We just returned from the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), held this year in Austin, TX. During the 3-day event over 3,000 percussionists gathered for clinics, masterclasses, performances and a exhibits filled with the world's top percussion products. This year we celebrated our 30th consecutive appearance at the PASIC show, that's three decades of showing the world's finest percussion products! The focus this year was on our new Pro Concert Castanets which feature a micro-tension adjustment and solid granadillo wood castanets. In addition, we unveiled our new line of Grover Custom snare drums, including models with solid rosewood,maple and bubinga wood shells. One of the hot items at the show was our 5.5"x14" 10-ply maple shell drum with our...
Hurricane Sandy not withstanding, we will be exhibiting for the 30th consecutive year at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Austin Nov. 1st-3rd. Come visit us in booths 335 - 337, where we will have a huge display of our new custom snare drums, tambourines, triangles, woodblocks, log drums, mallets, temple blocks, triangle beaters and accessories for the serious percussionist. We will be featuring our new Pro-Concert Castanets, which have already created quite a stir in professional circles!
Here is a partial list of Grover Pro Artists who will appear at the show:
Casey recently returned from guest lecturing at Morehead State University. Despite his very busy schedule, which includes performing, teaching and composing, Casey took time out to arrange a photo shoot for us.
For more photos and to hear some of Casey's innovative percussion music, be sure to check out Casey's terrific website.
Have you been frustrated by having to choose between castanets that sound good-but have no adjustment, and others which have adjustable tension-but lack clarity and richness of sound? If the answer is YES then our new castanets are for you! Discover the only internal-tension castanets designed for professional percussionists. Features include: Invisible tension adjustment system Unobtrusive micro-adjust knob, out of the way of grip area Durable spring-steel tensioning mechanism (not elastic) Solid Granadillo clappers - made from 1 piece of wood Comfortable "timpani stick" style handle Free protective covers and case Limited Lifetime Guarantee These are the best sounding, easiest playing castanets you'll ever experience! (And YES, you can play redoble rolls...) IN STOCK & AVAILABLE FROM THESE SELECT GROVER...
London based percussionist Jody Linscott, stopped by today to visit us. She brought some very interesting prototype and everyone here was impressed (keep your eyes open for more about this). While here, Jody picked up a pair of our new concert castanets and completely fell in love with them! Jody Linscott has worked with a number of well-known musicians, including Jaki Graham, Dido, Elton John, The Who, Mike Oldfield, Billy Bragg, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Roger Daltrey, Ray Davies, John Entwistle, John Wesley Harding, Kokomo, Patti LaBelle, Nils Lofgren, John Mayall, Robert Palmer, Pet Shop Boys, Simon Phillips, David Sanborn, Pete Townshend, Jay-Z, Avril Lavigne, Tom Jones, Daryl Hall, Atomic Kitten, Blue, Bryan Adams, Don Henley,...
