AUSTIN CURCURUTO-LIVE WITH THE OAK RIDGE BOYS-AMERICAN MADE FAREWELL TOUR 2024/2025-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14........

The Oak Ridge Boys will continue their American Made Farewell Tour into 2025, and behind the kit for many years now is one of Nashville's finest: Austin Curcuruto.

I have known Austin for years, and was introduced to him by one of the industries all-time great legends: David Northrup. David picked up a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 from here years ago for Austin, and he used that drum on Rex Wiseman's album-Just Love Her. He sent me pics from the session, and I awaited the release as always. Subsequently, Austin and Rex both gave me copies of the album at a show, and that is something I will never forget.  

Austin currently has his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 out on the road, and I was simply thrilled to hear that. I have had the privilege of seeing him live with the Oak Ridge Boys twice. He is an amazing Musician, and he is also and easily one of the all-time greatest guy's in this business. I wish I saw him more often, the last time was in Lake Geneva with Elizabeth, and it just was an incredible day and night.  

Thank You my friend for everything...I so hope to see you sometime in the near future....

Through the years......

Session pic-Rex Wiseman release

Austin's Three Amigo's....

https://austincurcuruto.com/

https://oakridgeboys.com/

 

TRAVIS BARNES LIVE-FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14....

Sending out a morning shout-out and a huge Thank You to Travis Barnes (First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, TX, Independent). 

Travis recently picked up one of the NOS shells of the 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 I had here. This was the first size drum produced here, and it was always very, very popular. I made extra shells of this drum being the first one, and it was so great to hear from him when this one was available.

Thank You Again my friend. I have super enjoyed our conversations, and I am really, really looking forward to more of the clips from this amazing Worship band. These bands, as I mentioned, I always find to be incredible. The Musicianship is unreal, and most Churches', from a venue standpoint, have incredible natural, or designed sound. I would love to see your Craviotto kits as well!

Looking forward to staying in touch big time.......

 

https://www.youtube.com/live/9y11uptwH38 

https://fbcwf.org/

BRENT MARTIN-LIVE WITH AIRPORT 77-NEWS YEARS EVER-MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14.....

Brent Martin (Airport 77, Pocketful Of Soul) was out live this New Years Eve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with Airport 77 with a new drum from Beier Drums.

He recently picked up one of the NOS shells of the 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14.  I have stayed in touch, as I always do, to get his feedback on the drum. and to make sure it is a Musical asset to his work. I was so happy to see him out with the drum, and the initial response from him was fantastic.

Thank You Again Brent for being so great to work with, and for being such a professional. I will look forward to your extended feedback, and we will stay in touch....Always.

Happy New Year to you my friend!

https://www.facebook.com/airport77showband

 

DANNY PARSONS LIVE-ALAN PARSONS RESET AND POWER BACK ON TOUR-2024-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14......

Closing out 2024....I want to send out a huge Thank You to an industry legend-Danny Thompson (Alan Parsons, Scott Weiland)....

For the Alan Parsons-Reset And Power Back On Tour 2024, Danny once again selected his Beier 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 for this tour. This drum has been his main for live and recorded performance for almost a decade now. He has also used his 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 & 6.5 x 13 live. 

That drum as well was the drum used on Alan Parsons-The Secret, and From The New World. These records are Musical treasures, as all records are. Simply unforgettable...And this will always be an incredible honor.

Happy New Year to you and your family Danny. Thank You Again....See you in 2025....

https://www.dannythompsondrums.com/

https://alanparsons.com/

 

TIM QUALLS OF SAMSUN CYMBALS-LIVE WITH HIS BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 15.....

Samsun Cymbals, Tim Qualls, is incredibly on the go these days....

Tim picked up one of the last of the 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 15 NOS shells that was available, and he absolutely loves it. He keeps a full schedule of live playing, and also is one of the main reps for Samsun Cymbals. I was particularly excited for Tim to have this drum with his discerning ears & skills. 

Thank You Again Tim....Really looking forward to following your Musical adventures in 2025....  

https://samsun-cymbals.com/

 

SPECIAL EDITION 14" DRUM FROM BEIER DRUMS-TO BE RELEASED WINTER 2025......

Beier Drums will be releasing a Special Edition Drum in Winter 2025. This drum has been planned for quite some time, and I am really looking forward to offering it.

When the Original 1.5 Steel Series was retired in June 2021, my intention was three-fold:

1. Issue a 15" Anniversary Drum. That of course is out, and will be offered indefinitely. The feedback from players has been incredible, and that drum is everything I wanted it to be for players.

2. Issue a 14" Special Edition. This drum will also be offered indefinitely. 

3. Offer these two drums solely. On occasion a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 will be offered, I have a number of shells that I made that are still in stock. That was the first drum produced here, it was incredibly popular, and I made extra shells.

I have had a lot of questions about the Special Edition Drum, and I will say this at the moment. It will be in Gloss White, and I will include several Anniversary Drums in the run at times that will also be in Gloss White. I rarely did one-offs during the years, but I did this size as a request many years ago. I never forgot the sound of that drum, and decided this would be the choice for this issue.

That drum is currently owned by a multi/mega-talented engineer, producer, & drummer. He also happens to be an utterly incredible fine artist, a good friend, and one of the greatest guys going. 

Thank You all for all of your questions. A release date will announced soon.....

 

 

RODNEY BOOTH-LIVE WITH THE RYDIN DURTY BAND-TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA-NEW YEARS EVE-2025-BEIER 1.5 STEEL-- 8 X 14......

Rodney Booth (RSB Percussion, Rydin Durty Band) was out live with the Rydin Durty Band last night at Scooter's Loungs, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 

He picked up the last of the 1.5 Steel--8 x 14 that I had here to make way for the Anniversary Drum, and the upcoming Special Edition. The players that have this drum have used them for years, and not one of them have stopped using theirs. I stay in close touch with Rodney, and from the initial feedback from him, I am really hoping this drum will be his main permanently. 

Thank You Again my friend for everything. I am really thrilled that you have that drum. Will be in touch.....!

https://www.facebook.com/RydinDurtyBandRocks

https://www.facebook.com/rsbpercussion1/about

 

JAZZ LEGEND RON OTIS-KEM-ARETHA FRANKLIN-EARL KLUGH-SOLO CD STAY IN YOUR LANE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL SERIES....

I recently touched base to follow up up on some records with one of the greatest talents in this industry, a class guy from A-Z, and one of The Definitive Pro's.....Ron Otis (KEM, Aretha Franklin, Earl Klugh). 

I heard from Ron many years ago after he inquired about the 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14. That drum, along with his 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 & 5.5 x 15, were used on numerous records and tours. I have always been so thrilled about that. Any time any Musician selects your instrument for their work....That is the supreme compliment...Without verbalizing it. 

I am a massive KEM fan, and the fact that my drums are on his records will forever be special to me. Another one of the definitive moments through the years for me as well is his solo record: Stay In Your Lane. All records are special, but this one is a big stand out to me. This record is Magical. Every single Musician on this record is incredible, the arrangements/composition are incredible, the Musicianship is beyond belief. I refer back to this record often, and like any Artistic work of this magnitude...There is something new you hear every single time. 

So great to chat with you Ron. Thank You for all of the years of support. As always, so hoping to see you sometime out there! Happy New Year to you & your beautiful family.....

https://www.musicbykem.com/#home