Pit Stop Players - Greg Landes - The Miller Machine

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Greg Landes’ setup for the Pit Stop Players’ concert at Symphony Space in New York City.

Greg's write-up and gear list below photos.

Greg Landes’ setup for the Pit Stop Players’ concert at Symphony Space in New York City.

“The set up was quite extensive as the program included the group’s re-orchestrated 'The Rite of Spring' as well as pieces that required drum set and latin percussion.”

Set up includes:

Yamaha Timpani (5 - including piccolo)
Musser 4 1/3 Octave Marimba
Musser M55 Pro Vibraphone
Bass Drum 28" (mounted on its side)
Wu Han 20” Flat Gong
DW Mini Pro Drum Set (played standing with remote DW Bass Drum pedal)
Concert Snare Drum
Tambourine (mounted)
Paiste 21” Light Dark Ride
Paiste 18” Dark Energy Crash
Paiste 17” Dark Energy Crash
Paiste 14” Dark Energy Crash
Paiste 13” Dry Crisp Hi Hats
Pearl Travel Conga
Bongos
LP Gajate Foot Pedal with mounted Wood Block
Cow Bell
Caxixi
Miller Machines (3) for two crotales and one triangle

Greg is the multi-percussionist for the New York City based Pit Stop Players. The group’s members are some of New York City’s brightest Theatre/Classical/Chamber musicians. This concert was presented at Symphony Space in New York City.

Greg is a proud endorser of Paiste Cymbals and Innovative Percussion.

Pit Stop Players - Regional - Greg Landes
May 2013

Greg Landes’ setup for the Pit Stop Players’ concert at Symphony Space in New York City.

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