Clinics and Events
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KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp & Festival
The KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp, and Festival will take place atCastleton State College, Castleton, VT, July 22-27, 2014. Highlights include an intensive music camp with small, hands-on classeswith professional world-class drummers and percussionistsfor players of all ages and…
Three of the World’s Top Drummers to Perform at the Salem YMCA
The Salem, Massachusetts YMCA will host a one-of-a-kind performance and student clinic with three top professional drummers: Dave DiCenso (Josh Groban), Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean), and James Murphy (Blue Man Group). The Drums for Funds concert will take place on…
Musicians Institute’s to Host World-Renowned Musicians for Special Clinics
Musicians Institute (MI), the College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood, CA, has announced its first round of instructors for Summer Shot 2014, the two-week music camp coming to MI’s campus beginning on June 23. In addition to the Hollywood music…
John Favicchia and Karl Sloman “The Code Breakers??? Drum Clinic
Riverside Guitar Shop and Pole Cat Percussion Systems present: John Favicchia and Karl Sloman, "The Code Breakers", drum clinic on Saturday, June 7th, from 1 pm - 4 pm. Don’t miss out, go to www.polecatps.com and register for the drum clinic…
Israeli Drum Off 2014
Roi Star, drummer for popular Israeli singer Mookie, is proud to announce the first Israeli Drum Off in Tel Aviv this coming September. Judges include well-respected Israeli drummers Asher Fedi, Tomer Z, Doron Refaeli, and Nati Cohen, guitarist Shmulik Budagov,…
Bonzo Bash Hits the East Coast
Brian Tichy brings Bonzo Bash back to Bergen PAC in New Jersey on May 31 to celebrate the legendary drumming of Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham. Drummers scheduled to perform include Zach Alford (David Bowie/B-52s/Bruce Springsteen), Will Calhoun (Living Colour), Joe…
A Battle of the Bands to Benefit Little Kids Rock
"Big kids" will take the stage at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square and raise funds to help some little kids ROCK! The second annual Big Kids Rock! Battle of the Bands benefit event will feature performances by Little…
Nile Drummer George Kollias Announces Special Guest Tim Yeung at L.A. Drum Camp
Heavy metal drummer, educator, and instructional DVD creator George Kollias (Nile) debuts his first-ever drum camp this May 16– 18 at the Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles, located at 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, California. Produced by MUSO Entertainment, Kollias’s three-day drum camp offers a limited…
Terry Bozzio and Universal Percussion’s Tom Shelley Tour the South
Terry Bozzio joined Universal Percussion president Tom Shelley this past February and March for their third joint clinic tour. After covering a good chunk of the Eastern US last fall, the duo performed at venues throughout the South. Their first…
DRUMSTRONG Rhythm & Arts Festival 2014
May 16, 17, & 18, Misty Meadows Farm, Weddington, North Carolina. Benefiting DrumsForCures, a 501©(3) non-profit organization raising awareness and funds for cancer initiatives globally through family friendly rhythm gatherings. Scheduled to appear: Railroad Earth, The Felice Brothers, Kopecky Family Band, Chatham County Line, American…
Bergen Performance Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey Presents Bonzo Bash
Bergen Performing Arts Center presents Bonzo Bash, an All Star tribute to Led Zeppelin's John Bonham featuring the top drummers in rock music today, Saturday, May 31st, 2014 at 7:30 PM. Bonzo Bash’s line-up includes: Brain Tichy of Whitesnake, Billy Idol,…
Hand-Drumming Guinness Record Attempt Set for This Saturday April 26
On April 26, more than 1,000 percussionists will convene on the campus of the University of Maryland to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest hand-drum ensemble. Universal Percussion president Tom Shelley will emcee the event, as…
Thomas Lang Announces Big Drum Bonanza 2014
Drummer/producer Thomas Lang (stOrk/Paul Gilbert) has announced that the Big Drum Bonanza 2014 will take place July 2–6 at the Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks, California. Drummers of all ages, levels, and styles are invited to join Lang and…
Legendary Jazz Ensemble M’Boom Re:Percussion Reuniting for a Special Concert on June 14, 2014
M’Boom Re:Percussion, the legendary ensemble featuring a multitude of drummer/percussionists that was assembled and founded by jazz master Max Roach in the 1970s, is reuniting under the leadership of original member Joe Chambers for a special concert featuring the KBz…