The EPCRD (Evans Power Center Reverse Dot) is Evans' answer to Remo's Controlled Sound & Emperor X snare heads. Just like a G1 it's a single ply 10 mil head, the only difference being the little 5 inch, 5 mil patch on the underside of the head. The little patch looks a little something... like a dis. Most people think of heads with dots being two ply heads with a really heavy and dead snare sound. ...

So while searching for a story for today, I stumbled across the Hudson Music Youtube channel and found a whole channel for Tommy Igoe's Groove Essentials 2 DVD. This particular clip popped out to me. It's about rideless grooves and how to use them. I found it incredibly useful. Same ole Tommy. However, I noticed he's using Evans heads now where he was using Remo before. Enjoy! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlAuXhP9I5o&feature=related[/youtube]

We have a great show this week as we talk all about drum heads!  Also, the 15-stroke roll is the rudiment of the week, Mike has news, we talk about the state of the music industry, and Mike Portnoy is the Drummer of the Week!  Show Notes

We return from Summer break and begin season two with a show all about drum heads! Also, Dave teaches everyone how to sound like you know German. Show Notes

We finally finish part 2 of Custom Drums from A-Z(ed) with Bryan Rumfola. Plus we talk all about bass drum drum head choices and the many options for you and the Pearl Reference reference returns. Oh, and Steve Gadd swings by for a visit!! (P.S. I know the sound is a little peak-ish on this episode and the background music is a bit loud but please bear with us. It was ...