Drum It With Brummet

   Answering Your Q's Q: Dave could you explain what level of involvement do you have in the music industry? (Hobby, side project, part-time or full-time?)  A: In my first 10 years as a musician I played in working, professional bands almost exclusively, filling in the corners with casual non-musical work here and there.  When I caught the hand drum bug 30 years ago there were very few sources of the instruments I was interested in (djembes, talking drums) so I started building plastics, hemp and fiberglass drums for custom order only.  I would say I am still a full timer in the music industry, just not necessarily playing full time.  My days are actually VERY full - I balance teaching drum kit and hand drums through our studio and group workshops, playing in a weekend band (Tantrum), building and repairing hand drums and manufacturing a line of conga accessories.  If I'm not doing these things, I'm presented with a long list from my business partner a...