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Stick Gripps mallets, a big hit at Namm 2011
Transform your favorite drumsticks into Mallets, no more switching sticks.
Stick Gripps New Master Student Series Drumstick Bag
Inspired by and dedicated to the memory of The Late Great Arthur Rhames.
When people told Arthur how great he was, he would occasionally reply,
" I'm just a master student."
Sometimes we're given an opportunity to do something different in life. Though I floated on a few instruments in grade school, I started playing bass at age 16. It was around this time I went on a search for some of Brooklyn's finest musicians, it was my mission. Out of this search came three, Clifford Pusey, Adrian Grannum, and Arthur Rhames. These three musicians helped me fulfill my dream of finding and doing something different with music. I had the great fortune of playing music with Cliff, Adrian, and the late Arthur Rhames in my early years. We were brothers in sound, Adrian and I still play together today. It's truly amazing what can be accomplished with the right attitude and the right people.
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Cleve Alleyne
Stick Gripps
Useful accessories for drummers.
Stick Gripps, Now Available at Guitar Center. On September 24, 2009 Stick Gripps joined the family of products available at Guitar Center. This was a rewarding time for Cleve who focused a 2 year effort on refining his patent pending grip. Cleve felt it most important to present a product that drummers could add their personal touch to, using their favorite drumsticks. Cleve knew early on that this would put Stick Gripps in a great position. This idea coined the phrase, Your Sticks, Our Grips, Your Personal Touch.
I've always tried to allow the creative process room to breathe in all situations. If you put your heart into what you do, it will translate into something equal to your efforts, that's what people ultimately will feel, even if they can't quite pinpoint what it is. The essence of purposeful intent does carry over. It's a lesson I learned from the Eternity band days with Arthur Rhames and Adrian Grannum. "I have no fear being the the spokesperson for my product, or presenting music as I know it to be. I know what I put into these things, It's a personal piece of myself. Something I can definitely be proud of.
Cleve is invited to Judge Guitar Center Drum Off. On Thursday October 15, 2009 Cleve was invited to Judge the Drum Off competition at Guitar Center Fountain Valley with judges Jay Gaylen of Ford Custom Drums (left) and Jeff Wolfe (center). Some of you may remember first meeting Cleve at Namm 2008 With Jimmy Ford and Jay Gaylen at the Ford custom drum booth, where Cleve gave away as many Stick Gripp samples as time allowed.
 A message from Cleve Alleyne, Stick Gripps.
Many people dream, however, bringing dreams to reality is a different story. When I decided to put a band together, I made it my mission to find the best musicians around. As a result, I found Arthur Rhames (http://arthutthames.net), and Adrian Grannum my friend and brother to this current day. It's a joy to know that when I walk out on any stage to perform in a musical setting that Adrian Grannum is the drummer accompsnying me. It's always been important that a great atmosphere be present in all of my creative and business endeavors . This inspires everyone to want to give their best.
Life teaches us lessons about taking chances on things and people. I think Stick Gripps is a great example of sharing a dream. The lesson I've learned is that small things do matter. I've spent a great deal of time refining Stick Gripps from day one to present, even down to the second "P" in the word Gripps! It's a good day when others can benefit from your efforts. The pursuit of excellence is a choice, my choice.
Special thanks to our supporters. If you're new, welcome to the Stick Gripps family. Remember to visit StickGripps.com to write a product testimonial and leave your feedback. Your insights are key in the continuing development future products. We're totally committed to a personal touch approach to the music experience and look forward to hearing from you.
Cleve Alleyne
Stick Gripps
 On September 21, 22, 2009 Cleve's long time friend Renee Francis arranged a visit to Edgewood and Walnut Grove Middle Schools in Covina California. Cleve didn't hesitate, stating, "it's important to give back, particularly when you have been enriched by the kindness of others throughout your lifetime, it's a cycle". Cleve remembers being a student in Junior High when speakers, bands and others came to share with students. These were some of his most memorable times.. Cleve's feeling is that If we can impact the lives of young people early, inspire them when they are young, we might just give them the spark they need to become productive contributors to society. Perhaps they too will do the same. But it's important to catch them when they're young. Cleve looks forward to also soon taking his band into schools to share his music. his band and his music.
Cleve outfitted about 75 students with custom Stick Gripps in respective school colors and names over the 2 day period. Cleve left saying "It was wonderful to be able to do this, Music and arts are an essential part of early development, it was for me!". It gives us knowledge that with hard work, great things can be accomplished. "I look at each student with the great possibility that they could be the next John Coltrane, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington,Igor Stravinsy, etc." It's important that we inspire, encourage, and light a path to that realization for others, particularly our young people. That's what my teachers Mr. Bennett, Reggie Workman, Sirone, Mr. Fisher and others did for me.
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