[Drummerboy13]

This friday I'm doing a small show with some friends, who all play exclusively acoustic instruments. In the past we've played places where they can be micd so it's not a problem, but this show is a house show so no mics. I have a cajon as well, so I need to find a way to strip down my kit so that it can be played quietly and is smaller, or, I need t find a good way to adapt all of the songs to cajon rather quickly. I could really use some suggestions here! thanks!!!

[Der Trommler]

You can use a drum screen:
DrumPerfect.com: DrumPerfect STD 6.0 x 5 Drum Shield

You might also try using brushes of some type instead of a traditional stick:
Vater Monster Brush | GuitarCenter

[slingerland59]

Soft felt beater on bass drum, heavily muffled snare (tape felt or even wallet to the batter head), some masking tape on the ride, play hihat lightly and just bring a splash cymbal.

[Drummerboy13]

Thanks that's a really nice idea

[slingerland59]

How did the gig go? Did you stick with the cajon? I would think a cajon and a hand drum would be a good combination for an acoustic gig, but I prefer drum sets (that's why I joined this forum, to celebrate drumsets and drumset playing).