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May 10, 2025

Ganaan adds drum pads series to growing line of products

Ganaan Highland Manufacturing of British Columbia has added the 20 Series Drum of Pads to its growing line of piping and drumming products, which range from pipe chanters to various smaller accessories for pipers and drummers. According to the company, the three new pads for snare drummers are manufactured using...
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The Castle Recordings – Installment #16

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