TRACY BROUSSARD-LIVE WITH ZACH RAY-BEIER 1.5 STEEL SERIES......

Nashville legend, and one of the all-time great guys in this business....Tracy Broussard (Blake Shelton), is out doing live dates with Zach Ray. I was so happy as always to see him include one of his four Beier Snare Drums that he has used non-stop for years now. 

One of the drums that he is using with Zach is his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 10. Tracy is one of a handful of players to have this drum, and this drum of course is out of production and was retired in June 2021 with the rest of the original line. It will never cease to amaze me how much this drum is utilized by the players that have them. The other players that have them are David Northrup (Joe Nichols, Oak Ridge Boys, Rick Derringer, Boz Scaggs, Travis Tritt, Wynonna), Kent Slucher (Luke Bryan), Gary Keith Johnson (Lohden Boys, Canopus Drums), and there is one other one and I do not know where/whom it is with right now. I won't ever make one of these again, and is it is really wonderful for me to see them in use constantly.

Hope this band comes around this area...Be so great to see you as always. Thank You For Everything Tracy!

https://zachraymusic.com/home

DANIEL BERMUDEZ-SPRING US TOUR WITH WILT-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14.....

Daniel Bermudez just got off the road from a Spring Tour across the US with Wilt. He had out a 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 as his main, and I was so happy to hear how much he liked the drum. I would have loved to have caught the band live mid April in Chicago, and am hoping to in the future when they come around again. 

His father, Demetrius Bermudez, is a legendary TM in the industry, and I have known him for years. I have met a lot of TM's in my day, and he is not only one of the most professional and experienced, he is one of the nicest ones as well.

Thank You Again Daniel for your comments, and Congratulations on a great run. It was great hearing from you as well Demetrius....Thank You!

 

https://www.wiltband.com/

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FROM BEIER DRUMS-REMEMBER AND HONOR.....

 

 

GERMANY'S THOMAS NUSSBAUM-LIVE WITH JUST4YOU-SUMMER DATES-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14....

German great, and long time pal Thomas Nussbaum (Just4You, Feeling Floyd Live, T), just published his set-up for this Summer with Just4You in Germany. I was so happy to see him include his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 in his set-up. He also has a 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 & 6.5 x 15 which he has used live. 

I have always stayed in touch with Thomas, I love hearing and listening to what he is up to Musically, and check in with life in general.

Elizabeth and I met up with him in Scotland along with Sam Lumsden for the UFO Tour, and we had an absolute blast. It really was unforgettable, and was one of the few chances that we all could get together and see the band together and visit with them.  

Have a great run Thomas. Elizabeth says "Hi!!". Will really look forward to the pics from the dates....

Thomas live with T in previous years....

In Scotland for the UFO Tour with Elizabeth, Sam Lumsden & Thomas...

https://www.partyband-just4you.de/

 

BOBBY MACINTYRE OF MIRROR RECORDING -LIVE WITH NIL LARA IN FLORIDA-BEIER 1.5 STEEL-15" SERIES.........

Sending out a big Congratulations to a long time friend, and huge supporter of Beier Drums from the beginning: Bobby MacIntyre-Owner & Producer at Mirror Recording in Asheville, N.C., and drummer for Nil Lara. 

Bobby is currently working on his new studio in Asheville, N.C., and is also keeping a busy live schedule with Nil Lara. He is one of two players to own the complete line of original 15" drums, the other player is Mike Dawson, formerly of Modern Drummer. Those sizes that he and Mike own are the 1.5 Steel--4 x 15, 5.5 x 15, 6.5 x 15, & 7.5 x 15. Interestingly, Bobby most often selects his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 15 for live work, Mike Dawson as well. I have, since the beginning, been a silent bystander to watch what players are choosing for their work. I am endlessly interested in that, and always will be. While producing drums is a "Business", it was always utterly imperative to me to be a bystander, and listen to drummers on why they chose a drum for a particular live show or record. Anything short of that is disruptive to the process.

Thank You Bobby for everything over the years. So looking forward to catching up soon. The new studio looks incredible, and the work that you will produce out of there will be as well. Talk Soon!

 

Bobby MacIntyre Producer-Zach Levy-Beier 15" Series

Pic from Bobby when Simon Kirke of Bad Company stopped in his studio-Beier 15" Series

Current work on the new studio-Mirror Recording in Asheville, N.C....

https://www.instagram.com/mirrorecording/

 

BILLY IDOL'S ERIK ELDENIUS...IN THE STUDIO WITH HIS BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 15........

I was so happy to hear from one of Rock's finest recently....Erik Eldenius from Billy Idol's band and Twin Pines Recording. Erik is a drummer who has always been great to me, and it has been a bit since we talked. He was in the studio working with his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 15 Gloss White. He used that drum on the release from Venice-Into The Morning Blue, and I have always been very proud that he selected that drum for that record. 

As well, the 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 15 that he has is one of the few I did in that size in Gloss White. Todd Sucherman (Styx) and Jamo Van de Bogert (Gregg Allman) have one as well, and the drums have seen extensive live/studio use over the years.

I have seen Erik live with Billy, and it was one of those unforgettable shows. Billy Idol has always had great bands over the years, but his line-up now, which has been intact for a long time...Is simply his best band ever. Erik brings a swing and a power to those songs that is definitive, and Steve Stevens is beyond a legend. I stood on the side stage for the show, and also went out front for a bit. To be able to do that is always a privilege, and I will never forget that show. 

I will keep the news here updated, and on a forthcoming release which I am really, really excited about. Thank You Erik...It was awesome to hear from you!

 

Pics from earlier years....

https://www.twinpinesrecording.com/

https://billyidol.net/

DAVID NORTHRUP LIVE--2024 JOE NICHOLS GOOD DAY FOR LIVIN TOUR-DRUM CLINICS-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 12..........

Sending out a big Thank You Again to long time pal and supporter...Nashville based industry legend- David Northrup (Joe Nichols, Travis Tritt, Oak Ridge Boys, Rick Derringer, Boz Scaggs, Wynonna). 

He is currently out on the 2024 Joe Nichols A Good Day For Livin Tour, and he has along his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 12 as part of his kit. That drum, along with his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 he used on his acclaimed solo album Shapes on two songs. He also included his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 12 in his recent clinics, and previous ones over the years.

Hoping to see you soon my friend and this incredible band. Thank You.....Once Again.....  

https://www.joenichols.com/

 

ANDRES FELIPE SILVA GOMEZ-CANVAS REBEL MAGAZINE-ON TOUR-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14........

Nashville great, Andres Felipe Silva Gomez (Savannah Rae, LaShola Studio Nashville, Sangre De Toro), is as busy as ever these days. He recently gave an interview to Canvas Rebel Magazine on his work in the industry.

I have known Andres for years, and he currently has two drums from here: A 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 and a 1.5 Steel--4 x 15. These days he is most often seen with his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14. He has used both drums on numerous records and select live performances on tour, and for television. 

As always my friend, it is so wonderful to see you soar in Nashville and beyond. Thank You for the mention in the article, and for your many years of friendship and support. Will be in touch as always to follow up on sessions and live shows!

With Gregg Lohman (Easton Corbin) and his live debut Beier Anniversary Drum

https://www.andressilvag.com/home

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-andres-silva-g/

 

EDUARDO BALDO-CLASSIC DEEP PURPLE LIVE PERFORMED BY GLENN HUGHES-ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS-LIVE RECORD-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14....

Recorded material has always been extremely important to me over the years. I have always kept a large running log of sessions and releases. There have been times I have followed up years after when material is finally released with an Artist. Every once in a while a record pops up, and it is a huge surprise. Such was the case with this live record recently: Glenn Hughes-Arcada Thr.-St. Charles, IL-09.13.18...

Elizabeth and I had planned to go this this show, and we were both so excited about it. Eduardo Baldo (Red Devil Vortex) was on the tour for Glenn behind the kit, and was gracious enough to give my 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 a whirl. We all had dinner together before the show, talked drums, and we all had such a great time. He did an incredible job, and the show was surreal...Literally. We had a nice visit after the show, and Eduardo is a not only a great guy, but a massive talent in this industry. 

I remember telling her, and him after, how much I wished the show was being recorded, I have had many moments like that over the years at shows listening,  and subsequently thinking how important it is to capture Musical moments forever. This was one of them. I had no idea it was being recorded, and lo & behold this popped up yesterday. I was thrilled to pieces that that night has a permanent record now. 

As well, we had a very nice visit with Glenn after the show. I mentioned to him Frankie (Banali) uses my gear, him and Glenn had been best friends for many years. Elizabeth spent quite some time talking to him, and he could not have been nicer. I grew up being, and still am of course, a massive Deep Purple fan. This was quite a night.  

Please do check this record out when you have a chance, and Thank You Again Eduardo....

https://www.glennhughes.com/

https://www.instagram.com/baldo.eduardo/

https://reddevilvortex.com/site/