Jim Riley, Drummer and bandleader for Rascal Flatts www.jimrileymusic.com
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Shawn Drover MEGADETH www.megadeth.com
“I was using the Extreme Isolation Headphones in the studio, recording our latest album ‘Doomsday Machine’…They are both comfortable and isolate good enough to get separation from the acoustic drum sound. This allows you to have the mix at a lower more listenable level, which every drummer knows is a good thing!” Daniel Erlandsson Arch Enemy
“I love my EX-29 Extreme Isolation Headphones. I use them for live shows instead of floor monitors, as well as using them in the studio. They are awesome, especially when using a click track. After being onstage my ears used to ring quite often. I enjoy the hearing protection I get now at the same high stage volumes just by using my Extreme Isolation headphones. The staff and service at Direct Sound has been fantastic. Everyone there has always gone the extra mile and beyond to assist me.”
Sheldon “RocKit” Miller Drummer with “On The Rocks” (Seattle) www.myspace.com/sheldondrums
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John Cowsill began his career as a drummer and singer at the tender age of seven, playing clubs in Newport, Rhode Island, with his brothers. The Cowsillsbecame a sensation in the late sixties, earning several top 10 hits, numerous television appearances (including their own hour-long TV special), and touring worldwide. After the family members went their separate ways in the early seventies, John played drums, percussion and sang with artists as diverse as Dwight Twilley, Bette Midler, Tommy Tutone and The Smithereens. He has also worked with Buzzy Feton, Billy Payne, Ernie Watts, Harry Chapin and the Bangles (his wife is the Bangles’ Vicki Peterson). During the eighties, John toured with Jan and Dean, who introduced him to Mike Love. John joined the Beach Boys in 2000, initially as a featured vocalist playing piano and percussion. John is presently back in his comfort zone–the drum seat–playing, singing, and touring year-round with the Beach Boys.
Travis A McNabb Sugarland/Better Than Ezra/Studio www.travismcnabb.com
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Charles Collins
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Mike Young, aka “Powder,” drummer for “The Saddle Tramps”
Rich Redmond is a top call recording drummer/percussionist based in Nashville. Currently the drumming powerhouse behind country superstar Jason Aldean
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Rich Redmond, Drummer/Producer/Clinician www.richredmond.com www.youtube.com/richredmond
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Gaylelynn McKinney, drummer myspace.com/gayelynnmckinney
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George Kollias Drummer for Nile www.GeorgeKollias.com