JIM THIEDE-LIVE WITH BERNADETTE KATHYRN AND THE LONELY DAYS BAND-BEIER 1.5 STEEL SERIES-BEIER ANNIVERSARY DRUM-1.5 STEEL--4.75 X 15-#2.....

Bernadette Kathyrn & The Lonely Days Band have started what is always is a long list of dates on the road for their packed live schedule. Behind the kit for this mega talented band is a long time supporter and friend...Jim Thiede. 

Jim has been amazing to work with for years now, and he was one of the players who patiently waited for the release of the Beier 1.5 Steel Anniversary Drum. I set aside #2 for him, and it is his live main now. He has also performed live with his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14, 5.5 x 15, 6.5 x 13, and 5.5 x 12 which is always along on his road kit as an auxiliary. His son, Shane Thiede, has also performed live and recorded with the 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 13. 

I am in the process of adding numerous videos on the site, and have quite a backlog. The new video player will feature a great video of Jim and his Beier Snares. 

Thank You Again my friend. I will look forward to all of the posts on the upcoming tour, and cannot tell you how much I have appreciated everything over the years. TBC! Talk to you soon.....

Through the years.....

https://bernadettekathrynonline.com/

SCOTT THOMPSON-LIVE ON TOUR WITH PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14......

Scott Thompson (Pure Prairie League, Collin Raye) is out on the road with Pure Prairie League currently. I was so happy to hear he selected his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 for these shows. 

I heard from Scott years ago after he had picked up two of my drums. One of those was the drum he currently has out, and he also picked up a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 at that time. He also has a 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 and 5.5 x 15. The 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 15 has most often been his main for the band, but he has used all of them live as his main for many years now.  

This band is timeless, and is utterly amazing live. I have seen them many times over the years. I am really looking forward to sitting down with Scott to do a demo of the Anniversary Drum, I would so value his vibe on the drum. Thank You Scott for all of the years of support...Hoping to see you soon....

Through the years....

https://pureprairieleague.com/

 

DANNY THOMPSON LIVE-ALAN PARSONS 75TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE CONCERT-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14.....

Industry great-Danny Thompson (Alan Parsons, Scott Weiland), recently performed live at one of the most legendary figures in the music industry ever-Alan Parsons. It was a star- studded 75th Birthday Tribute Concert, and Danny had along one of his long time mains...1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14. 

Danny is Alan Parsons long time live and studio drummer, and I have had the honor along with Elizabeth of seeing him live many times. It is surreal experiencing how great this band is, and I have lost count how many times I have read that in reviews of these shows. Danny has performed live with the band with his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 13 & 4 x 15 as well, and utilized his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 on The Secret, and From The New World. That is unforgettable to me, and always will be.  

Thank You Danny for everything over the years. Great to see that this band is heading back out on the road. This business, now more than ever, needs to experience what Music was intended to be....

Photo Credit: One 805

Pics below from over the years....

https://alanparsons.com/

MATTHEW RHYNER LIVE-KYLE FEERICK BAND-WISCONSIN-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14....

Matthew Rhyner (Sammy Llanas, Independent, Percussion Director) was recently out live with Kyle Feerick, and he had along his 1.5 Steel--5. x 14 for the show. He has had this drum for a number of years now, and it is simply awesome to me when he selects that drum for the numerous different live performances with different artists that he plays in.

Matthew is also the drummer for Bodeans legend...Sammy Llanas. I have seen him live on two occasions with Sammy, and that band is beyond belief great. He also uses that drum with the shows with Sammy. So hoping to see them again sometime soon. 

Thanks You as always Matthew...Will look forward to seeing you soon.....

Kyle Feerick Band

https://matthewrhyner.weebly.com/index.html

 

TRACY BROUSSARD LIVE WITH BLAKE SHELTON-WINSTAR CASINO & RESORT-NEW YEARS EVE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14 & 5.5 X 12...BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR-2024-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 12.....

Sending out an early morning shout out to Nashville legend, and all-around great guy...Tracy Broussard. 

Tracy is currently on Blake Shelton's Back To The Honky Tonk Tour, and he included one of his long time mains for his kit...His 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 12. I was also thrilled to see him out with that drum, and his 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 on New Years Eve with Blake. 

Thank You Again my friend....For everything over the years.....

https://www.blakeshelton.com/?frontpage=true

 

BRIT TURNER OF BLACKBERRY SMOKE...REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND....

Brit Turner of Blackberry Smoke has passed away at the young age of 57. Throughout the years you will read, without exception, he was just that nice of a guy...Because he was. He was an amazing drummer as well, and he had one of the most rhythmic and relaxed styles I have ever witnessed. 

Brit had a one of my drums, a 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 that I had the honor of seeing him perform live with. Just recently I was watching some of those clips, and when they rolled through Milwaukee, we had a great time. He was a vintage fan like myself, and we talked about Leedy drums at length and drums in general all day and night. Southern Rock legend Monte Yoho introduced me to him. 

I haven't spoken to him for a bit, I would follow up with him on new records and releases, and was just so sad to read this news this morning. Blackberry Smoke is among one of the greatest of Southern Rock bands to ever hit the stage, and Brit Turner was a huge part of their sound. 

Rest In Peace Brit....Job well done my friend....

https://www.blackberrysmoke.com/

FRANK VILARDI LIVE WITH THE BACON BROTHERS-2024-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14 & 4 X 15.....

The Bacon Brothers  are back out on the road again for the New Year, and I want to send a Thank You to my longtime pal and supporter, Frank Vilardi (Bacon Brothers, Jewel, Donny Osmond). He selected his 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 and his 4 x 15 as an auxiliary for this latest run of shows.

I absolutely love this band, and I've seen them live many times. I also have had the good fortune of my drums appearing on numerous records from the band. Frank has used my drums as his main and auxiliaries for many years now, and for a musician of his caliber to select my drums after all these years, is truly an honor.

I'm so hoping to see this band in 2024 again, last time I saw them was at the City Winery in Chicago with Elizabeth. The show was spectacular as always, and it is always so much fun visiting. Countless great memories from over the years.

Thank You Again Frank…See you soon!

https://www.baconbros.com/

TWO LEGENDS-TWO DRUMS-TWO FRIENDS...RAY REBERT AND SETH RAUSCH-BEIER ANNIVERSARY SNARE DRUM-1.5 STEEL--4.75 X 15......

Huge Thank You going out to Ray Rebert (Ray-Tone Records, Dustin Sonnier, Adam Leger, Independent) and Seth Rausch (Little Big Town, Don Felder, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood) for this recent pic from Nashvile at Harry McCarthy’s iconic Drum Paradise Nashville. They are both with their new Beier 1.5 Steel–4.75 x 15 Anniversary Drum. Ray has #3, and Seth has #4.

Ray has been on the road for years with one of his three 1.5 Steel--4 x 15, and he has used that drum exclusively live, and in the studio. He also owns the #1-1.5 Steel--4 x 15-Black Nickel. We have talked many times about it, and one day soon I am so hoping to see him live. The geography of the music business can be tricky, but hopefully one of the shows will be within range soon. I have seen Seth Rausch live on a number of occasions, and he used his 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 as his main for Keith Urban. That was an unforgettable show in Chicago. 

Your comments on the new drum mean everything to me you guys, and I am just absolutely thrilled you have heard in this drum what the intention was in its design. Thank You for all of the years of unbelievable support.

I will be in touch with both of you as always….So looking forward to seeing you....Thank You Again!

Pics from recent years....

Ray Rebert

Seth Rausch

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BEIER DRUMS!