New Releases
The latest stories, announcements, and events from Gretsch.With historic gift and partnership, Georgia Southern names the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music The “grit and grace” that defines the historic Gretsch sound is also a perfect label for Georgia Southern, as…

Julien’s Auctions Announces Property From the Gretsch Family Archives
A Sensational Selection of Gretsch Drums – the Choice of Drum Legends, Tony Williams, Max Roach,...

Remembering Bobby Orr
A worldwide community story . . . The below photo was sent to me recently by Chris Welch (one of...

The Day The Music Stopped
When COVID-19 hit our country I had already worked half a year on booking my 2020 schedule. One...

The Drummer Gives Us Some! Saluting Cindy Blackman Santana’s New CD
If you wanted to find someone who fits the definition of “renaissance drummer,” Cindy Blackman...

In Tribute To A Tribute: Reflections On The Modern Drummer Festival 2020
This past Saturday, September 12 saw the return of one of drumming’s great events: The Modern...

Jack Edwards of Piston: Living Proof That Rock ‘n’ Roll (AND Guitar Dreams) Can Indeed Come True.
The perfect rock 'n' roll fantasy movie script would read something like this: In 2006, a cool...

Remembering My Dad, Bill Hagner. The Man Who Brought Music Into My Life.
My dad, longtime Gretsch plant manager, Bill Hagner, had a passion for music. And he made sure our...

Lasting Legacy of Drummer And Educator Sam Ulano
For those who may not know Sam, he was a fixture on the New York City drumming scene for more than...

An Interview with Lara Hope: Rollicking Queen of Roots, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Rockabilly Twang!
“I’ll never forget being onstage for the first time, coming out for the bow at the end of the show...

A Quality Friend
My brother and I formed a two-person band when I was fifteen years old. We almost sounded like...