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When: November 3rd – 7th
Where: 501 Broadway Santa Monica, CA 90401
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of inspiration with exclusive concerts, clinics, and discussions with the people who have made DW what it is today. Check below for a list of events. All events listed below are free and open to the public. In-person space is limited so reserve your ticket today.
November 3rd Events:
7:00pm – 8:00pm PT – DW 50th Anniversary Presentation & Celebration
Join the live stream of Drum Workshop’s 50th Anniversary with a special presentation of our milestones over the past five decades and exclusive product reveals. Watch the DW founders in celebrating the people, artists, and partners who have helped us become The Drummer’s Choice®.
November 4th Events:
11:00am – 12:00pm PT – Meet the Makers: Shon Smith & Jose Campos
Get insight from the pros in our Meet the Makers sessions. Longtime shell shop artisans Shon Smith and Jose Campos will discuss and demonstrate how DW Drums shells are made in the California custom shop.
1:00pm – 3:00pm PT – Clinic: John Good & Russ Kunkel
Join DW co-founder John Good for a clinic with longtime DW artist, legendary touring, and session player, Russ Kunkel.
7:00pm – 9:00pm PT – Concert: 50th Anniversary Concert
Party on with a set from the SRT Band. Helmed by session icon and DW artist, John “JR” Robinson, the SRT Band features GRAMMY-winning guitarist, Andrew Synowiec, and GRAMMY-nominated keyboardist, Mitch Towne.
November 5th Events:
11:00am – 12:00pm PT – Meet The Makers: Louie Garcia
Drop into this session for a discussion and demonstration of DW custom finishes with longtime master painter and artisan,
Louie Garcia.
1:00pm – 3:00pm PT – Clinic: Don Lombardi & Special Guests
Join DW co-founder Don Lombardi as he goes back to his teaching roots of Drum Workshop to lead a rare clinic on “how to play, what to play, and why to play it.” Don will be joined by virtuoso percussionists and longtime DW artists, Terry Bozzio and Thomas Lang.
November 6th Events:
11:00am – 12:00pm PT – Meet the Makers: Don, Rich, Ruben, & Connor
Hear the stories of our hardware innovation journey with DW co-founder Don Lombardi along with Rich Sikra, Ruben Steinhauser, and Connor Lombardi from the DW Product Development team.
1:30pm – 3:00pm PT – Clinic: Dave Elitch
Don’t miss a clinic with touring/session pro, renowned drum educator, and DW artist, Dave Elitch (Weezer, The Mars Volta). Join Dave to learn about why he teaches many of the best drummers in the world.
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT – Clinic: Queen Cora
Come learn from the incredible Queen Cora Coleman (Prince, Beyonce) as she shares insights and skills from her academic and
professional journey.
November 7th Events:
1:00pm – 2:30pm PT – Meet the Makers: Don Lombardi & John Good
Pull up a chair and listen to the original DW makers, Don Lombardi and John Good, as they recount DW’s remarkable journey
over the last five decades.
Visit the museum in person:
Visit the DW 50th Anniversary space during our open public hours to view the exhibits and experience some of the most significant milestones, product innovations, and memorabilia spanning five decades of Drum Workshop history.
Exhibit Hours:
Nov. 4th: 10am PT – 9pm PT
Nov. 5th: 10am PT – 5pm PT
Nov. 6th: 10am PT – 9pm PT
Nov. 7th: 12pm PT – 5pm PT
Get your tickets for streaming and in-person: HERE
