Drum enthusiasts from around the globe convened at the Glendale Civic Auditorium in Glendale, California, this past October 7 to check out informative clinics and a plethora of new and vintage drumming gear. The stellar performance lineup included Jason McGerr (Death Cab for Cutie), Jason Sutter (Cher, Dee Snider), Clayton Cameron (Count Basie Orchestra), Virgil Donati (Planet X, solo), and Thomas Lang (Paul Gilbert, educator). Packed vendor booths featured drums from Acoutin Custom, Anderson International Trading, Barton, Billy Blast, Cumplido Custom, Dunnett, Doc Sweeney, DW, Fever, George Way, Gretsch, Jenkins-Martin, Ludwig, Mayer Bros., Pork Pie, Q Drums, RBH, Sako, SJC, Superdrum, and Yamaha, among others. Promark, Vater, Vic Firth, Evans, Remo, Beato, and Low Boy displayed their newest heads, sticks, and accessories. Cymbal vendors included Sabian, Zildjian, Paiste, Istanbul Mehmet, and Meinl. The drum repair and rental company BoneYard Drums was on hand. And the music instrument retailers Guitar Center, […]

March 2018 Issue