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Vater Drumsticks Welcomes Greyson Nekrutman

Greyson Nekrutman has been making huge waves in the drumming world and has become a fresh inspiration for drummers worldwide. Greyson recently completed a sold-out clinic tour in the USA and Canada, has made highly viewed appearances on Drumeo, on top of appearances at major drum festivals around the world (including Meinl Drum Festival 2023 just a few days ago), while also touring with the legendary band, Suicidal Tendencies.

What has launched Greyson into the global spotlight is his renditions of the Big Band/Swing drumming of the Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman era. His highly energetic, note-for-note / side-by-side video transcriptions of iconic drummers such as Buddy Rich, Philly Jo Jones, Louis Bellson (and many others) are filling a musical gap that was largely vacant for decades, picking up millions of viewers along the way.

Greyson has also worked with Alice In Chains vocalist William Duvall on the singer’s album, “11.12.21 Live-In-Studio Nashville”, and has also performed or recorded with Billy Howerdell, DJ Premier, Veronica Swift, Bakithi Kumalo, Darren Criss and more.

Greyson Nekrutman is now using the Vater 5A Acorn, Power 5A and Nude Series Fatback 3A models, along with Vater brushes, specialty sticks and accessories.

  • Vater 5A Acorn (length: 16″ / 40.64 cm; grip: 0.57″ / 1.45 cm)

  • Vater Power 5A (length: 16.5″ / 41.91 cm; grip: 0.58″ / 1.47 cm)

  • Nude Fatback 3A (length: 16″ / 40.64 cm; grip: 0.59″ / 1.5 cm)

Greyson says: “Vater drumsticks give me unmatched confidence behind the kit. With Vater, I can find a model of stick for every style I play, and at the end of the day, that is key. What ties it all together is the fact that Vater truly feels like a family. I am honored to join Vater.

Vater’s Director of Artist Relations, Chad Brandolini, comments: “It’s always exciting when a young musician comes along that has our whole industry buzzing. From his fans, professional drummers, retailers, educators, media outlets, and other manufacturers – Greyson Nekrutman is one of those players that has sparked such excitement as a rising talent and inspiration. Greyson can authentically play it all from jazz to punk to blistering metal and is a name to keep an eye on because he’s just getting started! I am thrilled that he has chosen Vater and honored to welcome him to our family.”