Dave Mattacks Drum Tone Clinic - Sep. 10, 2025

Dave Mattacks Drum Tone Clinic

Join us in welcoming the one and only Dave Mattacks to Wood & Weather for an evening dedicated to DM's approach to tuning and selecting the proper cymbals and tones for recording and live work. 

Event starts at 5PM and takes place in store, in our upstairs showroom.

Tickets are non-refundable. All sales final.

About Dave - Dave Mattacks {“DM”} professional career started in the UK with big bands before joining the influential folk-rock group “Fairport Convention”, freelancing extensively throughout his tenure with the band. In 2000, Dave left the UK & moved to Boston, MA where he continues to enjoy a full career in Music spanning live & studio work, both as a Musician & Producer.

DM’s discography includes 5 CD’s with Paul McCartney & various CD’s / tours with – among many others – Elton John, George Harrison, Jimmy Page, Everything But The Girl, Sandy Denny, Chris Rea, XTC, Jethro Tull, Joan Armatrading, Brian Eno, Nick Drake, [“Procul Harum’s”] Gary Brooker, Peter Green, John Gorka, John Martyn, The Proclaimers, Cat Stevens & Loudon Wainwright.

DM successfully combined “Fairport’s“ schedule with his freelance commitment for 13 years; however he finally left the band in March of ’98 & moved to New England in the US two years later. A few of his credits since then include recording &/or concert dates with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Richard Thompson, Juliana Hatfield, John Jennings, Teddy Thompson, Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez, Steeleye Span, Susan Tedeschi, Martin Sexton, Dennis Brennan & Rosanne Cash.

Parking
Free street parking available on Main Street as well as behind South Hadley Town Hall (next door) after 5pm. ** Please do not park in the gas station lot – they will tow. **

Accessibility
Due to the limitations of our unique, old building, this event held in our upstairs showroom which is not handicap accessible. We are more than happy to make reasonable accommodations for attendees with limited mobility and encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns prior to purchasing your ticket.