Wishing you all a very relaxing and happy Thanksgiving.....!
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Monday, November 18, 2019
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....
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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!
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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!
Monday, November 4, 2019
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!
Saturday, November 2, 2019
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
Friday, November 1, 2019
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!
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