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| SPRING | www.rhythmtraders.com | March/April 2010 |
Welcome to our SPRING newsletter!
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 Poncho Sanchez at NAMM
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As we move into Spring, we already have lots of events to tell you about, as well as a recap of recent happenings, and a preview of new products that are streaming in now. Our annual Rhythm Traders Road-Trip to NAMM in Anaheim was a blast as usual. Six of us went down this year. We have pics of the new notable products below, along with a round-up of music industry news. SAVE THE DATE...we've got some great clinics coming up, including Roland's clinician, Steve Fisher, in March, and some free clinics, too! In February alone, we've had Luis Conte and Stanton Moore at the shop for clinics...and more seem to get on the books each month. Anyone within driving distance of Portland should really come check out these various workshops and clinics. For all the latest clinic info, go to: CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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NAMM UPDATE: Our industry's premier trade show...and an inside glimpse into what is happening right now on the music scene. We share our info and pics with you! Check it out our NAMM news at: NAMM UPDATE . IN EVERY ISSUE: WOW...so many cool drum sets, so little time. From Pearl's new E-Pro Live electronic drums to the Yamaha Rock kit...lots of updates and news for our drum set and combo section this issue. Pics, too! Check it out in Sarge's Drum Corner . Our Famoudou Konate 2010 workshop will be held in MAY this year! Do not delay in registering for his camp... they tend to sell out. Some great new products and news, too. Read on for this and more African Drumming news at: The African Beat . In our Latin Quarter, we have some pictures from our Luis Conte clinic. We also have some great new classes right now! Thanks for taking the time to check out our web sites...and even better, come visit us at the shop! Read on or click on the links below to jump right to the section you want. If you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our e-news so we can alert you to sales, events, and more news. We send coupons from time to time for discounts, too! We NEVER give away your information, and we try to only email when something is newsworthy! SUBSCRIBE HERE | ||
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This winter we've had some great workshops...Benny Greb, Luis Conte, Stanton Moore. We've got Roland's drum
clinician, Steve Fischer coming out on Wednesday, March 17, for a FREE DRUM CLINIC
to demonstrate and explore electronic drums and percussion
for the stage and studio. He'll use a state-of-the art TD-20SX, as well as samplers, Handsonics, triggers, Octapad, and other
electronic instruments. Don't miss it! For more information, check out: CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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 Steve Fisher coming to Rhythm Traders March 17, 2010 |
 Roland's TD-20SX Electronic Drum Set | |
 Korg Wave Drum |
We just got in the new Korg Wave Drum....stop on by the shop and take it for a spin if you can! |
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Stanton Moore gave an amazing demonstration and clinic to more than 150 this past weekend at Rhythm
Traders. He was gracious enough to squeeze a clinic in between his sound check and performance with
Galactic that night here in Portland. He wowed us with his street beats, and talked a lot about the history of these beats from the 2nd line Louisiana drummers to James Brown to the present. He demonstrated his techniques and knowledge about grip, tuning, and coolest of all, how he integrates a thundering Pandeiro into his set-up. For those who purchased a VIP ticket to the clinic, they were treated to a front-row seat, as well as a bag of goods that included an assortment of Puresound wires, heads, LP shakers and cowbells, hats, and t-shirts. Quite the bargain at only $20.00 per ticket! |
 Stanton Moore at Rhythm Traders February 2010 |
 Stanton Moore at Rhythm Traders |
 Stanton Moore at Rhythm Traders |
 Benny Greb at Rhythm Traders |
We welcomed Benny Greb to Rhythm Traders with a standing-room only crowd. We our planning out our calendar of workshops,
which has been packed this winter so far and more will come soon.
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 Benny Greb at Rhythm Traders |
 Benny Greb at Rhythm Traders |
RHYTHM TRADERS DRUM LESSONS & CLASSES!The best thing for people in the Portland area is the all-star cast of teachers on staff who are available for lessons at all levels. We would like to welcome Donny Osborne, Carlton Jackson, James Travers, Alex Yore, and Israel Annoh. We will be launching a more detailed classes page soon, but for schedule of classes, teacher bios and contact info, and upcoming clinics...check out our CLASSES & WORKSHOPS page. We update it frequently. Our Calendar shows our classes/workshops through May 2010 right now. | |
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 Famoudou Konate Workshop 2009 |
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 Famoudou Konate Workshop in Portland June 2009 |
 Fode, Helen, and Famoudou June 2009 |
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| Speaking of djembe stuff, we have a great new CD by Kerfala "Fana" Bangoura. He has performed extensively with Percussions de Guinee and Ballets Africains. This CD was recorded in Conakry, with a cast of 15 very talented musicians. Fana is now living in Portland. For more info and to hear a sound clip, go to our DJEMBE RECORDINGS page. |  Kerfala "Fana" Bangoura: Sekha Kan-Kolon CD |
 Dunun Stands |
We've got in some great Dunun stands. These stands come in 3 sizes for your set of dunun drums. The small holds your Kenkeni drum, the medium holds your Sangban drum, and the large will hold your Dununba drum. These stands are made from wood, in a collapsible cradle style that makes it easy to transport. Made by Dancing Hands. SET OF 3 for only $149.00!! If you prefer to buy them individually, they are $59.00 each. For more information and to order, go to: DUNUN STANDS. |
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| We were proud to welcome Luis Conte for the 3rd time here to Rhythm Traders. In this clinic and demonstration, he showed us some new conga techniques and even surprised us by playing three bata drums at once. Luis demonstrated Roland's Handsonic, which he uses when playing for "Dancing with the Stars". He finished up the clinic by bring up local players...Miguel Bernal, Carmelo Torres, and Vicente Elejarde...for a Portland-style guaguanco. |  Luis Conte at Rhythm Traders |
 Luis Conte at Rhythm Traders, February 2010 |
 Luis Conte at Rhythm Traders |
 Miguel Bernal |
AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMS with MIGUEL BERNAL:Study Afro Cuban rhythms of Cuba with master drummer, Miguel Bernal at Rhythm Traders! Miguel is teaching building blocks of Cuban rhythms such as rumba, guiro, bembe, popular music, and the 3 cycles of Congo. Technique, as well as creative and improvisational rhythmic forms, will be explored. All levels welcome; students will get a chance to play multiple instruments such as clave, congas, and cajon, in a group setting where the focus is on getting the rhythm up-and-running, and having fun. Instruments are provided. Classes are every Saturday and are ongoing...join at anytime!Miguel Bernal is a well-known batalero (player of the bata drums) from Havana, Cuba, and was lead percussionist for the Raices Profundas dance company of Havana for 20 years. Miguel has taught extensively at universities throughout the United States since 1996, including Humboldt University. He has performed and taught percussion on tours around the world including: Japan, Europe, South America, Mexico, and the United States. Top ranked by the Cuban government, Miguel credits his teacher, Pito el Gago for his influence and inspiration. Miguel brings to you extensive knowledge of Afro-Cuban rhythms, including: guiro, bembe, cycles of Rumba, cycles of Congo, and popular music. |
 Miguel Bernal and friends | |
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We also have ongoing conga classes with Caton Lyles and Samba with Brian Davis and other members of Lions of
Batucada. All these classes have been very popular. For more info, go to: CLASSES & WORKSHOPS. |
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MORE NEWS FOR ALL:
Lower Shipping Costs!We listen to our customers. We have heard that shipping costs have prevented some customers from being able to shop with us. So, at the beginning of 2010, we lowered our base rate AND international shipping rates by about 30%. We also lowered shipping costs to P.O. boxes and US territories, so now they are the same as UPS ground rates. | |
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Online Gift Certificates! We now have online gift certificates, or gift vouchers, for sale!! Don't know what to get that special drummer in your life? Want to make sure that instead of another Wal-Mart gift card, you get one for a store you really like? You can now get Rhythm Traders Gift Certificates in any amount! For all the info, go to: Gift Certificates |
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Virtual Tour! Many of you have asked for virtual tour of our shop, so that you can check out what we're all about. We have listened, and as we write this, we're finishing up a Virtual Tour of the shop that we'll have up here on our site, as well as on YouTube soon. We've also heard from you that you'd like better product pictures, so this year we will be updating our sites. We plan to update our pictures to reflect the exact drum that you are buying, with all the specs. Look for these, and more changes, as we listen to your comments and strive to be the best drum shop we can. | |
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THANK YOU! Don't forget to visit us on Facebook and YouTube, where we keep you up-to-date, and tell your friends! Of course, if you are in the Portland area, stop by and see us in our new location, stacked floor-to-ceiling with everything for drums and drummers. We were recently selected as Oregon's ONLY five-star drum shop. Come see why! And if there is anything at all we can do for you, please contact us. You can EMAIL US or call us at: (503) 288-6950. Our shop hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00am to 7:00 p.m and Sundays from 12noon to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. | |
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 Rhythm Traders GIFT CERTIFICATES |
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Happy Drumming!, ---Brad Boynton, & the Rhythm Traders Staff | ||
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