Almost everyone who has played in a band knows that the drummer offers the heartbeat that keeps the whole band going with the right timing!
So even if they don’t always get the accolades they deserve, National Hug a Drummer Day is the perfect time to change that.
So many fun ways can be explored to celebrate National Hug a Drummer Day, including some of these ideas:
Hug a Drummer
Obviously, the most important task for National Hug a Drummer Day is to sidle up to a family member, friend or neighbor who is a drummer and sneak attack them with a hug!
While this approach to celebrating the day can also be attempted with random strangers who are drummers, it may not always be quite as well appreciated.
But for those who have a drummer in their life? It’s definitely the right time to make sure they receive a big ole hug!
Watch a Movie About Drummers
Get inspired by folks who have had their stories told (true or fictional) on film. Grab some friends who are drummers and settle in to watch one of these movies that depicts the life, times and stories of different drummers:
- Drumline (2002). Based on a true story, this movie was inspired by the drummers from the Southwest DeKalb High School Drumline from Decatur, Georgia. Starring Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana and Orlando Jones,
- Whiplash (2014). One of the most recently released films about drummers, this Oscar winner stars Miles Teller as a wanna-be jazz legend and his difficult instructor, played by J.K. Simmons.
- Sound of Noise (2012). This quirky but delightful Swedish comedy crime film features a group of drummers who illegally use everyday objects in public places to make music.
- The Gene Krupa Story (1959). More than 50 years old, this movie tells the biographical story of Gene Krupa who was a famous jazz drummer who didn’t thrive in the spotlight and ended up as a penniless addict. Krupa, himself, plays the drums on the film soundtrack.
Show Some Appreciation to a Drummer
Whether a professional drummer who tours with a band, an amateur who picks up side gigs, or a middle schooler who is just learning, every drummer deserves some special attention on National Hug a Drummer Day.
Send them a card, buy them a gift, get them a voucher for their favorite music store or perform some other action that lets them know just how much they are appreciated.
Even better, show them some support by attending their next gig, whether it’s a band concert at school or a sketchy open mic night where they play the cajon.
