Best Drummer of ALL TIME is back on stage!!

Neil Peart...one of my FAVORITE drummers and, thought to be, one of the greatest drummers in history is currently on tour with his band, Rush. Rush is a progressive/hard rock band that has been around since the early '70s. Rush is comprised of Alex Lifeson(guitar), Geddy Lee(bass/keyboards/vocals), and Neil Peart(drums). Recently, they have announced their Time Machine tour and have now started their tour. Rush is an extremely successful rock band, but to not give most credit to Neil Peart is a sin. Neil Peart is not only the drummer, but also the main song writer for this triumphant rock trio. He is a once in a lifetime talent and is the most astonishing musician to watch. I have had the honor to see Neil Peart in action twice, and am seeing him a third time at Madison Square Garden on April 10th. I suggest to all aspiring drummers to watch him play at least once in their lifetime because it is truly a gift. Whether he's playing his prime, sharp DW drum kit, or his electronic drums, or even his cowbells, he is a gift to world of music. Check out his drum solo!!

Great Talent!

This guy has some serious talent! I've been following his videos and keeping track of him through twitter and YouTube. I am extremely envious. His drum sets are amazing, as well as his talent and ability to play the drums. In this video, he is rockin' a Premier Signia drum kit, which is an old kit that is not manufactured anymore, but it sounds fantastic. The snare drum is a custom built snare drum that he built himself. It has a nice gold finish and it has a deep frame. That drum sounds amazing! If I were to recommend a type of snare drum, that drum would be it. I am a huge fan of deep framed snare drums, due to the nice "punch" sound it gives. The cymbals look like Sabian Prototypes, which are pretty rare in the drum world, but they are fantastic. They have a very nice splashy sound, which is very important for cymbals. The resonance of these cymbals is also profound. Great resonance! I know that this guy is in a band right now that I have come to be quite interested in. They are called The Relay Company. I would definitely keep a look out for this guy because he could be the next big thing in alternative music, as far as drummers go.

My First Post: The BEST Drum kits around!

For my first post I'm going to start off my giving my two-sense on what I believe are the best drums out right now. With so many different brands of drums, whether it be stock drums or custom drums, it is essential to choose the correct kit for your playing style.

1. To start off, the SJC kit is my personal favorite. It is an all around great kit for any style of playing. Most of the kits are made from maple wood. Maple wood creates a great, full, resonating sound. Especially from the kick drum(the big drum). I own an SJC kit and I have had it for 6 years now. It is a very durable kit. Some drum kits begin to rust or break down after a few years, but not my SJC! Overall, great kit that I have loved playing for years!!

2. The second drum kit is the Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz kit. This little kit is great when it comes to some light jazz and swing playing. With a smaller kick drum and more shallow tom-toms, this kit adds the perfect background filling for a nice jazz tune. I have played in many jazz ensembles and have used this kit multiple times. It is very easy on the hands and allows for extremely fluid playing, which is essential in jazz playing.

3. The third and final is the Tama Rockstar kit. Generally, Tama kits are used for heavier music such as metal. Lars Ulrich, the drummer from Metallica, is one of Tama's most famous endorsers. Tama kits usually have a nice, full sound, but a very round sound as well. Tama kits sound great when they are tuned low. They give a great resonated sound, which sound perfect for a grand metal song. I have never owned a Tama before, but my style of play is not usually in the field of metal music.

Each of these kits are great and I would recommend each one for beginners or advanced players. Great sound, great feel...great drums.

What this Blog is about

This Blog is all about drums and percussion. Whether it be my opinion on new drum kits that are emerging, or the next great drummer to burst on to the scene, this blog will have it. Being a drummer for 14 years, I have learned many things about different aspects of drumming and percussion. I have a undeniable passion for the drums and I know that it can be interesting for anyone who likes music. It would be my pleasure to share my passion and knowledge of this great instrument with everyone.