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Real (GOOD) Drums for churches - Churchfront Podcast | Joey Parish
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- May 30, 2025
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Apply to Join Churchfront Premium Apply to Join Churchfront Pro Free Worship and Production Toolkit Shop Our Online Courses Join us at the Churchfront Conference Follow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront Follow on Twitter: @realchurchfront Gear we use to make videos at Churchfront Musicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN Church 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. Key Topics Covered Joey's Background Started playing in church in 5th/6th grade with a pawn shop drum kit Early touring with Chris Tomlin (the "little east Texas guy in a cowboy hat") Years on the road with Shane & Shane, learning nuanced, acoustic-focused drumming Transition from bus tours to flying and the birth of Parish Drums The Parish Drums Innovation The Problem : Need for consistent, portable drums for fly dates The Research : Existing portable kits were too heavy (70+ lbs without cases) The Solution : Custom-built nesting kit under 50 lbs, fits in airline luggage Evolution : From 14" bass drum to current 18" bass drum design Design Philosophy Wood Choices : Mahogany exterior, poplar interior (softer, less dense woods) Bearing Edges : Rounded edges for less resonance and more control Shell Depth : Shorter drums for quicker decay Goal : "Dead, thumpy" drums that don't require extensive muffling Revolutio…