We’re proud to welcome Gon Bops’ artist Brad Dutz to our podcast, the Percussion Loft!  Brad is truly one of the most creative and talented percussionists in the world today.  He’s recorded/released 34 albums under his own name and is known for his highly eclectic and adventurous approach.  Continually playing traditional instruments in non-traditional ways, Brad is someone who defines the term ‘play’.   His approach IS playful…but very serious, meaning he’s spent years perfecting his craft.  We’re happy to welcome him to this, our 12th episode!  Order of play – clips of Brad’s original music:  “Mix DoBop”, “Vibes Shapes”, “Centipede”, “Oskar Organized the Organic Oil, Olives & Okra” and “Transcribing ‘Trane Takes Time”. 

We’re happy to welcome composer/percussionist Willy Calderon to the Percussion Loft!   This Columbian-American musician has  appeared on various hit TV shows including Bones, Jane The Virgin and America’s Got Talent, has scored music for the video game world and has performed with countless artists in both the Latin and Pop genres.   In this, our 11th episode, we discuss Willy’s varied background, his approach to navigating between music styles and also hear some tracks from his great new Grammy-nominated album, “LA Impromptu”!   Contact us for the order of songs played on this episode.  Welcome Willy!!

GON BOPS BACK ON TOUR!

After over a year of silence in the arenas, Gon Bops is back out on tour in full force!  Check out these great Gon Bops artists and their GB setups in your area!

Scott Crago – drummer/percussionist for the Eagles, using California Series congas and array of our toys.

Papayo – percussionist for Pit Bull, using custom California Series congas, Alex Acuna timbales, Mariano Djembe.

Daniel de los Reyes – percussionist for Zac Brown Band, using his Signature series shakers, tambourine, Alex Acuna Special Edition congas, bongos and timbales.

Jotan Afanador – drummer for Aventura, using an array of our tambourines and bells.

Butch Norton – drummer for Lucinda Williams, using our mounted tambourines and various toys and our cajons.

….AND, coming soon – the great LENNY CASTRO will be touring with John Mayer!  Check out Lenny in John’s latest video “Last Train Home”, using his very cool signature series congas, bongos and tambourines!

Premiering Monday, August 30th on our podcast show, “Percussion Loft”, is our interview with great Cuban drummer/Gon Bops artist – Ignacio Berroa!! We’ll hear selections from his 3 great solo albums, hear about his teachings of the history of Cuban music and also, his love for his Gon Bops instruments.   Join us!

Announcing Gon Bops’ new TikTok channel – now live!  Pay us a visit, check out all our great content and please follow us!   Spread the word to your friends and if you have clips of yourself playing our products, we wanna know about it!   Send us a message!

Our podcast show, “Percussion Loft” has recently added new, fascinating episodes!   Since February, we’ve now added conversations with  Eliel Lazo, Lenny Castro, Jamey Haddad and just this week – Daniel de los Reyes!   Check out their fun, interesting stores and hear some of their original music too!   Available on our website and also on both Apple and Spotify podcasts.  Perfect for a long drive or commute!   Welcome these great Gon Bops percussion artists to the “Percussion Loft”!