NAMM 2012: Game On! Introducing the Craviotto/AK Masters Metal Series Snare Drum. Handcrafted Two-Piece Heavy Brass & Copper Shell ~ Limited: (50) 5.5×14 / (50) 6.5×14 ~ Craviotto USA / AK Drums ITALY.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Craviotto Drum Company
Booth #3065 / HALL D.

Craviotto artists Matt Chamberlain (MVP and studio), Chad Cromwell (studio and country) and Chris McHugh (country) are nominees in the 2012 Modern Drummer Readers Poll.

Each year there are drummers who deserve recognition for their exceptional work on record, live, and in the educational arena. As a member of the most educated drumming audience on the planet, you’re in the perfect position to share with the world who those special players are.

Voting open between January 1 and February 15, 2012.

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Providing your name and address automatically makes you eligible for one of three FREE one-year subscriptions to Modern Drummer magazine.

Cast your vote in the drumming world’s most important ballot box.

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Death Cab for Cutie Performs “Underneath the Sycamore”…

Craviotto Artist Jason McGerr performing with Death Cab For Cutie on Jimmy Kimmel Live, 12/13/11.

Jason is playing his Craviotto Custom Shop 9×13, 16×16, 15×24, 6.5×14 Maple/Poplar/Maple Drum Set w/ Baseball Bat Edges.

For more information on Death Cab For Cutie & tour dates, please visit: http://www.deathcabforcutie.com/

http://www.drumhang.com/ 

Click on the above link for a great :30 minute drum clinic with Craviotto Artist Chris McHugh.

Chris is playing his Craviotto Maple 15×24 Bass Drum (White-Wash Lacquer), Craviotto American Ash 9×13 & 16×16 toms (Natural), and 6.5×14 Craviotto/AK NOB Diamond Series Snare Drum.

Chris McHugh’s clinic was held on September 17, 2011 during the Regina Drum Festival.

Craviotto Artist Matt Chamberlain’s new project, Company 23, is now available for pre-order! Matt played his Craviotto Custom Shop Hybrid Series Maple/Poplar/Maple Drum Set on the entire album. Complete with baseball bat bearing edges and ginger-ale glitter wrap, Matt’s drum set configuration of a 9×13″, 16×16″, 16×18″, 14×22″, & 14×26″ sounds incredible! In addition, Matt’s snare drum arsenal included a Craviotto/AK 6.5×14″ NOB Diamond Series Snare Drum, Craviotto 8×14″ Cherry/Maple/Walnut Hybrid Snare Drum & Craviotto 6.5×14″ Cherry Snare Drum. Pre-order your copy, TODAY!

For more information and to Pre-Order, please visit: MATT CHAMBERLAIN : COMPANY 23

“Medeski, Martin & Wood drummer, and DRUM! Magazine columnist, Billy Martin opened his clinic at the 2011 PASIC by announcing that he would prefer for the drums to speak for themselves. Then he improvised the following solo and proved his opening statement to be true.”

Craviotto Drum Company was on stage at the 45th Annual CMA Awards. Here’s a few clips from the show.

(Above) Craviotto Artist Shannon Forrest performing with Faith Hill. Shannon is playing a Craviotto Custom Shop Hybrid Series 8×12, 9×13, 16×16, 17×22 Cherry/Walnut Drum Set with a 6.5×14 Maple Snare Drum.

(Above) Craviotto Artist Chris Tyrell performing with Lady Antebellum. Chris is playing a Craviotto Classic Series Maple 8×12, 14×14, 16×16, 14×22 Drum Set with a 6.5×14 Maple Snare Drum.

(Above) Craviotto Artist Chris McHugh performing with Keith Urban. Chris is playing a Craviotto Classic Series Genuine Mahogany 9×13, 16×16, 14×24 Drum Set with a 7×14 Birch Snare Drum.

Congratulations to Craviotto Artist Chad Cromwell! During the Awards, Chad’s playing could be heard on the hit “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry. The Band Perry won New Artist Of The Year, Single Of The Year, and Song Of The Year. Chad also recorded all the drum tracks & toured with Vocal Group Of The Year Winner, Lady Antebellum. If you caught the show and watched Lionel Richie’s performance, that was Chad Cromwell on drums as well. Way to go Chad!

The 45th annual CMA Awards airs live Nov. 9th at 8 p.m. ET/PT from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, on ABC. Craviotto Artists Chris McHugh (Keith Urban), Shannon Forrest (Faith Hill), & Chris Tyrell (Lady Antebellum) will be performing. Don’t miss it!

For more information on Keith Urban, Faith Hill, & Lady Antebellum please click the following links…

http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/urban_keith/bio.jhtml

http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/hill_faith/bio.jhtml

http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/lady_antebellum/bio.jhtml