Every year, The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers (LRSD) kicks off numerous public and private functions throughout the Pacific Northwest. LRSD delivers high-energy, heart-pounding, and visually awe-inspiring performances that resonate throughout Portland and into rural Oregon and Washington. From a distance, the sound captures your attention like the pulse of the city, drawing you closer. When you see them up close, the flashing drums create a palpable air of excitement. Our beats and rhythms engage audiences of all ages, and inspire enthusiasm in even the most stoic of bystanders! Whether you're celebrating a grand opening, private party, street fair, or charitable/athletic event, the explosive rhythms of The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers will make it unique and unforgettable!
Booking Info
To book LRSD to play your
event, please contact
Greg Odell at:
info@lastregiment.com
or
(503) 253-7644
Some of our past clients and events include:
- The Walt Disney Company
- Portland TrailBlazers
- Portland State Vikings
- Nike
- Rose City Rollers
- Voodoo Doughnuts
- Portland Marathon
- Portland Adult Soap Box Derby
- Rose Festival Starlight parade
- Rose Festival Grand Floral parade
- St. Paul Rodeo
- San Francisco Pride parade
- Belmont Shore Business Association
- Seattle Torchlight parade
- Wieden + Kennedy
- Cyclocross Crusade, and other OBRA certified bicycling events
- Clowns Without Borders
- Portland Chunkathalon
- MS Society
- Cascade AIDS Project
- Alzheimer's Association
- SHOC Foundation
- …and many more!
The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers was formed in September 1998 by band leader Greg Odell, in the hopes of continuing a style of drumming that incorporates both military style rudiments with "street beat" rhythms borne out of Long Beach, California. LRSD is one of only the few remaining active syncopated drum corps in the entire world.
Notable Milestones
- December 7, 2024: LRSD makes a group pilgrimage to Long Beach, CA to play in the 40th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas parade. After the parade, LRSD faced off against fellow drum corps Long Beach Royal Syncopated Regiment (LBRSR) in an epic drum battle, followed by an uplifting and celebratory group drumming collaboration!
- August 25, 2012: LRSD makes a group pilgrimage to Long Beach, CA to attend the Long Beach Junior Concert Band (LBJCB) reunion, and has the opportunity to play with drummers that originated the syncopated drumming style.
- January 10, 2012: LRSD performs the halftime show for the Portland TrailBlazers' home game at the Rose Quarter.
- June 2011: LRSD performs in the 41st anniversary Pride parade in San Francisco, CA.
- June 27, 2010: LRSD performs in the 40th anniversary Pride parade in San Francisco, CA.
- 2009: LRSD was included in an essay by author Kathy Pape in the book "CITADEL OF THE SPIRIT: Oregon's Sesquicentennial Anthology - A Merging of Past and Present Oregon Voices and Stories" (page 418, "Different Drummers"); Nestucca Spit Press, 2009.
- October 26, 2008: this day was proclaimed "Last Regiment Day" by the Honorable Mayor Tom Potter to commemorate the ten year anniversary of the group. The official proclamation is proudly displayed in our studio.