THE BEIER 15" ANNIVERSARY DRUM-TO BE RELEASED SUMMER 2023......

 I'm in the process of making the shells for the Anniversary Drum…Finally.

While there was no set timetable for this drum, I truly wanted to get it out last year. I couldn't do it for some reason. I lost count of the number of times that I walked in my shop, turned on the lights, then only to turn around and walk back out. I talked with many players about it, that I just for some reason could not sit down and do it. It was a huge struggle, and very dismaying. I love this as much as I always did, and I talk to drummers daily. I'm incredibly active in writing articles and collating media for the website, etc,. But when it came to sitting down with this drum, I just couldn't do it.

I've never really had a time in my life where this happened. I've always been a blitzkrieg on the move, sometimes for the better, sometimes still trying to figure it out, but was always extremely productive at something like most of us. But some switch went off in my head, and I am over the top excited about this drum now, and I am flying through these shells. The demos for this drum start June 2nd in Chicago with a Nashville legend, and a great friend. I am not returning to full Retail production, I will just be producing this drum, and select drums here and there as stated in June 2021. The Anniversary Drum is a 15” of course, the Special Edition will be as well to continue my long, fully documented chronological work, and sole efforts, in the revival of the 15” snare drum to the industry. Details coming soon!

Also coming out at the same time will be #1 of a drum, a one- off which I'm making for a very special and patient friend of mine. I'm late with this drum which I never have been before, and I just cannot wait to get this in his hands. Thank You Again my friend for your patience, friendship, and support.

CARVIN JONES NEW RELEASE-BORN TO WIN-NICK FORCHIONE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--4 X 15.........

Carvin Jones just released his new album Born To Win, and I am just over the top happy that Nick Forchione chose his 1.5 Steel–4 x 15 for this recording.

Nick sent me these pics on January 15th of this year, and as always, I marked this down, and anxiously anticipated this release. I love the way this record was put out. These guys went in, put it together, Let It Be, and it is out for the world to hear. It's not possible with all records of course that they move at this pace, but a lot of the greatest records ever produced were done 1-2-3, or even over a weekend. By the same measure, I mark sessions down and it might take two years, and that is something worth waiting for. So many players have been so great at letting me know details, dates, etc..,...I will never forget that, or never get tired of waiting for release dates.

Thank You Again Nick. To a drum maker, there is no greater honor than when a drummer remembers your drum and selects it for a record, live performance, or entire tour. When a Musician remembers those sounds…That is not “Business”. That is Real. That is Music. 

And Carvin…I truly hope you come around soon. Chicago needs a visit from the King Of Strings. I mean seriously: Carvin Jones...Blues Master...Chicago. Nuff said!!

Kent Slucher (Luke Bryan), Myself, Nick Forchione (Carvin Jones, Peach Pickers, Rex Carroll, Bayou Bandits)

https://www.carvinjones.com/

 

 

ANGEL-LIVE IN CHICAGO-BILLY ORRICO....THANK YOU!

My beautiful and thoughtful girlfriend Elizabeth surprised me recently by picking up tickets to one of my all-time favorite bands in Chicago since I was a kid-Angel. 

This definitely was, as it is for everyone, a trip through time watching and listening to these songs as a fan. I saw this band countless and endless times as a kid and a teenager, and to date, they would still be in my Top 5 favorite bands of all time.

Being a huge fan of this band, and setting that aside to prevent bias, from A to Z this show was utterly spectacular. Every single one of these musicians in this band are incredible. Billy Orrico, the current drummer for Angel, and the drummer on the last and upcoming studio release, did a masterful job at replicating Barry Brandt’s original tracks, and adding his own style to the new material. That is what great drummers do. They respect the original tracks, and add and do their own thing from there.

It was so nice of you Billy to come out and introduce yourself to Elizabeth & I. I so enjoyed our conversation. Congratulations on a job Amazingly Done, and I will really look forward to staying in touch with you.

https://www.angelbandofficial.com/

JOSH GERBA-LIVE AT SXSW WITH ANNE ELIZA-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14......

Sending a huge Thank You out to Josh Gerba (Independent).  He recently picked up one of my 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 drums, and he absolutely loves it. He told me he wishes he knew about my drums much earlier. He used it most recently performing live with Anne Eliza at SXSW for a string of shows.

I'm really looking forward to staying in touch with you Josh, Thank You Again for letting me know you had this drum. It is always amazing to hear from drummers when they pick up one. I really appreciated that. Will look forward to staying in touch….!

 

MICHAEL FOSTER-LIVE WITH FIREHOUSE-CHICAGO-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14........

Elizabeth and I recently got to see one of our favorite bands yet again, one of the greatest ever in this business: Firehouse.

A long time favorite of mine since the beginning, there is just something spectacular about this band. They continue to perform at the top of their game, and still are, and always have been, some of the greatest group of guys in this business. We had an absolute blast, and we always do.

Michael Foster is a legend in this business, and is one of Rocks finest. He had his 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 with him, as he has had for a number of years. I'm always thrilled to see that drum behind his kit, and he has always and unfailingly taken time out for me over the years.

I just hope at some point this band puts out a live record. I think about that all the time when I see them. They are, just simply, that good live.

Thank You Again Firehouse! Elizabeth was so, so happy to see you all, and it is always something we look forward to. Hope to see you all soon…..!

https://www.firehousemusic.com/

 

NEW RECORD FROM NEAL BOWEN-KAMIKAZE THINK TANK-JASON COOPER-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 13 & 5.5 X 15.....

Neal Bowen just released his latest record this last week on Blue Canoe Records, Kamikaze Think Tank. It is like all of his work…An incredible composition of music.

I had the honor once again of Jason Cooper utilizing his 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 13 and 5.5 x 15 throughout this record. Jason has selected my drums for previous releases from Neal, and I always anticipate them.

Thank You Again Jason, incredible work on this as always, and Congratulations Neal on your new release….!

https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/

https://nealbowen.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jcoop.drum/?hl=en

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2We8iWTUi6xVjf4Z8UUNxz

DAVID NORTHRUP CLINIC-2023 TOUR WITH JOE NICHOLS-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 12.....

Nashville great and a Legend from A-Z, David Northrup (Joe Nichols, Boz Scaggs, Rick Derringer, Oak Ridge Boys, Travis Tritt), just headed out on the 2023 Joe Nichols tour. I was honored as I have been through the years to see that he included one of my drums for his kit for the tour. I saw this spectacular band last summer live with Elizabeth, and it had been quite some time since I had seen David. It was so wonderful to catch up with my friend, and to say Thank You to him face to face for everything….Again!

He recently did a clinic at The Music Store in Clarksville, Indiana, as well. His clinics are always widely acclaimed, and again, it was so nice to see that he included that same drum in his tour kit…The 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 12. That same drum is a drum he encouraged me to finish years ago after I started it, and just let it sit thinking no one would be interested in it.

Thank You Again For Everything over the years my friend. I'm so hoping to see you this Summer. That was just an absolute blast, Elizabeth and I had an incredible time…..!

https://joenichols.com/

MARK CAPPS...SAYING GOODBYE TO LEGEND....

I woke up early this morning, and I was thinking about Mark Capps, as I have been for several days. He was easily one of the nicest and most professional people I had the honor of dealing with. He would instantly answer my questions about records, tracks & upcoming sessions, and he always kept me updated. He fully understood that is what truly mattered to me. He told me my gear was his first-choice 99% percent of the time, and that will ring in my head forever more. He was somebody who did it all...Winning four Grammy Awards, and numerous Platinum Awards for his work. Literally everyone loved and respected Mark. I was so excited when he took an interest in my drums early on, and I will always think about him.

 He had a lot more to do for the music world, but it just doesn't work out that way sometimes. I just spoke to him before Thanksgiving, and glad we touched base. RIP my friend....I will always be grateful that I knew you....You will always be missed by everyone.....