July 2020
Retro Review – Paiste Crystal Thin Crashes and Crystal Hats
So as something a little different, I thought I would look at a few things from the past and do a review on them. This time round, I’m looking at Paiste’s Crystal Thin Crashes and
Groovers and Shakers: Ed Shaugnessy
I didn’t actually know Ed Shaugnessy although we always nodded to one another backstage at Johnny Carson’s ‘The Tonight show’ when I was in Burbank plugging one record or another. I certainly did the Carson
‘Help Musicians’ Charity – Big Band Collective – We Wish You Well
“Musicians are having a very tough time right now. A years worth of shows have been cancelled and people are struggling. The *help musicians* charity has been helping musicians with a small grant to help
Russell Piner Joins BDC
In what has already been a whirlwind year, the British Drum Co. are pleased to announce the latest addition to their artist family, Russell Piner, who joins as an independent marching artist. Piner is a
Brent Carter And Friends – America’s Elite Musicians And Singers From The Soul/Groove Community Have ‘WORK To Do’ !
So what to do when you are locked down, road habits and creative instincts denied? You make a record for fun with your friends, that's what you do, right?. And that's exactly what Brent Carter
VK Kast Snare Drums
Alan Van Kleef has quite deservedly made a good name for himself over the last few years with his drums. I first played one of Alan’s drums a few years ago when I got to