BuffaloCymbalsmith Ambassadors
Drummers who are:
Interested in searching for that sound.
Interested in trying new things.
Willing to be engaged in the creative process.
Have ripping skills as a drummer.
Activity playing and recording.
Red Baron Drums
Hello! My name is Colin Humphrey and I play under the moniker of Red Baron Drums. Currently, I am playing drum kit with The Petals and TK Kavi and the Kavilry, as well as snare drum for the North Coast Pipe Band. Along with live playing I enjoy tracking songs and recording samples in my shared studio along with giving lessons and making cover/lesson videos. You can check out all of my content via the links below and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions/comments/inquiries. Thanks!
https://www.instagram.com/redbarondrums/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVy8y1Dmeq-v_oMeD3I9rPQ
https://redbarondrums.bandcamp.com/
Sincerely,
Colin Humphrey
412-527-1916
IG: @redbarondrums
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Tom Lafferty
Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Tom Lafferty has been playing drums and percussion for as long as he can remember. Having been born into a music family, his career began at an early age. Tom’s early passion for music led him to play Jazz in school and he continued to play in ensembles throughout college. While performing at local bars and clubs, he was contacted by Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Willie May, to perform a local show and has continued to tour and record with Willie’s Blues band. He has performed with various Rock, Reggae, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Country and Top 40 groups throughout his music career. Tom currently performs with National Recording and Touring group Hearts & Hand Grenades of Buffalo, NY. When he’s not touring, Tom can be seen playing with local country music favorite Christian Kramer and the Backwoods Revival. Currently, Tom uses Wincent drumsticks, Zildjian cymbals, Ludwig drums, and Tama hardware.
Most importantly, Tom loves his family, dogs, and supports local animal rescues.
Tom’s contributions to Music/social media can be found at the links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomlaffertydrums
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalodrummer/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/buffalodrummer
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomlaffertydrums
Hearts & Hand Grenades: https://www.heartsandhandgrenades.com/
Christian Kramer & The Backwoods Revival: https://www.facebook.com/thebackwoodsrevival
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Joe Beninati
Portland, ME based drummer and percussionist Joe Beninati is the youngest of three children. He grew up in a suburb of NYC surrounded by musicians. With music running in his blood, Joe begged his parents for a drum set at the age of 9. While on vacation in upstate, NY, Joe and his parents found a music store called “Joe’s Drumshop”. After stopping in, they ended up coming home in the family station wagon with both their luggage and a new drum set surrounding him in the back seat. This was the beginning.
Throughout his journey as a drummer, Joe has found inspiration from such jazz legends as Buddy Rich, Tony Williams and Elvin Jones, to classic rockers like John Bonham and Mick Fleetwood, to the more contemporary influences of Steve Gadd, Jojo Mayer, Eric Harland, Chris Dave, Mark Guiliana, Matt Chamberlain, Carter Beauford and Jimmy Chamberlin.
While drawing much inspiration from well-known musicians and learning from various teachers, Joe credits his development to three drum mentors in particular: Jazz drummer David Jones Jr., Howard Hirsh, (Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra, countless orchestras and Broadway) Bob Meyer (John Abercrombie and Joe Lovano) and Jordan Perlson (Snarky Puppy, Matisyahu, Charlie Hunter, Blue Man Group,Becca Stevens, Kaki King). Though Joe had been playing professionally for over twenty-five years with numerous bands, he attended Lehman College in 2004 to study percussion, theory, ear training and composition to become a more rounded musician. While he is skilled in piano, guitar and bass, he has always felt the strongest gravitational pull from the drums. “I always loved rhythm, because as a drummer, playing utilizes your entire being.”
Versatile in styles from rock, pop, Latin, soul, funk, and jazz, Joe’s abilities are boundless. Currently, you can find him performing and recording with Viva and the Reinforcements, Jason Ward and the West End Mules, Matt Newberg and the Heart of Gold, Myles Bullen, Pretty Sad, a Jazz trio under his name and many other groups all around New England. He is also Otis Redding III’s drummer when he plays Maine. Joe’s outlook on music is refreshing. He is grounded in his desire to continuously evolve as a player.
Email: bluriverarts@gmail.com
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/joebeninati
Carmen Intorre Jr.
https://www.craviottodrums.com/craviotto-artists?lightbox=dataItem-ks7rydzn
https://sabian.com/artist/carmen-intorre-jr/
http://www.dwdrums.com/artists/roster.asp
https://www.carmenintorrejr.com/
https://www.facebook.com/carmenintorredrums
https://www.instagram.com/carmenintorrejr
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James Kooken
Drummer of 16+ years, Current member of Johnny Hart and the Mess and Jokuken and various other bands and Buffalo music projects over the years.
Instagram and Twitter: @6457633678755h, @jhatm_bflo, jekooken@gmail.com
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Profiles to come...
Damone A-Miracle Jackson
Jeff Schaller
Marco Cocirigliano "The Italian Drummer"


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https://www.rochesterdrumtrade.com/
Your home for vintage & modern drums, cymbals, hardware, & accessories.
With over twelve years of experience in sales and restorations, the Rochester Drum Trade specializes in attention to detail, preservation of originality, quality, and a deep love of drums.
We buy, trade, and sell drums & percussion from the 1920’s to current day.
Mobile Music provides almost 300 private lessons to students on a weekly basis, with 14 professional Educators on staff. Tim Chaapel, owner of Mobile Music and a Certified Musical Instrument Repair Technician, has been servicing 48 schools all over the area each week for over 34 years with instruments, repairs, and accessories.
https://www.facebook.com/Music-Center-511628688879471/
The Music Center has been serving Central New York musicians for well over 30 years..
We pride ourselves on matching the customers needs and long term playing goals on their instrument of choice, all at a reasonable price