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Beats, Brews and Banter

Hosted on the first Monday every month by the Philly Drum Project, this free mixer invites local drummers, drum educators, gear-heads and drumming wannabes to come and knock back a few brewskies while picking the brain of a talented local drummer and, more importantly, hearing them rock out.

March’s featured speaker is John Morgan Kimock, son of acclaimed guitarist Steve Kimock, who will be discussing everything from wild tour stories and his inspirations to technique and gear preferences. Before the California native could even walk or talk, he was drumming. Over the years, he has collaborated with his father in various projects with members of the Grateful Dead, Jane’s Addiction, Jerry Garcia Band, the Meters and many more. Currently, Kimock performs as one half of the duo XVSK with cellist Trevor Exter.

Founded last April, the Philly Drum Project is a percussive collective dedicated to promoting creativity, education and community while helping drummers in the city share their four most basic resources: gear, lessons, beats and gigs. In addition to their monthly meet-up, the collective has “Leave-A-Wingnut/Take-A-Wingnut” boxs at several local music and record stores where drummers can donate their unwanted hardware and purchase new ones for $1 dollar or less, with all of the proceeds going to the store.

“As drummers, we’ve found it difficult sometimes to find uncommon hardware pieces at small, locally-owned music stores with small inventories, and we end up going to the big chains outside of the city,” explains founder and director, Ryan Crump. “This program is a way to utilize our vast personal resources in a collective way.” / Nicole Finkbiner

7pm. Free. Roosevelt Pub, 2220 Walnut St. 215.569.8879. phillydrumproject.com
 

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WHEN
Monday, March 04, 2013
Recurring: ONCE

TIME & PRICE
7pm. Free.

WHERE
Roosevelt Pub , 2220 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA
One time only on 03/04/2013. .

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