It is with great pleasure to announce that Brady Drums will be returning to the NAMM Show this January! Our booth (# 3379 in Hall D) will have a distinct Australian flavour, filled with the finest handcrafted snare drums and drum kits from “down under” that have made Brady the premier choice for high-profile drummers and discerning drum shops for the past 28 years.
Here are some highlights you can look forward to:
- We will introduce our new Kosaka model block snare drums, created in honour of our drum industry friend, the late Tat Kosaka.
- To celebrate 20 years of that unmistakable "Love Shack" sound, we will also be reintroducing our noted Wandoo Block snare drums (a 12x7 model was used by Charley Drayton to create the much-copied snare sound on that influential B-52’s record).
- In addition to a handful of new exotic ply finishes, we will also be exhibiting a new drum kit crafted entirely from a rare Australian timber that our founder Chris Brady has been keen to introduce for some time now. Our team are seriously impressed by this latest creation and we're looking forward to hearing your feedback on this latest branch of our spectrum of sounds.
- We will also be displaying some one-of-a-kind instruments, and prototype models that we're looking forward to sharing with you all.
We invite you to learn more about the new Brady instruments for 2009 and the small, fiercely independent company that creates them. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes NAMM info!
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Tat Kosaka, of Pro-Mark Japan. A long-time supporter of the Company, and a close personal friend of the Brady family, Tat was instrumental in fostering Chris Brady's introduction to the drum industry in the early 80's. To honour his memory, we have created the Kosaka snare drum - a powerful, yet sensitive instrument, which will be released at NAMM 2009.
More details on the Kosaka model specifications will be published in January.
The November issue of MMR Magazine features a 3 page article on Brady's restructuring and resurgence in the marketplace. MMR interviewed Chris Brady, Kelly Brady and Rob Birenbaum about Brady's new dealer programs, personalized approach to marketing for 2009, and Chris' motivation for drum craftsmanship.
September 22 was Brady Day in Nashville, and what a day it was!
Nashville's finest drummers filled Fork's Drum Closet to witness first-hand the 30 snare drums and Jarrah Ply / Wandoo Burl gloss drumkit that arrived from Australia. Brady's Kelly Brady & our new Marketing & Dealer Relations Consultant, Rob Birenbaum, were on-hand to share insights into the company's history and products and to help drummers tailor specific sounds to their set-ups. Company founder Chris Brady also dialed in remotely from Australia to chat with the crowd and catch up with old friends. A unique culinary experience was had by all with an all-Australian menu of Aussie meat pies, home-cooked lamb sangers, caramello koalas, and wattle seed beer!
Many thanks to all the drummers and media who made the evening a great success, and to Gary Forkum @ Fork's Drum Closet for allowing us to monopolize his store with some Australian flavour for the day!
Footage from the evening can be seen at Bart Elliott's Drummer Café through Drummer Café TV. View it here.
Brady Drums is reaching out to avid drum enthusiasts in some of the world’s most remote locations through online social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Wetpaint. To share the passion we have for crafting Brady instruments, we’re inviting all Brady snare drum & drum kit owners to join our friends lists and add your own photos to our Facebook page here.
   
By 2007, Brady had partnered with 109 local and international retailers around the globe to bring our handcrafted instruments to discerning drummers worldwide. We’re proud to welcome these new dealers that have joined the official Brady worldwide network for 2008:
FRANCE – YETIDRUM Shop – Toulouse - +33-5-61-22-1361
GERMANY – Hieber Lindberg – Munich - +49-89-55-146-132
ITALY – Loveri Strumenti Musicali – Napoli - +39-081-450-279
ITALY – Magazzino Musicale Merula – Roreto di Cherasco - +39-0172-495-591
ITALY – Soundland – Catania (Sicilia) - +39-095-394-531
ITALY – Statatra – Tortiano di Montechiarugdo (Parma) - +39-0521-686-589
ITALY – TopMusic – Milano - +39-02-552-300-23
MALAYSIA – Junction Audio – Kuala Lumpur – +60-12-210-0030
NORWAY – TPDrums – Fjellhamer - +47-93-67-5016
PHILIPPINES – Vinci’s Drum Center / The Drum Shop Manila - Paranaque City - +63-2-409-4096
POLAND – Arcade Audio – Krakow - +48-12-420-6300
SPAIN – Iberdrum – Parla (Madrid) - + 34-91-699-0316
UK – London Drum Company – Croydon, England - +44 -208-662-9119
USA – Backbeats Drum Shop – Salt Lake City, Utah - +1-801-274-8400
USA – Chad Sexton’s Drum City – North Hollywood, California – +1-818-762-6600
USA – Columbus Percussion – Columbus, Ohio – +1-614-885-7372
USA – Drums2Go – Hollywood, Florida - +1-407-306-0611
USA – The Drum Shop – Portland, Maine - +1-207-874-6630
2008 has been a great year for Brady Drums. As a result of our growth, we’ve moved our workshop to larger premises. Without interrupting our production schedule, our entire production and administrative operations were moved to our enhanced new Byron Road address in Armadale, Western Australia in May. Updated contact details can be found on the contact page of our website.
Percussion industry veteran Rob Birenbaum has joined the Brady Drum Company as Marketing and Dealer Relations Consultant. He will work on Brady’s efforts worldwide, but will focus on the company’s North American business.
Rob says “I am excited about working with such a passionate and creative drum maker as Chris Brady and his family to bring these exceptional instruments to drummers and to help the Brady brand become recognized for what it is - the most original boutique drum manufacturer in the world. I look forward to working with my fellow drum brothers and sisters so they can offer these unique drums and distinguish their stores from others.”
Rob is the founder and former owner of Drum Headquarters in St. Louis. He started the two-store operation in 1981 and built it into one of the most-recognized specialty music products retailers, before selling it to long-time employee Jim Uding in 2005. He also started HQ Percussion Products in 1988, which became the industry leader in drum practice devices. The company’s two main products, RealFeel and SoundOff are the most identifiable and desired practice items for drummers worldwide. He sold HQ to D’Addario & Co. in 2004. Rob was the first retail member of the Percussion Marketing Council (known then as International Drum Month) and he is a co-founder and long-time board member of the Five-Star Drum Shops group. He has served as the organization’s manager since he sold Drum Headquarters. In addition to his activity in the drum industry, Rob owns a number of commercial buildings in an area of St. Louis that has undergone a stunning renaissance and he is a partner in El Scorcho, a fun and funky Tex-Mex/barbecue restaurant and bar.
Welcome aboard, Rob!
It is our pleasure to announce that Brady Drum Company has returned to being a 100% Brady family-owned operation. Master craftsman Chris Brady has returned to the company as chief drum-maker, followed also by his team of talented craftsmen who have been absent from the Company over the past 18 months. In the short time since the re-acquisition, the energized Brady team have revamped production and reinstated strict quality control procedures to ensure that our fellow drummers will once again have access to exquisite handcrafted Australian snare drums and drum kits of unsurpassed quality, sound and craftsmanship. As a result of these developments, former Managing Director Boris Kosse has departed Brady Drum Company to pursue other endeavours. Kelly Brady returns to the Company and will now be responsible for all facets of sales, marketing, advertising, artist-related activities and the global Brady dealer network. Shane Brady will oversee the areas of administration, finance and the overall operation of Brady Drum Company. Ric Shinnick returns to Brady Drum Company as Logistics Manager. His responsibilities include the coordination of production, suppliers, and dispatch.
For nearly 30 years, the Brady reputation has been built from the results of Chris Brady's passion, initiative and knowledge of turning unique Australian hardwoods into percussive gems. A vision that began in one man's garage has become one of the most desired instruments of musicians around the world. That vision is the heritage of the Brady family, and will continue for generations to come. From the depths of the West Australian forests, we are proud to be back bringing discerning drummers some of the most impressive instruments the world has to offer.
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