Snare Drum of the Month – January 2020 – Premier Signia
Ever since I first saw one in the pages of Rhythm magazine in the early 1990s, I wanted a Premier Signia, even if it was just a snare. And it had to be in cherrywood.
Snare Drum Of The Month – December 2019 – Pearl 14×6.5″ Tico Torres
I think it’s fair to say that most people have heard of the band Bon Jovi and have therefore heard Tico Torres play. So ok, that might be true, but why make this a snare
West End – Ed Carlile
From West End, to the pop world, and back to musical theatre… Ed Carlile - Waitress - Dreamgirls - Viva Forever - Jersey Boys - Desperately Seeking Susan - Little Shop of Horrors - Having
Snare Drum Of The Month – Craviotto 14×5.5″ Timeless Timber Maple Snare Drum
The first drum I ever saw and thought, ‘if I ever had the money…’ was a Craviotto Timeless Timber snare. Ok, it wasn’t this snare, but was one very much like it, although dare I say it,
West End Theatre Drummers – Alice Angliss
The West End scene - even more so than the rest of the music industry - is still dominated by male musicians. While female drummers are rare in London’s pits, female MDs are even rarer.
Snare Drum Of The Month – Craviotto 14×5.5 Maple Snare Drum in Copper Mist
This drum is, to my knowledge, unique. Although the one piece maple shell is very Craviotto in every sense, the finish and configuration are more non-standard. The drum features die cast hoops, eight double-ended cast