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Drummer Talk 08/15/2008 – Worst Bang for Your Buck

August 15, 2008 in Gear, Opinion, Podcast, Reviews by Dave Kropf

Remember back when we talked about the best bang for your buck?  Well, today we’re talking all about gear that is the WORST bang for you buck.  Overpriced, overrated gear that you really shouldn’t spend your hard-earned clams on.  Gavin Harrison is the drummer of the week; Dave reviews POWER Wrist Builder Sticks; the Flam Drag is the rudiment of the week; Carter rings in the news; and Dave gets asked how to repaint a kit.  Show Notes

Nick D’Virgilio in the Studio

August 15, 2008 in Artists, Education, News by Dave Kropf

Want an inside take on the studio process?  Spock’s Beard drummer, Nick D’Virgilio has posted a blog article on the Meinl website.

The goal of our blog is to give you a survey of all the things which actually happen at and around meinl. we’ll guide you through some of our product developments and marketing ideas. we’ll talk about music and a lot about drums and cymbals in general. since we are travelling quite a bit to lots of drum events, concerts and other music conventions, we’ll share our first-hand experiences and discoveries with you. after all, for us it’s about drums and drumming. from drummers, for drummers.

Check it out!

On The Field as Phantom Regiment Takes the 2008 DCI Championship

August 15, 2008 in Events, Videos by Dave Kropf

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