| Robles Roadcases: The Drink's On Us A new drum case line emerges from puddles of beer.
by Robert L. Doerschuk
July 28, 2000
In playing more than 200 gigs per year up and down the East Coast, drummer Robert Robles bore witness to the gradual rot of his cases thanks to nightly streams of booze, vomit, and even more questionable liquids. Something had to be done. So he put together his own company, hired some guys to research different non-absorbent materials, and designed a set of cases for drums and guitars. His debut line -- all of it in a blazing blue hue guaranteed not to disappear in dim backstage areas -- was exhibited at the Summer NAMM. A beer-proof drum case? Harmony Central was skeptical. So, with Heineken in hand, we strolled over to the Robles booth to introduce ourselves.
For more information, go to www.roblesroadcase.com or call 212-472-3967. | 
