Drum Night?

[RobTheDrummer]

When and where?

[ToonaRockGuy]

Why? You'll just sleep through it anyway.

Seriously, as long as it's on a weekend (NOT this Saturday), I'm there. And this time the alternator in my car won't crap the bed.

[RobTheDrummer]

Why? You'll just sleep through it anyway.

Seriously, as long as it's on a weekend (NOT this Saturday), I'm there. And this time the alternator in my car won't crap the bed.

Hey now.....

[DrumAndDestroy]

i would like to attend one. i believe i actually did sleep through the last one. can't recall.

kev...still wanna see those saludas!

[Hawk]

I'm always up for a drummers get together.

[Another-Drummer]

I'm always up for a drummers get together.

Me too. Make it happen...

By the way, check out these sticks:
http://www.hornetsdrumsticks.com/index.jsp

[Fourth River]

I'd definately have to see them before i would buy a pair... they have a look like they wouldn't be balanced and I gotta imagine the paint would start chipping off as my hands sweat like there's no tomorrow....

[DrumAndDestroy]

I'm always up for a drummers get together.

Me too. Make it happen...

By the way, check out these sticks:
http://www.hornetsdrumsticks.com/index.jsp

the brushes or whatever look ok.

i don't think i could get into the regular sticks though.

[Fourth River]

I found out that drum world has these (about 15min from my house) and I might go check them out as I wanna start looking for some new congas anyway.... the sticks look like they have o-rings on them though.. not sure what that would do to the weight or grip....

[RobTheDrummer]

Don't like the looks of those sticks. I use too much of the stick, those don't look like they would be good with my rim shots.

[Another-Drummer]

I'm not sure if I'm gonna like them, either. But, I ordered a pair... should have them this afternoon. I've been having some problems with my wrists and hands... the rubber rings are supposed to absorb some of the shock. I also like the fact that they are contoured. It is so hard to grip the sticks during the winter months. My hands are so frickin' dry. I was looking for an alternative to dips or wax. It could be my crappy techique, or the fact that I'm a sissy.

We'll see...

[RobTheDrummer]

I'm not sure if I'm gonna like them, either. But, I ordered a pair... should have them this afternoon. I've been having some problems with my wrists and hands... the rubber rings are supposed to absorb some of the shock. I also like the fact that they are contoured. It is so hard to grip the sticks during the winter months. My hands are so frickin' dry. I was looking for an alternative to dips or wax. It could be my crappy techique, or the fact that I'm a sissy.

We'll see...

I wouldn't say it's poor technique, maybe you are a sissy....I had the same problem man. Dry hands forced me to grip tighter, thus cramping and hurting. I used pro mark stick wrap, best stuff out there. I've been doing the wax thing lately too. Hope the sticks work for ya!

[Another-Drummer]

link

[Hawk]

I'm not sure if I'm gonna like them, either. But, I ordered a pair... should have them this afternoon. I've been having some problems with my wrists and hands... the rubber rings are supposed to absorb some of the shock. I also like the fact that they are contoured. It is so hard to grip the sticks during the winter months. My hands are so frickin' dry. I was looking for an alternative to dips or wax. It could be my crappy techique, or the fact that I'm a sissy.

We'll see...

I use all of the stick with my grip, they wouldn't work for me. (I still say your soreness problem is oak ) . Zildjian makes nice sticks that are "anti-vibe" in various sizes. I would try those. I have a pair of them, but they are too thin (diameter) for me, so I never really worked with them. My rolls seemed eneven with them , but there's likely a short learning curve that I hadn't adjusted to.

Billy Ward has a similar problem as you do. His signature "Billy Ward" drum sticks have a ball on the end (or something like that). I'll have to look that up.

[Hawk]

Billy Ward Signature Sticks :
http://www.drumauthority.com/store/prod ... uctid=1242

[Another-Drummer]

Billy Ward Signature Sticks :
http://www.drumauthority.com/store/prod ... uctid=1242

They're cheap enough... I'll check them out. I bet it is awkward playing traditional grip with those, however. I am primarily a match stick player, but like to switch on occassion.

Don't any of you use Cool Rods, Hot Rods, or Brushes? I'm pretty sure you could adapt to the Hornets.

[RobTheDrummer]

Billy Ward Signature Sticks :
http://www.drumauthority.com/store/prod ... uctid=1242

They're cheap enough... I'll check them out. I bet it is awkward playing traditional grip with those, however. I am primarily a match stick player, but like to switch on occassion.

Don't any of you use Cool Rods, Hot Rods, or Brushes? I'm pretty sure you could adapt to the Hornets.

The rods really make you work for your diddles though.

[ToonaRockGuy]

Topic, gents, topic...WHEN IS DRUM NIGHT???

[xero380]

everytime I used the zildjian anti-vibe sticks the rubber thing a ma jig always came out of the end so I stopped buying them. Now Randy Wilson of Way Down East has me hooked on Mike Portnoy Pro-Mark Sticks. They are a good stick...not too heavy but not too light..they are perfect.

[RobTheDrummer]

everytime I used the zildjian anti-vibe sticks the rubber thing a ma jig always came out of the end so I stopped buying them. Now Randy Wilson of Way Down East has me hooked on Mike Portnoy Pro-Mark Sticks. They are a good stick...not too heavy but not too light..they are perfect.

Too small for me!

[Another-Drummer]

When and where?

How about your house? We'll wake you up when we get there!

[RobTheDrummer]

When and where?

How about your house? We'll wake you up when we get there!

Sure thing, the problem was, I wasn't at my house....haha

[randydrummer]

I'm new to Rockpage and pretty new to the Altoona music scene. I used to live here before I joined the Army 22 years ago. I read about your drum summits and I'm anxious to get into it if it's cool with the rest of you. My name's Randy Servello and I've been playing professionally for a long long time. Every style, in just about every place around the world. Let me know when this next get-together is, please!!

[HurricaneBob]

Your name rings a bell Randy, glad to have you here.
Drums nights are a blast, just keep reading for when someone sets a date and place. I cant at mine, no kit at home.

[Hawk]

I'm new to Rockpage and pretty new to the Altoona music scene. I used to live here before I joined the Army 22 years ago. I read about your drum summits and I'm anxious to get into it if it's cool with the rest of you. My name's Randy Servello and I've been playing professionally for a long long time. Every style, in just about every place around the world. Let me know when this next get-together is, please!!

Jack's brother I'm guessing ?
The first time I saw you play was at a Jaffa Shrine Circus. My son (about 10 at the time) NEVER saw any of the circus as he watched you the whole time. As I remember you did an impressive job.

Just your experiences would be interesting. And I know you could contribute quite a lot. Thanks for inquiring.