Rhythm Traders

08/30/2026

⭐️Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new USED and Affordable Snare showcase! Priced from $50-200⭐️

This showcase will be living in our basement, If you haven’t been down there, come check it out! We have used kits, cymbals, orphan drums and more available.

Hope to see y’all soon!

Located at
3904 NE MLK Blvd
Portland OR

Questions? Call us!
(503)-288-6950

08/26/2026

The Rhythm Traders Swap Meet is coming up. Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12–5 PM. We're going to have a LOT of gear.

We have a warehouse full of incredible gear which will be on display. There will be drum kits, snare drums, parts, orphan toms, hardware and plenty more mixed in with gear from local vendors and fellow drummers. Expect tons of deals and plenty of items for sale and trade.

Got gear sitting around that you're not using? Bring your drum and percussion items for sale or trade. Looking for kits, snares, cymbals, congas, bongos, percussion, pedals, stands, parts and whatever else you've got.

We'll also be firing up the grill, so come hang out, dig through some gear, talk drums, find that part you've been searching for and enjoy one last celebration of summer with us.

Don't miss out! Tell a friend and bring them along.

Rhythm Traders
3904 NE ML King Jr Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97212
503-288-6950
www.rhythmtraders.com
[email protected] S

08/19/2026

The Rhythm Traders Swap Meet is coming up. Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12–5 PM. We're going to have a LOT of gear.

We have a warehouse full of incredible gear which will be on display. There will be drum kits, snare drums, parts, orphan toms, hardware and plenty more mixed in with gear from local vendors and fellow drummers. Expect tons of deals and plenty of items for sale and trade.

Got gear sitting around that you're not using? Bring your drum and percussion items for sale or trade. Looking for kits, snares, cymbals, congas, bongos, percussion, pedals, stands, parts and whatever else you've got.

We'll also be firing up the grill, so come hang out, dig through some gear, talk drums and enjoy one last celebration of summer with us.

Don't miss out! Tell a friend and bring them along.

Rhythm Traders
3904 NE ML King Jr Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97212
503-288-6950
www.rhythmtraders.com
[email protected]

08/11/2026

An Evening with Tony "TC" Coleman at Rhythm Traders!

Click here for tickets:
https://www.rhythmtraders.com/module/class/652309/tony-coleman-clinic-2026

We couldn't be more excited to welcome world-renowned bluesman and drummer Tony "TC" Coleman to Rhythm Traders for a special evening of music, stories, and inspiration!

Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Rhythm Traders

$25 Admission

Tony "TC" Coleman has spent decades performing with some of the biggest names in blues and American music, including B.B. King, Albert King, Etta James, Otis Clay, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Robert Cray, Albert Collins, and James Cotton, among many others.

This isn't just a drum clinic. It's a clinic for all musicians.

Whether you play drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, horns, sing, or simply love great music, you'll come away inspired. Tony will share stories from his incredible career on the road, discuss the experiences that shaped him as a professional musician, and talk about what truly makes a great drummer and more importantly, a great musician.

The evening will be filled with Incredible stories from the road. Lessons in groove, feel, and musicianship and an audience Q&A

There will be special merchandise pricing and plenty of giveaways!

If you've ever wanted to learn from someone who's helped shape the sound of modern blues music, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Seats are limited, so reserve yours early!

07/06/2026

Hey Y'all. Heads Up!

Caton will be taking a short break from Djembe & Conga classes July 11th through August 8th while he is at Camp coaching up the Ute!

Classes will resume Saturday, August 15th.

Got questions? Give us a call at 503-288-6950 or email [email protected].

Thanks, and we'll see you at the shop!

Rhythm Traders
3904 NE ML King Jr. Blvd (Suite A)
Portland, Oregon 97212
503-288-6950
www.rhythmtraders.com
[email protected]

07/01/2026

Hey Y'all!

We will be open Friday, July 3rd during our normal hours, 11 AM–7 PM, so stop by and grab a drum for yourself... and maybe one for a friend!

We will be closed on Saturday, July 4th out enjoying the sunshine, friends and family.

Have a fun, safe 4th and we'll see you soon!

Rhythm Traders
3904 NE ML King Jr. Blvd (Suite A)
Portland, Oregon 97212
503-288-6950
www.rhythmtraders.com
[email protected]

06/29/2026

Check out this 1939 Leedy Broadway Parallel 14x7 Snare Drum from the personal collection of original Mouseketeer Cubby O'Brien!

(https://www.rhythmtraders.com/shop/Snare-Drums/p/1939-Leedy-Broadway-14x7-Snare-Drum-Owned-by-Mouseketeer-Cubby-OBrien-x102002883.htm) for more pics.

This pre-war beauty features a 3-ply maple shell with reinforcement rings, White Marine Pearl wrap, original nickel hardware, working parallel throw-off and internal muffler, shell stamped "3906," and even includes a signed Cubby O'Brien drum head.

Cubby went on to perform with The Carpenters, Olivia Newton-John, Bernadette Peters and countless Broadway productions, making this an incredible piece of both vintage drum and Disney history.

A few honest cosmetic flaws but overall a fantastic collector's piece. Stop by and check it out. Now just $625! We also ship nationwide!

Rhythm Traders
3904 NE ML King Jt Blvd. (Suite A)
Portland, Oregon 97212
www.rhythmtraders.com
[email protected]

06/24/2026

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The Yamaha EAD50 turns your drums into a powerful hybrid setup in minutes. Clamp the sensor to your bass drum and you're ready to record, stream, practice, teach online, create content, or play along with your favorite tracks.

Add effects, layer electronic sounds with your acoustic drums, record multitrack audio via USB, and create great-sounding videos with the Rec'n'Share app.

Perfect for home practice, online lessons, social media, studio work, and live performance.

Stop by Rhythm Traders and check out the EAD50 in person—we'd be happy to show you what it can do!

The EAD50 is the latest high-end model and takes the EAD concept ev...

06/20/2026

Holiday Hours Update!

Rhythm Traders will be closed Saturday, July 4th.

Still plenty of time to swing by and pick out a drum for the holiday celebration or that big camping trip. We've got plenty of djembes, congas, cajons, bongos, hand percussion and more in stock.

Rhythm Traders
3904 NE ML King Jr. Blvd (Suite A)
Portland, Oregon 97212
503-288-6950
www.rhythmtraders.com
[email protected]