Wednesday, February 18, 2015

UFO-NEW RECORD-THANK YOU ANDY PARKER~

Andy Parker just sent me an advance copy of the new UFO record: "A Conspiracy Of Stars". It is melodic, heavy, powerful, and incredible. Just the fact that it is a UFO record, petty much say's it all. Thanks Andy for using your variety of Beier Snare Drums in the studio, and exclusively live for the countless shows and tours over the years~












Thursday, February 12, 2015

ROSE OSTROWSKI-SECOND SINGLE TO BENEFIT CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION-MASTERED AND ENGINEERED BY BILL LEVERTY OF FIREHOUSE~

Ten year Old Rose Ostrowski releases her second independent single to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The song is in memory of her cousin, Camillia Stiller, who passed away in 2012 of the disease. Available for download at iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and other music sites. All proceeds go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Mastered and Engineered by Bill Leverty of Firehouse. Since it's release, it has been #1 on the CD Baby charts in the 90's Rock Category. Please do take a listen which is a must, and donate. Great job Rose~



Wednesday, February 11, 2015

TOMMY HARDEN AND HIS BEIER 1.5 STEEL--4 X 15....THE FIRST ONE IN TEXTURED BLACK~

Nashville legend, session player, and long time Reba McEntire drummer Tommy Harden just received his Beier 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 this last week, and absolutely loved it. He was looking to fill a void in mid-range tones he was missing in his selection of drums, and this drum filled it. The word "Piccolo" most always brings to mind a high pitched, high tension sound. This drum-The 1.5 Steel--4 x 15 is not that. The Mid/Bottom and dynamics on this drum are enormous. This was also the first one done in Black Texture Coating. The other color this drum is offered in is Gloss White. This entire drum was the idea of Mark Beckett-The color, the specs, the type of lugs, etc.., I was simply the person who manufactured it. So the credit goes to Mark, along with a huge Thank You from me. Tommy heard this drum at a show at the Winstar Casino when Mark was performing with Olivia Newton John. He loved the drum, and I could not be happier he now has one. Right out of the box he used it on a song for The Nashville Show. Like always, I will update this article as material comes out. Thanks Tommy...Looking forward to working with you. Check for tour dates to see him live, & see the YouTube links below for clips of the Olivia Newton John show where Tommy saw Mark with the 1.5 Steel--4 x 15...









Tuesday, February 10, 2015

DREW MCKEON-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14...MICHAEL BOLTON TOUR CONTINUES....

Drew McKeon is out on the road again with Michael Bolton this month, and he will be bringing his new Beier 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14 with him. This band has quite literally been to almost every corner of the globe in the last couple of years, and they are an amazing group of players. And Michael Bolton...is as great as he ever was. Drew has played a 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 extensively on tour with this band, which is something that will always be a major highlight here. See the link below for a clip of them at Royal Albert Hall in London, and Drew on his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14. Your a massive and diverse talent Drew....Hope you enjoy the 1.5 Steel--6.5 x 14. Will be updating this story as the tour continues...









RON OTIS TO HEAD OUT ON THE FOREVER CHARLIE ARENA TOUR WITH HIS 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14~

Jazz Maestro-Ron Otis (KEM, Earl Klugh, Aretha Franklin), is heading out February 12th with KEM on the "Forever Charlie Tour" with Charlie Wilson, KEM, & Joe. This is an arena tour, and will no doubt be an incredible evening with this line-up. Ron is taking his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 14 with him, and I was delighted to hear that. He also just received his 1.5 Steel--5.5 x 15, and am looking forward to feedback on it from him. Please see the link for KEM below for tour dates. As always....I really appreciate everything Ron. To have a player of your caliber playing my drum on a tour like this...Is a major honor for me. Have a great run....