Four time Winner of the Beatnik "World's Most Accurate Drummer Competition" 

               
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09/01/2010

If you or someone you know is interested in Drum lessons in Southern Arizona, send them a link to this page. Erik is also available for Master classes, recording, drum set tuning and restoring.

05/14/2010

Erik will be one of the judges for the Next Great Drummer competition being held in Phoenix, AZ, May 22, 2010


05/13/2010

Here is some video footage from the John Paris (EWF) Drum Clinic


03/22/2010

Erik will be assisting and performing with with John Paris of Earth, Wind & Fire at a FREE Drum Clinic on April 10th, 2010 6:00 to 8:00pm @ the Zia records in Chandler, AZ.


02/11/2010

Erik will be the assistant to world class drummer extraordinaire; Mr. Thomas Lang @ his 3- day -Drumming Boot Camp in Los Angeles, CA Feb 26th - 28th, 2010. Erik will be Blogging from the location all three days, so tune in on his myspace page


01/21/2010

 A slideshow has been added to the Pics page from the 2010 NAMM show
Including this one of Erik with Pop & Jazz Legend, George Benson.

 


01/04/2010

Erik will be attending the 2010 NAMM show Jan. 14th thru the 17th courtesy of OnBoard Research (makers of the Beatnik rhythmic Analyzer). If you are going to be at the NAMM show, stop by and say hello Hall D
 


10/5/2009

Just Added a new Press page & slide show from NAMM 2009
 

Erik will be attending the 2009 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nov. 11-13 2009 Courtesy of OnBoard Research Corp. the Makers of the Beatnik Rhythmic Analyzer


If you are going, swing by the OnBoard booth and say hello
www.PASIC.org


10/4/2009

Erik will be joining his good friend and music partner Andy Hersey as they Headline the 21st Annual Patagonia Fall Festival Sat. Oct. 10th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm along with Tammie award winning mulit-instrumentalist Tim Oconor & Gerry Ptak on Bass.

http://www.patagoniafallfestival.com


2/15/2009

Erik now is an official endorser of Soultone Cymbals. Beautiful Turkish made cymbals that are taking the cymbal world by Storm!



In other news, Erik has added new songs and blogs to his myspace page. Check it out by clicking here


1/08/2009

Erik will be attending the 2009 NAMM show Jan. 15th thru the 18th and will be spending much of his time at the OnBoard Research Booth (makers of the Beatnik rhythmic Analyzer) If you are going to be at the NAMM show, stop by and say hello Hall D Booth #4131

 


1/06/2009

 Erik is an official endorser of FUTZ practice pedals
Check out there web site and artist pages today.
"These are perfect for getting your feet some practice....I especially dig the different volume levels you get from the different impact discs"
Hansenfutz.com


10/08/2008

Drum Clinic Alert!!!


9/27/2008

Erik is now a card carrying member of the Percussive Arts Society & will be attending the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (P.A.S.I.C) in November in Austin Texas.


4/27/2008

"But for the Squid's money, the best thing about Truelove is that he's a monument to the drummer's essential roll: Timekeeping.........."Heads up all you established recording artists: if you need a drummer who can hit dead on the click every time, we've got your man"-
               Waldo the Squid- DRUM MAGAZINE Apr. '08
 

 See the whole article in the April issue of DRUM! Magazine
"New Blood" Column, by Waldo the Squid
In Stores Now! Or Click Here



3/05/2008

Here is a preview from the band TRYST....

 


1/23/2008

Erik successfully defended his title of "World's Most Accurate Drummer" once again at the 2008 NAMM show in LA, by scoring an all time new high of 758 out of 800.
See Official Press Release


In other news, SILVERFOX will be working on a "ET -Signature" model drum stick in 2008. For more highlights from the NAMM show, see Erik's BLOG on myspace.


10/24/2007

Here is a video excerpt from Erik's recent Guitar Center drum clinic. This is a small solo performed on "The Noisy Cricket" a minature drumset custom built by Erik himself.


For a small sample of Erik's diverse drumming skills, visit his MySpace


Here is a recent newspaper article that ran in Erik's hometown. 
Click on pic to read.


10/07/2007

Thanks to all who attended Erik's Drum Clinic-"It's About Time" It was a great success. (Video coming soon) Also a big thank you to Tucson Guitar Center for being the host. Erik plans to conduct more clinics in the future.

Photo Courtesy of Carol Tracy

Join Andy Hersey & Erik Truelove as they host
Between God and Country Club
Golf Tournament and Outdoor Concert
October 13, 2007

at the beautiful Rio Rico Country Club at Esplendor Resort in Southern Arizona
All Ages. For more info and to RSVP click here.


9/23/2007

 Learn -time keeping secrets- revealed at the Drum Clinic entitled "It's About Time" conducted by Erik Truelove @ the Guitar Center in Tucson, AZ on Oct. 3rd 2007 @ 6:00 - 6:45pm. Right before the store "Drum Off" Finals
Seating will be limited!
All ages! & FREE


8/14/2007
Erik Truelove won the World's Most Accurate Drummer contest for the 3rd time, this time in Pasadena, Calif.

For the full story click here


5/22/07  
Finally, New Slideshow just added of the Rich Hopkins & Luminarios European Tour from Feb. 2007

See Pics page

               


4/17/07 Erik now officially endorses
the "TURN IT UP LAY IT DOWN" CD's
& is honored to be among the list of amazing drumming legends who also endorse them. Check them out @ www.DrumFun.com 

"I have been using these as part of my drum lesson curriculum for the last few years as well as my own practice and they are surefire way to improve your timing, endurance and versatility" -- Erik Truelove

              
     


3/20/07  
E.T. will be joining forces once again w/ RYANHOOD in Phoenix and Albuquerque in April. For more details see shows.

              



03/07/07  
Rich Hopkins & Luminarios

 STAY TUNED FOR ERIK'S SLIDESHOW FROM THE  EUROPEAN TOUR 2007


01/28/07  
A new Slide Show has been added to the pics page from Erik's trip to the 2007 NAMM Show. 

Erik will be blogging his way around Europe the Rich Hopkins & the Luminarios. See Blog (myspace blog. press your browsers back button to return here).

              


01/25/07
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as seen in DRUM Magazine starting in the Feb. 2007 issue page 84



It's Official.  In addition to 2006, Erik is now the winner of the 
 2007 World  Most Accurate Druummer Competition
Held @ the NAMM Show in LA Jan 18-21 2007

For More Info click here

 

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