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Shout-Out-Sunday 2-26-2017

Yo! What’s up everybody! Did you guys like the video intro? I think I might start doing that for every blog. Wild week at the SJC shop, we just dropped a bunch of new instock drums, a few Panic! At The Disco used tour kits (I want both of them), and a few new hand-painted Jay Weinberg snares! You guys have been killing it with the new drum covers, unboxing videos, and shout-outs to SJC! It really means a lot to see everything you guys post for/with SJC. 

Check out how rad Bea Leighton’s rig is! We really dig when you show us your kit fully set up the way you like it! Post your rig-rundown in The Shed! We would love to see what you’re working with! http://www.sjcdrums.com/pages/theshed?p=%3F

Photo: Jenn Curtis

My dude Steven Garner is out on the road with Megosh! If these guys roll through your area, make sure you catch a show and say whats up to Steven!! Sorry for mis-pronouncing the band name in the video guys! haha my bad. 

How about this tour! Pvris will be out with Muse and Thirty Seconds To Mars this summer! Justin Nace rolled through the SJC shop this week and he maaaayyyyybeeeee brought something rad for us to show you soon! Keep an eye out over the next few weeks.

Check out the new video from Brais Lomba and his band We Ride! I’ve been thinking about re-taking up skating, and this juts reinforces that. 

My dude Charles Haynes is out with Ed Sheeran in the Uk. Did you happen to catch their perfomance at the Brit Awards? I’ve seen Ed Sheeran solo, and he’s awesome, but I want him to tour with this full-band so bad. Keep your fingers crossed that I someday get to post about that in this blog. Also, how rad is stormzy?! (non-SJC news....his new record is so sick.)

This week I had the pleasure of meeting Jackson Ledbetter and his dad Larry. Jackson just ordered a Tour Series kit, so him and Larry drove 8hrs to come check out the shop and pick it up! I love doing shop tours, it’s one of my favorite parts of my job, and these two guys were some of the best! It’s such a great thing to see a Dad so supportive of his sons dreams of drumming, and a son who is just an absolutely great dude. Thanks for being so awesome guys! The 60′s oyster wrapped snare looks fantastic with that Tour Series kit dude!! 

Capsize dropped a new video for “Favorite Secret”! Make sure you catch these dudes on tour with Norma Jean this spring!! 

Our bud Lee Runestad and the boys in I Prevail are out on tour right now! 

All Time Low dropped a new single, announced a new record, and announced a new tour! We’re stoked. You’re stoked. This will be a party. 

My homie Kyle Thompson hand-painted the SJC shield logo, and I’m all about this color scheme he went with! it’s rad that you guys take SJC and bring it to other parts of your life, not just behind the kit. This is so dope, I hope we make a shirt or a sticker in the future using this blue/red distressed vibe. 

Evan Chapman & Square Peg Round Hole announced a tour! I’m so stoked to catch one of these gigs, these dudes are so insanely talented....maybe I’ll make it to two. 

Panic! At The Disco just kicked off their spring headline tour. james and Emily went to the show in CT at Mohegan Sun on Friday night, judging by their Instagrams, it was a blast! I’m going to try and hit the MA show next weekend, if your going to be there, let me know and lets sing-a-long together. I’ll try and post some videos from this tour as they come out, until then, check out Dan’s new kit on our Instagram (@sjcdrums) now! 

The worst part of this past week was Modern Baseball announcing a break. I’m so stoked for these guys to get some rest and get everything healthy again, but I’m a little selfishly bummed I wont get to see/hang with them at Boston Calling Festival. Go listen to MOBO. This band not only put out AMAZING records, but they also brought a whole new meaning to taking care of their fans. They put together a hotline to call at their shows if you see/have a problem, and they brought mental health to the fore-front of the music scene. I thank them, and i miss them already. Plus, what other band takes a photo with a Descendents shirt AND a Van Halen shirt right next to each other! 

That’s whats up. Cheers. MOBO forever. 

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Shout-Out-Sunday 2-19-2017

Yo! Sorry it’s been a minute since the last blog! My bad. The Patriots won the Super Bowl, so that happened! My Bruins got a new head coach, and I was lucky enough to see Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls twice....all since my last blog. 

Shout-Out to Josh Ruiz and his band Wineville, who just released their video for “Paris”. 

Keep an eye out for Nicolas Espinosa’s band, Deaf Poets, to release their new record in April! 

Carlos Barroso with his newest snare! I love this shell, look for it to be added to our shell-options soon! 

My dude Ben Spoliansky ripped a headline gig with his band Shatterproof at the Summit Music Hall in Denver recently! 

Give the new video from our boys Villes a spin! “Don’t You Worry” is a jam! Make sure you check out there record, “The Cure”.

Funeral Attire’s Frankie Hardy, sent us a rad video of them playing “Fractures”! If you get a chance to see this band, do not pass it up! 

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Garret when he came up to the shop to pick up his new kit! It’s always great meeting more members of the SJC Family, and it’s even better when they send up the nicest emails! 

“Hey Jason,I wanted to take a minute and thank you for all you did during the whole buying experience! Right from the first time I talked with you, I knew I was doing the right thing by becoming part of the SJC family. From pricing, to the customer service I received and of course the pickup process- it was all nothing short of phenomenal! The drums look amazing and sound even more amazing! Even though I'm not a "big name" drummer, the service and treatment I was given made me feel like I was. Hats off to you and the whole SJC crew for all that you did for me! I've already been bragging to people and will recommend ANYONE to experience what I did.Thank you again Jason! You guys rock!Here's how they lookRegards, Michael Garrett”

Thanks for this email, It really made all of our days. 

Would it be a blog written by Ricky....without Bad Rabbits? Sheel and the dudes in BR just released their live video for “Stalker” off their newest record, American Nightmare. This was the first time an SJC artist recorded with the SJC-UFO drum! Needless to say, it’s a jam, and the UFO sounds better than we could have hoped for! 

That’s whats up for this week! Cheers! 

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PRODUCT RELEASE CHANGES

Hello SJC Family! I wanted to let everyone know that we’ve decided to make a couple changes to our new product launch and delay the release of all the import drum & Foundation Hardware pre-orders from this month until late-April. We talked a lot about this release internally and agreed that we wanted to make sure everything was perfect before we opened up pre-orders. Since we will be working with a lot of new dealers and retailers around the world this year, we felt it was best to have some coordination so that many of your will have a chance to see, hear and touch these new products when they launch. This does mean that the Josh Dun Crowd Snare will not drop for pre-order until late-April. Keep an eye on our socials and website in late-April to be first in line to pre-order the following products:

Navigator Kit

Paramount Kit

Pathfinder Kit

Alpha Snare

Josh Dun Crowd Snare

Foundation Hardware X, Flatline & Shadow Stands & Pedals

We have also decided to not release the USA Titan & Dudley snares are series drums, but they will now be standard shell options from our custom shop. The 2.5mm Solid Aluminum shell with reinforcement rings and 1.0mm rolled Black Nickel Over Steel shell will be available to order with any of our standard hardware finishes.

Lastly, our expanded Tour Series kits & snares are now available to pre-order in 2 brand new colors as well as the classy new Providence kit & snare. These USA series drums are built here in Massachusetts and will be ready to ship in early-March.

We are excited to bring all this products to you and apologize for the delay, we promise it’ll be worth the wait!

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ALL NEW USA DRUMS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!

Hi Everyone! The new 2017 USA drum offering is now available to pre-order on sjcdrums.com. All drums are anticipated to ship in early March, reserve yours today!

Introducing the Providence Series, starting at $1799.99 for a 3 piece kit, a 4 piece for $2199.99 with available add-on floor toms and matching snare drum, the Providence Series is ready to rock! SHOP NOW:  http://www.sjcdrums.com/collections/providence

The Tour Series has been expanded to include 2 new colors, Golden Ochre and Blue satin stains. We also now offer a 14x14 add-on floor tom. Tour Series Drums all offer the choice of chrome, brass or flat black hardware. Starting at $1799.99 for 3 piece, the Tour Series kit is the quintessential choice for the drummer looking for versatility and superior quality. SHOP NOW: http://www.sjcdrums.com/collections/tourdrums

The Tour Series Snare has been updated to feature our SJC Shield lugs and new Quick-Drop throw off. Available in the same colors and hardware choices as the Tour Kit, these snares will find a home in any rig. SHOW NOW:  http://www.sjcdrums.com/collections/tourdrums

We plan to have all pre-orders for these USA production drums shipping by early March, reserve yours today!

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Shout-Out-Sunday 2-5-2017

Happy SUPER BOWL Sunday! My Pats are playing the falcons tonight, with a chance to win their 5th title! Shout-Out to all the great commercials and to whatever other awesome-ness that goes down in this game! 

Our dudes Assuming We Survive have a show coming up this Thursday! If you live in the Chicago area, go hang! 

Declean Evrad and his band Wolves Scream just dropped a new video! 

If you weren’t at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA last night, I’m sorry. Bad Rabbits are back in action and it was an absolute PARTY! The songs off “American Nightmare” are un-real live! Sheel killed it, and his SJC UFO sounded HUGE! Get on board now. (Photo: @jgrunin via Instagram)

My dude Aaron Gul just released another cover! This time, he took on A Day To Remember’s “City Of Ocala”.

Joey Sandoval just got his new kit! Joey sent over this unboxing video and a super-nice email! We couldn’t be more stoked to have Joey a part of the SJC Family! 

“"Hey Jason!I just wanted to thank you and everyone over there at SJC. This kit is amazing and everyone has loved it that has seen and heard it already! You guys were awesome to work with, the kit came out even better than I could've imagined and I can't wait to hit the studio this Friday and Saturday to start laying down some tracks for my band's first full length!"

We love when you guys send us emails like this, it really makes our day. Thanks again, Joey! 

Dispatch is coming back! Get ready for some new music and hopefully a new tour from Brad Corrigan and the boys! 

Scotty Owens will be ripping a gig at the Fuzebox w/ Becoming A Ghost next month! 

Jake and the Mayday Parade dudes shot a video for “Black Cat”! I’m so pumped to catch the, later this spring in Boston! 

HUGE congrats to my homies As It Is! They released their new record “Okay” two weeks ago, and it was met with fantastic first-week numbers! If you get a chance, give this record a spin! 

That’s whats up! Go Pats! 

Cheers! 

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NEW PRODUCTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Greetings! We had a lot of fun unveiling many of these products at NAMM and are excited to release them to all of you! Thank you for all the feedback and questions. Pre-orders for these new products will be opened as follows:

New USA Drums: Monday 2/6 4pm EST

Josh Dun "Crowd" Snare: Tuesday 2/14 4pm EST

New Import Drums: Monday 2/20 4pm EST 

Foundation Hardware Stands & Pedals: Monday 2/27 4pm EST

Visit the blogs I put up during NAMM for more info on these products and keep an eye on the website so you can be first in line to get one of these! USA drums will have a 2-4 week turnaround from date of order. Import drums & Foundation Hardware will be a pre-order with product shipping by end of May.

Don’t miss out on these first batches of drums and hardware, mark your calendars!

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Shout-Out-Sunday 1-29-2017

What up everybody! Quick update on the SJC Family.....while I watch a doc. about The Beach Boys! Shout-Out to the Patriots for making the Super Bowl next week! 

My dude Charles Haynes was one of the co-composers on the new movie about New Edition! Zach and I LOVE New Edition (who doesn’t?)! I’m so stoked to see how this came out. 

One of the newest members of the SJC Family, Francesco Saibene, sent us over the unboxing video he made last week! This is awesome haha we love getting un-boxing videos from you guys, this one was hilarious! 

I’m so stoked for this tour! Real Friends always bring it live, DO NOT MISS THIS! Congrats to Brian and the boys on this headliner! 

A tour that was fully-stacked with SJC Fam. just wrapped up last night! A Day To Remember, New Found Glory, Neck Deep, and Moose Blood all toured together in the UK.....but for some odd reason, they didn’t bring me along? Congrats on the shows guys! 

For the last show of that run, Cyrus from NFG took over Gear4Musics Instagram (@gear4music)! Go give those boys a follow and check out all the behind the scenes shots Cyrus got! 

I hope you all took the time to watch this full video Mike released this week. Everybody at SJC put a lot of hard work into the new products we announced at NAMM, and will be releasing over the next few weeks. This is an important video, and it should help answer any questions you may have regarding our Import Series Drums, and our Foundation Hardware. 

That’s whats up! Cheers! 

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NAMM 2017 PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT - INTRODUCING SJC IMPORT DRUMS

Greetings from winter NAMM 2017! This is James, product manager for SJC. We are incredibly proud to introduce SJC import drums!

SJC Drums is focused on making the best custom drums around and servicing our family of drummers. Our goal is and always has been to have a product for everyone. After discussing with a lot of you on social media and at events we’ve attended, we realized there’s a large amount of you who want to be in the SJC Family but just don’t have the budget. We spent a lot of time visiting factories overseas and developing the right relationships, and have created a partnership to build an extension of the SJC factory, culture, and product line in Taiwan.          We spent countless hours training and doing R&D to ensure the product is something we’re proud to put our name on and stand behind. The team we have overseas shares the vision and passion of what SJC Drums truly is, and we are proud to offer a range of new products, for players of any age or skill and will be readily available on our website and stores around the world throughout 2017. We are committed and focused on making sure that everyone, of any level, playing any product from SJC Drums, gets the same support, experience and attention that SJC is known for. We’re very excited to launch this new product line, and we’ll be introducing some very exciting additions to our custom line as well.

NAVIGATOR

The Navigator kit combines classic SJC style with tried-and-true specs. Maple ply shells sized to be punchy and resonant are finished with a silky smooth midnight espresso super satin stain that allows subtle natural hues of North American maple to show through. White pearl wrapped bass drum hoops add unmistakable SJC mojo to this workhorse. The Navigator kit is for players looking for a drum set that will excel in any occasion regardless of destination.

8x12, 16x16, 18x22

7-ply North American Maple

Midnight Espresso Super Satin Stain

White Pearl Wrapped Bass Drum Hoops

Chrome Hardware

2.3mm Hoops

PARAMOUNT

The Paramount kit was designed to be the quintessential drumset for those looking for professional quality, looks and versatility on a budget. Maple ply shells, 2.3mm hoops and a glassy smooth finish help this kit sound resonant and balanced while it shines on any stage. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a touring professional, this kit is made to be front-and-center for any gig that comes your way.

8x12, 16x16, 18x22

7-ply North American Maple

Walnut Hi-Gloss Stain

Chrome Hardware

2.3mm Hoops

PATHFINDER 

The Pathfinder kit couples custom specs with smaller sizes to create the ideal drum set for the student or hobbyist. Featuring shells with a beautiful cherry wood outer ply, crimson super satin stain finish, matching 6x14 snare drum and the optional Foundation Shadow hardware pack, the Pathfinder is the perfect all-in-one intermediate kit. We designed this set for the player who’s not looking to break the bank. With maximum value and custom looks, this kit is sure to be a showstopper.

8x12, 12x14, 16x20, 6x14 Snare

6-ply Cherry outer ply, Agathis inner plies

Crimson Super Satin Stain

Satin Black Bass Drum Hoops

Flat Black Hardware

1.6mm Hoops

Optional Foundation Shadow Hardware Pack (Cymbals not included)

JOSH DUN “CROWD” SNARE

New for 2017, the sleek and menacing Josh Dun “Crowd” Snare is a simple and unique drum with snappy highs that flow through the mix. Perfect whether you’re just learning to play or you surf the crowd like Josh, this snare has custom looks combined with energetic tonal response.

6.5x14

1.0mm Steel Shell

Flat Black Finish

Flat Black Hardware

1.6mm Hoops

Josh Dun SJC Badge

NAVIGATOR SNARE

No matter your destination, the Navigator snare is the perfect companion. Versatile and dynamic, the Navigator is a solid choice for any player on a budget. Crisp highs let you cut through any mix and with a polished chrome finish, these snares are easily at home no matter your setup.

6.5x14

1.0mm Chrome Over Steel

Chrome Hardware

2.3mm Hoops

We are excited to be able to offer drums at a wider range of budget and hope that players are excited too. Keep an eye on our socials and sjcdrums.com for pre-order releases and pricing in the next couple weeks!

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NAMM 2017 PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT - INTRODUCING NEW USA DRUMS

Greetings from winter NAMM 2017! This is James, product manager for SJC. We are excited to introduce new drums to our USA made product lineup!

NEW TOUR SERIES FINISHES

We are expanding our popular Tour Series drums to include 2 new color options! The Tour Series kit & snare will soon me available to order in either black, blue or golden ochre satin stains with the option of either chrome, brass or flat black hardware. Blue was a huge favorite during our limited edition Santa’s Workshop kit run and golden ochre was a shop favorite from the same run. 

We designed the Tour Series kit for superior versatility and powerful tone. Tried-and-true sizes with maple ply shells make these drums rich with attack and resonance, perfect for any rock, punk and hardcore drummer. With a sleek satin stain finish, they are ready for any tour, with any band, on any stage.

8x12, 16x16, 18x22

Optional 7x10 or 16x18 add-ons available

6-ply Maple Toms, 8-ply Maple Bass Drum

Black, Blue or Golden Ochre Satin Stain

Chrome, Brass or Flat Black Hardware

2.3mm Hoops

PROVIDENCE 

Paying homage to one of our favorite nearby cities, the Providence kit combines classy looks with modern versatility. Maple ply shells help give this kit balanced high and low frequencies while the silver ripple finish glistens in the light like the waves of the Atlantic. The Providence kit is perfect for any modern rock or indie genre and excels both in the studio or out on the road. 

2.3mm Hoops

8x12, 16x16, 18x22

6-ply Maple Toms, 8-ply Maple Bass Drum

Silver Ripple Wrap

Chrome Hardware

SJC QUICK-DROP THROW OFF

New for 2017, the SJC Quick-Drop is a drop lever snare throw off designed with speed and simplicity in mind. Releasing the tension of your snare wires takes just a quick pull to the throw off tab, all without missing a beat. With a mirror-like chrome finish, SJC shield engraving, and adjustable tension, the Quick-Drop is a new SJC standard.

TOUR SERIES SNARE UPDATE

The Tour Series snare will soon be switched over to featuring our shield lugs and the new SJC Quick-Drop Throw Off. 

7x14

10-ply Maple 

Black, Blue or Golden Ochre Satin Stain

Chrome, Brass or Flat Black Hardware

SJC Quick-Drop Throw Off

TITAN

Some drummers demand loud and crisp tone from their snares when they play. The Titan snare features a thick 2.5mm raw aluminum shell with reinforcement rings to yield maximum tuning stability and powerful tone. With a crisp, shorter sustain and increased volume, the Titan is the best option for some of today’s modern genres. 

7x14

2.5mm Aluminum Shell w/ reinforcement rings

Raw Brushed Aluminum Finish

Chrome Hardware

3.0mm Hoops

SJC Quick-Drop Throw Off

DUDLEY

For drummers looking for a mix of versatility and class, the Dudley snare is here. Inspired by SJC’s humble beginnings in Dudley, Massachusetts, this drum is designed to be a workhorse. A polished black nickel over steel shell gives custom appeal while 3.0mm triple flange hoops offer superior durability and slightly more focused attack. The steel shell gives the snare beautiful overtones and allows for it to sing loudly in any rig.

6.5x14

1.0mm Black Nickel Over Steel

Chrome Hardware

3.0mm Hoops

SJC Quick-Drop Throw Off

These new USA drums will be dropping soon so keep an eye on our socials and sjcdrums.com!

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NAMM 2017 PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT - INTRODUCING FOUNDATION HARDWARE

Greetings from winter NAMM 2017! This is James, product manager for SJC. We are incredibly proud to introduce Foundation Hardware!

After many years of providing the highest quality drums to the SJC family, we are incredibly proud to introduce Foundation Hardware. After being on the road ourselves, listening to feedback from touring and studio professional drummers, we know that having a solid, roadworthy set of stands is the key to a quality drum rig. Our Foundation Hardware lineup is exactly that; the foundation for your drums and cymbals that you can trust.

With heavy-duty, double-braced leg construction, smooth adjustment points, and comfortable wingnuts, Foundation X stands are professional quality stands built to take on the rigors of touring day-in, day-out. In addition to the tried-and-true tripod base design, we also offer the Foundation Flatline snare, tom and cymbal stands with unique double-braced flat bases that channel a vintage look, with modern durability and making setup easier than ever. With Foundation Hardware, you’ll receive the same experience and support from SJC as you would buying drums. These stands and hardware will be available on sjcdrums.com as well as through select dealers across the globe. We are excited to finally bring our Foundation Hardware to life, offering stands and pedals built to compliment the quality of your SJC drums.

FOUNDATION X 

Foundation X stands and pedals are made to withstand the needs of any drummer. Dual tier hi hat, snare and tom stands feature 1 ¼” and 1” tube diameters with a ¾” top tier on cymbal stands. Heavy-duty steel construction and exclusive design oversized rubber feet ensure maximum stability while cast hinged height adjustment systems with nylon inserts prevent damaging metal to metal contact. Smooth gearless cymbal tilters and snare basket ball joints give infinite adjustability. Hinged memory locks allow players to lock in their preferred positioning and make setting up easy. Stands also feature an ergonomic wingnut design with the Foundation “F” logo engraved in a non-slip insert to provide a comfortable grip with unmistakable style. Hi hat stands feature a solid stabilizer plate and smooth direct pull action. Bass pedals are equipped with stabilizer plates and responsive double-chain cam action. The pedalboard and beater positioning can be adjusted independently while smoked black dual surface acrylic SJC beaters round out the eye-catching Foundation Hardware lineup.

FOUNDATION FLATLINE

For those players looking for stands with a lower profile, easier setup or a vintage vibe, our Foundation Flatline snare, tom and cymbal stands feature heavy-duty double-braced flat bases with oversized feet to keep your stands in place. These stands can easily fit in places where traditional tripod base stands might be in the way and they are perfect for drummers looking to minimize the visual impact of their hardware setup. Hinged memory locks also help your flat-based legs stay in place without the fear of leg collapse when weight is applied. Using both Foundation x and Flatline stands can open up many options to maximize space usage.

FOUNDATION SHADOW 

Whether you’re learning to play or you’re just a weekend warrior, the Foundation Shadow hardware pack will be perfect for you. Lighter in weight with a sleek black finish, these stands will turn heads while double-braced legs keep them anchored and solid. Ideal for the practice room or the garage band, the Foundation Shadow hardware is made for the intermediate or price conscious player.

Foundation hardware will be dropping soon for pre-orders on out website in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned on our socials and website. We are proud and excited to bring this next chapter of SJC to life. 

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Shout-Out-Sunday 1-15-2017

What up everybody!? Most of the guys in the office are now out in CA for this weeks NAMM festivities! Shout-out to everybody who came out to hang with the guys at DrumFliped on Friday night! If you live in southern CA, come out and hang with us over the next 7days!

My dude Justin O’Donahue released a drum cover of one of my favorite Chance The Rapper songs! I think it’s time we get Justin hooked up with some new cymbals....but his snare and shirt are on point!

Frank Zummo spent a few days over in Japan with Krewella! Frank is one of the hardest working drums in the SJC Family, he JUST got off the road with Sum 41, and instantly jumped back out with Krewella! 

This is what it looks like before the party starts at an EDM show....

This is what the party looks like when Frank is behind that gloss white kit! Keep an eye on our socials this week and maybe I’ll blast a video of this! 

Control released a new record! SJC’s Andrew Vought and his band really shine on this new release! Give it a spin! 

I love this red pearl inlay w/ black satin stain combo that Adrain of Faceless went with! 

One of my favorite drummers, covered one of my favorite bands! Nigel Powell of Frank Turner And The Sleeping Souls, released a series of drum covers this week. All of them are awesome, but I’m a HUGE fan of INXS, and this is a totaly jam! I’m so stoked to catch Nigel with Frank Turner next month in Boston and NYC!....GO LISTEN TO INXS! 

Shout-Out to my favorite clothing company, Violent Gentlemen, for releasing another collaboration with one of my all-time favorite bands,Rancid! VG has worked with a handful of SJC Family in the past, and I love to see it continuing! 

If you would like to find out more about Violent Gentlemen, check out this article about them from Rolling Stone! Shout-Out to RS for featuring this rad picture of Branden from Rancid, with his SJC kit! http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/violent-gentlemens-hockey-and-punk-influenced-brand-w460349

Also, Rancid are recording a new record! This will hopefully bring about a tour, which will bring about me being super stoked! 

Next Friday, January 20th, As It Is drop their new record “Okay”! Foley and the dudes in As It Is are some of the best I know, I will for-sure be blasting this all day in the office. Check it out, thank me later. 

February 4th, Bad Rabbits play their first show of 2017! It feels like forever since I’ve seen this band live! If you live anywhere on the east coast, make the trip up to Boston and come get down with me! http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=7099465&pl=mideastclub&REFID=elink 

Dani of NeckDeep opened his own store! Check out Rain for some of the cleanest-looking clothing designs I’ve seen in a while! https://therainsupply.com/ 

Congrats to my bud Brian Blake of Real Friends! Brian joined the Regal Tip family this week! It’s always great to see good dudes get taken care of! 

Make sure you follow us on snapchat! It’s mostly sneak-peeks of drums, and videos of me messing with the guys in the shop! @SJCCUSTOMDRUMS (somebody already had @sjcdrums)

That’s whats up! Keep an eye on our socials later this week for some HUGE NEWS from NAMM!! If you’re going to the show, stop by the SJC booth and check out some of the coolest stuff SJC has ever released.

Cheers! 

[sjcdrums]

Monday Spotlight 1-9-2017

Happy Monday! Sorry it’s been a few weeks since we have hooked you guys up with an instock discount, but it’s been pretty wild around here with the holidays and NAMM-prep! James let me take over the blog this week and hand-pick which snares are under the spotlight! 

First up is this super-rad 6x14 maple snare! Louie and Zach have been banging out some of the craziest finishes lately, and this is a favorite for-sure! I love how the black nickel hardware really ties in perfectly on the custom hi-gloss orange sparkle to black fade finish! 

Make sure you use the code SOUNDBOOTH at checkout to save 15% on your order! You can find out more, and order this snare here: http://bit.ly/2hcX17S

Let’s jump up to a 7x14 maple snare for this next one! The zebrawood veneer & black ripple wrap go perfectly together with these chrome shield lugs! This snare looks great, and sounds even better! 

Make sure you use the code SOUNDBOOTH at checkout to get the 15% discount! To find out more and purchase this snare, click here: http://bit.ly/2gspwNH

The last spotlight drum for this week is a 6.5x14 maple snare! Gloss white hardware is really growing on me (I have always been a flatblack fan), and it looks rad with this custom white & black diagonal oyster wrap! 

Make sure you use the code SOUNDBOOTH at check out to get the 15% discount! To find out more about this snare, or to purchase it, click here: http://bit.ly/2iwL7Dl

Make sure you take advantage of this discount code! The 15% off is only valid through Wednesday night at midnight!!! 

Cheers! 

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Shout-Out-Sunday 1-8-2017

What up! Due to the holidays, it’s been a few weeks since the last blog! I hope you all had a great holiday season! 

The SJC shop has been WILD with all of the prep for NAMM 2017, which you will all see more of in the coming weeks. 

Shout-Out to my dude Peter Burk! I loved the classic look he went for with his kit and snare combo! Props for that crewneck style as well! 

One of the best things about working with the SJC Family, is when you guys send us emails like this....

“Guys.... I am overjoyed and overwhelmed right now! I've been dreaming of this moment for 7 years since I had to let go of my last kit. That first kick on the pedal and that first rim shot can only be related by someone who has also received the amount of welcoming and support from SJC drums. I can't thank you enough! Last night I found myself walking by the room. Turning the light on for a quick glance, just to assure that this is all real. My one promise is that I will play these drums with as much passion as you all had building them. Thank you once again for everything. Love, Chris Laplante”

Shout-Out to Chris Laplante for making our day! These emails mean the world to everybody at SJC.

Ben Williams of Destroy The Beast, Find The Baby, got his new snare! I’m a huge fan of this red pearl/brass combo. 

Join us in welcoming Justin Wells to the SJC Family! Justin’s band Major Thrill released a video update for their winter plans! Chekc it out, and keep an eye out for us to post Justin’s kit! 

David Kramer finally got to play some shows on his new kit! Check out his band Guys In Thin Ties if they ever play a show in your area!

Antonis Zontiros teamed up with Gear4Music to join the SJC Family! Check out his band Ruined Familes on band camp! https://ruinedfamilies.bandcamp.com/album/education 

Travis Cook sent us over this awesome testimonial! 

“Hey Mike just needed to email you and let you know that I am blown away and proud of your guy's success this past year. Seeing that you guys are going to be releasing hardware (hopefully) is a sign of how far SJC has come. I am blessed to be a part of a great company and team and wanted to say from the bottom of my heart...thank you for creating these drums.”

Tom Gederman just received his new snare! 

That’s whats up for this week! Make sure you check back in next Sunday! 

Cheers! 

[sjcdrums]

-MONDAY SPOTLIGHT 12.19.16-

Greetings SJC family! Hope all is well and everyone enjoyed their weekend. We got some snow here in beautiful Massachusetts and we’re feeling festive! Today our Monday Spotlight is on 2 kits and a snare that need to find homes. Enter the code CANDYCANE at checkout and get 15% off any of these 3 items! The offer expires at 11:59pm on Wednesday December 21st so don’t miss out.

3 Piece Multi-Stripe Kit - SHOW NOW:  http://www.sjcdrums.com/collections/instock/products/3-piece-multi-stripe-kit

This little kit packs a punch while staying small in size. With some throwback badges, tube lugs and a 50% offset layout, this kit has classic SJC charm!

4 Piece Clear Acrylic Kit - SHOW NOW: http://www.sjcdrums.com/collections/instock/products/4-piece-acrylic-kit-featured-at-pasic

This gorgeous kit was showcased at the 2016 PASIC show in the Evans Drumhead booth with Evans Red Hydraulic batter heads. It’s definitely a head turner and with the focused tone and attack, this kit is perfect for any rock drummer.

6.5x14 Hi Gloss Cosmic Metallic Snare - SHOP NOW:  http://www.sjcdrums.com/collections/instock/products/1368

This 6.5x14 maple shell has balanced attack and resonance with a glass-like hi gloss finish. With silver, gold & red metallic flake in the finish, it’s like you’re gazing into the final frontier!

Don’t forget, use code CANDYCANE at checkout to get 15% off one of these 3 items from now until Wednesday at 11:59pm!

[sjcdrums]

Shout-Out-Sunday 12-18-2016

It’s wild to believe this is the second to last SOS of 2016! I’m stoked for the holiday season! I’m not a huge present-guy, but I love hearing Bruce Springsteen Christmas songs, and Elf rules! 

My bud Frank Zummo has been crushing it over in Brazil with Sum-41! Keep an eye on our social media channels for more pictures and videos of Franks travels! 

Make sure you catch our boy Sam Macero and his band Gator King! These dudes will be playing shows on the East Coast in a few weeks! 

Recently, Ben Spoliansky and his band Shatterproof, played a gig in CO with Famous Last Words! 

I already posted this on our Facebook earlier this week, but it’s just so RAD! I hope in the future we do more collaborations like this! 

I’m sure you seen Owen and his kit earlier today on Instagram, but check out this snare!! Cheers dude!! 

Sean only releases JAMS! Make sure you pick up the new Steady Hands release, and vote for Bruce to win “Best Actor” at this years VMA’s. 

That’s whats up! Cheers! 

[sjcdrums]

-MONDAY SPOTLIGHT 12.12.16-

Happy Monday from snowy SJC Headquarters! Today’s spotlight is on a few 7x13 maple snares that sound deep, have lots of character & will work perfectly for any gig or studio setup! From now through Wednesday 12/14 we’re offering 15% off with the promo code THIRTEEN used at checkout! Get these snares while they’re still here.

7x13 10-ply maple snares pack lots of punch and have a little more low end resonance verses a 6.5x14. The 6x13 will have more snap. All 3 of these snares offer great versatility for recording and live use.You won’t be disappointed by these beauties!

7x13 Orange Satin Stain Snare - SHOP NOW:  http://www.sjcdrums.com/collections/instock/products/1822

7x13 Black Ripple Snare - SHOP NOW:  http://www.sjcdrums.com/collections/instock/products/1274

6x13 Ghost Black Snare - SHOP NOW:  http://www.sjcdrums.com/collections/instock/products/2266

Don’t forget, the 15% off promo code THIRTEEN expires at 11:59pm this Wednesday, take advantage of these incredible savings now!

[sjcdrums]

Shout-Out-Sunday 12-11-2016

Sup!? I hope you all had a super rad last week! With the holiday season in full-effect, the shop has been WILD! We have a lot of artist getting new kits, sending out a bunch of the new merch (those Olive snapbacks are my jam), and it feels like EVERYBODY is back on tour! 

I want to start with sending a Happy Birthday to our homegirl Brittany Harrell!! If you haven’t check out Brittany’s youtube channel, you’re missing out! https://www.youtube.com/user/brittanyharrelldrums 

It’s so rad seeing Wes Kleinknecht using an SJC kit while touring the world with Brian Fallon & The Crowes! If you haven’t listened to Brians recent solo record, GO DO IT NOW! 

Seeing Branden Steineckert back in the studio can only mean one thing....new jams from Rancid! This picture proves that 2017 will be a blast! Cant wait to see what comes of this session! 

Also, check out this gnarly photoshopped image of Branden done by the super talented Brad Hardy! 

My dude Anthony Canal received his new kit this week! Give his band Crash Overcast a spin!....Shout out to that Set Your Goals poster! 

How rad is that blue! Enjoy homie! 

I met my new bud Nestor Matute earlier this week when he stopped in the shop to pick up his new kit! Not only was he an awesome dude to hang with for a little bit, but he shot Mike the nicest email! We really appreciate it dude! Enjoy that kit. 

“To Mike and the SJC Crew,This last month i've received my Custom SJC snare and Full Custom Kit from you guys and couldn't be happier with how it came out. It sounds better than i've ever imagined.The guy who helped me with this was Jason Bohman. He helped turn my dream into reality and gave mer just what i wanted out of a snare. Before the snare even came out to Los Angeles, I ended up ordering a full custom kit because i felt so confident in how he spoke of the drums. I feel like a beast behind these drums and couldn't be more proud repping the SJC name.Thank you for all the work that was put into these amazing drums and give Jason a pat on the back for his great work”

I’ve already posted this video in this blog before, but I cant get this song out of my head! Shout-Out to our girl Kortney Grinwis and her new band Chapel! 

Anthony Braun of the band Silverscape got his new kit this week! I loved seeing this kit in the shop, that classic look is always something that I’m drawn to! Enjoy the kit bud! 

Shout-Out to Sheel and Bad Rabbits for taking home a Boston Music Award this week! It was rad meeting those guys this weekend, I can’t wait to see what they bring to the table in 2017! 

That’s whats up, cheers!