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Drummer Blog: The Bots’ Anaiah Lei on Incorporating Jazz and Other Musical Styles
Hi, guys and girls! My name is Anaiah Lei, and I drum for a band called the Bots, from Los Angeles, California. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, and I’ve been drumming for about eleven years. I joined…
News: “Drumming for Love??? Benefit
A special evening of Nawlins’ funk featuring an all-star lineup will be held on Wednesday, February 25, in the Marlin Room inside NYC’s Webster Hall at 7 pm. The event was set up to benefit Tab Benoit drummer Eric Bolivar,…
On the Beat: Stroamata’s Alexander Markowitz on Approaching Music From Multiple Directions
Hello! My name is Alexander Markowitz, and it is a pleasure to get on my soapbox here at Modern Drummer. One of the greatest influences on my style of drumming is that I am also a committed songwriter and a…
Menage’s Gabriel Ferreira Talks Fusing Styles Via Musical Diversity and World Exploration
Hey, MD readers! I’m Gabriel Ferreira, and I’m the drummer/percussionist for the band Menage. I am also a lyricist and songwriter and do both in Menage, but I won’t delve into that “dark side” of my work in this blog.…
News: Stephen Perkins, Matt Starr, and Steven Adler Among the Participants in Third-Annual “Rock Against MS??? Benefit Concert
The third-annual Rock Against MS returns to the Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood with yet another amazing all-star lineup. The rock-fueled concert will help raise funding for notable publicist Nancy B. Sayle, as well as for the new foundation benefiting…
News: Terry Bozzio and Tom Shelley Hitting the Road in 2015 With Their “Drums and Percussion??? Tour
Terry Bozzio and Tom Shelley are once again hitting the road for clinic tours. Universal Percussion will sponsor the appearances in conjunction with select drums and percussion dealers. Terry Bozzio needs little introduction to drumming fans. From his groundbreaking performances…
News: Gavin Harrison Reworks Porcupine Tree Songs for a Big Band Format on Upcoming Solo Album, Cheating the Polygraph
Gavin Harrison, drummer for British prog band Porcupine Tree, has announced a new solo album of rearranges songs from the acclaimed Porcupine Tree repertoire, Cheating the Polygraph, due out in North America on April 14 via Kscope. The tracks were…
Showroom: Vic Firth Split Brush Retractable Wire Brush
Designed with German drummer Florian Alexandru-Zorn, the Split Brush represents a new design concept for a wire brush. Created with two separate rows of medium-gauge wire, the two-tiered design helps produce different qualities of articulation. The retractable pull-rod includes a…
Rock Perspectives: The Mighty Three-Stroke Ruff (VIDEO)
The following post is excerpted from the March 2015 of Modern Drummer Magazine. Rock Perspectives Diamonds in the Ruff Part 1: The Mighty Three-Stroke by Matt Starr The first thing I learned when I started taking drum lessons was the…
Showroom: Vic Firth Steve Smith Tala Wand Slats
The Steve Smith Tala Wand Slats feature a foam center surrounded with four flat bamboo slats and wrapped in thin PVC and is said to provide a variety of unique sounds with ideal rebound and feel. Tala Wand Slats create…
Drummer Blog: Vince Wilburn Jr. Talks Heroes, Projects, and Uncle Miles
Hello, MD readers. Vince here. I consider myself eternally blessed. From an early age, I was able to experience music from the very best seat in the house—backstage. My mom took me to all the greatest gigs, giving me a…
News: Blue Note Jazz Club to Present World Percussion Shows Featuring Vinx, Rhythm Nomads, and Swiss Chris
For fans of world percussion and dancehall/hip-hop drums, there will be two shows on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Blue Note Jazz Club, 131 W. 3rd Street, New York, NY 10012. The 8 pm show will feature Vinx and…
Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Learning Other Styles
We asked the members of the Modern Drummer Education Team if they felt that it’s important for all drummers to study Latin music and other musical genres, even if they don’t intend to ever perform those styles. Here’s what they…
Drummer Blog: Breaking Benjamin’s Shaun Foist Talks Touring and Presenting Your Best on YouTube
Hi, MD readers! It’s 2015, so it’s time for some updates since my last blog. In 2012, producer David Bendeth was working on an EP for the California band Picture Me Broken. I happened to be working in his studio…
