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NEWS :
Chase Community Giving (11.11), sponsored by Chase Bank is now providing over $3 million in grants to various charities across the country. 100 organizations will be awarded $25,000, 5 will be awarded $100,000, and the winner shall receive $250,000. The Oregon Crusaders are vying for this well deserved and much needed financial support.
 
Please take quick a moment to show your support with your vote HERE! 

Michael Eagle (9.11)


Sporting an extensive background within a myriad of percussion arenas, Michael Eagle’s impressive range of performance ability is influenced with an equal amount of dedication to the educational spectrum. Click here to learn more about Michael.



The OUTLANDER™ (9.8.11)
Introducing Offworld’s newest practice implement created for drummers on the go. The Outlander™ is equipped with a slightly thinner layer of OffWorld's signature Darkmatter™ surfacing, allowing for a more realistic rebound geared towards fundamental chop development. Grab one now on our Online Store!


Matt Patella (8.11)

We are pleased to welcome another venerable player into the roster of dedicated artists. Matt Patella represents years of performance and teaching expertise, and continues to inspire a growing legion of players through his down to earth, no-nonsense YouTube instructional videos. Click here for more information on Matt. 







The SHUTTLE™ (6.28.11)

The SHUTTLE™ is Offworld’s latest practice implement. It’s a budget-conscience platform specifically designed with enough playing surface to allow for natural technique while spanning across a players lap or atop a 14" snare drum, yet it's slim enough to slide down perfectly into the center most stick bags for ease in transport. Click here for more info!



Jeff Queen (5.28.11)

We’re pleased to welcome our newest featured Offworld Artist, famed performer, educator and composer Jeff Queen. An entity truly dedicated to excellence in every aspect of the percussive art form, Jeff’s groundbreaking work as an original cast member in the broadway hit “Blast” established a prowess that continues to garner worldwide acclaim.

Check out Jeff’s complete Bio at our Artist Page Artist Page!




Paul Stivitts (3.26.11)
The incomparable Paul Stivitts joins the select roster of OffWorld Artists. Underscoring an extensive background in rudimental and combo percussion, Paul’s impressive resume includes a wide range of engagements ranging from Maynard Ferguson to Lauryn Hill to the Henry Mancini Orchestra and beyond.

Learn more about Paul on the Artist Page!



Beatstreet and CW Percussion (1.24.11) 
We are proud to welcome 2 new International partners into the growing legion of dedicated OFFWORLD dealers. Beatstreet and CW Percussion LTD.  

MATT KEOWN (12.22.10)

We would like to welcome Matt Keown into the select roster of featured  OffWorld Artists. Committed to an unrivaled level of excellence in mastering a myriad of disciplines, Matt epitomizes a rare level of dedication championing the percussive art form at an inspirational level.

Learn more about Matt on the Artist Page!










GRID UNIVERSITY (12.22.10)

Grid University is giving away a pre-release of one of our new RED rimmed Invader V3’s as the grand prize as part o their “Epic 13” contest. Please visit this link for more information!





TAP-OFF (11.29.10)



 OFFWORLD™ teams up with our northwest-based comrades, the renown Murray Gusseck and Jim Casella of Tapspace™ Publications, announcing the creation of an exceptional new pad from the Invader V3 technology. The TAP-OFF  is a customized gum rubber unit in signature Tapspace™ orange, featuring an oval “zone” of Darkmatter™ above the primary playing surface and a playable neoprene base. Please visit Tapspace.com to order NOW!









MODERN DRUMMER (Aug 2010) 
The Invader V3 is featured in the acclaimed Modern Drummer magazine as part of their “New and Notable” section.









CHOPS National Percussive Arts Competition (7.21.10) 
OffWorld Percussion™  is proud to be both sponsoring and making an appearance at the Blue Devil’s System Blue CHOPS competition held in Orange County, Ca. on Saturday, Aug 21st. Several new products will debut at this awesome percussive showcase, including the Natural gum rubber Invader, the long awaited ‘Outlander’ Pipe Band series pads and the novel DanMark DS14 pad carrier. Please stop by and check out the new gear! Visit the link for more information.



DRUM! Magazine (5.12.10)





Andrew Lentz at DRUM! Magazine just released a great review of the Invader V3, check out their official page Here : 









OCI indoor (4.16.10) 
Congratulations to 2009 IA Champion OCI indoor for their unbelievable 3rd place finish at the 2010
 WGI Percussion World Championships in Dayton, OH. The organization medaled once again (at a higher classification in only their second year of existence) in PIO with their Hiromi Uehara-inspired program “Time Control”, just 0.788 away from the gold medal position. More information available at the WGI recap page here.









DANNY GOTTLIEB (1.10) We were amazingly fortunate enough to grab some great footage of legendary jazz drummer Danny Gottlieb, who was kind enough to stop by OffWorld’s inaugural NAMM booth to provide some valuable feedback on the Invader series. 

Please click here for the full Interview!


WGI 2010 
OffWorld once again invades WGI presenting the official booth at the World Percussion Championships in Dayton, OH April 15 - 17 2010. 

Please stop by and chop out on an Invader V3, learn some new licks, and check out our band new Natural Gum Rubber Invader prototype(avail TBA).

LONE STAR (5.1.09) OffWorld is fortunate to have partnered with the fine folks at Lone Star Percussion to continue widespread invasion of the INVADER V3. Serving percussionists everywhere since 1978, Lone Star sports a huge, full service outlet located in Dallas, TX, offering a complete line of percussion products from every major manufacturer. Whether you call yourself a percussionist or a drummer, they can fulfill your performance needs. Visit their website now!


BREMEN (4.27.09) OffWorld is pleased to announce a new partnership with International distributor Bremen Co. With over 26 years of experience, Bremen has become the #1 Retailer and Distributor of Sheet Music and Instrumental needs in the Osaka and Kobe area. Their services include Teaching, Arranging and Instrument Repair as well as being a leading retailer for Pro-Mark, Pearl, Paiste and Pyware Drill Writing Software. Bremen also maintains a growing Music Publications dept. with over 400 arrangements and original works. Check them out at www.bremen.co.jp !


(4.28.09) Avery special thanks to Banished Beyond, I-A Champions OCI and to all the amazing players that took the time to chop out on a V3 at the OffWorld booth, hosted at the 2009 championships in Dayton. Visit the Featured Artist Page for More on Banished.

         
* Click here to watch the Saturday Time Lapse!


OCI (4.23.09) Oregon Crusaders Indoor takes first place In Independent A (95.038) at the WGI’s 2009 Indoor Percussion Championships!! 

(2.1.09) OffWorld Percussion will be joining forces with Oregon Crusaders Indoor at the WGI Percussion World Championships held in  Dayton OH, April 16-18. Come visit the booth for the latest information, souvenirs and have a chance to test drive your chops on the new INVADER V3 Pro-Rudimental practice pad. 



(2.1.09) OffWorld is now live on Facebook! We invite you to  drop by and become a member of our growing network of percussive friends and associates.

SEND US YOUR VIDS!!... (9.14.08)
That’s right...SHOW US YOUR CHOPS. Send us a video of you chopping-out on an INVADER and we’ll feature it on the new Video page. Just send us a link of your licks posted on YouTube or Email your quicktime files and we’ll get it up on the site. Videos must be under 5 minutes to qualify, 1 video per player. The most outstanding, daring, jaw-dropping and cutting edge performances will be thrown into a pool to be officially judged by OffWorld Artists (TBA). 


RONNIE LAGRONE (9.8.08) The one and only Ronnie LaGrone has joined Offworld as a Featured Artist. Ronnie currently serves as Perc. Caption and arranger for the Colt Cadets drum & bugle corps in Dubiuqe and has a long history of creating award-winning percussion ensembles under his belt. Click Here for more info on Ron.




MICAH BRUSSE (8.26.08)
 OffWorld is pleased to announce the incomparable Micah Brusse as our first official Featured Artist. Micah is well known for his involvement with both the Blue Knights and the Blue Devils drum & bugle corps organizations along with the renown University of Oregon Drumline as both a performer and instructor. His industry within the percussive marching-arts has helped shape and refine many northwest-based ensembles. Click Here for more info on Micah.


(8.08) Dave’s Pro Drums & Percussion out of Oregon City, OR becomes the first official distributor of OffWorld Percussion™ Products. Located at the end of the Oregon Trail in Oregon City OR, DPD (along with it’s former incarnation Wally’s Drums), has been the Northwest’s hub for professional concert and marching percussion gear and advice for over 10 years. 
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