We proudly introduce Trevor Lawrence, Jr. to the SilverFox family! His work with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Alicia Keys and many more is legendary. Along with his signing, we present his SIGNATURE STICK! Trevor and the SF design team created a new stick that already has a lot of buzz!

We revealed his new stick at NAMM 2009 and it was a huge hit! Artists wanted to try them, magazines wanted to review them... everyone wanted to OWN them. We are also collaborating on more signature products so be on the look out for that.

Photo: Rob Wu, Artist Relations (left) and Trevor Lawrence, Jr. (right). For more information about our NAMM experience, read Rob's daily blog on the SilverFox MySpace page.

Starting 2009 with a bang, we welcome Mark Castillo of Bury Your Dead to the SilverFox family! With a crushing self-titled release, relentless tour schedule and a die-hard fan base, the band shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.

Mark is no stranger to heavy hitting. In fact, he switches between the SF-JRX and the SF-1005 (a marching stick, no joke). Pick up their last release; the drums are on fire.

Tim Molloy (shown) of Our Last Night is currently on tour with fellow SF artist Seth McConnell of Vogue In The Movement. Our Last Night are out supporting of their release "The Ghosts Among Us", which received rave reviews! After a short break, they head out on a US tour with another

Tim plays the Custom Hickory HR.
Seth plays the Custom Hickory JX.
Chris plays the Custom Hickory JRX.
 

Kenny Schick (shown) of Sky Eats Airplane and Matt Mingus of Dance Gavin Dance are touring together across the US with SilverFox in hands! Both drummers are VERY hard hitting so wish their drumheads good luck. And don't forget to duck in case a SilverFox stick comes headed your way..

Kenny uses the Custom Hickory HR.
Matt uses the Custom Hickory Boston Basher.

Tyler Mahurin (shown) of A Static Lullaby is currently on tour with fellow SilverFox Artist Matt Clarke of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. A Static Lullaby released "Rattlesnake" this year to rave reviews and will finish their 2008 North American conquest with the En-Tour-Age Tour

Tyler uses the SilverFox 5B-XT.

If you're a fan of metal, then you already know. If you're not, here's your reason. SilverFox artist, Derek Kerswill, SLAYS on the new Unearth record "The March". It's silencing critics and pumping up metal fans worldwide. The band is currently touring the US and Europe.

Why does Derek play SilverFox sticks?
"I've been using SilverFox for the last 4 years and they are, HANDS DOWN, the best sticks out there. Bash'em, thrash 'em. Throw 'em in front of a truck... they'll hold up!" - Derek Kerswill plays the Boston Basher.

Chris "Chachi" Guglielmo and his band Bayside will release "Shudder" on Victory Records on September 30th. Their last record "The Walking Wounded" found rave reviews from fans and critics alike.

Bayside will support their record with a full US headlining tour featuring The Matches, Valencia and The Status. Chris' choice of stick is the SilverFox Fat Boy.

Mick Parsons and his band Rookie Of The Year just released a new record "Sweet Attention" on One Eleven Records. Mick has been with SilverFox since his drumming days for indie heroes Jonezetta and his drumming only got better.

The new record is filled with hooks, catchy riffs and GREAT drumming. Be sure to pick up a copy and see them live. They are currently on tour in support of the record with bands SecondHand Serenade, My American Heart, and The Graduate. After the current tour, they join the Mest, QuietDrive and Automatic Loveletter tour.

Other SilverFox releases coming soon:
Unearth (drummer Derek Kerswill) - "The March"
A Static Lullaby (drummer Tyler Mahurin) - "Rattlesnake"
Dance Gavin Dance (drummer Matt Mingus) - Self-Titled

Check out the video for "Bada Bing! Wit' A Pipe" from Four Year Strong (drummer Jake Massucco). After Four Year Strong finishes the 2008 Warped Tour, they play a US/UK tour with New Found Glory, Set Your Goals & Crime In Stereo! DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR! Jake is currently playing the SilverFox 5B model.

Also, we have new dealers:
Daddy's Junky Music
Mattydale, NY
315-454-9625

Explorer's Percussion
Kansas City, MO
816-361-1195

Rick's Music
Cape Coral, FL
239-542-1592

Groth Music
Bloomington, MN
952-884-4772

Crossroads Music
Hanover, MA
781-826-1619

The Drum Pad
Palatine, IL
847-934-8768

Rick's Musical Instruments
Cumberland, RI
401-658-3404

SilverFox Artists are slamming this summer on the 2008 Van's Warped Tour! Check the Warped Tour's official website for details and the full schedule.

And don't forget our friends James Butler (Between the Trees), Nico Hartikainen (Danger Radio), Matt Penza (Fear Nuttin' Band), Dan DiLiberto (Jet Lag Gemini), Pat Kirch (The Maine), Nick Drew (Settings), and Kenny Schick (Sky Eats Airplane). Go support all these great drummers/bands!

We are delighted to announce Columbus Percussion as a full-stocking dealer and online destination for SilverFox drumsticks! Please visit their website for fast turn around and excellent customer service from fellow drummers. If you’re on tour and passing through Columbus, OH, stop in and see their store.

As always, we encourage you to look and ask for us at your local drum shop. If you can’t, please ask them to start stocking SilverFox. Our list of dealers is growing every day. New stocking dealers include:

Daddy’s Junky Music – Manchester, Portsmouth and Salem, NH
Huber & Breese Music – Fraser, MI
Stebal Drums – Eastlake, OH
Duet With Music – Fredericksburg, MD
 

We here at SilverFox would like to formally introduce Jim Simonian, our new Director of Sales. Jim has an extensive background in the music business working with bands, record labels, manufacturers and distributors. Jim has also been a professional

Jim says,"Exhibiting at NAMM with SilverFox was a career highlight for me. Being surrounded by all the new drum gear and the greatest drummers of our time is any drummer's dream come true. I'm new to SilverFox but I've been a working drummer (stick breaker) forever. I've played all the leading stick brands over the years but I've never played a more durable stick than SilverFox. I only wish I would have known about them sooner. Whether you're a drummer or a dealer, you won't find a stick company that's easier to work with than us.. because we are drummers too!"

2008 truly looks to be SilverFox's year! Since NAMM, we've been expanding our artist roster to help spread the word about what, until now, was the best kept secret in drumsticks. We are adding new stick models for drummers who appreciate our

New endorsers include Clyde Davis of Aretha Franklin/Sugar Brown and Luke Buckbee of Since the Flood (featured above).

Lee Turner (Maylene & the Sons of Disaster) is starting up his tour with the legendary Clutch across the US this week! Watch Lee tear up the drumkit with the SilverFox FatBoys (SF-FB)!

We had a great NAMM show and found new dealers, making it easier for YOU to find our sticks in your area. We also had great players stop by our booth. You can read about our NAMM show experience on our Official SF Blog.

We would like to welcome Tim Moore (The Graduate) and James Varnado (Dickey Betts & Great Southern) to our roster. Tim is currently on tour supporting The Graduate's last release "Anhedonia" and James will be supporting the upcoming Kid Rock tour.

In other endorser news, expect a new video from Bayside (Chris Guglielmo, drums). Meg & Dia (Nick Price, drums) will be on a full US tour with Angels and Airwaves.

SilverFox has introduced the new logo stamp this week along with our newly redesigned 5B! Our old 5B will still be in production, but will be called the 5BXT (eXtreme Tip). Below are the specs of the new 5B and 5B-XT!

5B-XT:
Length - 16.125", Diam. - .605", Large acorn tip with quick stick taper.

The NAMM show is quickly approaching (Jan 17-20 in Anahiem, CA) and we will be on hand to display all the great models of SilverFox sticks and mallets. Please visit us in Hall D, Booth 2354. Come meet Jeff Harrington (Artist Relations), Dave Share (Inside Sales), Neil Grover (President/CEO), and our new Director of Sales, Jim Simonian. We'll have plenty of our new 5Bs to give away!

Things are growing rapidly here, and there will be many new developments in the coming months. Thanks to everyone for their input and for helping us grow!!!

Lorenzo Tucci, one of Italy's top jazz drummers, is now endorsing SilverFox drumsticks. Lorenzo is currently on tour in Europe and Japan. For details about Lorenzo, including tour dates, go to: LorenzoTucci.com Grazie Lorenzo!

In other news, Chris Wilson is out on tour again with Ted Leo & The Pharmacists this month. He will also be featured in the February 2008 issue of Modern Drummer!

This past weekend, SF went to the Montreal Drum Festival. Artist Relations manager Jeff Harrington met up with Pat Sayers (Young Galaxy, shown on left), Sturgis Cunningham (Martin Sexton), and Rick Peate (Peate Musical, our new Canadian distributor shown on right).

Speaking of Pat Sayers, check out this YouTube video of Pat playing with one hand after a severe injury to his left hand while on tour.

In other SilverFox news, Nick Price (Meg and Dia) will be supporting Angels and Airwaves on their full US tour!

SilverFox extends well wishes to John Moen and the Decemberists as they have cancelled the remainder of their "The Long and Short of It" tour due to a band member's illness.

Check out Creighton Barret and Band of Horses' live performance on David Letterman. Original air date: October 18th, 2007