The StickFire Bench

Played & Loved

A handful of the working drummers who keep our benches busy. Independent musicians, every one of them.

Drummer playing at a small live music venue with stage lighting
Why Independents

No Endorsement Deals. Just Working Players.

We don't do paid endorsements. Every artist on this page bought their first pair, came back, and eventually agreed to let us put their name on the wall.

If you're a working drummer and you'd like a workshop visit, drop us a note.

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Marcus ReevesSession Drummer · Chicago, IL

Marcus has been the call for jazz dates around the South Loop for the better part of a decade. He's been a 5A player since 2019.

Plays: Lakeshore 5A
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Kayla HartmanTouring Drummer · Nashville, TN

Kayla holds down the back line for indie-rock outfit Saltwater Choir. The 2B has been her tour stick since their first 30-city run.

Plays: Ember 2B
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Devon TateWorship Director · Madison, WI

Devon plays four services a weekend — and needed a stick that could go from a hush to a swell without complaint.

Plays: Evanston Jazz 7A
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Aria PatelStudio Drummer · Brooklyn, NY

Aria does session work for short-form film and ad music. The 8D is her go-to for fast, light, articulate parts.

Plays: Bench Note 8D
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Jonas WhitfieldEducator · Evanston, IL

Jonas teaches out of a small studio in Evanston and orders 5Bs by the dozen for his advanced students.

Plays: Founder's 5B
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Lena ChoDrum & Bass Producer · Detroit, MI

Lena tracks acoustic kit on top of her electronic productions — and the dense oak punches through her mixes.

Plays: Rude Boy Oak 5B