Alex Simpson of Rupp’s Drums: Quarantine Check-In

Rupp’s Drums has been Denver’s hometown drum shop for since 1984. Alex Simpson has only owned the store for two years, but he’s leading this Colorado percussion institution through one of its toughest challenges – the global coronavirus crisis. Alex opens up about what it’s like to own a brick and mortar retail store that’s been forced to close by the government.

This episode also features music from Denver musician Michael John McKee, recorded under the name Helicopter Copter.