Sabian Cymbals, Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada

On August 27th we began a long two week journey which started with a 2-night trip to Sabian Cymbals in Eastern Canada. After an adventure of flying there and arriving in Fredericton, NB in a 18′ish passenger plane, we arrived in our hotel. The next morning we realized how beautiful the landscape was where we were! We drove almost an hour out to the Sabian Factory in Meductic, NB. The drive was beautiful!

The property in which Sabian stood was on the edge of a beautiful river, the Saint John River. The weather was definitely favorable!

We went through the factory with still and one video camera, and another time with full 2-camera set up.

This fascinating process of watching cymbals being made was a great change for Bill and I. Since we have been doing guitars up to know, it’s nice to see metal in action!

After we finished our work day we had a chance to relax and enjoy some social time with the folks who helped get us there, including Bob Zildjian and his wonderful wife, Willie! Such a hospitable group of people! After the long travels it was nice to just b taken care of and well liked.

Enjoy the slides!

Zoro The Drummer – Nashville, TN

Our last night in Nashville turned into an inspirational and enjoyable evening with Zoro The Drummer. He opened up his house to us as we set up our new gear in his new room where he hopes to be able to put up all of this pictures and memorabilia that represent his wonderful career.

The taped interview was right at 2-hrs long without a break. We were fortunate as a video team that Bill actually grew up with Zoro right here in Southern Oregon, so there was a lot of catching up to do, and a lot of old memories revisited, even as far back as what inspired Zoro to start drumming in the first place, and that Bill was one of the first guys to ever play with Zoro when he was learning how to hit the skins.

This interview was a great experience, a great time, and will provide a ton of versatile video content!