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September 17, 2013

NEXT WEEK: Todd Sucherman, Tuesday Sept 24th

Todd-Sucherman-Rhythm-Traders-Sept-24

Tuesday September 24th, 7pm at Rhythm Traders – ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!

Cost: FREE General Admission / $20 VIP Tickets, which include seating in the first 3 rows, green room access, and a swag bag

Rhythm Traders is proud to present Todd Sucherman (Styx) in clinic. Best known for his work with Styx, Todd has played with Brian Wilson, Tommy Shaw, Peter Cetera, Brian Culbertson, The Falling Wallendas, Steve Cole, and Spinal Tap, among others.

In September 2008, Sucherman was a featured artist in the prestigious Modern Drummer Festival. He also appeared on the cover of the October 2008 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. In 2009 the Modern Drummer Magazine voted him number one Rock Drummer in the World.

We will have giveaways, as well as special pricing on Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, and his latest instructional DVD, Methods & Mechanics II. Space is limited, so please arrive early!

We also have a limited number of VIP seats available which will get you priority seating in the first 3 rows, green room access, and a swag bag. VIP tickets are $20. Call us or stop by to find out about availability, 503-288-6950. Sponsored by Pearl Drums.

August 5, 2013

Product Review: Tama STAR Drums

Tama STAR Drums are something we’re very excited about here at Rhythm Traders. These drums definitely give anyone shopping for a high-end kit something to think about. With 16 finishes, two different wood types, and more component drums than we can count, these kits are meant to be built from the ground up to your exact specifications.

Tama STAR Drum Set in Satin Antique Brown, NAMM 2013

Tama brought some serious eye-candy to NAMM 2013 with their STAR Drums

The two wood types – Bubinga and Maple – each have some unique finishes along with the 7 finishes available in either type. You can see them all below:

Bubinga-Only Finishes
Dark Green Cordia – CDKG Dark Red Cordia – CDKR
Tama STAR Dark Green Cordia CDKG Tama STAR Dark Red Cordia CDKR
Satin Natural Cordia – CSTN Natural Indian Laurel – LNTI
Tama STAR Satin Natural Cordia CSTN Tama STAR Natural Indian Laurel LNTI
Maple-Only Finishes
Super Maple – SMP Satin Amber Gold – SAG
Tama STAR Super Maple SMP Tama STAR Satin Amber Gold SAG
Satin Antique Brown – SAB Satin Burgundy Red – SBD
Tama STAR Satin Antique Brown SAB Tama STAR Satin Burgundy Red SBD
      Satin Dark Mocha – SDM
Tama STAR Satin Dark Mocha SDM
Finishes for both Bubinga and Maple
Blue Gray Metallic – BGM Dark Burgundy Metallic – DBM
Tama STAR Blue Gray Metallic BGM Tama STAR Dark Burgundy Metallic DBM
Satin Blue Metallic – SBM Satin Green Metallic – SGM
Tama STAR Satin Blue Metallic SBM Tama STAR Satin Green Metallic SGM
Antique White – ATW Smoky Black – SKB
Tama STAR Antique White ATW Tama STAR Smoky Black SKB
Vintage Sea Blue – VSB
Tama STAR Vintage Sea Blue VSB

Tama has perfected these kits, inside and out. You can see below the detail they put into hand-finishing even the inside of the shells.

Bubinga wood, inside shell

Bubinga wood with optional inlay

Maple wood shell

Maple wood shell

Tama says that these drums are fun to play. We’d like to add that they’re also fun to look at and listen to! Check out our STAR Drums page for more information, or just give us a call at 503-288-6950.

July 30, 2013

NEXT WEEK: Kenny Aronoff, Tuesday August 6th at 7pm

Kenny-Aronoff-Rhythm-Traders-Clinic

Tuesday August 6th – one week from today! 7pm at Rhythm Traders

Cost: FREE General Admission

World-class rock and studio drummer Kenny Aronoff will be here to show his legendary playing style paired with Yamaha DTX drums. Kenny has live and recording experience with the likes of John Mellencamp, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Fogerty, Melissa Etheridge, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissette, The Rolling Stones, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, to name a few!

As one of the most successful studio musicians around today, Kenny has insight into the music industry and performance that you won’t hear anywhere else. Be sure to come check it out.

Kenny-Aronoff-Clinic

Kenny Aronoff will tell you what’s up!

July 29, 2013

EVENT: Djembe Workshop with Sayon Camara, Monday Sept 23rd

Monday September 23rd, 6pm at Rhythm Traders

Rhythm Traders is pleased to offer a special djembe class with Sayon Camara of Guinea, West Africa. Sayon was born in the village of Kouya Sidia in Kouroussa in central Guinea. After drumming in the village for 31 years, Sayon left his village as a master djembefola to work in Conakry with the world’s foremost djembe player, Famoudou Konate.

When Famoudou heard him play he was amazed by the clarity of the sound Sayon produced on the djembe. For the next eight years, Sayon worked intensively with Famoudou Konate and his performing group Hamana Foli Kan, teaching at his workshops, and playing at concerts and on his CDs.

Sayon Camara

This special class is open to all players with at least one year of djembe playing experience. Students should be able to play bass-tone-slap clearly.

Cost: $15 payable at the door. Space is limited to 35 people, so please call, email, or stop by to reserve your spot now!! 503-288-6950, brad@rhythmtraders.com.

July 27, 2013

Light Up Drum Set

Over on the DIY site Instructables, this Light Up Drum Kit project was recently posted. The project involves fastening LED light strips to the inside of your drum shells, then wiring up a little circuit board and drum triggers so the lights flash when you play. Seems like you might want some electronics experience before taking on this project, but this could be sweet lighting for your next show!

The video below shows a short demo of the lights inside a tom:

If you’re looking for a weekend project, check it out!

July 24, 2013

EVENT: Shannon Larkin Free Drum Clinic, Monday August 19th

Monday August 19th, 7pm at Rhythm Traders

Cost: FREE General Admission / $20 VIP Tickets, which include seating in the first 3 rows, green room access, and a swag bag

Shannon Larkin free drum clinic at Rhythm Traders

Shannon Larkin has been a member of the multi platinum selling band Godsmack since 1997. He has performed and recorded with such artists as Wrathchild America, Snot, Ugly Kid Joe, Amen, Candlebox, Another Animal, Souls at Zero, Vanilla Ice, Stone Sour and Black Sabbath.

A Yamaha Artist since 2002, Shannon Larkin’s drumming is distinguished by a liquid groove, absolutely fluid in the manner of great session drummers such as the late Jeff Porcaro, and his studio work displays the rare capacity to balance simplicity and ornamentation. Although heavy metal is known for heavy hitting and heavy double-pedal footwork, Shannon exhibits a nimble touch with sticks and a rabbit’s right foot on single pedal.

Call us at 503-288-6950 for more information on VIP ticket availability. This is a clinic you don’t want to miss!

July 17, 2013

EVENT: Todd Sucherman FREE Drum Clinic, Tuesday Sept 24th

Todd Sucherman Rhythm Traders Free Clinic

Tuesday September 24th, 7pm at Rhythm Traders

Cost: FREE General Admission / $20 VIP Tickets, which include seating in the first 3 rows, green room access, and a swag bag

Rhythm Traders is proud to present Todd Sucherman (Styx) in clinic. Best known for his work with Styx, Todd has played with Brian Wilson, Tommy Shaw, Peter Cetera, Brian Culbertson, The Falling Wallendas, Steve Cole, and Spinal Tap, among others.

In September 2008, Sucherman was a featured artist in the prestigious Modern Drummer Festival. He also appeared on the cover of the October 2008 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. In 2009 the Modern Drummer Magazine voted him number one Rock Drummer in the World.

We will have giveaways, as well as special pricing on Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, and his latest instructional DVD, Methods & Mechanics II. Space is limited, so please arrive early!

We also have a limited number of VIP seats available which will get you priority seating in the first 3 rows, green room access, and a swag bag. VIP tickets are $20. Call us or stop by to get yours, 503-288-6950. Sponsored by Pearl Drums.

July 3, 2013

EVENT: Kenny Aronoff Free Drum Clinic, Tuesday August 6th

Kenny-Aronoff-Rhythm-Traders-Clinic

Tuesday August 6th, 7pm at Rhythm Traders

Cost: FREE General Admission

World-class rock and studio drummer Kenny Aronoff will be here to show his legendary playing style paired with Yamaha DTX drums. Kenny has live and recording experience with the likes of John Mellencamp, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Fogerty, Melissa Etheridge, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissette, The Rolling Stones, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, to name a few!

As one of the most successful studio musicians around today, Kenny has insight into the music industry and performance that you won’t hear anywhere else. Be sure to come check it out.

Kenny-Aronoff-Clinic

Kenny Aronoff will tell you what’s up!