Annette Ca at Drumming for Hope Event – May 2016.
Drumming for Hope 2016 began as an idea of drummer, Tim Elliott. This Drum-a-thon that would last for 72 hours would be just what was needed to raise money for the sick kids at St. Jude’s Research Hospital. In addition, it would also set the Guinness World Book record for the longest continuous drumming for 72-hours; breaking the previous 66-hour record. The event took place at Thunder Mountain Amphitheater in Loveland, Colorado. It began at 6pm Thursday, May 26 and ended Sunday evening, May 29, with 35 drummers playing in shifts.
Radio Station Big 97.9, Music Go Round in Ft. Collins and Rich Sticks provided the sponsorship. The donations were set up online and people could specify the drummer they were sponsoring. Many people donated equipment, lights, food, drinks, etc., too. Tim set up a Volunteer list online. I received an invite from Kelly Ireland to play, and I went on and signed in for Hour 15 (8:00 – 9:00 a.m.) Friday morning.
When I arrived at 7:30 a.m., two drummers were playing. There were 5 complete drum sets on the stage. I played for an hour along with Tim Elliott and Ron Straley. The time went fast. I had an amazing time with a great group of people. So far, nearly $6000.00 has been raised.
Report by Annette Ca, J-Moon Promotions, and COMBO’s VP! AND the only female drummer in the fund-raiser!
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BACK STORY: My name is Tim Elliott. I live in Loveland, Colorado and play drums with The Sean Curtis Band. I am hosting a drumming event that raises money for St. Jude’s . We will attempt to break the world record for group drumming , which is 66 hours continuously. Drummers will take one and two hour slots and play 24/7 for 3 straight days. The event will take place at Thunder Mountain Amphitheater in Loveland, Colorado, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th and going ‘till Sunday evening, May 29th. The event is sponsored by BIG 97.9, Music Go Round / Fort Collins and Rich Sticks. Sponsor a specific drummer or just donate to the cause. Every dollar goes to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your generosity and for participating in our event!!!
https://www.gofundme.com/24xvy324
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Drumming for Three Days Straight for Kids in Need
KUSA – Nearly three dozen drummers wrapped up three consecutive days of playing for the Drumming Up Hope 2016 fundraising event in Loveland.
The Colorado musicians raised nearly $6,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Realities for Children Charity by playing for 72 hours straight. It’s not official, but if the Guinness Book of World Records verifies the time, the group will break the previous 66 hour team record.
It’s was a long three days for event organizer Tim Elliott, but the constant music kept him going.
“Twenty-four, seven. As soon as someone stops, someone else starts. This noise has literally not stopped since Thursday,” he said.
“I think it’s awesome, man. This has been a great time. What a great cause too,” said drummer Jeff Olson.
Thirty-five drummers played in shifts that started at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Thunder Mountain Amphitheater.
Elliott doesn’t have kids of his own but was touched when he heard what some children go through. “It tore me up,” he said.
Over the past few days, he slept about five hours, between gigs of his own and the event he organized.
“It just makes my heart pound,” said Teresa Ribble as she watched the drummers. “Tim Elliott. We just love him!”
Saturday night a Loveland Police officer showed up and told Elliott the drummers were too loud. He saw the patrol car and after a brief chat, Elliott was pleasantly surprised.
“I said, ‘How’s it going?’ He said, ‘We have a noise complaint.’ I said, ‘Oh, man.’ He said, ‘Naw, I’m just kidding. I came to play!’”
In full uniform, the officer got on stage for about 15 minutes and returned after his shift to help out again.
As the time ticked down to 6 p.m. Sunday, the musicians at the amphitheater grabbed an instrument and played for the finale.
In his 40 years as a drummer, this was a first for Elliott.
“Nothing quite like this,” he said.
Elliott hopes to make Drumming Up Hope and annual event.
Video and written article by Victoria Sanchez for KUSA (Channel 9 – Denver)
http://www.9news.com/features/drumming-for-three-days-straight-for-kids-in-need/221464176