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Dream Theater A Dramatic Turn of Events
CD This highly anticipated Dream Theater recording with new drummer MIKE MANGINI finds the prog-metal veterans in a sonically refined and musically focused state of mind. Lyrically and compositionally, the band maintains its long-running status as innovative explorers, though…
Fidock Blackwood Snares
Fidock Die-Cast, Wood Hoop, and Slotless Blackwood Snare Drums by David Ciauro Australian drumsmith Stephan Fidock’s handcrafted pieces are the drumming equivalent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, in that they embody the beauty of the environment from which they came.…
McHenry County College Drum Clinic
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 12 P.M. (noon) Building B, Conference Room B, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (approximately 2 miles northwest of Route 176) Ticket price: $10 With Master of Ceremonies Jeffery Helgeson This year’s clinics include: Greg…
Pat Kirch of the Maine
I never know how to start something like this, so I guess I’ll just jump right in. When 2011 came to a close I was doing a lot of thinking about everything that happened last year. My band, the Maine,…
Tate Cunningham of SafetySuit
Hello, MD readers! I’m writing from my home in Nashville, Tennessee. I think I can speak for all touring musicians when I say that “home” is one of those words that can take on a whole new meaning on the…
What You Need To Know About...Hand Drums
by Fran Azzarto It’s common for drumset players to be curious about hand drumming, and to eventually decide to buy their first set of bongos…or would congas be better…or perhaps a djembe? Modern Drummer’s sister publication, Drum Business, recently ran an…
Announcing Ringo Starr & His 13th All Starr Band Featuring Steve Lukather (Toto), Gregg Rolie (Journey, Santana), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera and Gregg Bissonette
Ringo Starr announces his 13th All Starr Band, which will launch June 14, 2012 from Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario and conclude July 21, 2012 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California. New to the All Starrs are Steve Lukather (Toto)…
Karriem Riggins To Perform With Paul McCartney At Upcoming Grammy Awards
Drummer and producer Karriem Riggins is featured on Paul McCartney's album Kisses on the Bottom, which was released on February 7. The album includes guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder and three-time Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist/pianist Diana Krall.…
Taku Hirano
Greetings, MD readers, from the Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson—The Immortal world tour! Right now, I am en route to begin the third leg of our North American tour. We started “creation” of this truly amazing show back in August…
The Forgotten Foot by Kofi Baker and Jordan Hill
BOOK/CD LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE $19.99 Written collectively by Kofi Baker (Cream legend Ginger Baker’s son) and Jordan Hill, The Forgotten Foot shines a light on the hi-hat hoof and its overlooked role in timekeeping and four-way coordination. Various examples of rock,…
Chris Dave To Release Solo Album, Tour With D’Angelo, and More
Drummer and producer Chris Dave has an ambitious year planned for 2012. Currently Chris is preparing for the release of his debut album as a leader, due later this year. Look for the drummer to take the reins with his…
Tony Wolski of Old Gods and the Armed
Hello MD community! My name is Tony and I play drums in two bands from Detroit, Old Gods and the Armed. This is my first time contributing to the MD blog (or any blog) so, uh, here we go! As…
LP Launches February Clinic Tour
Latin Percussion has announced their February Clinic Tour dates and clinicians. See below for more information. Sun, Feb 5th & Mon, Feb 6th MICHAEL SPIRO University of Wisconsin Madison School of Music 455 North Park St. Madison, WISCONSIN Phone: 734-883-3272 Tue,…
Vince Wilburn Jr.
Hey, what’s happening, MD! This is Vince Wilburn Jr., recently back from winter NAMM 2012, where I got to see a lot of my good friends, witness some great music, and check out new, innovative products. It’s one of my…
