Did You Know That James Gadson Played ADC Heads?
A Personal Memory I had the pleasure of meeting James Gadson several times, and every time it was something special. He was warm, humble, relaxed, and full of quiet authority.…
Delaware Drum Show 2026 – A meeting with Bernard Purdie and Adam Nussbaum
2026 was my first time at the Delaware Drum Show, and it was a very special experience for me. I had heard a lot about this show before – run…
The Timeless Simplicity of the Ludwig Acrolite LM-404
Over the past weeks, I’ve spent long hours bringing several Ludwig Acrolite snares back to life — polishing shells dulled by decades, swapping tired wires for crisp new ones. Each…
Chicago Drum Show 2025 — Post-Show Recap & Highlights
The doors opened on Saturday, May 17 to a packed house of vintage-drum hunters, boutique builders and big-brand fans. By the time the final raffle was drawn late Sunday afternoon,…
