Under the blue awning at 1096 Boylston St., the store manager of Jack’s Drum Shop, Greg Michalowski, is deep in conversation with a customer, but manages to nod and smile as customers come and go.

For would-be drummers out there that have been eagerly anticipating the release of stand-alone drum kits for Rock Band, your wait is finally over. You should be able to pick up your plastic drums at ...