NEW RELEASE FROM DAMAGED GOODS-RANDY VAUGHN-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14....

Northern New York based Damaged Goods is getting ready to release their full length album-Revolution Gun. This band has been together for a long time, and they keep a very lively and active schedule in the region.

Randy Vaughn was one of the first customers to pick up a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14, and he has used it as his main since Day 1. I still remember our discussions on what he was looking for in a drum, talking Supraphonics, Grand Funk Railroad, and all things related to drums. I hit it off with him immediately, and have always stayed in touch and followed his and the bands work.

As a prelude to the record release, the band released a single Father's Day. That is available for purchase on their website, as well as the album will be.

Special Thanks as well going out to David Melbie in the band for sending me the requested artwork for the latest releases, and the previously released Christmas Carol. Thank You Randy for all of your support and use of your 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 on all of these records. Looking forward to the release of the new record & to keeping up to date on Damaged Goods!

https://www.mydamagedgoods.com/

GERMANY'S ACHIM FAERBER...#1 OF THE BEIER 1.5 STEEL--4 X 13.....

German drumming legend-Achim Faerber (Eisbrecher, Project Pitchfork, Prag, Automat, Peter Heppner) recently received #1 of the Beier 1.5 Steel--4 x 13. This drum has been in the works for some time, and will be offered shortly from here.

Achim has been a long time player of snares from Beier Drums, and has used them live on the road, and almost exclusively in the studio on over 10 albums. His main is a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14, and he also uses a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 15 as well. He is currently on tour with one of the biggest bands in Industrial Rock...Eisbrecher.

He also did some great sound samples, and those will be up on the site soon. Thanks Achim....VERY happy you have #1 of this new drum, and that your initial impression of it was excellent. TBC!

http://www.achimfaerber.com/

SCOTLANDS SAM LUMSDEN-STEVE GADDS TRACK-PAUL SIMON COVER-1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14....

My pal Sam Lumsden, from First Class Drums in Scotland, recently did a cover in video of Paul Simon's "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover". I have always followed Sam's studio, live, and instructional work. He is, quite literally, one of the most talented and diverse drummers in the UK. 

This one was a clip we had to discuss, as many drummers have. As well, this is one of those songs with a drum track that is sometimes assumed is relatively easy due to it's repetitiveness. It is exactly the opposite, and mentioned that to Sam. He had reviewed Steve Gadd's explanation of it before doing this as well. 

From my standpoint, it is one of those tracks that you have to think about, but if you do too much....You are doomed. I have always found this difficult to play. He agreed. It is just one of those definitive musical & rhythmic tracks you have to fall into and be relaxed. As always with anything Sam does....He completely and perfectly nailed this.

Thanks Sam as always for using your 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 on this as always! Amazing job....

  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY9YbGZ4tXM&feature=youtu.be

ROSES AGAIN VIDEO-ROOFTOP SCREAMERS-VOLUME I-KEN STRINGFELLOW....MIKE COLLINS-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14...

Mike Collins (Throwback Suburbia, Earl Slick, Metts Ryan & Collins, Dilana) recently released his Volume I-Rooftop Screamers. This is Mike's project to showcase his music, and is a chance to collaborate with his friends and colleagues in the music business. 

The first video from Volume I is an animated video entitled "Roses Again." It features Ken Stringfellow (REM, The Posies) producing, and playing on most of the instruments, & Mike was on drums. He had his main of many years with him....Beier 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14. He also has a 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 for live and studio work.

Thank You Mike...Love this song & video! (Please see links below to purchase Volume I, and for the video...) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJEi0comOR0

https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/rooftopscreamers4

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vol-1/1330908734

https://open.spotify.com/album/6UMGyUKYroQfAwYSXwETYq

JOCHEN BAUER OF HEAVENS A BEER-GERMANY-NEW SINGLE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14...

Jochen Bauer has been keeping a busy schedule with the ever popular German based band...Heavens A Beer. Along with their live performance schedule, they also have been in the studio. I have been looking forward to the release of their first single from these sessions: "Ose Ring". 

Jochen used his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 on the single, and currently has three drums from Beier Drums. The other two, which he consistently uses live are a 1.5 Steel--8 x 14 & 8 x 15.

Great being in touch as always my friend. Congrats on all of your success. I truly appreciate all of your non-stop support and friendship....

https://www.facebook.com/pg/HeavensABeer/about/?ref=page_internal

JARRED POPE-LIVE WITH TOM KEIFER AND DAMON JOHNSON-JEFF BROWN...ELIZABETH WIEL...BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14 & 4 X 15...

In recent month's, I have had the great opportunity to see Jarred Pope live four times. Three times with the Tom Keifer Band, and once with another legend, and great guy....Damon Johnson. I was so happy to see all of the dates pop up, and would not have missed them for anything.

I met Jarred several years ago through one of my best friends and supporters-Randy Walker of Media 22 Productions. Randy is a highly accomplished drummer, and producer based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since that time...Jarred has used a variety of my drums live, and in the studio including a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14, 6.5 x 14, 6.5 x 15, and 4 x 15. Right now he is using a 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 and 5.5 x 14 exclusively on tour with Tom Keifer, and used the 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 for an upcoming release from Damon Johnson. (Please see the link below to pre-order the record from PledgeMusic). He used the 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 on the Damon Johnson's live record Birmingham Tonight, that is a record I cherish.

On tour, Jarred's tech has been Jeff Brown. Jeff is a highly respected Nashville ace who has played with a countless number of acts, and is one of the greatest guy's out there on the scene. His input and opinions, like Jarred's, have been extremely valued here. I always ask Jarred when a date is approaching if Jeff is going to be with him and not playing. Always super happy to hear is going to be there! 

With me for these shows, and always...is my girl Elizabeth Wiel. She is an amazing woman, is the smartest girl I know, is a top-tier designer in her job, is someone I consult for an opinion and viewpoint frequently, and is also a huge and extremely knowledgeable music fan. She has absolutely loved the shows with the Tom Keifer Band, and loves these two guy's as well. We have had an incredibly great time at dinners, sound checks, after-show get together hangs, etc.., 

Tom Keifer has been a star for a long time, and this band, as big as they are even now, are only going to become huge. They get rave reviews, the band is completely off-the-hook, and all of them are super nice people as well. They keep a really lively tour schedule, and it is a show that you simply must see if you have not. Thank You as well Tom for taking time out to chat. I have heard for years what an incredibly nice guy you are, and you certainly are just that.

Thank You Jarred Pope & Jeff Brown for everything. No Doubt!.....We will be seeing you soon, and Elizabeth and I are looking forward to that already.....

Image By Joe Schaeffer Photography-Thank You!

http://www.tomkeifer.com/

http://www.damonjohnson.com/

https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/damonjohnson?utm_campaign=project19552

SHANE GAMBLE-LYRIC VIDEO-LOVE IS A ROAD EP-MIKE DAWSON-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 15...

Just posted a great lyric video from Shane Gamble from his Love Is A Road EP. Mike Dawson used his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 15 on this record, and like all of their work together....I absolutely love it, and am really proud to have one of my drums on it. Link below to the video, and to Shane's site to pick up this record.

Thank You Both as always!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mvLcDGfKxY

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

MICHAEL O'TOOLE & STEVE MARKOWSKI OF SHAMROCK-BEIER DRUMS-THE OUTLAWS VIDEO...

Michael O'Toole and Steve Markowski of the Connecticut based band Shamrock, have always been incredibly supportive, and are a very active band. Steve plays a 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 as his main, and has for the last several years. Michael O'Toole has always provided great feedback on the drum as well, and sent me the poster he did below. Thanks for this Michael! 

Please do see the links below of clips from Steve of Shamrock live, and one clip of The Outlaws which they both are huge fans of. Monte Yoho, long time friend and supporter, has used a 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 live with a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 as an auxiliary. Steve heard the drums live, spoke with Monte about it, and subsequently picked up a drum several years ago.    

Thank You Steve & Michael for everything. Looking forward as always to staying in touch....

Shamrock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4EBsnIsPUM&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kYPw7PY9u0&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzCu1WM560A&feature=youtu.be

The Outlaws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2bqzF4YEKU&feature=youtu.be

SEAN PADDOCK LIVE-KENNY CHESNEY-TRIP AROUND THE SUN TOUR-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 12...

For the second time around, I was lucky enough to be a guest of Sean Paddock on Kenny Chesney's Trip Around The Sun Tour, the first time was the Spread The Love Tour in 2016. These shows were both in Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

On both of these tours, Sean had his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 12 as part of his touring kit. This band and show are arguably one of the greatest to ever hit the road, and is also one of the longest running. Sean is a Nashville legend, a massive talent,  is incredibly knowledgeable, and is someone who has been a great friend to me.

Thanks Again Sean for having Elizabeth and I out for the show, and for your support. Congratulations as always on all of your success!

https://www.kennychesney.com/triparoundthesun

M3 SOUTHERN ROCK CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL-MONTE YOHO OF THE OUTLAWS-SCOTT THOMPSON OF PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE...BEIER SNARE DRUMS...

M3 has always done a great job at putting on music festivals, and last week was one I would have loved to have been at....The Southern Rock Classic.

The Outlaws and Pure Prairie League were on the bill, and Monte Yoho of The Outlaws and Scott Thompson of Pure Prairie League had their snare drums from Beier Drums. Monte has used his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 as a main for years, with a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 as an auxiliary. Scott Thompson uses one of his three snare drums exclusively live: 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14, 6.5 x 14 & 4 x 15.  

Many Thanks to both of you as always....Hope to see you sometime soon Monte, and will see you this Fall in Wisconsin Scott Thompson...

https://www.outlawsmusic.com/

http://pureprairieleague.com/

BACON BROTHERS LIVE ON THE TONIGHT SHOW-FRANK VILARDI-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14....

The Bacon Brothers are band that I have seen many times, and are among my favorites. Frank Vilardi has been using one of his three snare drums from here almost since the beginning. He uses them live on the road, in the studio, and recently it was great to see he had his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 on their appearance on The Tonight Show. 

They were awesome as they always were, and the song they performed from their new upcoming record-Tom Petty T-Shirt, got over-the-top reviews. Really looking forward to the full album this Summer, and seeing them live this July. Please see the link below for pre-order information for the record.

Thank You Frank as always....Looking forward to seeing you guy's soon!

  

http://www.baconbros.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ1IsN1F698&t=3s

THANK YOU TO INSTAGRAM'S JASON COOPER...BEIER 15" SNARE DRUMS....

Sending out a big Thank You to Jason Cooper who recently posted these images on Instagram. I really appreciate you taking the time out to do this, and for taking time out to check out the 15" drums. My manufacturing has been dedicated to bringing the 15" snare drum back to the industry, and it is something that will be permanent. 

I also want to send out a Congrats to Love Custom Drums on all of their success. This can be a very difficult business, and you have done a great job.

As always, I am looking forward to staying in touch Jason....Thanks Again!

http://lcdcustomdrums.com/

MONTE YOHO-THE OUTLAWS IN THE STUDIO-FIRST SOUTHERN ROCK CRUISE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14...

I finally had a chance last week to catch up with the legendary Monte Yoho of The Outlaws....

The Outlaws are one of the greatest bands in Southern Rock history, and continue to prove that show after show, and year after year. I have had the huge privilege of seeing them live numerous times, and the enduring talent in that band never ceases to amaze me, and the huge audiences they draw. 

Monte has used several snare drums from here exclusively for a long time now. The 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 is his main, and he uses a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 as an auxiliary. The band recently took part in the first Southern Rock Cruise with Lynyrd Skynyrd and other great bands of this genre. They are also getting ready to head out this Spring on tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd on The Last Of The Street Survivors Farewell Tour, and on numerous other headlining dates around the country as well.

The first three images are from the Southern Rock Cruise and were taken by his brother Rob Yoho who always captures incredible images, and is an outstanding photographer. Thank You for those Rob! The two images on the bottom are from a recent session where the band is recording another highly anticipated studio album.   

Thank You Again for everything Monte. You have been one of the greatest supporters and friends ever to me over the years. Your input, support and advice has been a source of non-stop inspiration to me. See you soon!

https://www.outlawsmusic.com/

TOMMY HARDEN-LIVE WITH ALABAMA IN LAS VEGAS-SOUTHERN DRAWL TOUR-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--4 X 15...

Want to send out a huge Thank You to Tommy Harden here today....

Tommy recently filled in for some Las Vegas shows with one of the biggest selling bands of all-time: Alabama. He chose his 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 for these shows, and that has been one of his main go-to drums for quite some time. He has used that drum for numerous sessions and releases, and I always look forward to hearing what he is working on.

His latest project, with his wife Lorrie, is the Lost Hollow Band. They recently just got back from some shows again in the UK, are an incredible band, and have been met with widespread approval. Please see the link below for information on their live dates, and releases.

Thank You Tommy.....  

https://losthollowband.com/