Top drummer Jojo Mayer, band leader of the live electronic sensation Nerve and known for his best-selling dvd \'Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer\', has joined Evans Drumheads as one of their new endorsers.
\"I’m really loving the new sounds I can get with my Evans Heads. I’m really proud to be a part of the family.\"
Marco Soccoli, Evans\' new Director of Artist Relations, says:
\"Jojo Mayer’s point of view on music and drumming are unparalleled. We’re excited he’s chosen Evans to take his career to the next level, and we extend the warmest welcome to our family.\"
Jojo Mayer will soon be releasing a new dvd on foot pedal techniques.
In related news: drummer Justin Foley and his band Killswitch Engage have collectively inked a endorsement deal with Planet Waves and Evans Drumheads. Says Killswitch drummer Justin Foley:
\"I’ve been using Evans drumheads for years, and I can’t get enough of them. The tones that I am able to get from the heads really cut through live as well as in the studio!\"
Justin Foley plays Evans’ EQ3 tom heads, G2 tom heads, Genera HD and Hazy 300 snare heads.
Frank Aresti, Artist Relations Manager at D’Addario & Co, Inc, comments:
\"The amount of hard work and dedication that the band has displayed throughout their career is incredible. We’re thrilled to have Killswitch Engage as a part of our new family and look forward to being a part of their future success!\"
Other Evans artists include Dafnis Prieto, Danny Carey, Chris Pennie, Brooks Wackerman and Roy Mayorga.
