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Billy Hyde Drumcraft
Billy Hyde Drumcaft is the leading drum store in Sydney, Australia. We specialise in the following products and brands:
- Drum Kits
- Snare Drums
- Cymbals
- Cymbal Stands
- Latin Percussion
- African Percussion
- Electronics
- Microphones
- Hardware
- Accessories
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- Pearl
- DW Drum Workshop
- Tama
- Yamaha
- Billy Hyde
- Zildjian
- Sabian
- Paiste
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- Remo
- Evans
- Vic Firth
- Vater
- Pro Mark
- Plus heaps more!
Drum Scene LIVE Australian Tour 2007
BILLY HYDE DRUMCRAFT AND DRUM SCENE MAGAZINE PRESENTS
Tony Royster Jnr, Marco Minneman, Sonny Emory
Wednesday July 25th Sydney
The Manning Bar
Ph. 1300 304 930
Level 1 - Manning House, Manning Road, University of Sydney
Doors: 6.30PM - Show: 7.00PM
Tony Royster Jnr.
Tony Royster Jnr. is only 21 years old and has been playing drums since the age of 3. Often referred to as a "prodigy" by his fans, he has participated in numerous drummer events and contests worldwide including the 1995 Guitar Center National Drum-Off competition in Hollywood, CA which he won at the ripe old age of 11!
Tony is becoming accustomed to high-profile performances that include TV's Nickelodeon House Band (lead by Paul Shaffer of the David Letterman show), the Jenny Jones show, the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards show, and an international tour in 2001 as the drummer for #1 selling Asian artist, Hikaru Utada. Additionally, he is regularly invited to perform at prestigious events worldwide such as PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention), Modern Drummer Festival, the Montreal Drumfest, and the Florida Drum Expo.
Proficient in numerous styles, Tony excels at Funk, R&B, Latin, Rock, and Jazz. He has performed alongside such notable drummers as Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Steve Smith, Sheila E., and veteran drummer Chester Thompson. He has also graced the stage with legendary musician's Branford Marsalis, Paul Shaffer, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, among others.
Tony Royster Jr. was voted #1 Up and Coming Drummer by Modern Drummer magazine 2000 readers' poll and has been voted #2 in the UK 2001 readers' poll. He has appeared on the cover of the millennium issue of Modern Drummer magazine with Dennis Chambers and continues to receive high marks.
Tony's talents have carried him across the globe to Europe, Japan, and Asia but in 2001 he achieved substantial international acclaim with the Warner Brothers DVD release of, "Common Ground", featuring Tony with his mentor, and favorite drummer, Dennis Chambers.
Most importantly, Tony is a positive role model for all young players. His motto is "Be cool, stay in school" and he sets the standard for personal achievement among his peers.
Marco Minneman
Marco Minnemann started playing organ at the age of 6, then switched to drums and guitar at the same time at the age of 11. Marco's fame as one of the extraordinarily talented drummers and composers, reached him at the age of 19 all the way to Munich.
Marco's reputation as a talented drummer reached out worldwide. Prominent were solo workshops, for example, at the Frankfurt Music Fair, PASIC in Dallas, and a solo performance at the "Modern Drummer Festival" in Toronto, where Marco had the honor of being the first German drummer to display his talents there. This performance, in the eyes of professionals and music trade magazines, catapulted him into the Top Ten of the drumming world. Following Dumfest included the Australian AUDW 2004 festival and the Motreal Drumfest in Canada.
His work as an educational book author along with Rick Gratton brought out 3 books including the award winning and in many magazines as #1 voted "extreme interdependence". Also one of his DVDs "Extreme Drumming" won polls and achieved Marco a Telly Award.
His latest educational book/CD “Maximum Minnemann” and his new DVD with feat Artists Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller and the Buddy Rich Big Band are now available.
Sonny Emory
After graduating from Georgia State University with a Bachelor in Jazz Performance, Sonny began his transition to becoming a professional drummer playing with Joe Sample and the Crusaders. With over 20 years of live performance and studio work behind him, Sonny maintains a busy schedule in the music industry and is highly regarded in the business.
Though probably best known for his groundbreaking drumming with Earth, Wind, and Fire; Sonny has performed with a virtual "who's who" in pop and jazz music including Stanley Clarke, David Sanborn, Bette Midler, Al Jarreau, Paula Abdul, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Boz Scaggs. He is also known for innovative visual effects during live performances that include exciting stick-twirling and back-sticking techniques.
As a World Renowned Drummer and Grammy Award Winner, Sonny is considered to be one of the greatest drummers to have come along in a while. His proficiency and style have awarded him the opportunity to record on platinum status albums such as the B52s' Cosmic Thing and Steely Dan's Grammy award winning Two Against Nature.