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Hal Leonard is the distributor of the Gretsch import lines only. Mike B

You made it a lot longer than I would have. Mike B

Modern Gretsch or Pearl Mastercast. Both are excellent. Mike B

This guy. Mike B

Respighi makes some incredibly beautiful drums. https://www.respighidrums.com/ Mike B

This looks an awful lot like my Reunion Blues bag that I've had for 25 years or so! Mike B

I've got most of the 80's and 90's in boxes. I loved it. I subscribed a couple of years ago, 2019 maybe? Not much there, so I let it lapse. Mike

Kinda still does, after. Mike B

I would start looking - one of the biggest mistakes I made (early 90's) was staying "loyal" to a band when I really wanted to expand my horizons and play different styles with others. Once I did, I saw just how much the others were holding me back. I am not sure of your age, but we ain't getting...

Figured it would help to link to the Gretsch catalogs of that era... but all the USA kits are showing virgin bass drums. 🤷‍♂️ http://www.drumarchive.com/Gretsch/ Mike B

Leo Fender wasn't a guitarist, either. Mike B 😉

Yep, but that poor little china acting as a ride cymbal. Is it even audible? It wasn't on my (bass-heavy) 5ch computer sound. Where'd his ride go, anyway? ;) Mike B

I wouldn't. It looks perfect! Congrats on a great drum. I'll get one someday. Mike B

My wife and I enjoyed it. Not really "live" - kind of like watching a bunch of youtube videos (without being sidetracked into watching funny cat videos or political ads breaking in)... We didn't get to the end, will watch the rest today sometime. Mike B

As Steady Freddy above, I have had some drums since the 80's (1960's and 1970's drums) kept under tension their whole lives - no ill effects whatsoever. They are designed to be under tension, not left floppy. Keep them that way. I would also think the head would hate being loosened and tensioned...

Perhaps checking what is "current" on the popular radio stations in your area? (Not even sure if the younger crowd even uses the radio unless they are in their cars) - but, short of asking the crowd for requests, just try some current songs that you guys like - ones that you can do well and...

Sounds neat. I just checked it out online - I had nothing planned for this evening, have a large screen on my computer and a good sound system with sub. I have been to many festivals in person, always fun. I'll give it a try. Mike B

Nice job on this! I enjoyed it. Mike B

In my busiest gig period (95-2002) I painted my cases with numbers 1-8. It was easy to count all the pieces even in dark NYC clubs once the gear was packed and piled. It was also numbered in the order it was packed into my vehicle at the time. Much easier when folks would "help" pack/carry...

29 Toes. (Yeah, my bass player was missing his big toe, lol.) Mike B