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.....

TRACY BROUSSARD LIVE-BLAKE SHELTONS-BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR-2023-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 12....

Nashville legend, Tracy Broussard, is currently out on Blake Shelton's Back To The Honky Tonk Tour, and I was really honored to see he selected his 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 12 for his auxiliary to his kit. I think this is the sixth consecutive tour he has selected my drums for use as his main and/or auxiliaries, and it really has been incredible to me. I've seen him live a number of times and those shows are truly unforgettable. Tracy is someone that has always taken time out for me, and he is one of the all-time greatest guys in Nashville personally.

Thank you again Tracy. Have fun out there…. Looking forward to seeing you sometime in the future as always……

https://www.blakeshelton.com/backtothehonkytonk

 

MATTHEW RHYNER-LIVE WITH SAMMY LLANAS-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14.....

Wanted to send a Thank You out there to Matthew Rhyner for the recent invitation to the show with Sammy Llanas. I have seen him live with Sammy on a number of occasions, and this band is just completely at the top of their game. I absolutely love their shows.

I really appreciated the heads up on the show my friend, and I'm so sorry I could not make it. I never miss a show unless it's absolutely necessary. I will look forward to seeing you soon Matthew, and Thank You Again for your support…..

Image by Shan Roth McSparkle

https://matthewrhyner.weebly.com/

http://samllanas.com/tour/

KASEY TODD-AARON GOODVIN-IT'S THE RIDE TOUR-2023-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--4 X 15......

Kasey Todd (Aaron Goodvin, Tonic, Jace Everett) recently completed the beginning leg of Aaron Goodvin's-It's The Ride Tour-2023. He selected his 1.5 Steel–4 x 15 for the tour as his main. I stayed in touch with him and watched the tour, and he said it got rave reviews. That is a drum that he has chosen many, many times for his work over the years as well.

I finally got to meet up with Kasey last summer after all these years in Illinois, and it was awesome to finally sit and chat. I got to see Nashville great  Zack Stewart as well at the show again which was so great. The show with Aaron was amazing, and I'm hoping to see him again soon on the next tour. He has always been hugely supportive of my work here over the years, and he is a great guy from A to Z. 

Thank You Again my friend…. Looking forward to seeing you very soon….

https://www.kaseytodd.com/

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BEIER DRUMS!

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BEIER DRUMS!

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM BEIER DRUMS!

 

ADRIAN PROCTOR OF THEY WATCH US FROM THE MOON-TUN-PYROMOTH-LIVE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14........

 Adrian Proctor (They Watch Us From The Moon, TUN, PyroMoth) recently picked up a 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 14, and he immediately put it to the test live. I really appreciated him getting in touch with me, and I absolutely love hearing from players when they pick a drum up.

Thank You Again Adrian. I will very much look forward to your clips and news about your use of this drum. Thank You Again as well for the awesome comment.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving my friend!...

"I just have to say again, this snare is absolutely amazing. I have over a dozen really nice snares, and yours has more tone and sensitivity than any of them. Seriously impressive!"...

Adrian Proctor (They Watch Us From The Moon, TUN, PyroMoth)

BEIER ANNIVERSARY DRUM-LATEST UPDATE.....

I will be adding news about the upcoming Anniversary Drum, and after that the Special Edition in the coming weeks and months. I have started the process, and the details have been laid out for quite some time here. Both will be 15” snare drums to continue my work in this industry. Both of these were planned at the time I stepped away from this business in June 2021.

I really, really appreciate all of the inquiries on different size drums, but I just will be producing the Anniversary Drum, and the Special Edition, on an indefinite basis. On occasion, as I have mentioned, I will do a traditional size that I have produced over the years, but I will not have a schedule for those drums.

I had an incredible run in this business, and I stay in touch with drummers on a daily basis. I will always be here to answer all of your questions, for any type of service that is required, and will support your Musical Adventures always through my website, social media, buying records & merch., and attending live performances. I love all of that, and it has been one of the great adventures of my life.

If you are looking for a particular size drum that I have produced in the past, please do let me know. I have been lucky, and drums rarely change hands between players. But when they do, I invariably hear about this, or the drummer passing a drum along will get in touch with me. I never forget who is looking for what size, and I'm always so happy to match a drummer up with a new drum. 

More news to come shortly! Thank You…… 

MICHAEL FOSTER-LIVE WITH FIREHOUSE-SUMMER 2022 TOUR-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14......

This Summer as I have said, was an absolute blast. It was a whirlwind of friends and concerts. It was just so incredible to see everyone, and Elizabeth and I had one of the best Summers ever together visiting everyone.

One of my all-time favorite bands, from the day of their first release, is Firehouse. I've had the longtime honor of industry legend Michael Foster using my gear for live performance, and for studio releases. And yet again, one of my favorite studio releases, which I find myself referring back to often, is Bill Leverty’s solo release: Southern Exposure. Michael used an early 3 mm Brass from here on that record, and it is one that I will forever play. I met Michael through industry great, Jamo Van de Bogert (Gregg Allman) years ago, and both of these guys have been a huge help to me over the years.

The band had a very busy Summer schedule, and that always makes me extremely happy to see. This is a band that everyone should experience live. They were always great live, but like some of the legendary bands, it almost seems like they're even more refined now. They are truly at the top of their game after almost 30 years.

Thank You Again my friend. Elizabeth and I will also look forward to seeing you all soon. Thank You for taking care of us and your always unbelievable hospitality. Congratulations on a great run, and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you having your 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 out with you….

DANNY THOMPSON-NEW ALAN PARSONS RELEASE-FROM THE NEW WORLD-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14......

Alan Parsons new release-From The New World is a remarkable Musical adventure. This is to be expected from this larger-than-life & legendary Musical figure. I've been a fan of his my entire life, and have had the privilege of seeing him live on four occasions in recent years.

The reason I got to see him live, and meet him, was because of Danny Thompson. Danny is his longtime drummer, and is a part of this incomprehensibly amazing band. He is someone who took time out for me in the beginning right off the bat, and he was completely receptive to what I was trying to do here at Beier Drums. He used his 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 14 on this record, and also on the previous release-The Secret. Danny also has used a variety of his drums from here as his live mains for domestic tours.

One more time my friend…Thank You Again! It was great to touch base with you a bit ago, and I will be in touch. I also am picking up the box set for this record. I will look forward to having you sign it…..!

 

LYNYRD SKYNYRD LEGEND ARTIMUS PYLE-A TRIBUTE TO ERIC CLAPTON-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14....

A huge Thank You going out to Lynyrd Skynyrd legend…Artimus Pyle. He recently selected his Beier 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 for his track on the recent release: A Tribute To Eric Clapton-I Shot the Sheriff.

Artimus has been an incredible supporter and friend to me over the years, and that drum has been his main for 100% of his live work, and recording, since the first day he sat down with it. I met Artimus years ago through one of Southern Rock's most beloved & legendary drummers-Monte Yoho of The Outlaws. Monte used that same drum for many years of tours, and records as well.

The Artimus Pyle band is currently out on the road, and it is an unbelievable musical experience to see them live. Thank You Again my friend for everything, This record is truly amazing, and I am so proud that you would select my drum for it. We will see you soon!

 

SETH RAUSCH-LIVE WITH DON FELDER-RAY REBERT-RAY TONE RECORDS-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--4 X 15......

It has been a whirlwind summer here of friends and concerts, record releases, parties, travel, and is one that Elizabeth and I will never forget. One unforgettable show was seeing Seth Rausch live with Don Felder of the Eagles.  

It was so fun to seeing Seth again, I think it has been at least three years.

Louisiana great, Ray Rebert of Dustin Sonnier and Ray Tone Records, was kind enough to provide Seth a kit for the show on that tour in the Cajundome. The kit included one of his personal 1.5 Steel–4 x 15 snare drums. Ray also owns #1 of the 1.5 Steel–4 x 15 in Black Nickel as well, and those drums have been his main since Day 1. Seth has used his 1.5 Steel–4 x 15 extensively on the road with Keith Urban, and that drum has also been one of his long time mains. 

I really appreciate both of you guys….I cannot tell you how much. I so wish we could have been at this show. Looking forward to seeing you soon on your new gig Seth with Carrie Underwood, and somehow Ray we will end up in the same state so we can hang as well. I am always hoping Dustin will tour the Midwest!

 

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS OF ACCEPT-LIVE WITH CORY MARKS ON THE UPCOMING FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH TOUR-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14....

Christopher Williams of Accept is getting ready to set out on the road with Cory Marks on the Five Finger Death Punch Tour on November 9th. I was really excited to hear that he selected his Beier 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 for these shows.

Christopher is one of the greatest Metal drummers in music today. But like all great drummers, he has the ability to switch styles instantly, and he will be spectacular behind Cory Marks. I've had the honor of him using several drums from here live with Accept in Chicago, and on the most recent release from them: Too Mean To Die. Another incredible record he used his 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 on was on the solo album from Pantera’s Rex Brown: Smoke On This. 

Looking so forward to seeing you my friend December 6th in Chicago. Have a great tour, and Thank You Again for everything….!

 

ANDRES FELIPE SILVA GOMEZ-LIVE ON THE 2022 SAVANNAH RAE TOUR-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14.....

Sending out a huge thanks to my pal, Chilean great, Andres Felipe Silva Gomez of LaShola Studio-Nashville. Andres has had his Beier 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 out on the 2022 Savannah Rae Tour, and this was so appreciated here. That drum he has also used extensively, along with his 1.5 Steel–4 x 15, on numerous records, shows, and television appearances.

Thank You Again my friend. It is always wonderful to stay in touch with you, and follow your musical adventures. Will talk to you soon!

 

GREGG LOHMAN-LIVE WITH EASTON CORBIN-2022 TOUR-MILWAUKEE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--4 X 15........

Elizabeth and I recently had the honor, again, of seeing one of Nashville's greats live with Easton Corbin…Gregg Lohman.

It was an incredible show, because this band is just that. Among my favorites…Yes. But technically and musically they should be among any Country Music fans favorites. It is an amazing and unbelievably entertaining band, and the talent in that band is from A-Z.

Gregg had along his longtime main for touring with Easton, his 1.5 Steel–4 x 15.  He currently has two of them, and I will have news soon of an additional drum in his line-up.

Thank You Again my friend for the wonderful time. It is always so great to see you, and I will be in touch soon. As well, Thank You Again for the popcorn from your Dad! It's awesome! 

http://www.gregglohman.com/bio.html

https://eastoncorbin.com/

 

GARY KEITH JOHNSON-LIVE WITH THE LOHDEN BOYS-BEIER SNARE DRUMS....

Gary Keith Johnson is someone who really amazes me in this industry, and he is back out live with the Lohden Boys this Summer. 

He currently has, (and him and I joke back and forth that we have to double-check the exact number), 9 drums from here that he has used live, or in his home practice studio. One of the drums is a #1 of the 1.5 Steel–7.5 x 12 that has been his main on many occasions, and it truly is utterly amazing the sounds that he has gotten out of that drum. The fact that it is a 7.5 x 12 and he is using it as his main, is one aspect. But the depth and tone that he has gotten out of that drum has truly been remarkable, not only to band members, but to FOH engineers, and to other drummers. That shell was a drum that came about by accident here, it was intended to be a 7.5 x 14, and I made the shell too small. There were two of them, and the second one is owned by industry great Jarred Pope (Tom Keifer, Damon Johnson, Gene Simmons).

Gary's depth of knowledge with the history of drums, different brands, technical aspects, parts and accessories, recording gear, and live experience with gear is  truly remarkable, and is almost unparalleled in my experience. I've encouraged him to start a website with a discussion based forum,  and I truly hope that comes about someday soon. His knowledge is rooted in direct experience, and a resource like that would be incredibly valuable, and hugely popular in the industry.

He is also a US representative for Canopus Drums, and they are one of the great drum companies of the world. They have a very unique and sincere approach to manufacturing drums. They are made for a Musical purpose and a specific intention, and that is what it truly should be about.

Great touching base with you the other day my friend. Wishing you the best with your health struggles right now, and will follow up with you and how are you are doing. The band is back out live, and you are where you belong…Behind Your Kits. This industry is roaring back, and will be bigger than ever. I will look forward to your Musical adventures as always buddy……

Gary at his home studio with Jim Thiede of Bernadette Kathyrn & The Lonely Days Band

https://canopusdrums.com/en/