Local drummer Ryan Crump started Philly Drum Project after breaking a wing nut for his Ludwig drum set and discovering on eBay how expensive it would be to purchase a replacement that is probably laying around someone’s garage not being used. This inspired him to organize a way to pool together the resources of local area drummers. Tonight, the percussive collective will be celebrating its one-year anniversary at World Café Live with performances by Philly native Ari Hoenig heading his jazz trio and Brooklyn percussion duo Loop 2.4.3. Philly Drum Project has gone on to become more than just a place to get some free gear. It is helping to bring the local music community together by hosting monthly workshops at Roosevelt Pub with talented artists like Dr. Dog’s Eric Slick and Pattern Is Movement’s Chris Ward, creating a space for musicians and fans to discuss and learn more about music, art and instruments, especially drums. Crump is also organizing DrumPhil, a single-day percussion workshop available to high school students. If you are interested in helping out a good cause, please donate what you can HERE, and swing by Philly Drum Project’s one-year anniversary celebration this evening to show some support. World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30pm, $10 – $15 (+processing fee), All Ages (Photo by Dan Brightcliffe) – H.M. Kauffman
