Goodness comes to those who vibrate
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, … Read more
Michael’s Drums 5 2003-2004 Updates Many more studio goodies have arrived: Several new mics, mic pres, and effects equipment, in addition to new recording and mastering software on both pc and mac. New tools are *so* much fun. And, it’s so nice that all this stuff shows up in the passive voice! Meanwhile, here’s a … Read more
Michael’s Drums 4 More studio pics 1 Nov 2001 Got the second mac installed. The first mac never appeared, as it was an early-on ebay scam. We were right at the front-edge of the ebay “guarantee” and validation of sellers…a little too bloody on the front-edge… Yes, we were ramping-up for some big (for us) … Read more
Michael’s Drums 3 Pics of soundroom / studio 30 Jan 2001 Bunch of Behringer transistorized and tube gear (March 2025 that has since become somewhat sought after LOL). The ADAT was supposedly used by the band “311”, but maybe that was ebay / internet baloney. Intermetro metal wire racks. Door-as-tabletop. Filing cabinets. Track lighting. 10 … Read more
Michael’s Drums 2 9 Jan 2001 updates Xmas brought a large LP cowbell, a Zildjian large/low ice bell, a LP (green plastic) jam block, and an LP cowbell rack. Sweet. Nothing beats the spirit of giving; receiving comes close, though. Through an unusual chain of events last year, I met a friend of an employee … Read more
Michael’s Drums 1 Sometimes maybe often the whole point is simply in joy itself. This is for my friends who’ve asked over the years about my drums. Initial pix/txt taken/written 13Jan2000. Updated routinely. March 2025 — When I started playing drums back in 1975 or so, half the people alive today were not yet alive … Read more
History of Ludwig Drums The Ludwig Drum Company was originally established in Chicago, Illinois, in 1909 by brothers William F. and Theobald Ludwig. The company’s first factory was located at 1728 N. Damen Avenue in Chicago. In 1929, due to economic challenges, Ludwig & Ludwig was sold to the C.G. Conn instrument company, which subsequently … Read more
Long before magnetic tape, magnetic wire recorders were a thing Mr Carlson’s Lab – “Another great video. This voice on the wire is from someone probably long dead. Interesting and mysterious to think about. A ghost voice from somewhere in time.” Voices are trapped in this wire, let’s hear what they have to say! Join … Read more
Vegas KISS Museum a most heinous over commercialization of demonica An extreme extreme; would you really expect anything less? “Museums are eligible thru AAM to receive federal grant money to maintain and operate the museum. 400 to 1 I’d bet Chaim Witz (Gene Simmons) museum endeavor is receiving full federal grant funding.” When America is … Read more
Two man orchestra – David Lindley Wally Ingram Basel 2000 One of my top favorites of all time. These guys were quirky, talented and thereby fresh. Song ‘Reaggae Everyday’ at 4:35 in is particularly excellent.