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Having played in many bands over the years, I know first hand how many great venues there are located in Surrey. Guildford, in particular, was a place where I performed on many occasions. The Star pub is always one venue that I have many memories of playing gigs. Guildford certainly has put itself on the […]

Passionate About Drums Having made a significant investment in purchasing a drum kit, you’ll want to make sure that it is performing at it’s best. Piano’s need tuning, violins need re-stringing so why neglect your drum kit, after all, it takes more of a beating than most instruments. Because we are so passionate about drums, […]

London holds host to some fantastic music venues. I’m sure if you are reading this blog you have seen your favourite band play in at least one of these iconic places. Some of my happiest memories stem back to when I was a teenager watching my idols perform. Iconic Venues I remember visiting venues such […]

There are a variety of reasons why hiring a drum kit makes sense. Logistics We have had inquiries from drummers overseas, who are coming over to the UK for a tour or an event who don’t want the hassle of shipping their drum kit. Gigs Gigs and live performances are essential to building your following. […]

Rehearsals Are Complete So, those long band rehearsals have come to an end and preparation for the studio or gig is complete. Everything has gone to plan, the performance is polished and you’re ready to go. But still, there is a thought niggling away at you, “are my drums up to the task ahead.” It […]

You can’t get many towns more quintessentially English than Henley-on-Thames. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and the River Thames, it is one of a kind. Not only does it offer stunning scenery, but it also hosts the Royal Regatta and the Henley Festival. Having lived there for most of my childhood and teenage years, it’s a […]

Are you looking to hire a kit for a gig, recording session or special event? Then why not check out our drum kit hire service. We can supply a professional drum kit for such occasions so that you can focus on your performance. A Kit To Suit You With a range of different finishes, configurations […]

I believe learning any instrument installs a sense of focus and discipline to an individual. Not only do they challenge us mentally but physically too. Drumming is excellent with all of this because it is such a co-ordinated instrument, and you will find that learning to play has many benefits. To see my students having […]

So it’s time for another practice session or gig, but wait a minute, things don’t sound how they should? If this is the case, it could well mean your drum kit needs a tune. The first thing to check would be the condition of the drumheads or skins. If these look old and tired, this […]

Making a lasting impression within the music industry is of paramount importance. Drumming is no different to any other profession when it comes to the tools of our trade. We must be well equiped to do the job in hand so we perform and sound to the best of our ability. Maybe you have a […]

So, your newly purchased drum kit has arrived. It is now time to roll your sleeves up and get the equipment set up. You open up the boxes, but then you slowly realise that this could be harder than you first thought. Unless you have bought a premium level drum kit, upon opening the boxes […]

So, It’s time to put some fresh drumheads on your kit? Feeling confident that this will be a simple task, you walk into your local drum shop. It is now that you realise that this is going to be trickier than you first thought. Who knew you could get a whole wall full of drumheads. […]