Drummers ! Drum Day- Getting Together Sunday 1 / 20 @ 2:00

Another-Drummer · Post by **Another-Drummer** » Tuesday Jan 15, 2008

Directions

From Altoona:

Take I-99 North to the Bellwood exit. At the Stop sign, at the end of the off ramp, make a right. You'll then be on Skelp Mountain Road. You are going to drive ~3 miles... over the mountain. You will enter the Village of Skelp. My house is the last house on the Right... New House... green Cape Cod... three Dormers. If you go to the Stop sign, you've gone too far. Obviously, if you backtrack it will then be the first house of the left.

Can't wait!

DrumAndDestroy · Post by **DrumAndDestroy** » Tuesday Jan 15, 2008

Another-Drummer wrote:Directions

From Altoona:

Take I-99 North to the Bellwood exit. At the Stop sign, at the end of the off ramp, make a right. You'll then be on Skelp Mountain Road. You are going to drive ~3 miles... over the mountain. You will enter the Village of Skelp. My house is the last house on the Right... New House... green Cape Cod... three Dormers. If you go to the Stop sign, you've gone too far. Obviously, if you backtrack it will then be the first house of the left.

Can't wait!

I gotta say...those are some of the easiest directions I have EVER seen. Kudos. I may be attending this.

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Tuesday Jan 15, 2008

Hey, those look familiar!

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Saturday Jan 19, 2008

Bump for the drummers! Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY!!!

Post by **Jim Price** » Saturday Jan 19, 2008

If I can possibly swing it, I might show up on Sunday. A group photo of drummers in action might make an interesting Pennsylvania Musician "Hot Shot."

mourekick · Post by **mourekick** » Saturday Jan 19, 2008

I can make it!!!! YEAH!!!

DrumAndDestroy · Post by **DrumAndDestroy** » Saturday Jan 19, 2008

sunday sunday sunday....live live live!!!!!

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Saturday Jan 19, 2008

Anyone bringing a kit (besides Randy) ?

Bring a drum pad if you can too.

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Saturday Jan 19, 2008

I can't bring mine, I have to pick my family up right after drum night to go bowling. I am bringing my Saludas, though!

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Sunday Jan 20, 2008

Bump de bump bump...just a few hours away!! I wanna start NOW!!

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Jan 20, 2008

ToonaRockGuy wrote: I am bringing my Saludas,

I salud(t)e you !

Post by **Jim Price** » Sunday Jan 20, 2008

I was in a room with six drummers and lived to tell about it!

Actually, this was pretty cool, and informative. Bill, Shawn and the assembled cast of drummers demonstrated and discussed rudiments, techniques, gear and other drum topics. They dissected several noted drummers' techniques and figured out how drummers like the late John Bonham and Danny Carey do some of the things they do. It was a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. And if somebody had a question, they asked, and the rest of the group figured out and answered it. I learned from it, and I don't play the drums (at least yet; a few more of these sessions might change that!). Hats off to Randy for hosting it, and everyone who took part - it was fun! Definitely worth checking out the next time one of these takes place...

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Sunday Jan 20, 2008

I am so angry that I couldn't make it. I'm sorry, all, but I left the house and the alternator in my car went! It was one of those look up at the heavens and scream "ARE YOU F*CKING KIDDING ME????" moments. I've been looking forward to this all friggin' week. Now I gotta get the damn thing towed to my mechanic and come up with the bread to put a new one in. Jebus, when it rains it pours.

Oh well, I guess this means we'll have to do another one soon so I can get my Saludas out there for you guys to check out. (They're real, I promise!!) Again, my apologies, but there was nothing I could do.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Jan 20, 2008

Jim, practice those paradiddles and we'll have you behind a kit in no time !

Randy, thanks. Randy was the first one to ever host a "drum night".

Shawn came home and said, "I learned so much, I can't wait to practice.....(this).....and.........(that)........!".

Kevin, we missed you man. Rob, your name came up often, Rob does this, Rob does that. BTW Rob missed the get together because HE OVER- SLEPT !

Every drummers get together is different. But we all go home inspired and ready to practice !

No one is afraid to say what he "can't" do. And everyone is encouraged to step up to another level.

Bobby passed along a a great "blues groove" (among some famous Bobby fills). Thanks Bob. BTW Bob, do you think Felix will teach me the blues like he taught you .

Steve Brulia . Thanks for coming, however I don't get left handed drummers.

Floyd. you have a very natural feel. I always learn something from you.

PLEASE, if you're a drummer, feel free to join us, You'll learn something and we'll learn something.

I NEVER walk away without learning something ! And the atmosphere is great. Thanks guys !

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Monday Jan 21, 2008

Great day it was, i always come away feeling like drumming is brand new again. Thanks for the hospitality Randy!
Bill, Shawn, Floyd, Randy, Steve and even JP, thanks for a great time.

When is the next one?

Another-Drummer · Post by **Another-Drummer** » Tuesday Jan 22, 2008

Hurricane wrote:Great day it was, i always come away feeling like drumming is brand new again. Thanks for the hospitality Randy!
Bill, Shawn, Floyd, Randy, Steve and even JP, thanks for a great time.

When is the next one?

You're welcome, Bobby. It was my pleasure.

I, too, had a great time. Guys, thanks for the experience.

Post by **Jim Price** » Wednesday Jan 23, 2008

Here are a few pictures from this past Sunday's drummer summit:

Left to right: Bob Watters (Hurricanes), Randy Sciarrillo (Naildriver), Steve Brulia (The Verge), Bill Hocherl, Shawn Hocherl, Floyd Hunter (Naildriver).

Steve demonstrates a little drum workout.

Shawn and Bill, practicing a technique.