For decades drummers have tried to solve this problem. Now we finally have the solution and we're on a mission to share this gig-saving block with the world.

One evening before a U.S. tour, Philadelphia drummer Will Butera was looking for answers to the most annoying problem. No matter how many weights, cinder blocks, guitar amps or bricks he put in front of his kit, his kick drum would slide away from him. Nothing found readily available on the market seemed to do the trick.

​With help from his dad Jay Butera, the two of them came up with a design that was easy to move, safe for the drum kit, and STOPS THE KICK DRUM. Will used the design for the tour, and several more to follow. ​

Will and Jay realized they had an idea that would solve a huge problem for a lot of drummers. They decided to create KickBlock. KickBlock aims to prevent a drummers instrument from moving away, allowing the drummer to perform their best. 

The KickBlock Team

Will Butera is the drummer in the indie band, Joy Again. Growing up outside of Philadelphia, he was exposed to a lot of great music. Will started drumming in middle school. His passion for drumming took him to the Berklee College of Music where he studied drums, music business– skills he blended together to create KickBlock Products.

Will also proudly endorses Paiste cymbals.

As an inventor and entrepreneur, Jay Butera has successfully designed, produced, and marketed products worldwide using the mantra "simple solutions for a complex world." He has built and sold multiple companies including consumer goods manufacturer Cedar Fresh Home Products which he began in a two-car garage and grew to branded international distribution. Today, Jay spends most of his time working on developing and advocating for climate change solutions policy in the U.S. Congress.