{"id":26693,"date":"2020-12-25T09:16:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-25T17:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=26693"},"modified":"2023-07-12T14:25:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T21:25:42","slug":"the-drumeo-holiday-mega-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/the-drumeo-holiday-mega-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"The Drumeo Holiday Mega Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIs 2020 over yet?\u201d Not until we get through the holidays! This season has given us something to look forward to all year, so here\u2019s a whole grab bag of green-and-red fun to get you in the spirit (and give you something to watch and read while you wait for that Zoom call with your cousins to end).<\/p>\n

Drumming on a holiday train<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Josh Trager, drummer for the Sam Roberts Band, spent one Christmas season performing on a festive train traveling across Canada. Here\u2019s an excerpt from our interview:<\/p>\n

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What was this gig all about?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s called the CP Holiday Train \u2013 which is sort of self explanatory \u2013 combined with a fundraiser and food drive for local food banks. We live on the train, travel across the country during the holiday season, and perform in one of the cars that has been converted into a stage. That stage opens up on one or both sides, depending on where the audience is. Once the train stopped at each venue, we\u2019d play for a local audience, which would consist of families that often spanned 3 generations.<\/p>\n

The drums are set up on day one, and bolted down on a revolving riser for the remainder of the tour. Several times a day, we would perform 20-35 minute sets consisting of holiday classics as well as our own music as we\u2019d travel through some of Canada\u2019s most beautiful towns.<\/p>\n

What were the biggest challenges?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Aside from playing in freezing temperatures and doing it multiple times throughout the day, on occasion the train was stopped at a bit of an angle. This made it incredibly difficult to maintain balance. Needless to say, this definitely posed a problem during sections of songs where both feet would be playing busier parts. I compensated by literally trying to center myself as best I could.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the most memorable thing that happened?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

On the second leg of the tour, we traveled and performed through the Rocky Mountains. It was gorgeous, but the train they used was from 1916 and was most definitely haunted. There was an actual murder back in the \u201830s where…<\/p>\n

Read the rest of the interview here!<\/a><\/p>\n

Gifts for drummers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While it may be too late to pick something up in time for Christmas, the post-holiday sales are hot (especially on Drumeo-branded products…hint hint) and you might know a drummer who has a birthday coming up.<\/p>\n

If you want to get inspired and browse through some cool drum products, here are a few to scratch that itch:<\/p>\n

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\"ImageDrumeo P4 Practice Pad<\/a> ($79)
The P4 practice pad is the only practice pad on the market with four different playing surfaces. Each surface provides unique feels and responses and are on three elevated levels to simulate actual drum set movement.<\/div>\n
\"\"Evans Real Feel Practice Pad<\/a> ($30)
This practice pad has a large playing surface that fits inside a standard snare basket. It has a natural gum feel on one side for realistic stick rebound and a harder recycled rubber surface on the other for a real workout.<\/div>\n
\"\"Audio Technica ATH-M50x Headphones<\/a> ($150)
The ATH-M50x features the same sonic signature, large-aperture drivers, and sound isolating earcups as the previous model, but now features a detachable cable. The M50x is a great fit for audio professionals at all levels.<\/div>\n
\"\"Shure SE215 In-Ear Monitors<\/a> ($99)
Featuring enhanced bass and detailed sound, the Shure SE215s include a single dynamic micro driver. With a detachable cable, formable wire, and many different-sized buds, the SE215s ensure comfort whether on stage or on the go.<\/div>\n
\"\"Roland TD-1KV V-Drums<\/a> ($499)
The TD-1K compact delivers V-Drums quality in a space-saving kit. Ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy playing drums at home, the TD-1K offers a wide selection of expressive drum kits for playing any musical style, plus additional on-board training software for building skill and monitoring progress. Because you listen through headphones, the neighbors won\u2019t hear a peep!<\/div>\n
\"\"Yamaha EAD10<\/a> ($499)
This module transforms your acoustic kit into an electric kit! Well, kind of. Amplify the drums with the combined mic\/trigger, add preset effects and samples, and much more. Want to post drum covers? To make sharing easy, Yamaha even has a free app to easily sync video from your phone with audio from the EAD10.<\/div>\n
\"\"Drumeo Drum Lessons<\/a>
With live and recorded lessons from over 60 world-class instructors, you’ll get access to more than 1000 hours of on-demand recorded lessons and 100+ play-along songs with this award-winning educational community. Improve your skills and have more fun! Click here to get a gift card.<\/a><\/div>\n
\"\"The Drummer\u2019s Toolbox<\/a> ($29.99)
This hardcover book is the ultimate guide to learning 101 drumming styles. With over 450 pages of easy-to-understand descriptions and simple groove breakdowns, it\u2019s the most comprehensive introduction to dozens of styles for drummers of any skill level.<\/div>\n
\"\"Reclaimed Cymbal Bottle Opener<\/a> ($12-15)
Made from recycled cymbals, these bottle openers can be added to a keychain or necklace, or even fit inside your wallet. They look awesome and are great for breaking open a cold one!<\/div>\n
\"\"DrumLite<\/a> ($80-200+)
Make the drums stand out in a dark room with LED drum lighting. While you\u2019ll get the best results with transparent drums, you can still make a wood kit a real attention-grabber.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For a much longer and more thorough list of drum gifts, check out this gift guide!<\/a><\/p>\n