This is dedicated to the weekend warrior or full time drummer. Having to load up your gear into a car, van or truck, drive several miles to the gig, unload, set up and play a 3-4 hour gig for a lot of times, very little pay and unappreciative audiences. Then after a long night, load up again and drive home with that feeling of total bliss from the experience of creating great music. I salute everyone one of you guys!Bowing
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Posted on 9 years ago
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Yep! Unsung warriors! Coincidentally, I am now holding a frosty can of beer. I salute you, gentlemen! You are the best!
Brian
P.S. I have a big concert coming up this month. From the time equipment is loaded up, sound checks, playing time and taking down everything, it is about twelve hours. Is it worth it? Damn right!!!
Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
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I've always said, " I get paid to set up and tear down...but the playing part is free".
"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden
Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.
http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.
http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
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Gigging is now my full time job. It has its ups and downs, but I do enjoy sharing my God given talents and making people happy.
My kit:
Ludwig Vistalite Big Beat set consisting of:
14” X 22” bass, 16” X 16” floor tom, 8” X 12” ride tom, 9” X 13” ride tom, 5” X 14” snare
Ludwig 201 Speed King bass drum pedal
Ludwig 1124 Spur-lok hit-hat with Ludwig Standard Paiste 14” cymbals (760 & 770 gr) with ching-ring
Two Ludwig Standard S-270 cymbals stands
18” Zildjian crash cymbal (1550 gr) and 20” Zildjian ride cymbal (2130 gr) with CAMCO sizzler
Gibraltar motorcycle seat-style drum throne with backrest
Ludwig Vistalite Big Beat set consisting of:
14” X 22” bass, 16” X 16” floor tom, 8” X 12” ride tom, 9” X 13” ride tom, 5” X 14” snare
Ludwig 201 Speed King bass drum pedal
Ludwig 1124 Spur-lok hit-hat with Ludwig Standard Paiste 14” cymbals (760 & 770 gr) with ching-ring
Two Ludwig Standard S-270 cymbals stands
18” Zildjian crash cymbal (1550 gr) and 20” Zildjian ride cymbal (2130 gr) with CAMCO sizzler
Gibraltar motorcycle seat-style drum throne with backrest
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Been gigging forever and still love every minute.
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Yeah... Thanks... Glad you did not factor in practice & rehearsal time...
But I Like It... Like it... Yes I Do...
John
'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
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Thanks for sharing the love!!
1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods
Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods
Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
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Well, I'm one of you guys and I know how tough it can be at times. I see a lot of talk around here about how many kits you have or what's the coolest finish, but not much talk about actually playing these fine instruments in a live situation. To me, that's what it's all about.
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Well, I'm one of you guys and I know how tough it can be at times. I see a lot of talk around here about how many kits you have or what's the coolest finish, but not much talk about actually playing these fine instruments in a live situation. To me, that's what it's all about.
I agree with you completely. Sure, it's fine to collect and restore. I do the same thing...BUT, I also play my big ol' set of Stars on a regular basis. That's what they are for, isn't it?!
Brian
Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
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