Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers

The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers is an independent marching drum corps based in Portland, OR. You can hear the sound all through Portland, and out into rural Oregon and Washington. When you hear it from a distance, it captures your attention like the pulse of the city and draws you closer. When you see the drums flashing in front of you, the excitement is inescapable. 

 
 

Every year, The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers (LRSD) is called upon to "kick off" numerous public and private functions all over the Pacific Northwest. LRSD delivers a high energy, heart pounding and visually awe-inspiring performance.  Their music engages audiences of all ages, and inspires enthusiasm in even the most stoic bystander!  

Their notable clients include: 

  • The Walt Disney Company

  • Portland TrailBlazers

  • 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

  • Seattle Torchlight parade

  • Wieden + Kennedy

  • Cyclecross Crusade and other OBRA certified bicycling events

  • Clowns Without Borders, Portland Chunkathalon, Multiple Sclerosis, Cascade AIDS Project, Alzheimer's Association, SHOC Foundation, and more…

Milestones for the group: 

  • January 10, 2012: LRSD performed the halftime show for the Portland TrailBlazers' home game at the Rose Quarter.

  • June 27, 2010: LRSD performs in the 40th anniversary Pride parade in San Francisco, CA.

  • 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 their studio.

 
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