NOVEMBER 2007 - Billy "THUNDER" Mason has joined the Markley Family of Artists with his endorsement of our Markley Custom Black Brass Series of snare drums. Here is what he had to say about them when we caught up with him:

" Hey, this is Billy "Thunder" Mason with Tim McGraw. I'm in the studio in Nashville recording our new album.... I'm recording the Markley 5x14 and 6.5x14 Black Brass snares and I LOVE them! I highly recommend these drums to all! "
- Billy "Thunder" Mason, Tim McGraw

Billy's drum tech for the sessions, Brett Vargason, tells us that these 2 Markley snare drums were used for a large percentage of the tracks on Tim McGraw's latest studio album project. We can't wait to hear the final tracks!

Check out Billy's official site, or send him a friend request on myspace!

OCTOBER 2007 - Jason Dering has taken a new gig as drummer for Ashlee Simpson, and will be touring with her in support of her third album, due out in March 2008. Check out Ashlee Simpson on Myspace. We delivered Jason's new Exotic Series Quilted Maple kit in Cobalt Candy Blue for Ashlee's 2008 nationwide tour. Anyway, we are very excited for Jason and the great exposure he will give Markley Custom Drums while he is on Tour! Jason's kit is as follows:

• 18x22 Exotic Series Maple Kick, w/inner ply of African Mahogany
• 16x18 Exotic Series Maple "Baby" Kick, w/inner ply of African Mahogany
• 8x10 Exotic Series Maple Rack Tom
• 9x12 Exotic Series Maple Rack Tom
• 11x14 Exotic Series Maple Floor Tom
• 13x16 Exotic Series Maple Floor Tom

4/17/2007 - We are pleased to announce that Jason Lottmann of Fading Doubt has signed with us and is now endorsing Markley Custom Drums exclusively! Jason will be playing an eye-catching Markley Signature Maple kit finished in our Black Rainbow Sparkle Lacquer. Just wait till you see this one under stage lights! Jason's new kit is in the works and will consist of:

• 18x22 Signature Maple Kick
• 9x12 Signature Maple Rack Tom
• 12x14 Signature Maple Floor Tom
• 14x16 Signature Maple Floor Tom
• 5x14 10-ply Signature Maple Snare

4/10/07 - Markley Custom Drum Co. officially launched its new, completely redesigned website today. The new website features tons of information on all Markley products and will expand in the future to include Artist pages, a Merchandise Store, helpful drumming and tuning tips, media, and much, much more!

STAY TUNED, and VISIT OFTEN!! 

NEWSFLASH!!!
SCOTT SCHNEIDER (DOWN TO ONE) ENDORSES
MARKLEY CUSTOM DRUMS

Scott Schneider/Drums, Neal Dallmer/Bass,
Kari Schneider/Vocals, Jonny Brenner/Guitar

1/27/2007 - We are pleased to announce that Scott Schneider of Down To One has joined the Markley Family of Endorsers and has chosen to play Markley Custom Drums exclusively!!  Scott comes to us after endorsing another brand of drums, but after playing our test kit, he tells us that he just had to switch to Markley! Scott's new Hi-Gloss Lacquer Black to Silver Sparkle Fade kit is in the works and will consist of:

• 2 - 20x22 Signature Maple Kicks
• 8x10 Signature Maple Rack Tom
• 9x12 Signature Maple Rack Tom
• 14x16 Signature Maple Floor Tom
• And our famous, award-winning 6.5x14 Black Brass Snare.