Rhythm Traders

06/03/2026

James, Brad, and Koby took a little Rhythm Traders field trip on Saturday to check out the Oregon Symphony's performance of Andy Akiho's Percussion Concerto.

AMAZING!

Featuring the Oregon Symphony percussion section:
• Michael Roberts – Principal Percussion
• Stephen Kehner – Assistant Principal Percussion
• Jonathan Greeney – Principal Timpani
• Sergio Carreno – Assistant Principal Timpani & Percussion

Huge thanks to shop homie Sergio Carreno for the hook-up. Great job, man!! The musicianship, creativity, and the sheer amount of percussion mastery was next level.

If you get the chance to check this one out, do it!



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

05/31/2026

Congrats to our friend David Margulies for picking up this fresh, beautiful Ludwig NeuSonic Downbeat Kit and brand new Pearl Piccolo Snare! The sun is out and folks are drumming!

Today is the last day of our big snare sale, ending at 5pm today! We’re open 11-7pm Monday-Saturday and 12-5pm Sundays!

3904 NE MLK Blvd
Portland OR
(503) 288-6950

05/24/2026

Our huge snare sale is still on till the end of the month!
15-20% OFF all snare drums in the shop!

If you’re looking for an upgrade or looking to start your drumming journey, this is a great time to do it!

Come on in and check them out, we’ll happily help you make the right choice for your needs

See you soon, have a wonderful day
RHYTHM TRADERS
3904 NE MLK Blvd
Portland OR 97212
(503) 288-6950

05/14/2026

Another happy repair pickup at the shop! These drums needed some serious love. Once the original skin came off, the bongo staves had started to separate, so we carefully re-glued, reset, and re-tacked both drums to bring them back to life and ready to play for years to come. Thanks to Randall and Carollee for giving us the opportunity to work on your family drums.

Got drums that need some attention? We do professional percussion repair and tune-ups on Djembe, Conga, Bongo, Dumbek, Frame Drums, full Drum Sets, and more.

Drum Repair Services Include:

• Djembe repair & re-heading
• Conga & bongo restoration
• Dumbek & frame drum repairs
• Drum set tune-ups & maintenance
• Head replacement, shell repair & hardware fixes

Summer gigs, drum circles, festivals, and outdoor jams are almost here. Now’s the time to get your gear repaired, tuned up, and sounding its best.

Bring your drums by the shop or give us a shout and let us help you get them ready.

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

05/12/2026

Greetings All!

Our guy Nate here letting you know the business about the Rhythm Traders Snare Drum Sale happening May 16–31!

This is the time to upgrade your snare drum.. We’ve got killer deals on NEW & USED snare drums from Ludwig, Spaun, Premier, Pearl, Tama, Mapex, Remo, Slingerland, Yamaha and more. All 15–35% OFF.

Bring in your unused cymbals, hardware, or snare drums and trade them toward something new. We LOVE trades..

Stop by the shop, say hello, hit some drums, and leave with a new one!

05/10/2026

Here's a fun one from Rhythm Traders' owner Brad Boynton on his recent trip to Guinea, West Africa. We will be posting all of these on Youtube and TikTok, if you want to follow his journeys around the globe, in search of rhythm.

I travelled to a small village in Guinea in an effort to go to the epicenter of djembe country. I wanted to learn more about how djembes are made, played, an...

05/07/2026

We had the pleasure of hooking up with while he’s on the road doing the lords work with

Getting that sweet, sweet Signature Snare drum firing on all cylinders.

Go check out the show tonight, 5/7, at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. And remember, we’re always here to help out with making you and your drums as happy as can be.

3904 NE MLK JR BLVD
Portland, OR

Mon - Sat : 11-7
Sunday : 12-5

05/03/2026

❗️Attention, Big Sale Incoming❗️All in shop snare drums will be 15-35% off starting May 16th to the 31st!

We’ll help you find the perfect snare for your playing needs!

Located at
3904 NE MLK Blvd
Portland OR 97212
M-Sat 11am-7pm
Sunday 12-5pm
(503) 288-6950

04/13/2026

The Ludwig Verse EX kit brings the classic Ludwig vibe into a modern, practice-friendly setup that’s perfect for sheddding at home, tracking ideas, or keeping the neighbors happy, the Verse EX delivers a seriously fun playing experience. Come put hands on it at Rhythm Traders.

Authentic Ludwig tone library. 380 sounds including kits inspired by Ludwig’s most iconic drums, plus 40 kit slots to build your own setups

Responsive dual-zone mesh pads. 8" toms and kick + 10" snare/floor toms with head & rim articulation for dynamic playing.

Expressive cymbals & hi-hat control . Dual-zone cymbals with choke and variable hi-hat options (chick, splash, etc).

Built for practice & progression. Onboard recording, Bluetooth audio-in, and aux input for playing with tracks and lessons

Studio & software ready. Full MIDI capability with multiple maps so you can plug into your favorite DAWs and drum software.

Swing by Rhythm Traders and check out the Ludwig Verse EX in person.

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

04/12/2026

Portland area music lovers, save the date! We're thrilled to announce a special one-night-only concerton April 30th!
This event will raise funds for local high school band programs in St. Helens and Scappoose, Oregon. China Forbes on vocals, Dan Faehnle on guitar, Phil Baker on bass, and Brent Follis on skins and tins.

Admission includes tasty bites, and all proceeds support a truly great cause. If you’re in the area, I’d love for you to join us for an unforgettable evening of music and community.
7pm!
Columbia County Fair
58892 Saulser Road
St. Helens, OR 97051
Sponsored by Cascadia Home Loans and Lea Chitwood Real Estate
Ticket link here👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../bites-and-beats-with-china...