Purple Rain

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“Purple Rain” was inspired by watching Thomas Pridgen of the band “The Mars Volta” perform on Late Night with Dave Letterman in 2008. At that time Drum Workshop made acrylic kits only for DW endorsed artists. After months of research, I contacted Romano Cotone of RCI Starlite International. He was contracted to build the acrylic shells for DW. In 2010 I had RCI build two prototypes (an 8x10” and 8x12” toms. After receiving the prototypes, I began to dream of the possibilities. In the fall of 2016 after years of planning, saving and research I began to put “Purple Rain” into motion. By winter 2016 the vision was complete and "Purple Rain” had evolved into 24 pieces of purple smoke acrylic embellished in DW gold hardware. The hardware is a mixture of DW 9000 and Pacific rack hardware. The Cymbals are Zildjian K Hybrid, Zildjian K Custom Dark and Zildjian Efx. The percussion is by Latin Percussion, and the throne is by Porter and Davies. I have been an endorsee of RCI Starlite & Drum Wallet since 2016.

This kit is testimony to my creative passion, drive, and my dream. It is my hope that it inspires you to imagine, create and to pursue your dreams. Anything is possible.

Dare to Dream… Aspire to Inspire,

Dawnde

Purple Rain Specs

Rundown of the Drums

Bass Drums / Woofers:

2 x 28x16in DW Collector Bass Drum / RCI Starlite shells with Gold hardware. (12 Lugs each side)

1 x 22x18in DW Collector Bass Drum / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 20x20in DW Collector Bass Drum / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 22x8in DW Collector Bass Drum Woofer / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 22x7in DW Collector Bass Drum Woofer (Used as a Gong Drum) / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

Snare Drums:

1 x 10x7in DW Collector Snare Drum / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

2 x 12x7in DW Collector Snare Drum / RCI Starlite shells with Gold hardware.

1 x 13x7in DW Collector Snare Drum / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 14x7in DW Collector Snare Drum / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

Rata Toms:

1 x 6x18in DW Collector Rata Tom / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 6x20in DW Collector Rata Tom / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 6x22in DW Collector Rata Tom / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 6x24in DW Collector Rata Tom / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

Rack Tom / Floor Toms

1 x 8x7in DW Collector Rack Tom / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

2 x 10x8in DW Collector Rack Tom / RCI Starlite shells with Gold hardware.

1 x 12x8in DW Collector Rack Tom / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 12x9in DW Collector Rack Tom / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 14x10in DW Collector Rack Tom / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 16x16in DW Collector Floor Tom (With Legs) / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

1 x 18x16in DW Collector Floor Tom (With Legs) / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

Miscellaneous:

1 x Custom DW Collector Stick Holder / RCI Starlite shell with Gold hardware.

Rundown of the Cymbals

Hi Hats (Behind the Kit from Left to Right)

1 x Pair of 13.25" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Hats

1 x Pair of 14.25" Zildjian K Custom Limited "Akira Jimbo" Hybrid Hats

1 x Pair of 14.25" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Hats

Splash Cymbals (Behind the Kit from Left to Right)

1 x 9" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Splash

1 x 11" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Splash

Splash Cymbals (Behind the Kit across main rack from Left to Right)

1 x 6" Zildjian A Custom Splash

1 x 8" Zildjian K Custom Dark Splash

1 x 10" Zildjian K Custom Dark Splash

1 x 12" Zildjian K Custom Dark Splash

Efx Cymbals (Behind the Kit across main rack from Left to Right)

1 x 6" Zildjian Zil-Bell

1 x 7.5" Zildjian 7.5" FX Zil-Bel Volcano Cup

1 x 9.5" Zildjian Zil-Bell

1 x 18" Zildjian K Efx Crash

China Cymbals (Behind the Kit across main rack / right side from Left to Right)

1 x 14" Zildjian K Mini China

1 x 19" Zildjian K China Boy (Brilliant Finish)

1 x 17" Zildjian K Custom Dark China

Crash Cymbals (Behind the Kit from Left to Right)

1 x 13" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Trash Crash

1 x 15" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Trash Crash

1 x 15" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash

1 x 16" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash

1 x 17" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash

1 x 18" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash

1 x 19" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash

1 x 19" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Trash Smash (With Rivets)

Ride Cymbals (Behind the Kit from Left to Right)

1 x 21" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Ride

1 x 20" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Ride

China Cymbals (Behind the Kit across the top bar from Left to Right)

1 x 16" Zildjian Oriental China Efx

1 x 17" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid China

1 x 19" Zildjian K Custom China Boy

1 x 19" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid China

1 x 19" Zildjian K Custom China Boy

1 x 17" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid China

1 x 16" Zildjian Oriental China Efx

Rundown of the Percussion

Miscellaneous Percussion (Behind the Kit across the bottom left bar from Left to Right)

1 x Latin Percussion Black Jam Block (Played with DW 9000 Single Pedal)

1 x Latin Percussion Ridge Rider "Rock" Cowbell (Played with DW 9000 Single Pedal)

1 x Latin Percussion Cyclops Tambourine (Played with DW 9000 Single Pedal)

Miscellaneous Percussion (Behind the Kit across the middle bar from Left to Right)

1 x Latin Percussion Bar Chimes in Brass

1 x Small tambouring mounted to the hit hat rod

1 x Latin Percussion Afro Cowbell

1 x Latin Percussion Cyclops Tambourine (Brass Jingles)

1 x Latin Percussion Ridge Rider "Classic" Cowbell

1 x Latin Percussion Ridge Rider "Rock" Cowbell

1 x Latin Percussion Bar Chimes in Brass

1 x 34" Taiwanese Gong

Rundown of the Drum Heads

Remo CS batter on the tops of all the toms

Remo Ebony resonate on the bottoms of toms

Remo Studio X on the tops of snare drums

Remo Ambassador Snare on the bottoms

Remo Power Stroke 3 CS on the beater side of the 20", 22" and 22" woofers

Remo Power Stroke 4 on the beater side on the 28" kick drums

Remo Ebony Resonate on the front side/Logo side of the kicks/woofers

Rundown of the Hardware

All DW 9000 stands, boom arms, dog bones and miscellaneous items (memory locks for boom arms) Many items have been cut to fit purple rain. Most of the hardware has been customized,

A mixture of DW / PDP clamps and rack clamps

DW Rack Pipe.

*Special note - I could not find anyone in the industry that manufactures a 72" curved pipe/bar. I ended up having a metal fabrication shop bend 5 DW 72" pipes for me to use with Purple Rain (Purple Rain uses 2 of the 72" pipes across the middle and top.)

3 x Drum Workshop 9000 series Double Pedals (Right)

1 x Drum Workshop 9000 series Double Pedals (Left)

3 x Drum Workshop 9000 series Single Pedals

2 x Drum Workshop 9000 series Remote Cable Hi Hat Stands

1 x Drum Workshop 9000 series Hi Hat Stand

3 x Drum Workshop Drum Cradles

5 x Drum Workshop 9000 Snare Basket / Stands

1 x Porter & Davies BC2 Tactile Thone on a custom Roc-N-Soc Nitro Base.

I also use Cymbal Wedgies on all cymbals

I am also an endorse of The Drum Wallet and use it on my snare drum.

I use Bar-Keepers Friend on the traditional finish cymbals and Groove Juice on non traditional.

Microphones

All the drums were pre drilled by RCI at the factory to use the Randy May Miking System.

I am current using Shure Microphones.

Drum Sticks

I am a fan of Vic Firth products. I am a huge fan of the Peter Erskine SD1, Steve Gadd and Dave Weckl models.

WoodStick Groove 2023!

20th Anniversary Woodstick event was held on November 5, 2023 at Clover Park High School, in Lakewood, Washington! The event was open to drummers of ALL AGES.

There were DRUM CLINICS for conducted by celebrated professional musician drummers including, Gregg Bissonette, Tony Coleman, Seattle’s Steve Smith, Jeff Mills, Conrad Real and Emily Gould and more!

Our Guest Band was the Northwest's own Spike and the Impalers!

To participate, drummers brought their own drum kits (with rugs ), and registered the day of event. The $20 participant donation included entrance to all the clinics, drumming in the performance with the band and a chance at winning prizes! In addition, one participant who raised the most funds* for the selected charity received a limited-edition Tama Snare Drum. The program culminates with all drummers playing along with the well-known Seattle-based band Spike and the Impalers, led by Pacific Northwest radio personality Spike O’Neill.
*Doors opened for Drummer participants to register and setup at 10:00 am. DRUMMERS REGISTERED DAY OF THE EVENT
*Drum Clinics started at Noon.
*Spectators were welcome to attend the program and drum concert that began at 3:00pm, entrance donation was $5.

As in the past, the proceeds from Woodstick support a worthy charity. This year the net proceeds raised supported The Coffee Oasis Youth Programs that offers housing and job resources, crisis services, activities, and development programs to youth. https://thecoffeeoasis.com/

*Fundraising form can be downloaded and printed here:

www.dawnde.com

Purple Rain

Welcome

Purple Rain Layout

Purple Rain is made up of 24 pieces of RCI Starlite Acrylic in Purple Smoke. It is a Drum Workshop Collectors Series kit with Gold Hardware.

Purple Rain Specs

Home Studio Photos

WoodStick Groove 2023!

Photos from the event

Videos from the Event

2022 TACOMA GUITAR & DRUM FESTIVAL