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Michael Vafiotis of 4ARM
Hey there, MD readers, my name is Michael Vafiotis, or, as I’m better known, “Juice.” I currently play drums for the metal band 4ARM. Over the last year I’ve spent most of my time recording and preparing for the release…
Gimme 10! Bobby Sanabria
This piece originally ran in the April 2010 issue of Modern Drummer. One of the most world-traveled, well-spoken, and high-profile drummer/leaders on the planet tells us what’s what, Sanabria style. Check out clinics other than just drum and percussion events. The…
PoleCat Percussion Tripod Replacement System
The PoleCat is a permanent percussion stand holder that eliminates the need for traditional tripod legs, offering exact placement of your kit every time while minimizing your playing area. Made of lightweight polyurethane and fiberglass, the PoleCat system attaches to…
Jeff Fabb with James Durbin
Hi, my name is Jeff Fabb and I was born and raised in the small town of Mattituck, Long Island, New York, and started shredding away at the age of eleven. A year or so after high school I decided…
The Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith on Arriving at That Magic Take
This piece originally ran as a sidebar in the “Get Good: Playing for the Song” feature that ran in the January 2011 issue of Modern Drummer. As we were putting together this feature on playing for the song, MD Pro Panelist…
MinuX Training Metronome
Training Metronome is a programmable metronome for iPhones and iPod Touch devices. It contains Accelerator and Trainer functions to help drummers improve their precision and sense of rhythm. Speeds can be set at more than 800 bpm, and users can…
The Steven Kroon Sextet Performances Annouced
The Steven Kroon Sextet will be performing two sets at The Jazz Standard in New York City on March 22, 2012. Set times are 7:30pm and 9:30pm, and tickets are $20. Go to the The Jazz Standard website or call 212-576-2232 to make…
Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert
The Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert takes place for the first time in the UK at the London Palladium on 2nd April 2012. The lineup is confirmed as Dave Weckl, John Blackwell and Gregg Potter from the USA and Ian Paice, Ginger Baker, Gavin Harrison and Elliott Henshaw from the…
Feb Web Update News
Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Hamilton, and Karriem Riggins are on Paul McCartney’s latest, Kisses on the Bottom. Riggins performed with the former Beatle at the Grammys, as did McCartney regular Abe Laboriel. For more, visit www.paulmccartney.com. Speaking of the Grammys, Low…
Steve Fagiano Drum Clinic
Master of Ceremonies - Jeffery Helgeson Saturday, April 21, 2012 McHenry County College, 8900 Rt. 14, Crystal Lake, IL Building B, conference room B Clinicians: Greg Rapp started playing drums at age 12, playing pop hits of the 80s on…
Blink-182 Announces May Tour Surrounding Bamboozle Headlining Performance
Multiplatinum-selling, #1-charting rockers Blink-182 announced today several tour dates in May surrounding the group's co-headlining of The Bamboozle Festival 2012 (with Bon Jovi and Foo Fighters). In addition to Blink-182's Bamboozle performance on Saturday, May 19 at the North Beach…
34th Annual NJ Beatlefest 2012
SPECIAL GUESTS: Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Denny Seiwell of Wings, Songwriter/producer Mark Hudson, Ringo photographer Rob Shanahan and many more! March 23-25 The Crowne Plaza Meadowlands Hotel 2 Harmon Plaza Secaucus, NJ 07094 201-348-6900 For more info and tickets visit www.thefest.com/fest/Current/NewYork/ny.php.
Additional Hannah Ford Performance and Meet & Greet Workshop Dates Announced
Hannah Ford will be appearing at select Guitar Centers in preparation for her upcoming workshop "Peace, Love and Drums." Attendees can look forward to a performance, Q&A and meet and greet. Dates and locations below: Tuesday March 6, 7PM @ Guitar…
Ryan Berty of SOJA
Hello, MD readers! If you had told me at age fifteen that I would grow up to be a professional drummer, I would have thought you were crazy. Playing drums seemed like the last thing I would be able to…
