Drum.Life.USA

I play drums, I talk drums, I'm around drums and blog about drum related facts and social media... and occasionally tattoos 'n' piercings. ~Drum Life! The material on this blog are interests I have about anything drums.

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It's my 15 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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First thing I see when I open the studio door😍

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In pursuit of carrying less as I’m getting older and gigging, I’ve eliminated a cymbal stand. Short video at the end so you know what you’re looking at😁

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Well I guess I’m concentrating, I hardly ever see drummers smiling during an action shot. I must lose motor skills with my tongue when using 4 limbs 😛

📷 Razya Pollock

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Growth…

Step 1. No more alcohol 15 months now

Step 2. Find drum/life coach (Dave Elitch 🙏🏽)

Step 3. Mental Health is real… weekly therapy😁

I just want to be happy💪🏽🧠🤩

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A work in progress, but it’s getting there😁

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The start of summer shows is exciting. Midtown Santa Cruz was a blast🤘🏽

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@fullforceaudio and @theneverlandband melted faces this past weekend @charleysbarlg ! The best sound this venue has heard. I’m looking forward to more performances🤘🏽🤩 Repost from @fullforceaudio • Really digging the Beta98AMP/C mics. I focus on getting the drums real tight and these mics certainly capture that with ease especially not having to use cumbersome mic stands that only get in the way😍 I’ve always used, liked the tone, and rugged construction of the e604’s and have always served me well through the years. I’ve literally used them on hundreds of events and never let me down, but a friend of mine turned my attention to these some time ago and I gotta say I’m really falling in love with them. They are small electret condenser mics with flexible goosenecks that bend and contort to just about any placement required especially with the A75 clamp (also built like a tank) the mount allows for great maneuverability around your sound source and it stays put all night. Frequency response is 20Hz-20kHz with a slight roll off around 400Hz which wards off some of the “woofiness” that comes with close-mic’d drum tones. There’s also a surprising 6kHz bump which adds some definition which was pleasing to the ears. On a well tuned drum kit, most drum mics sound good, but these puppies shine and cut through the mix with ease. Looking forward to using these more! 🥁 #themoreyouknow #shure #shurebeta98ampc #doitrightthefirsttime #cantfakeawesome #soundengineer #turnitup - #neverlandband #rockandroll #guitar #drums #bass #femalefrontedband #sanjose #bayarea #fullforceaudio #shure #beta98 #charleysLG (at Norcal Bay Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqXKp3tuKL-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Good times with @theneverlandband 🤘🏽 Thank you @fullforceaudio for the pic! • #pacificdrumsandpercussion #neverland #drumming #drums #drummer #drum #drumlife #music #drummers #drumset #musician #drummerlife #drumstagram #groove #drumsdaily #percussion #drumsticks #instadrummer #bateria #baterista #drumkit (at San Francisco Bay Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpGh8oASQM2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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@theneverlandband played in Colusa this past weekend. The drums are working extremely well… except my tongue keeps poking out😛 (at San Francisco Bay Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5-cUjp6m3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Twice the @theneverlandband! Took the new kit configuration for a spin at rehearsal tonight. I’m still getting used to it. 1 rack and 2 floor toms. It sounds great🤘🏽 • #neverlandband #rockandroll #guitar #drums #bass #pdpconceptbirch #drumlife (at Bay Area, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoJn9IAuLUI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I convinced myself that I needed another kick drum this year to change things up for @theneverlandband. Double kick just looks like heavy rock and more intimidating🤘🏽🤘🏽 • #neverland #doublekick #pdpconceptbirch #rockandroll #doublekickdoesntmeanmetal #moongelbad #gafftapegood #drumlife (at Bay Area, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn02aqlu4GL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Rock show in Elk Grove New Year’s Eve🤘🏽 • #skyrivercasino #skyriverresort #theneverlandband #neverland #guitar #drums #bass #rockandroll #bayarea #southbay #sanjose (at Elkgrove Ca) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0DyOjJgCy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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@theneverlandband • #neverland #rockandroll #leather #guitar #drums #bass #bayarea #southbay #sanjose (at San Francisco Bay Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0BDiav4n9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Replaced my cracked 2002 with my new Paiste 18” Giant Beat… I’m in love again❤️ • #cymbals #zildjian #paiste #drums #drummer #drum #drumming #music #drumset #drumlife #drumsticks #drummerlife #drumkit #percussion #musician #baterista #bateria (at San Francisco Bay Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmBOCc-u-hL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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In deep thought🤘🏽 • #theneverlandband #rockandroll #guitar #drums #bass #bayarea #livemusic (at Bay Area, CA) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClB3lcYJtrI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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@theneverlandband had an amazing and successful Halloween show this weekend. I had to post the before and after shots of my makeup. Makeup by: @abuelitamasterson ❤️ • #neverlandband #thebrit #rockandroll #halloween #guitar #drums #bass #calavera #sugarskull #makeup #marigolds #mexico #díadelosmuertos (at Bay Area, CA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkY7-GrPx5f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=