The Drumslingers, Who Are Those Guys?

The Drumslingers were a group of former drum and bugle corps drummers from NE Iowa, formed in 2005 through Rick Dunlevy’s initiative. Rick needed corps-style experienced drummers to practice with and help him “get his chops back” to march with The 2006 Madison Scouts Reunion Corps.

Through their drum corps experiences, the Drumslingers were fortunate to learn from some note-worthy instructors. These teachers included three Drum Corps International Hall Of Fame members: Larry McCormick, Fred Sanford, and Tom Float.

Other esteemed teachers in their collective backgrounds include Don Porter Jr. from The Anaheim Kingsmen, Ron Hermann and Gary Moore of The Cavaliers, Bruce Lages of The Madison Scouts, Tim Boland of The Dubuque Colts, Bill Staudts of The Norwood Park Imperials, Terry Therion of the LaCrosse Blue Stars, and Randy Hogancamp of the University of Northern Iowa.

From 2006-2009, the Drumslingers were a regular attraction at many NE Iowa community events, marching in parades and performing standstill sets. They no longer perform publicly but maintain their friendships and still get together from time-to-time to socialize and do some drumming.

The “Drumslingers” name is derived from a play on words – drawing on the outlaw mystique of the word “gunslinger” while referencing the traditional method of using a “sling” to carry drums.

The Drumslingers members and some of their drumline experience:
Tom Blankenship, Waterloo Chevaliers, and The Cedar Glen Pipes & Drums Band.
Rick Dunlevy, Waterloo Chevaliers, and the Madison Scouts.
Kevin Faber, The Concord Blue Devils.
Ed Flack, Chevaliers, UNI Panther Marching Band, Cedar Glen Pipes & Drums Band.
Mike Flack, Osage Precisionnaires.
Randy Kauffman, Tripoli, and Decorah High School Marching Bands.
Dave “Mo” Moyer, The Dubuque Colts.
Dave “Wags” Nicholas, Waterloo Chevaliers, Waterloo Royals, The Dubuque Colts.
Tim Nicholas, Waterloo Chevaliers, Waterloo Royals, The La Crosse Blue Stars.
Wayne Stambaugh, Waterloo Chevaliers.