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Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst Honored with Yamaha’s Legacy in Education Award at PASIC 2019
From left to right: Greg Crane, Yamaha; Marc Dicciani, award recipient; Paul Winterhalter, Yamaha (accepting the award on Tom Aungst’s behalf); John Wittmann, Yamaha. Yamaha bestowed the company’s Legacy in Education Award to Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst at the…
Drum Workshop Acquires Slingerland from Gibson
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered guitar icon. Principals from both companies inked the undisclosed deal that will see the Slingerland name be shepherded by the California-based custom drum maker.…
Eric Clapton and Friends: A Tribute Concert to Ginger Baker
Eric Clapton recently announced a one-time only concert to celebrate the musical life of his dear friend Ginger Baker. Eric Clapton and Friends: A Tribute to Ginger Baker will take place Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith…
Sons Of Apollo Launch Video For "Goodbye Divinity"; First Single From MMXX
SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in…
Carl Palmer Prog Rock Camp Contest Winner
Jim Dwyer was the winner of the contest to attend the Carl Palmer Prog Rock Camp in Philadelphia, PA on November 8, 9, and 10. Jim visits with Modern Drummer publisher David Frangioni mid-way through the camp. https://vimeo.com/373941134…
MD Publisher David Frangioni Featured in Living a Life in Full Podcast
Music, Technology and Writing Spun into Gold (and Platinum) with David Frangioni Episode 036: Music, Technology and Writing Spun into Gold (and Platinum) with David Frangioni David Frangioni is quite the polymath—as he is an entrepreneur, award-winning veteran of the…
Video Premiere: District 97’s “Sheep”
Jonathan Schang, drummer and leader of the modern progressive rock band District 97, has graciously invited Modern Drummer to premiere the group’s video to the song “Sheep,” from their upcoming album Screens. “Like many of D97’s pieces,” says Schang, “‘Sheep’…
Runaway To Paradise Contest Winner Goes Cruising
BJ and Jennifer Kellogg with Rich Scannella The winner of the “Runaway to Paradise with Jon Bon Jovi” contest is Modern Drummer subscriber B.J. Kellogg of Colorado. B.J. and his wife, Jennifer, departed Barcelona, Spain on August 26 for the…
Win a Spot At Carl Palmer's Prog Rock Camp!
A Modern Drummer Subscriber Exclusive Contest https://vimeo.com/349080531/876f700643 https://vimeo.com/349080531 Modern Drummer continues its' Give The Drummer Some...VIP exclusive experiences with admission to Carl Palmer's Prog Rock Camp in Philadelphia, PA, on November 8, 9, 10, 2019. About the Camp: A musical…
MD Subscriber and Ringo Starr Peace and Love Contest Winner Bryan Shadden Shares His Experience
Steven Roper (left), Ringo, and MD subscriber Bryan Shadden attend the Ringo Starr 11th Annual Peace & Love Birthday Worldwide Celebration at Capitol Records Tower on July 07, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Beautiful…
US Winner Takes Home Top Prize in Shure Drum Mastery 2019 Contest
Daniel Kelly II Renowned session drummer Ash Soan and an all-star drummer jury selected the winners of Drum Mastery 2019, a Shure contest aimed at giving unsung percussionists the glory they deserve. The grand prize went to Daniel Kelly II,…
Peace And Love with Ringo On July 7, 2019 Entry Deadline is June 25th!
https://vimeo.com/337518261 To the Modern Drummer Subscriber Family! “We’re Going to a Party, Party!” (And YOU could be our guest.) Here's your cha-cha-cha-chance to celebrate with Ringo Starr on his birthday, July 7, in Los Angeles, California. One lucky Modern…
Modern Drummer Names Audio Legend David Frangioni As Publisher
Monday, May 13, 2019 – Miami FL — Modern Drummer magazine today announced one of the industry‘s most sought-after drumming aficionados, David Frangioni, will become its new publisher. Frangioni, a musician since age two, used drumming as a form of…
Enter The "Roadie For A Day" Contest with Cindy Blackman Santana
Throughout May’s International Drum Month, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) is encouraging drummers and want-to-be drummers to visit a participating music retailer to learn how they can begin drumming and enter to win the PMC’s “Roadie for a Day” contest.…
