Part of Michael’s Drums series of life-long joy
Michael’s Drums 7
2010 – 2011 Update
Played out in DC (Black Fox Lounge, Dupont) several times this winter with Maureen Mullaney, Jason Robling, Tom Kirk, and others. Maureen Mullaney Fun! Same for Dan’s Place in Boonsboro, Md.
Latest little “gig” kit is the Taye Drums GOKIT which sounds fantastic. Got a 20″ ping ride from Jason, a super heavy 14″ hithat bottom that doubles as an icebell, a 22″ sweet ride (added one removable rivet), a 16″ EHX, a 14″ EHX trash splash, and a great 14″ K splash. Yup, got another cowbell, this one bright and cowbelly, not dark or deep…probably easily too much for the kit-must play it so quietly. I switch in some 13″ re-recording hats and a 12″ AA pair along with the 13″ piccolo and toneful 14″ maple snare that came with the GOKIT. Looking to get a pair of 12″ special recording hats soon. This is a fantastic kit – portable, relatively light manageable (fits in three bags), and has -great- sound. Perfect for small clubs. Perfect.
Also refitted key drums with Diplomat heads – ditched the Emperors (waaay too thick and homogenous) and shelved the Ambassadors. So nice to rediscover uncovered levels of nuance!