The 2025 DLas Drums Student Recital is in the books!
Here’s a video of this year’s recital.
Everyone who came out had such a great time - students, parents, families, friends. And for our second straight year, all proceeds from this year’s recital were for the benefit of the Southbury Volunteer Fire Department!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support.
Michelle H. killin’
The Allman Brothers “Soulshine”
Ethan P.
Don’t let the jester hat fool you. No foolin’ around when Ethan rocked
“End of the World” by R.E.M.
He did it!
Oliver H. (L) and Calvin S. (R) with DLas
Jake M. laying down
“Learning to Fly” by Tom Petty.
Joseph was “Free Falling” by Tom Petty
James I. might be my youngest student but he absolutely rocked M.J.’s “Billie Jean”!
Ryan F. with the band
Our great Recital Band
(L. to R.)
Brett Calabrese - guitar & vocals
Bill Calabrese - bass & vocals
Dave Evon - guitar & vocals
Restoration project (April 2025)
And now they’re a beautiful Green Pearl….
A huge shout out to the great staff at Precision Drum Company for their amazing drum wraps and guidance through the process! Check them out for all your drum refinishing needs!
My 1982 Rogers were originally white….
Then refurbished them with a bright yellow finish in 2003….
Previous restoration
Completed March 2024
1982 Pearl Maples (G-Series - Keller shells)
16’x22” Bass drum / 16”x16” Floor Tom / 12” x 14” Tom / 10”x12” Tom / 8”x10” tom
There was a brown industrial cover over these drums. A heat gun and hours of work uncovered the original finish. The drums are in good shape for being 37 yrs old. Bearing edges are very good, and while some of the hardware shows patina, the set is all there.
Restoration mode.
Here’s the finished set.
These Keller maple shells sound amazing!
Warm and punchy!
A huge shout out to my friends at Precision Drum Company.
The Precision Drum Company history: Founded in 1961 by George A. Folchi, Precision Drum Company was the first provider of drum recovering wrap, selling the very same material that was being used by the major American drum companies. If you’re ever looking to restore, refinish or build a set of drums - Precision Drum Company should be your only call.