On the Beat
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Gavin Harrison Auctions Off a Sonor Kit for MS Charity
Hello, MD readers. Just a quick update from me to let you know what I’m doing and will be doing later this year. First off, I’m auctioning one of my beloved Sonor drumsets for the Multiple Sclerosis Society U.K. My mother had…
Joey Aguirre of Sifting
Talks New Album, Projects, and Gear Hi MD readers, Joey Aguirre here and I play drums in a progressive metal band called Sifting. It’s an honor to be featured here “On The Beat!” I started playing drums when I was…
Dawn Richardson of Elettrodomestico and 4 Non Blondes
Talking About Upcoming Tour, Teaching, and New Instructional Book Hello MD readers! It’s so great to be back here “On The Beat” and in the community of drummers. I’d like to share some insights about teaching and playing drums and…
Andrew Campanelli and PJ Howard of the Revivalists
Photo by by Julia Remache Talking About Recording New Album at the Legendary FAME Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals Hello MD! They say that songs in Muscle Shoals rise up out of the river. They say you can actually hear…
Jake Sommers of Luke Combs
Talking About SNL Appearance and Upcoming Tour and Festivals Hi Modern Drummer, it’s been two years since you last heard from me here “On The Beat.” A lot has happened in that time and I’m excited to get you caught…
Max Silverstein of No1Cares
Comedian/Actor/Drummer Andrew Dice Clay’s son Max talks about his influences, gear, and playing with his brother Dillon. Hey MD! My name is Max Silverstein and I play the drums. I grew up in a musical family; my dad is a…
Adam Deitch of Lettuce
Photo by Bob Forte Talking About Grammy Nomination, Recording, and Tour Sup everybody! Hope 2020 is looking up and up for you all. Recently, my band Lettuce was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Contemporary Instrumental Album…
Joey Dandeneau of Theory of a Deadman
Talking About Studio Work and Gear Hello MD readers, Joey here checking in! Drumming has been a passion for me since I started at age three. I got my first kit at five years old and never looked back. Playing…
The Art of Chad Smith Premieres in Austin, Texas
During some downtime from Red Hot Chili Pepper activities, Chad Smith has been exploring the visual arts. Four years ago Smith collaborated with Los Angeles design firm SceneFour on a series of “rhythm on canvas” paintings. Now he has a…
Matt Starr of Black Swan
Howdy MD readers! Earlier this year I got a call from Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson, asking me if I would be interested in being a part of an (at the time) unnamed band with him, singer Robin McAuley, and guitarist…
Coady Willis of Big Business
Photo by Rose Ann Belluso Talking About Recording Latest Album and Gear Hello, MD! I recently performed as a guest drummer for a week with the 8G band on Late Night with Seth Meyers and it was a blast! Thank…
Paulo Ressio from Doctor Pheabes
Talking About Album and Gear Hello there, everybody! It’s an honor for me, a guy from a very traditional district of Sao Paulo called Mooca, to talk to you here in the Modern Drummer world for this “On The Beat!”…
Chris Guglielmo of Bayside
Photo by Megan Thompson Talking Smoothness, Timing, and Recording What’s up Modern Drummer! My name is Chris Guglielmo and I play drums in a band called Bayside. From the beginning my approach was always more methodical than structured. My preferred…
Liberty DeVitto of the Lords of 52nd Street and the Slim Kings
Hey MD friends, Liberty DeVitto here “On The Beat.” I wanted to tell you a little bit about what I’ve been doing. After playing for thirty years with Billy Joel, you would think one would put down the sticks and…
