A Gathering for Drummers

Where rhythm meets a good meal. A supper club for drummers in the Gainesville, GA area — come share the beat.

Why Take the Time?

The Story Behind It

Mark with drums and Neil Peart hat

I'm a retired IT geek turned hobbyist drummer — talent has never stopped me from pounding the skins! "Count Me In" is my passion project, a supper club to unite drummers and keep the beat alive.

Drums hooked me young — watching Buddy Rich on Johnny Carson lit the spark. Karen Carpenter? No slouch behind the kit. Then Bonzo hit me like a Mack truck. And if the hat doesn't say it loud enough, I'm a die-hard Rush fan. Can't play like Neil, but I worship every fill.

Join us some night — I'd love to break some bread and get to know you!

Next Gathering

TBA — 2026

We need more interest from the community! Hit the contact page and let me know you want in. Once we have enough folks confirmed, we'll lock in a date.

📍 El Tepache — 1210 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA
🕣 7:30 PM

Big shoutout to Let There Be Rock Schools on Main Street — Kyle, Ronnie, Sabrina, Terry, and John are incredible. Talent seeps out of the walls there. Stop in and check them out.

I'm In — Contact Mark

Past Gatherings

Beats, bites, and good company — relive the fun

The group Founding group Bells and blocks El Tepache El Tepache food El Tepache food 2 CarPool Garage kit Rehearsal room Group shirt Styx concert TD-27 drum kit Neil Peart hat Mark drumming Office setup Walking Daisy Mark and Emmylou