{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Churchfront Podcast","title":"Real (GOOD) Drums for churches - Churchfront Podcast | Joey Parish","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/06d8d392\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3964,"description":"Apply to Join Churchfront Premium\nApply to Join Churchfront Pro\nFree Worship and Production Toolkit\nShop Our Online Courses\nJoin us at the Churchfront Conference\nFollow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront\nFollow on Twitter: @realchurchfront\nGear we use to make videos at Churchfront\nMusicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN\n\nChurch Front Worship and Tech Podcast - Episode with Joey Parish Guest: Joey Parish - Founder of Parish Drums Episode Description Join us for an in-depth conversation with Joey Parish, founder of Parish Drums and longtime touring drummer with Chris Tomlin and Shane & Shane. Discover how one drummer's need for portable gear led to a complete rethinking of drums designed specifically for worship contexts. From canvas drum heads to brush techniques, Joey shares practical insights for worship teams looking to solve volume and space challenges.\nKey Topics Covered Joey's Background  Started playing in church in 5th/6th grade with a pawn shop drum kit\nEarly touring with Chris Tomlin (the \"little east Texas guy in a cowboy hat\")\nYears on the road with Shane & Shane, learning nuanced, acoustic-focused drumming\nTransition from bus tours to flying and the birth of Parish Drums\nThe Parish Drums Innovation  The Problem: Need for consistent, portable drums for fly dates\nThe Research: Existing portable kits were too heavy (70+ lbs without cases)\nThe Solution: Custom-built nesting kit under 50 lbs, fits in airline luggage\nEvolution: From 14\" bass drum to current 18\" bass drum design\nDesign Philosophy  Wood Choices: Mahogany exterior, poplar interior (softer, less dense woods)\nBearing Edges: Rounded edges for less resonance and more control\nShell Depth: Shorter drums for quicker decay\nGoal: \"Dead, thumpy\" drums that don't require extensive muffling\nRevolutionary Canvas Heads  Patent Pending: First-of-its-kind cotton canvas drum heads\nBenefits: Extremely quiet, removes high frequencies, maintains attack\nTesting: Road-tested extensively during Shane & Shane...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RP5ulfP-5v7JUwkoWwKODVV1BzNE1MXxnMPAUG0viD4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYTU2/ODdiMmIwMTI0NjY4/NTk2ZDMwZDMwNWMy/YmQ5NS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}