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George's Drum Shop closing Last viewed: 5 hours ago

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Hi Guys,

I'm closing my drum shop at the end of January. Not enough business because of the recession, unemployment, etc. so I'm getting out before it gets worse. The going out of business sale started today. We are putting everything on Ebay at low prices too. Go to my website Georgesdrumshop.com and click on the Ebay link. The website will stay in place for a long time as we sell off whatever inventory remains and I will still sell some specialized stuff there too.

On the other hand Not So Modern Drummer magazine is doing very well and growing. Circulation has increased to 20,000. So I will be devoting all my time to that and to my performing career with Poco and my recording session career in Nashville. The NSMD office will probably be relocating to Nashville soon too.

I'll see some of you at the Chicago Drum Show. I'm hosting the cafe stage this year and doing the internet video broadcast. If you patronized my shop, thanks for being a customer. I had a good run at this drum shop business and ready and excited to get on the next phase of my life.

George Lawrence

NoSoModernDrummer.com

GeorgesDrumShop.com

FamousDrums.com

Poconut.com

330 338 6035

Posted on 14 years ago
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Good luck, George! All the best to you!

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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I'll sure miss my weekly visits to your shop.

Good luck in your future endeavors.

Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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George, yourself and Matt are a total asset to the drum and percussion world, and will be surely missed. If we lose all the Independent Music stores all we will be left with is the Big box don't give a crap music store, This is Indeed terrible news,Keep churning out some killer tunes with poco for us!Also, NSMD Is the very magazine that has been a treasure trove of Information for me over the years, you have done a fantastic job on it's rebirth!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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George. Now I know why the tension and bad mood I felt at the Ohio Drum Show. I am so sorry that the business is closing as I hate to hear this stuff. I'm sure on a better day, you are a sweetheart of a guy and you will be in my prayers as this odeal rears it ugly head. Best of luck with the mag, and we'll be seeing you at the Chicago show for sure...if you stop by our booths!! Bless all that you do George.

Johnny

Posted on 14 years ago
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Hey George!! Good luck with Poco and recording and NSMD!! Thanks again for that Slingy kit. I've gigged it and it was awesome! A few more small parts and it will be good as new!! It will remain with me till I die and hopefully with my kids.

If you find a 68 Slingy 9x13 in Grey Agate Pearl let me know!!

Cheers,BigE

Posted on 14 years ago
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George, I would like to subscribe to the magazine...How can I do that?

thanks.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From Retrosonic

George, I would like to subscribe to the magazine...How can I do that?thanks.

here you go! http://notsomoderndrummer.com/

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#8
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George,

I'll miss your shop. I've purchased over the phone a few times with Matt. He always spent time answering all my questions. Good luck with the magazine, I dont miss an issue.

Matt's Vintage Drums - Chicago, Illinois

I collect 6 lug Slingerland snare drums. Let me know if you have any for sale. Looking for Yellow Tiger, Silver Veil Pearl & Turquoise Veil Pearl
Posted on 14 years ago
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Major bummer to hear this news George. Another end of an era situation caused by the ****genization of our retail society. Its a sad thing to watch indeed. Best of luck to you in your future endeavors. It sound like you have a great positive attitude about the whole thing!

-Adam

Posted on 14 years ago
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