CANADIAN LEGEND CHAD MELCHERT-NEW RELEASES-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14 & 4 X 15......

Catching up on a long list of latest releases here, and I got to touch base with Canadian legend and longtime pal, Chad Melchert (Abbigail Road Drum Studio, Gord Bamford, CCMA Hall Of Honour) the other day.

There were over 15 releases I wanted to discuss with him, and I truly loved listening to every one of these. To date he has recorded dozens and dozens of singles and albums with his drums from here, and he is among the best of any drummer I've ever dealt with on letting me know the details of each record. I've said it many times, but that is because it's true, that just means everything to me. When a drummer selects your drum for recorded or live work…That is the highest compliment that could ever be paid, and is the sole hope I had, and still have, in choosing to make drums in the first place.

Chad has toured/recorded with his 1.5 Steel–4 x 15, 6.5 x 14 & 7.5 x 15, and we have been kindred Musical Spirits since our first discussion. He is one of the most recorded drummers in Canada, and his touring experience ranks among the top as well. He is also the only drummer ever to be inducted into the CCMA Hall of Honor which was so deserved.

Thank You Again my friend.

https://abbigailroad.com/

 

BLAKE SHELTON'S BARMAGEDDON-USA NETWORK-TRACY BROUSSARD-BEIER 1.5 STEEL SERIES.........

Barmageddon, Blake Shelton's new TV series, is entering its second season on the USA Network. I wanted to send out a big Thank You to Tracy Broussard for including drums from the 1.5 Steel Series on his kit for the show again.

Tracy also included his 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 12 for the current tour with Blake (Latest News-February 27th)...Back To The Honky Tonk Tour which goes through September 2023. 

Thank You Again Tracy…..!

https://www.usanetwork.com/barmageddon

https://www.blakeshelton.com/

 

UFO-A VISUAL BIOGRAPHY BY MARTIN POPOFF-ANDY PARKER-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--8 X 14........

I have been thinking a lot about my longtime pal, childhood drum hero, and one of the most avid users of my drums for the last 15 years: The Legendary Andy Parker of UFO. Elizabeth recently picked up the new Martin Popoff book: UFO-A Visual Biography, and of course I was thrilled that some of the images contained Andy with my drums. This would be the second book on UFO from Martin Popoff that contained images of him with my drums.

Andy has used my drums as his main on all tours, the last four studio records from UFO, and The Best Of A Decade release. His main in recent years has been his 1.5 Steel–8 x 14 in the US,  but prior to that it was a 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 for many years. That drum was one of the first produced in that size. For his European rig, his main has always been his 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 14. He also used his 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 15 in Gloss White on a segment of their European tour, and there are some excellent clips from the UK with him and that drum.

It would be difficult to list all of the great times over the years with Andy and the band, and Elizabeth and I are so hoping to see them again. We scheduled a trip to Greece in the Fall of 2022 to attend what would have been their final show in Athens. Due to Phil's health at the time, the final run of shows was canceled. We had an absolutely wonderful time still in Greece, and we talked about how we are hoping, like fans around the world are, that they will continue and finish sometime soon. 

Andy and I have always stayed in close touch, and I spoke to him recently. No news yet from the UFO camp. But…You never know. Let’s just hope the world gets to see a string of shows from one of the most influential Rock bands of all time…UFO.

http://www.ufo-music.info/

http://ufo-music.info/andy/

 

JARRED POPE-BROTHER CANE-DAMON JOHNSON-TOM KEIFER 2023 TOUR-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--4 X 15 & 5.5 X 14.......

Nashville great, long time pal, and one of the finest all around Musicians and people I know, Jarred Pope, has been unbelievably busy lately.

He has been doing multiple shows with Brother Cane and Damon Johnson & The Get Ready, Don Felder, and he is getting ready to set out on the 2023 Tom Keifer Tour. For the Brother Cane and Damon Johnson shows he has been using his 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 14, his main for Tom Keifer will be his 1.5 Steel–4 x 15 again.

I have seen Jarred live many, many times. We have been friends for a long time now, and of all of the drummers I know that truly and deeply care about music, he is one of them. He is an amazing Musician, supporter, and a professional from A to Z.

Jarred will also be doing a demo of the Anniversary Drum when I see him in July on this tour in Chicago, and Elizabeth and I are delighted that he will be with us for the second year in a row to celebrate her birthday! She was so happy about this, she absolutely loves Jarred, and we all have had wonderful times over the years.

Thank You Again for all your support my friend, cannot wait to see you this summer….

https://www.gretschdrums.com/artists/jarred-pope

http://www.tomkeifer.com/

https://www.damonjohnson.com/

 

HAPPY EASTER FROM BEIER DRUMS......

 

ELLIOTT PAULIN-LIVE IN WISCONSIN-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 & 6.5 X 14........

I recently had an invitation from Elliott Paulin (Rebel Grace, Andy Griggs, Anthony Orio, Dustin Lynch) to attend a show here in Wisconsin, The Songwriter Showcase, that I was very excited about it. It was an incredible show, with a long list of talents. Elliott was one of my first customers many years ago, and it was so nice to see him again.

The drum he picked up initially years ago was the 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 14. That drum was used extensively for many years live, remains unchanged like all of the drums, and it continues to be a part of his kit. The second drum that he picked up from here was a 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 which was his main for this show, the 5.5 x 14 was his auxiliary.

We had a great conversation and it was so nice to catch up. It certainly has been quite some time. Thank You again Elliott for everything, Looking forward to seeing you very soon again….

Image by Photgraphy By Ryan