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John Bonham Celebration and Tribute Video
In remembrance of the passing of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Modern Drummer and a few friends pay special tribute to one of the greatest drummers of our time. In this clip, which was filmed backstage at the…
Jason Hartless of Pistol Day Parade
Hello again! It has been a couple years since I wrote my last blog for Modern Drummer. I really appreciate this opportunity to do another one. The last time I wrote, I had just finished up on a Mötley Crüe…
Route 36 Launches Global Drum Network Podcast
Route 36, a Salisbury, UK–based music production and tuition studio, has launched a new podcast, Global Drum Network. This monthly podcast is designed to bring together the worldwide community of drummers and percussionists. Global Drum Network aims to inspire listeners…
Love For Levon: A Benefit To Save The Barn
DVDS (2) LEVEL: ALL $24.99 When Levon Helm left us last year, mourners hoped to preserve his legacy by sustaining the Barn. In this beloved venue, Levon hosted the Midnight Rambles, where top musicians gathered for homespun concerts in a…
VIDEO! Rock Perspectives: Double Bass Workout Part 3 (October 2013 Issue)
by Todd Vinciguerra In this lesson we’ll mix 16th notes, 16th-note triplets, and 32nd notes on the bass drums and play them along with 16th-note-based hand patterns. Remember to play to a metronome or click track, and start off slowly…
Nico Espinosa of Deaf Poets
Hello, MD! I’m Nico Espinosa, drummer for Miami-based indie-rock band the Deaf Poets. I am originally from Entre Rios, Argentina, but Miami has been my home for the last thirteen years. Drumming has been a part of my life ever…
The Collective School of Music Presents: John Favicchia Clinic Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 7 PM
Drummer John Favicchia has performed and/or recorded with Steve Khan, Eddie Money, Tony Levin, Chieli Minucci, Charlie Daniels, Lonnie Plaxico, Robbers, John Benitez, Gary US Bonds, Harvie S, Larry Coryell, Dean Brown, Rachel Z, Joe Butler, the Tokens, Felix Cavaliere,…
Drummer Set to Break Guinness World Record
Two-time Guinness world-record holder for marathon drumming, Russ Prager, will make a third attempt this Wednesday, September 25. The event will take place at Quaker Steak and Lube in Clearwater, FL at 7 pm. The entire event will continue in…
The Collective School of Music Presents: Steve Jordan and Leroy Clouden Clinic Friday, September 20, at 6 PM
Steve Jordan is a Grammy Award-winning drummer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and musical director. He has performed or recorded with the John Mayer Trio, the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Don Henley, John Mellencamp, Andres Calamaro, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Sonny Rollins, BB…
Ginger Baker’s Son, Kofi, to Conduct Clinics and Concerts in October
Sons of Cream drummer Kofi Baker will be conducting a handful of clinics and concerts in October. Details below. October 9, 2013 – Drum Clinic – Sam Ash, Las Vegas, NV October 11, 2013 – Kofi Baker’s Cream Experience –…
Jonathan Ellinghaus with Blake Morgan
Hello, MD! Want to be a better drummer? Learn to play guitar. Want to be a great drummer? Start writing songs. In spite of what a lot of people would see as clear successes (consistent session work, lots of album…
The Collective School of Music Presents Free Drum Clinics
The Collective School of Music will present the following free drum clinics. Clinics will take place at the Collective School of Music, which is located at 541 Avenue of the Americas, 4th floor, New York, NY. Seating for the events…
“Give the Drummer Some??? Podcast
The “Give the Drummer Some” podcast features popular drummers talking about their careers and sharing things about themselves, such as their favorite films and activities, as well as discussing what drives them in their lives. New podcasts will be released…
Nashville Drummers Jam 3: Tribute to Jeff Porcaro
Photo by Rick Malkin The Nashville Drummers Jam, along with promotional partner, Tom Hurst Presents Loud Jamz, and venue partner, Douglas Corner Café, involves bringing top Nashville drummers together to perform their favorite songs from a selected theme while raising…
