After a successful showing at The Namm Show 2010, Craviotto Drum Company has announced they will offer Vintage Bass Drum T-Rods & Vintage Cymbal L-Arm.

"Many players enjoy the ease of quick tuning or detuning their bass drums with T-rods. T-Rods have always had a very classic look on bass drums, and I'm excited to introduce my own version, the Craviotto Vintage Bass Drum T-Rod..."
- Johnny C.










"Many of the people that play Craviotto drums, grew up playing their ride cymbal mounted on the bass drum. Many players still enjoy having that option, so I've also decided to offer a Craviotto Vintage Cymbal L-Arm. Fully adjustable, and very comfortable. The Vintage Cymbal L-Arm also adds to that "vintage" look. As a drummer myself, I really enjoy it." - Johnny C.



For more information/pricing: Please contact your local authorized Craviotto Drum Company dealer, or contact Craviotto Drum Company directly at 831-763-0855 / Info@Craviottodrums.com

We recently received a special request from Craviotto artist-endorsee, Tom Meadows (DUFFY). Tom asked "can you produce a white-wash finish on a 4x13 snare drum?" Johnny said he'd be happy to create the finish, and now you have a chance to see the finished product!

Johnny C. has mentioned the possibility of creating an entire kit in this finish... very classy!

Stay tuned to Craviottodrums.com for more photo's like this one, throughout 2010.

Johnny C. and his team just returned from NAMM 2010, where the buzz about Craviotto solid one-ply snare drums and drum kits was at an all time high!!! The Craviotto Drum Company booth was the hang! Johnny C. personally invited people to play his vast array of solid snare drums, as well as his 2010 Solid Red Birch Drum Set & 2010 Solid Birdseye Maple Drum Set.

Didn't make it to Namm 2010? Here are some photo's of the show!



2010 Craviotto Classic Series Solid Red Birch Drum Set.
15x24BD, 16x18FT, 14x16FT, 9x13RT, 7x14SN...


2010 Craviotto Classic Series Solid Birdseye Maple Be-Bop Set.
14x18BD, 14x14FT, 8x12RT, 5.5x14SN...


* Johnny presented the 2009 Dealer of The Year Award to:
FORK'S DRUM CLOSET ~ Nashville, TN.


"Fork's Drum Closet and Craviotto Drum Company worked together in 2009, to showcase Craviotto drums throughout the community of drummers in Nashville. I appreciate the support of such a great drum shop, and the great relationship I have with Fork's Drum Closet..." - Johnny C.

New York based drummer and bandleader Matt Wilson is the cover story subject of the two leading U.S. jazz magazines for the month of November. The Downbeat article is an interview with fellow drummers and bandleaders Lewis Nash and Jeff "Tain" Watts conducted by Ken Micallef. The JazzTimes piece is an depth look at the world of Matt Wilson written by noted jazz writer Nate Chinen.

Wilson had an extremely busy summer and fall touring with his quartet in support of their 2009 release "That's Gonna Leave a Mark" his eighth album as a leader for Palmetto records. The album features the sonic beauty of his Craviotto kit which features a 14x18 bass drum, 8x12 mounted tom, 14x14 floor tom, 5x10 side snare (mounted to the right of the 8x12) and the "piece de resistance", the 6.5 x 14, 8 lug, thirty degree bearing edge snare drum.

"On this recording you not only HEAR the spectrum of the sound of these masterpiece Craviotto drums you FEEL the sound baby!", exclaims Matt.

"The depth of the Craviotto sound opens up all of the senses. You can see and smell the drum sound. As a matter of fact, you can TASTE the snare drum sound. It was as if Johnny was simmering up a pot of marinara sauce when he made this drum. BON APPETIT CATS!"

In addition, Matt toured with Trio M throughout Canada and Europe and also performed with the John Scofield/Joe Lovano Quartet, Elvis Costello, Joe Lovano and Us Five, Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, John Medeski, Greg Osby, Ted Nash, Joey DeFrancesco, Ray Anderson-Marty Ehrlich Quartet, Dena DeRose, Myra Melford, Benny Green, Dave Liebman and many others.

Matt was also artist-in-residence at the Cornish School of the Arts as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle and conducted workshops at the University of Washington, University of Colorado, University of Central Washington, Towson State University, Metro State University, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Edmonton Jazz Festival and the Osnabruck Conservatory in Germany. He was also on the faculty of the Stanford Jazz Workshop and continues teaching at Sarah Lawrence College. He is currently writing a book which will explore improvising and creativity for the drumset.

Order Matt's CDs at any online site or at www.palmetto-records.com

Check out more of Matt's crazy world at www.mattwilsonjazz.com

In the upcoming November issue of Modern Drummer, Craviotto-Artist Matt Wilson shares some great insight and tips, for all drummers...

Click below to read Matt's Gimme 10! Article...

Craviotto Drum Company is proud to announce the addition of Jeremy Taggart to their family of artist-endorsee's.



Jeremy began playing with Our Lady Peace in 1993, when he was only 17 years old. After 5 million albums sold and countless tours throughout North America and Europe, OLP has allowed Jeremy to create a body of work that continues to grow and expand. OLP released there 7th studio album entitled Burn Burn on July 21st, 2009.

Jeremy is active in teaching drums and public speaking, his radio show "Taggarts Take" is available on ITunes podcasts and Canada's #1 modern rock station, The Edge 102, in Toronto.

http://www.edge.ca

http://www.ourladypeace.net
http://www.facebook.com/jeremytaggart
http://www.myspace.com/jeremytaggart

"These drums are a wise man's treasure. They give back with every hit. They will make me way cooler for sure." - Jeremy Taggart

Catch Jeremy & OLP on their upcoming US Tour Dates!

19 Oct 2009 Belly Up - Solana Beach, California
20 Oct 2009 House of Blues - Anaheim, California
21 Oct 2009 Clubhouse Music Venue - Tempe, Arizona
22 Oct 2009 Rio Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada
24 Oct 2009 The Woodlands Pavillion - Houston, Texas
25 Oct 2009 House of Blues - New Orleans
27 Oct 2009 Electric Cowboy - Johnson City, Tennessee
29 Oct 2009 Newport Music Hall - Columbus, Ohio
30 Oct 2009 The Pageant - St. Louis, Missouri
31 Oct 2009 KRBZ Radio Show - Kansas City, Missouri


"I'm honored to have Jeremy play my instruments. Mr. Taggart is an incredible musician and tremendous talent behind the drums. I look forward to working with Jeremy for many more years to come..." - Johnny C.

Craviotto Artist, Matt Wilson, was recently featured in DRUM! Magazines October '09 issue. Read along as Matt discusses the "vibe" of his new album "That's Gonna Leave A Mark"...