[azasadny]

I've been playing the drums at church almost every Sunday for about 15 years, but since May of this year, we're at a new church, playing with new people, doing the songs differently than we're used to and it takes work and determination. Beth does a great job on the keyboards and I get by on the drums. Like David said, we "create the canvas" for the singers, guitarists and keyboards. Less is more, especially when playing the drums at church or at a "quieter" venue. I'm a jazz guy, so it's a little easier for me than some of the "rockers" who have always hit the drums and cymbals hard. I can't tell you the last time I broke a stick or a drum head and I've NEVER damaged a cymbal in any way.