The 2026 DLasDrums Student Recital
I’m once again proud to host this charitable event that showcases our young student drummers performing live
with a band of highly regarded, and seasoned, Connecticut musicians -
Bill Calabrese (bass & vocals), Brett Calabrese (guitar & vocals), Dave Evon (guitars & vocals)
We’re looking forward to a very special afternoon making some young drummer’s dream come true, while raising
money for a very worthy cause. Once again this year, all proceeds from this year’s recital will benefit the
Southbury Volunteer Fire Department
Please join us.
Tickets available at the door.
Adults $20
Kids free
I’ll be posting pictures and videos from the recital.
Come on back and check them out, especially if you can’t join us in-person.
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.