Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 25 of 45

Thread: Damage Poets

  1. #1

    User Info Menu

    Default Damage Poets

    Hey guys, I was waiting to post about this until I had more to say than just "I'm in a new band" so here it is.

    I joined a new band. We call ourselves Damage Poets. It's a four piece. Vocals-Tommy, Guitar- David, Bass- Kevin, Drums-me.

    We have recordings of practices but not much more. There is enough music for a 45 min set though. We recorded a drum track last night for one of the songs with a mic in front of the set. It came out fine and might do something with that temporarily. Will probably do some songs with a 4-track recorder in a couple weeks.

    What's kind of exciting is the set up I'm using for this band. I really like it so far. Much more compact than what I have been using for the last 26 years. Some of the changes 12" rack tom on snare stand, hanging 14" tom off cymbal stand, 5.5x14 snare and 2 crashes. For RDM I use a 13" rack, 16 and 18" floors, 6.5x14 snare and 3 crashes.

    This is the new configuration

    drums
    5.5x14 Yamaha copper snare
    12x11 Tama Artstar II tom
    14x13 Tama Artstar II tom
    24x18 Yamaha Turbo Tour bass drum

    hardware Tama, Yamaha, Mapex single pedal

    cymbals
    UFiP 17" Tiger crash
    UFiP 20" Tiger crash
    UFiP 21" Bionic ride
    UFiP 14" Bionic hats

    The Bionics (B20) sound amazing and the Tigers (B8) are explosive and quick.

    pics

    20221221_184919.jpg
    Last edited by slinky; 01-11-2023 at 05:57 AM.
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  2. #2

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  3. #3

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    1st show January 14th

    IMG_2302.jpg
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  4. #4

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    My small set. 10,12,13 in. toms and 20 in bass.
    Last edited by slanddad; 12-23-2022 at 07:48 PM.
    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

  5. #5

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Quote Originally Posted by slanddad View Post
    Here is my small set. 10,12,13 in. toms and 20 in bass.https://mail.yahoo.com/d/folders/1/m...sQQcUgITK2Ys:2
    hey Rick, I couldn't see anything from the link. Is the 13 down on the floor tom side?
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  6. #6

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    10 in. up 12 and 13 in. down.( I removed the link)
    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

  7. #7

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Quote Originally Posted by slanddad View Post
    10 in. up 12 and 13 in. down.( I removed the link)
    would like to see a pic of it if you can get one up. Sounds like a cool set-up.
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  8. #8

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

  9. #9

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    How cool is that? Congratulations on your new band!

  10. #10

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    That looks great

    I will be changing the 14" tom soon to a clear. Probably the snare too to something else coated.
    Last edited by slinky; 12-25-2022 at 07:52 AM.
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  11. #11

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Quote Originally Posted by drummer View Post
    How cool is that? Congratulations on your new band!
    Thanks Tom!
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  12. #12

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Thanks. They are a mix of old Mapex Venus'' and my first set, Ludwig Standards from 1972.Toms are Evans EC2’s, Snare is an old Ludwig branded Weather Master.
    Last edited by slanddad; 12-25-2022 at 10:34 AM.
    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

  13. #13

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    hi guys, well our first show was successful, a lot of fun. Nice stage with good sound. We did about 40 min. Made some contacts with a couple other bands to do some shows together and the guy doing the booking at this club would like us back.

    DSC_0372.jpg
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  14. #14

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    here is a bit of video, small clips from 3 of the songs

    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  15. #15

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    I like that low-rider look.
    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

  16. #16

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Quote Originally Posted by slanddad View Post
    I like that low-rider look.
    Man I tell you, I'm having a lot of fun playing this set up. Loving the smaller sizes. I feel like I'm really in command of it. We got this video from the side. It's not bad. Sounds best with headphones.

    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  17. #17

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  18. #18

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Good stuff bud, congrats!!
    Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
    7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
    Sabian HHX Legacy

    Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing

    http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO

  19. #19

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Congrats!!!

    Band is tight!
    Signature here

  20. #20

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    thank you MDK and Bish we're committed to becoming better as a group.
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  21. #21

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  22. #22

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Very Cool. Way to jump right back in.
    Signature here

  23. #23

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Thanks Bish, trying to just have fun with it.
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  24. #24

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Nothing much to add to this thread right now as the singer that we had decided to leave all of a sudden. Singers

    We have been auditioning and the last guy that came out really was prepared and sounded pretty good so might be close to getting this afloat again soon.
    RDM/Damage Poets
    UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
    REGAL TiP
    AQUARIAN

  25. #25

    User Info Menu

    Default Re: Damage Poets

    Good luck! Yeah, I know what you mean, singers and piano players,
    Rick


    Mapex Sabian Ludwig Saluda Assorted Snare Drums

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •