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Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photos by Travis Shinn
Oct 29, 2019

Memphis Drum Shop, Memphis, Tennessee

Gongs are another area where Memphis Drum Shop stands out, with the by-appointment-only Memphis Gong Chamber and My Gong video series.

Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2019

New Releases from Jonathan Blake, Matt Slocum, Barrett Martin Group, and More!

Johnathan Blake continues to demonstrate his abilities as an exciting, creative drummer on his third album as a leader.

Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2019

Sympathy for the Drummer

The book tries to clarify the ineffable: what is the essence of Charlie Watts?

by John Colpitts
Oct 29, 2019

The 2019 DCI World Championship Results

Blue Devils corps held on to a narrow lead of less than a tenth of a point to win a record-breaking nineteenth championship.

Story and Photos by Lauren Vogel Weiss
Oct 29, 2019
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Harvey Vogel

“There’s no question that Harvey Vogel changed the way the consumer viewed retail percussion.”

by Lauren Vogel Weiss
Oct 29, 2019

A Modern Class Act

“I always liked the dynamic contrast between focused and open tones.

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Oct 29, 2019

Catching Up With Ginger Baker

In December of 2014 Modern Drummer interviewed Ginger Baker, who died this past weekend at the age of eighty. We spoke to Baker, one of the most influential and notorious drummers in rock history, on the occasion of what would be his last studio album as a leader, Why?

by Jeff Potter
Oct 7, 2019

Skipping Down Memory Lane

Hi, everyone! I hope you enjoyed your summer. Did you get out to any live shows?

by Billy Amendola
Sep 30, 2019

What’s Your Favorite Jeff Porcaro Track?

What’s Your Favorite Jeff Porcaro Track?

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

Peter Frampton’s Dan Wojciechowski

Dan is the best drummer I’ve ever played with,” Frampton said. “He has an immeasurable amount of technique at the ready, but his feel is the thing.

by Billy Amendola
Sep 30, 2019

John Wicks On Fitz and the Trantrums’ All the Feels

On September 20, the soul-influenced indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums released

by Willie Rose
Sep 30, 2019
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Mike Sleath With Shawn Mendes

Deftly backing Mendes on the road is Mike Sleath, whose powerful energy has driven the singer’s live show since 2015.

by Willie Rose
Sep 30, 2019

Yamaha Product Close-Up

Complementary, high-quality maple and birch options tailor-made for live and studio applications.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 30, 2019
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