Signature Vater Drumstick Artist Cora Coleman-Dunham sent us this mini-documentary video that gives a rare and unique look into her world performing with Beyonce and Prince. Enjoy!

L 16 1/2" D .530"
L 41.91cm D 1.36cm
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Vater Artist Kim Thompson (Mike Stern/Beyonce) recently had the time to visit Vater’s Factory in Massachusetts for the first time. Kim got to see every step of Vater’s production process first hand, including seeing the Vater 7A Wood (her stick of choice) being turned on a lathe.

“Visiting the Vater factory was one of the most incredible experiences!” Commented Kim Thompson.  "To see all the ground that transpires for one single stick was astounding and really added a height of inspiration to the overall visit. I definitely would do it again and I might even have get my hands dirty on the next visit. Thanks Vater!”

Check out Kim's Vater Artist Spotlight video here:

During her stay in Boston, Kim also appeared for a clinic with DiCenso’s Drum Shop, in Weymouth, MA. Kim opened the clinic sharing details about her musical journey from the time she was a kid up to her current projects. The clinic was then more-so directed towards the spiritual and emotional side to performing music and drumming.

The 2011 Drummies have been announced!

We are proud of all the Vater Artists that have placed in the 2011 Drum Magazine Drummies Reader's Poll:

Drum Set Categories

Rising Star:Runner up: Hannah Ford (Bellevue Suite)

Metal:Runner up: Derek Roddy

Urban/Hip Hop:Runner up: Cora Coleman-Dunham (Beyonce)

Blues:Runner up: Chris Layton

Alternative:Runner up: Shannon Leto (Thirty Seconds to Mars)

Punk:Runner up: Jonathan Diener (The Swellers)

Gospel/Worship:Runner up: John Lawson

Country:Runner up: Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts)

Clinician:Runner up: Mike Johnston (mikeslessons.com)

Live Performer:Runner up: Morgan Rose (Sevendust)

Percussion Categories

Percussionist of the Year:Karl Perazzo (Santana)Runner up: Andy Farag (Umphrey's McGee)

Rising Star:Andy Farag (Umphrey's McGee)

Latin Percussionist:Runner up: Karl Perazzo (Santana)

Studio Percussionist:Runner up: Richie "Gajate" Garcia

Live Performer:Aaron DraperRunners up: Karl Perazzo (Santana), Andy Farag (Umphrey's McGee)

Rock/PopAndy Farag (Umphrey's McGee)

Gear Category  

Stick:Runner Up: Vater Nude Series Fusion