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New Finishes from Hotsticks

March 11, 2008 in Gear, News by Dave Kropf

Hotsticks, the world’s leader in whacked, graphic sticks has just announced three new Artistick finishes.

While I applaud these guys for leading the industry in the graphic stick market (they were the first and only player in the colored sticks market back in the day), I just can’t get on board with full color printed sticks. Especially sticks which sport bikini-clad women, 1990′s tribal tats, or “da benjamins!” Cool as a novelty, but you’re not gonna earn respect at the gig with any of these puppies. Let me upload my OWN artwork, and now we’re talking … maybe.

The new finishes are available in Hotstick’s standard sizes and have either wood or nylon tips. These may look “cool,” but beware – they can mark the HECK out of your heads and cymbals. Just ask my 9th grade drumset. It knows it and how.

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3 Yr Old Drummer Invited to Berklee

March 11, 2008 in Education, News, Videos by Dave Kropf

Source: Earthtimes.org

Julian Pavone, who at two years old made headlines around the world with his talents as a drummer, has been invited to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston this summer.

The invitation came from Dom Famularo, Berklee instructor/artist-in- residence, who, in a letter to Julian’s parents, Mr. Bernadino and Dr. Lisa Pavone, wrote:

“I am very impressed with Julian’s natural talent. He is driven, passionate, focused and such a happy child. I would be honored to work with Julian. He already has a strong foundation in music. Julian is a prodigy.”

Read the full story …

[youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=gAcykCKkd5c]

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Anthrax Drummer, Charlie Benante, Peddles Signature Coffee

March 11, 2008 in Artists, News, Randomness by Dave Kropf

Here’s a play from the Matt Sorum book of marketing.  Charlie Benante, better known to the drumming world as Anthrax’s drummer, is now pushing his own line of coffee offered through Legends Cup Coffee.  Man, drummers will come outwith a signature ANYTHING!  What’s next, Joey Jordison’s Vienna Sausages?  Besides, does anyone really want to drink coffee with the word “anthrax” on the label?

You all know me, you know how I earn a living. When I’m not bashing on my drums to the sounds of ANTHRAX, I like to enjoy a good cup of Coffee. I will drink it hot, iced, frapped and intravenously. I’ve been all around the world, tried many different blends and I have come up with some combinations that Kick ***. If you are a coffee drinker, I think you’re going to Love it.

He offers it by the pound or you can join his “Coffee Crew” (aka: coffee subscription) for just $20 a month!  I dunno .. it just seems more difficult to take him seriously now. If you want to try it, you can find out more …

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