Drumming up money for victims of the California wildfires

What do you call a guy who hangs out with musicians? A drummer! Yes, it’s an old joke, but it’s a good one. And there’s this one: How do you get a drummer off the doorstep? Pay for the pizza! Or: What concept do drummers and Einstein agree on? Time is relative! Wait, wait, one more: What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend? Homeless! But seriously folks … We were thinking of drummers because of a really intriguing auction that’s underway on eBay for a good cause. Here’s the description:

"A once in a lifetime experience, visit the Sabian factory in New Brunswick, Canada, take a tour and spend time with the Artisans in the Sabian Vault (up to 1/2 day) selecting a setup. Package includes a 10-cymbal setup with a MSRP of $3,000, round trip airfare (US or Canada only) to New Brunswick, and one night lodging near the factory plus meals. The retail value is $4,000, but the experience is priceless!”

The auction benefits the victims of California wildfires, as does Thursday's show at the Roxy by Perry Farrell and the Paul Green School of Rock All-Stars, which also includes a raffle and auction. All of it is fun and high-minded, unlike this joke: What’s the last thing a drummer says before he flies out the door of his band’s chartered jet? “Hey guys, I wrote a song!"

-- Geoff Boucher