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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Category: Music
Steve Ferrone Clinic in our "Richie Room" | As you are drumming in the sun and catching the season's last great outdoor shows, those of us in the retail world are already planning for the holiday shopping season... as far away as that sounds! As we move toward the holidays, it gives a chance to review what a busy year it's been for us here at Rhythm Traders. Our legendary "Rhythm Traders Roadtrips" took us to the Meinl Cymbal factory in Germany, the Sabian cymbal factory in New Brunswick, Canada, to the Seattle World Rhythm Festival, to the NAMM show in Anaheim, and to Paris where we saw Mamady Keita perform and where we met with some of our European CD suppliers.
That alone is a lot for a year, at least for us. We also renovated a 5,500 sq/ft building for our new shop, just down the street from the "old shop", complete with new sections (microphones, electronic drums, parts wall, sound control, and snare section...just to name a few improvements). We have new displays, lower prices, and triple the inventory of our old location.
We also built 3 lesson studios, including our 700 sq/ft "Richie Goldstein Community Lesson Room" which has already played host to packed workshops. It wouldn't mean much without education, so we have hosted a lot of workshops over the year, including Alex Acuna, Steve Ferrone, Donny Osborne, Russ Miller, Tyrone Hendrix, Calixto Oviedo, Famoudou Konate, Bolokada Conde, Mike Snyder, Don Worth, Bobby Torres, & Luis Conte. Benny Greb is on his way. So is Luis Conte. Whew! Read on for the scoop on all this, and pictures. But before we do, we'd like to thank you for our best year ever thus far. Investment in music doesn't seem to be affected too badly by the slowing economy. Don't forget to sign up on our NEWSLIST , and join our Rhythm Traders FACEBOOK fan page so we can get you the latest news.
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Our New Shop at 3904 NE MLK Jr. Blvd!
| COME VISIT US!!!We've Moved!
Rhythm Traders
3904 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
(2 blocks North of Fremont,
at the corner of NE Failing and MLK)
Portland, Oregon 97212
(503) 288-6950
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Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm,
Sundays 12noon-5 pm |
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IN EVERY ISSUE:
Did you know we are dealers for Yamaha, Pearl, Roland, Zildjian, Brady, Meinl....(and the list goes on)?! Read on in our Drum Set News . We have some great insider tips and info for you.
Our Famoudou Konate 2009 workshop was great. We also hosted Bolokada Conde this summer. We have some new products to feature and fans of Mamady Keita will want his latest DVD JUST OUT! Read on for this and more African Drumming news at: The African Beat .
In our Latin Quarter, we've got some NEW PRODUCTS and more coming soon. We have some hot workshops in the works, as well as two great new Conga DVDs in stock.
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.
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SARGE'S DRUM CORNER...DRUM SETS & COMBO NEWS: | Lotsa changes for all you stick-carrying drummers out there. First off, we have had a huge year with drumsets and combo. Locally, many of our customers know us as the "Bongo guys", but that is only a small portion of what we do...in fact, our new shop has allowed us to triple our inventory...and much of that is in the Drumset and Combo areas!
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Swing Legend Donny Osborne Takes the Roland V-Drums for a Test Drive at Rhythm Traders |
Rhythm Traders Joins 5-Star Drum Shops!!
In January, we were selected to join the elite Five-Star Drum Shops network. We're the only Five-Star drum shop in Oregon, and along with our buddy Donn Bennett up in WA, we're the only ones in the Pacific NW who offer repair, free lesson, free lifetime tech support, free expert assembly and tuning, free year membership to PAS (Percussive Arts Society) and extended warranties WITH EVERY kit we sell! With Pearl products, that is now a LIFETIME warranty...the best in the business.
For those of you unfamiliar with the Five- Star network, it is a group of about 35 independently-owned drum shops in the US and Canada that are sworn to the drum. Now you can actually save money while getting exactly what you need, all while supporting local business.
For more info, check out www.fivestardrumshops.com | 
Five-Star Drum Shops "Bill of Rights" | 
Gretsch kit! |
Gretsch, Yamaha, Pearl, Sabian, Zildjian, Brady...and more!
Drummers, we have sets starting at $299 all the way to the $9000 Yamaha played by Russ Miller at our clinic in July. We carry Yamaha, Pearl, Roland, Ludwig (a ton of hip Ludwig snares, too), Gretsch, Sonor, Brady...O.K., pretty much the whole gamut. Sabian, Zildjian, Meinl, and Amedia (that's the super sleeper cymbal, you have to see these...including our 24" paper thin rides, hand hammered in Istanbul) ALL AT 40+% OFF... EVERY DAY! | 
Russ Miller Clinic...playing the Yamaha Kit | 
This is the $9000 Yamaha kit...Santa can wrap it up for you! |
MEINL CYMBAL FACTORY TOUR
Brad was invited by Meinl Cymbals to visit their factory in Gutenstetten, Germany in March. They have a state-of-the-art cymbal factory and distribution center. Brad experienced first-hand the attention to detail, quality control, and automation that goes into every Meinl cymbal. We were able to combine that with the rare opportunity to look at new Meinl percussion products that are in the development stages, a visit to some local music stores, and more than a couple visits to the local Bierstube to be sure Bavarian beer lives up to its reputation. It does. | 
Meinl's Cymbal Factory in Germany | 
Meinl's Showroom in Germany | 
Brad and other Drum Shop owners with Meinl's Crew | 
Brad gets some hands-on at Sabian's Factory |
SABIAN FACTORY TOUR
In August, Brad visited the Sabian factory in New Brunswick, Canada. We loved learning more about the process of instrument making, and we'll post more photos of the visit in our next newsletter. BUT we do have a LIMITED QUANTITY of Sabian prototype cymbals that we had flown in...that are hand picked from their cymbal vaults. You will not find "sonicly" matched Sabian cymbals anywhere like what we have brought back to you. Supplies are very limited. Contact us if you are interested! | 
Sabian Factory in New Brunswick, Canada |
40% OFF LIST PRICES...EVERYDAY!!
We have lots of cool new stuff like Clearsonic sound shields, Audix microphones, Roland Drum triggers, kits, speakers, and amps. We have a new parts department with bulk drum supplies (lugs, washers, felts, snare wires/throw-off's)...ALL UP TO 50% OFF! We have expanded our drum head department... which is now HUGE! We've got the latest Aquarian, Remo, & Evans. And again...all heads, sticks, and cymbals are 40% OFF EVERYDAY! Call us or come by to check out our prices! | 
Audix Fusion Drum Microphones |
NEW HOT DEALS!!!
We also have a great HOT DEAL right now!! Available on the web AND in the shop. Our HOT DEALS change every few weeks. Right now, we've got great deals on the Offworld Invader V3 practice pad and the Audix Fusion 6-piece drum microphone pack.
For all the details, go to our DRUM DEALS page at RT Drum Sets.
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MORE HIGHLIGHTS!
Hopefully you were there to catch some great events the week of our Grand Opening in July. Highlights included clinics with Swing Legend Donny Osborne, Drum Legend Steve Ferrone, Russ Miller, Don Worth, Mike Synder, and more great Portland area musicians took to the stage. Here a few pics! | 
Swing Legend Donny Osborne Gives a Clinic at Rhythm Traders | 
Russ Miller Gives a Clinic at Rhythm Traders July 2009 | 
Steve Ferrone in Portland, Oregon July 2009 | 
Grand Opening....Rhythm Fest 2009 |
RHYTHM TRADERS DRUM LESSONS & CLASSES!
The best thing for people in the Portland are 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. |
NEW PRODUCTS!! | | Product-wise, the new Mamady Keita "Solos, Breaks, and Techniques" DVD is probably the best new product of 2009 for djembe players. We've got it in stock and ready to ship! Any serious djembe player must get this DVD...and be prepared to spend a few years learning all the breaks and solos! For more info and to order, go to our AFRICAN INSTRUCTIONAL DVDS page. | 
Mamady Keita: Solos, Breaks, and Techniques DVD | 
Bryan Inspects our Guinea Drum Shipment | We also just got in our Guinea container...with sets of Master Dununs, beautiful intricately carved djembes, and fresh goatskins for all those drum repairs. To check out the drums, go to: DJEMBE DRUMS page and scroll down to our Guinea: Intricate Pro Series drums. Looking for goat skins? Check out our skins and other great drum supplies at: DJEMBE & DRUM SUPPLIES | | And check out this find...Meinl has designed one of the best sounding and repairable talking drums we have seen in a long while. They are also very affordable...between $85.00 and $119. If you are interested, come in to the shop or email us. | 
Meinl Talking Drum |
Gon Bops new Bata Cajons | The new Gon Bops Bata Cajons designed by Alex Acuna and imported from Peru are in stock. They sound great, are affordable, and come with FREE bags. Go to our: GON BOPS page for more info. | We got our 14" "El Monstruo" Super Tumba back in stock! Go to our: CONGA DRUMS page for more info.
In our recent container, we also got our Rhythm Traders exclusives...so now, back in stock are our loud fiberglass guiros...check them out at LATIN BELLS & PERCUSSION and our premium smooth white steer skins....visit our DRUM SUPPLIES page. | 
Ash "El Monstruo" Super Tumba Conga | NEW PRODUCTS!! | 
"Mario Sandoval" Signature Series Wooden Timbales | We got in some great wooden timbales...an "Old-School" classic. These timbales sound darker and earthier than their metal cousins. The cascara sounds more like a Palito pattern played on these wooden shells. Wood Timbale sets are available in natural lacquer or black lacquer finish. Check them out! Go to our TIMBALE DRUM SETS page. | | Check out our beautiful Pro Fiberglass Shekeres....they sound great too! They are available in an assortment of colors. Go to: LATIN BELLS & PERCUSSION | 
Pro Fiberglass Shekere | 
Junior Congas from Rhythm Traders | We also got these great Junior-Sized conga sets in! Perfect for travel, or to keep a set at the office, or just another great find to add to your drum collection. Go to our CONGA DRUMS section to order and for more info. | We had a great clinic with Alex Acuna last night (more to come soon from that!) Didn't get to come? Check out his new DVD...The Rhythm Collector! It takes you on a journey that is sure to inspire you with performances featuring Latin alt-rockers Kinky, his own jazz project with Patrice Rushen, Abe Laboriel Sr., Justo Almario, and others. All beautifully shot in Hi-Def with 5.1 surround sound, scenes include: Pop cajon rhythm, Creole rhythms, Cuban rhythm, Caitro Soto, Bongo Improvisation, Candombe, Bomba, Plena, Merengue, Capoeira Samba Reggae and MORE. Alex Acuna is THE Rhythm Collector!
We also now have Michael Spiro's Conga Drum DVD in stock and ready to ship. It's a generous 2 hour instructional DVD designed to help the beginning conga player get started. Spiro goes through all the basic strokes and techniques, gives clear explanation of clave and how it functions, followed by exercises, and finally, demonstrations of essential Afrocuban rhythms including Bembe, Guaguanco, and Salsa tumbaos.
Check out both of these great DVDs... Go to our LATIN DVDs section to order and for more info. | 
Michael Spiros's new DVD | MORE UPCOMING LATIN MUSIC!! | We are working on bringing Luis Conte to Portland for a workshop before Christmas! Make sure you are signed up on the mailing list so you can get the latest. We had a great workshop last night with Alex Acuna...more pictures to come soon. |
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE RHYTHM FEST 2009 A HUGE SUCCESS!!
CHECK out the photos!
Thanks to all those who came to Rhythm Fest 2009 or who sent us good wishes! We had a great "Grand Opening" week...with plenty of great clinics, super deals, and hot music to go around. If you came, you know what we're talking about! Thanks again for all of your support!
You'll love the new shop. Let people know we've moved!
Rhythm Traders...a whole new groove! |
Swing Legend Donny Osborne Gives a Clinic at Rhythm Traders |
Swing Legend Donny Osborne Gives a Clinic at Rhythm Traders |
Swing Legend Donny Osborne Takes the Roland V-Drums for a Test Drive at Rhythm Traders |
Russ Miller Gives a Clinic at Rhythm Traders July 2009 |
Russ Miller Gives a Clinic at Rhythm Traders July 2009 | 
Drum Legend Steve Ferrone Plays for a Packed House at Rhythm Traders July 2009 | 
Drum Legend Steve Ferrone Plays for a Packed House at Rhythm Traders July 2009 | 
Drum Legend Steve Ferrone poses with Portland Drummers Reinhard Melz, Israel Annoh, and James Travers | 
Steve Ferrone tries on James' Dreadlocks at Rhythm Traders July 2009...(Didn't work) |
Steve Ferrone in Portland, Oregon July 2009 | 
Rhythm Fest 2009 | 
Bobby Torres Gives an Afro-Cuban Clinic at Rhythm Traders | 
Even Bones stopped by the Grand Opening | 
Caton Lyles Teaches a Free Djembe Class | 
Caton Lyles Teaches an Ongoing Weekly Conga Class | 
Caton Lyles and Students Perform at the Grand Opening | 
Mike Snyder gives a Roland V-Drums Clinic at Rhythm Traders | 
Swing Legend Donny Osborne chats with Brad at Rhythm Fest 2009 | 
Don Worth Gives a Clinic at Rhythm Traders | 
The Fastest Drummer Contest was a Big Hit! | 
Nick Baron won the "Single Stroke" Division of Portland's Fastest Drummer Contest
Winning a Pearl Q-Popper Snare Drum! | 
Noah Hocker won the Double Stroke Division of Portland's Fastest Drummer Contest
Winning a Zildjian Cymbal | 
Nathan Hocker (Noah's Brother) won the Youth Division of Portland's Fastest Drummer Contest
Winning a Yamaha Snare Drum |
Grand Opening....Rhythm Fest 2009 | 
Grand Opening | 
Raffle Drawing | 
Lucky Jim Van Osdell won a Meinl cajon in our Raffle | 
We gave away $1000's in door prizes and raffle items.
Proceeds will be donated to a lucky Portland Area band program in the fall | 
Lions of Batucada | 
Lions Of Batucada Play at Rhythm Traders Grand Opening | 
Lions Of Batucada Play at Rhythm Traders Grand Opening | 
Lions of Batucada Pose at Rhythm Fest 2009 | 
Portland's "Melao de Cuba" Played some Salsa at our Grand Opening | 
Having fun at Rhythm Fest 2009 | 
Ghanaian Master Drummer Obo Addy Performs at Rhythm Traders Accompanied by his son Alex Addy, Mashud Niendow, and Okaidja Afroso | 
Ghanaian Master Drummer Obo Addy stops by Rhythm Traders | 
Ghanaian Master Drummer Obo Addy plays at Rhythm Traders | 
Rhythm Traders Grand Opening | 
All drummers like Rhythm Traders |
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