, and the US.

I recently as well saw UFO for two nights in Chicago, and the shows were met with rave reviews, as all of them have. I am hoping, as all of their fans across the world are....That UFO will continue to schedule more dates on their 50th Anniversary-Last Orders Tour. 

Thanks You for everything Andy...and Thank You Sam Lumsden! 

https://www.firstclassdrums.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Out-Surviving-70s-UFO/dp/1908724579/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=surviving+the+70%27s+with+ufo&qid=1573080690&sr=8-1-fkmr0

THE BEIER 1.5 STEEL--7.5 X 15 BACK IN STOCK-DRUM CENTER OF PORTSMOUTH

The Beier 1.5 Steel--7.5 x 15 will be back in stock at Drum Center Of Portsmouth in two weeks, and there is also a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 currently in stock with them as well. Please note any drum in any size can be ordered through them, lead time is always 30-45 days. 

Thank You Shane & Co! 

https://www.drumcenternh.com/snare-drums/beier-snare-drums

JARAN SORENSON-LIVE WITH BLACKHAWK-HARD ROCK TULSA-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 15....

Jaran Sorenson recently started using his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 15 live with Blackhawk, and according to him...He absolutely loves it. He also has a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 12 and a 4 x 15 which he has used extensively live with Blackhawk, and The Outlaws. He is dual drumming with Southern Rock Legend Monte Yoho in The Outlaws who has used his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 for almost ten years now exclusively. 

It has been a while since I have seen either one of these amazing bands live, and I am hoping to soon. Thank You Jaran for all of your support & feedback. Will see you , Monte, and the band soon! 

https://www.blackhawklive.com/

https://www.outlawsmusic.com/

MIKE DAWSON-LIVE AND IN THE STUDIO WITH SHANE GAMBLE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 15....

One of my long-time favorites..Shane Gamble and his band, had a extremely busy Summer as always. They also were in the studio as well, and it was very exciting to know Mike Dawson had his Beier 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 15 along with him for the upcoming new record. That drum, and the 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 15 are the two most often used by him live, and in the studio when the drums are selected for a project.

Many Thanks Mike...Looking forward to this new record big time!

Image by Andy Markowitz of Amp Photography

http://www.shanegamble.com/#home

JOCHEN BAUER-HEAVENS A BEER-LIVE APPEARANCE ON GERMAN TELEVISION-NEW ALBUM-KARUSSELL-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14...

Long time pal, and huge supporter of Beier Drums....Jochen Bauer, recently appeared on German national television with Heavens A Beer. The band was showcasing their new single from their new record-Karussell, and performed two other songs live. It was a lot of fun watching this show.... 

Heavens A Beer has been keeping a constant show & tour schedule, and have made big waves in the music scene in Germany. I am really, as always, very grateful to you Jochen for everything, and for always having one of your three snare drums from here with you.

Congratulations Heavens A Beer on an outstanding new release with Afelinator!

https://www.heavensabeer.de/?fbclid=IwAR1XZpjdUxvwNiyuIQvqF-k-PBRK3oUPGGUOMkMet3mp0TXIbKyX3MH45ls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQgrHZSEZEs&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0fi0o9KHKpQ1v7KPACcCQwGKoQ8EOxVtujembRWZx49qqQHjrEoI2q46E

UFO-LAST ORDERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR-ANDY PARKER-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14 & 8 X 14...

UFO is set to embark on their final US tour dates on their Last Orders-50th Anniversary Tour. Really looking forward to seeing them, bittersweet as it may be, at the end of October in Chicago. I was fortunate to see their dates in Scotland in Spring with Elizabeth, and will never forget it. They are at the top of their game, and I truly am going to miss seeing them live every tour.  

British legend, Andy Parker, was among the first to use snare drums from Beier Drums exclusively. His primary mains for countless tours have been the 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 & 8 x 14 (European Rig), and the 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 & 8 x 14 (US Rig). He has also performed live on a European run with his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 15. Most of the albums from UFO he has used his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14.

Will update this article as the tour progresses.....

http://www.ufo-music.info/band.htm

CHAD MELCHERT LIVE-WE WILL ROCK YOU MUSICAL-CCMA HALL OF HONOUR-BEIER DRUMS....

Canadian great, 5 time winner of the CCMA Drummer Of The Year, long time pal, and huge supporter of Beier Drums.....Chad Melchert finally landed in Chicago so we could meet up. He is currently on tour with We Will Rock You, a musical by Queen & Ben Elton. This production is a long running and amazing show, and is currently on tour in the United States & Canada.

Big Congratulations to Chad as well on his entry into the CCMA Hall Of Honour. No one deserves it more than you Chad for your decades of live and studio musical contributions.

Sometime soon....Will see you and Mr. Theodore Brown in Saskatoon! Thanks Again For Everything....Elizabeth had a wonderful time, loved the show, and is very appreciative which I am as well.

http://www.queenonline.com/wwry

https://morinvillenews.com/2019/09/06/morinville-resident-chad-melchert-now-in-ccma-hall-of-honour/

NICK FORCHIONE-LUKE BRYAN'S FARM TOUR-LIVE WITH THE PEACH PICKERS-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14...

After three years of scheduling and logistical problems, I finally made it to Luke Bryan's Farm Tour. It was, as expected, a complete and absolute great time.

Nick Forchione (Peach Pickers) had his main-Beier 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 for the show, as he has for the past two tours. The Peach Pickers is an incredible ensemble of song writers and musicians, and they were unbelievable live....And were a huge hit with the crowd. I will be posting some video clips of the Peach Pickers set from the show....It was truly off-the-hook!

As well, I want to give a big shout out to Luke Bryan's drummer Kent Slucher. It is always great to see him, and his live performance. 

Thank You Again for a great time you guy's. Looking forward to next year already!

https://www.lukebryan.com/farm-tour

MIKE COLLINS-IN THE STUDIO-ROOFTOP SCREAMERS-NEW SINGLE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14

Mike Collins (Throwback Suburbia, Dilana, Metts Ryan & Collins, Earl Slick, Ken Stringfellow) is always busy with live performance and studio work. He is currently back in the studio working on new material with his massively talented & collaborative project: Rooftop Screamers. Their new single features Dan Reed, and is entitled: "Favorite Waste Of Time". Please see the link below....Incredible work as always.

Many Thanks As Always Mike for using your main....Beier 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 on this, all of your live performances, and catalog of records you have played on and produced. So looking forward to seeing you in Chicago for the UFO shows!

   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMNOr5Y73qo

MAT DONALDSON-WESTON HORN AND THE HUSH-VOLUME II-DON'T GIVE UP-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--8 X 14....

Sending out a huge Thank You to Mat Donaldson of Drum World Tulsa, and his band....The amazing Weston Horn & The Hush. They recently released their Volume II-Don't Give Up, and it is as great of a record as Volume I. Mat used his 1.5 Steel--8 x 14 on almost the entire record, and that drum also has been his main for live performance with the band for a number of years now. 

Congrats to all all of you, and Thank You Mat Donaldson for everything....

https://www.westonhornandthehush.com/

https://drumworldtulsa.com/