information from Jen Sholakis
Back in July the wonderful Jen Sholakis (Jen Cloher Band, East Brunswick All Girls Choir) spent the week with us mentoring all of the musicians with a special eye on our drummers.
One of the key things Jen shared with us was the content of her Stick Bag, a necessity for any serious drummer and she shared some important advice for drummers when you’ll be sharing a backline.
Jen says, “When sharing backline I also like to bring:”
- Bass Drum Pedal
- Stool (because I sit high and I know how high it needs to be. It’s my foundation, I can setup all my other gear quickly if I have that as my centrepiece)
- Snare Stand (because I like it really low and some don’t go as low as mine also I bring it for the same reasons as the stool)
- Cymbals (part of my sound)
- Snare (part of my sound and feel)
Contained in her Stick bag are the following items:
- Sticks – obviously (size and type depending on the show – this is my rock stuff)
- Drum Keys
- Gaffa Tape
- Moon Gels
- Spare felts
- Sizzler (ball bearings for specific shows/cymbal sounds you’re after)
- Multi Tool
- Hi-Hat Clutch
Wise advice, what’s in your stick bag (please don’t answer, I’d hate to think)