Peter!! Long time!

Well that's a game changer.

I've always dug the Oak drums Yamaha has put out... but honestly the finishes (especially on the new 2019) are pretty horrendous.

...curious about the new pedals, including the Tama ones.

Get it, Richie!

Thanks guys!

Yeah, my family lives in Michigan. NJ still a hell of a lot closer than CA!

Cheers!

Hey gang, It's been some time since my last post, but fret not friends I'm still lurking around HOD! I don't really have too much to say these days as I've been getting away from drumming over the years- not to mention the craziness of life, career changes, getting married, etc. That being said, my ...

I'll bite. First post in quite some time. Don't play much at all these days simply due to my lifestyle and (I guess this goes hand in hand with lifestyle) because the ends just don't justify the means anymore. It's fun to look back at this stuff as I haven't seen it myself in a while. Lots of great ...

...and y'all wonder why people come and go here. I'll admit that I lurk from time to time, and appreciate when good discussion is had. But the discussion quickly becomes so hostile... ...that being said: I think we need to be thinking about what Vinnie says regarding the industry, what we're all say...

Just my opinion- but I think he's absolutely right regarding the lack of innovation and progress in music. There really isn't many places left to go, if at all. Everything is recycled, a lot of it is garbage, and there hasn't been anything 'new' and revolutionary in what, 20, 30 years? I don't Jojo ...

Love that video with Ravi and Matt. Masterful stuff!