Diddle's Drum Shop has gone live!

Well, sort of.....LOL. Last night Diddle's gave the "thumbs up" to go ahead and launch the shop's NEW main webpage.

Can you tell that Diddle's is super excited to get this thing rollin? He told us, "Get the site up! Tell them who we are and what we're about. We 've got stuff to do!"

So, we setup a homepage telling the world who we are - what we're about and what they can expect to see from DiddlesDrumShop.com. I can't reveal everything here, but I can tell you that Diddle has many projects in the works for the shop. New products are being offered, some very cool local projects to help the community happening.

What Can You Expect 2 See at DiddlesDrumShop.com?

• Diddle's Drum Blog - Diddles loves drums and everything related to drumming. In his blog, he will share the latest news, reveal how to do the coolest tricks, share helpful drumming tips.......and more. You can check out his current blog HERE.

• Diddle's Drum Forum - Diddle's is going to have a forum where percussionists from all over the world can get together and discuss about drumming. You'll need to register, but It will be FREE to participate.

• Diddle's Outreach Programs - Diddle's loves his community. He enjoys helping people, specifically those in need. Stayed tuned to see what he's involved with.

• Diddle's Online Drum Store - Yes, Diddle's will have an online store. He plans on providing percussionists with the tools they need to have fun with their drumming! He plans on providing products such as:
  

1. Marching Percussion (Drums, Carriers, Sticks, Practice pads)
   
2. Hand Percussion (Bongos, Congas, Cajons, Darbukas, Doumbeks and Djembe)
3. Kid's Percussion (Drum Sets, Drumsticks for kids, Beginner programs and more!)
   
4. Accessories (Bags, Cases, Drum Sheet Music, DVD's, Drum Music Downloads)

So as you can see, there is quite a lot of things Diddle's has in the works! Stay tuned as we make it all happen! We're stoked!

Meinl Drum Festival 2010

Those who have ever been to the Meinl Drum Festival at the Meinl Cymbal grounds in Gutenstetten, Germany - know that this is truly a drummer's paradise! You will never see so many talented percussionists jammin all in one place! This year the monster drumfest takes place on June 26 & 27th. Whatever you do, get there!

Can't swing the extra cash? Pull that Flatscreen TV off the wall and hock it - sell your tools - shoot be a paperboy for a few months if you have to - JUST GET THERE MAN! You won't regret it!

Wanna know which Percussion God's will be performing at this month's woodshedding event? Well, this year Meinl has recruited Dave McIntosh (Dragonforce) - Chris Coleman (Prince, Chaka Kahn, NKTOB) and Thomas Lang ......to name but just a few.

For those of you who've never been there, here's a clip of J. Rabb and Benny Grebb from the 2008 festival to give you a glimpse of what The Meinl Drum Festival is all about!

It's pure percussive heaven!