During the 2011 NAMM show I got to know the guys at Vater Percussion.  Honestly, I have always been impressed with their product line, I just never had the opportunity to get to know them as a company or a community.  So Wed. night Chad and Billy were kind enough to take me to dinner.  I immediately felt at home with both of them.  As musicians and artists, we have so much more than just our craft going on in our lives.  And sometimes it is so sweet to talk about anything but music.  You know the feeling, it can be like bringing the office home with you.  Maybe that is why I had such a great time with Billy and Chris, we laughed  and talked about all kinds of great topics.  I could tell you what they are, but then I’d have to kill you  So what I am really saying is that I am happy to have accepted an invitation to be a part of the Vater family.  I am already enjoying the sticks, mallets, brushes and practice pads!  It’s really great stuff, and I know that as a part of their community, there will be much friendship and common ground.  I very much look forward to our relationship ahead.

Rock On!