I
sincerely want to thank all of you that made the First Annual
New York Vintage & Custom Drum Show a tremendous success
on its maiden voyage. You all made the show a huge success,
I could not have done it without you.
What was most wonderful was the positive response and happy
faces all around and I genuinely felt that all, including
the attendees, really meant it. I never felt so humbled
in my life as to how this experience affected me and the
warmth and love and support that was overwhelmingly present
throughout the entire show from start to finish.
I
would like to extend my appreciation to Classic Drummer
Magazine, EVANS Drum Heads, Modern Drummer Magazine and
Brite Stuff for their gracious gifts that made the raffle
drawings an exciting event in itself.
And
to the vendors and exhibitors, that without their support
this would not have been possible. This was really your
show and I was cheering you on for your success and dedication
to the drum community. Thanks to Frondelli Drums, MRPDrums,
Vaughncraft Percussion, RadioMan Bill Jarres, 3PLYGUY -
Paul Librizzi, Bill Ferrato, Carol Groark, John Griffin
and John Sheridan. Again, a huge thanks to you all - as
we had over 200 attendees!
To
Larry Levine who ceremoniously helped with awarding Classic
Drummer Magazine subscriptions. He reassured me that the
show was off to a great start and to continue with what
will now be an annual event.
Finally,
to my Drumforum.org friends Steve Balsavage, Frankie A,
Vinny, Lucio and Rosanna, Alan, Frank and Sal, Bob Cianci,
Sonorholic...and if I forgot anyone please forgive me. There
are no words to describe how I felt inside when I saw your
faces! I know we will always be friends for life and be
connected to this thing of ours.
Sincerely,
Mario
PS
- To view snapshots from the 2005 NY Vintage & Custom
Drum Show, please visit http://nyvintagedrumsho.textamerica.com.
If you would like to share some of your own pictures from
the show, please forward them to mat117271@juno.com.
The
New York Vintage & Custom Drum Show will be featured
on a news segment on Cablevision
News 12. The segment is scheduled to air on November
7th (starting at 5:30am and will run every hour until Noon).
Look for the segment to air 10 minutes to the hour (i.e.
5:50 am, 6:50 am). We would like to thank Marci Rubin for
taking time out of her busy schedule to come and meet with
us.
1ST
ANNUAL NEW YORK VINTAGE & CUSTOM DRUM SHOW
Date:
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Time:
10 AM to 4 PM
Location:
Sports Plus Entertainment Center, 110 New Moriches
Rd, Lake Grove, NY 11755 (Enter Through the Rt. 347 Event
Center Entrance)
Venue
Website: http://www.sportsplusny.com
General
Admission: $10.00
A
day of fun for the whole family! Door prizes! Spouses and
children enter in at no additional charge. All children
(accompanied by an adult) will receive a Sports Plus wristband
that will allow them free unlimited rides during the show.
Food and drinks available for purchase. Student discount
with ID.
Rare,
vintage and custom drum kits, snares, cymbals, hard to find
parts, accessories, memorabilia...and a GREAT TIME! Come
and see the show!
FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT THE SHOW COORDINATOR:
Mario
Todisco
Tel:
631.804.5206
Email:
mat117271@juno.com
