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Exclusive Video Interviews from PASIC 2015
This past November 11–14, the Percussive Arts Society held its annual international convention in San Antonio, Texas. This milestone event marked the fortieth anniversary of PASIC and the first year that live-streaming passes were offered. Within the convention, attendees had…
February 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Adam Deitch
(Available digitally December 29, 2015; in print January 3, 2016) On the Cover Adam Deitch “There’s a constant search for finding out what your sound is and what you’re able to express in the moment, when it counts. It just…
El Ten Eleven’s Tim Fogarty
Tim Fogarty by Rozette Rago Drums, bass, or keys? Why not play all three at once? On post-rock instrumental duo El Ten Eleven’s newest record, Fast Forward, rhythmic backbone Tim Fogarty pushes the role of a drummer into uncharted territories…
News: Dave Weckl Releases Behind-the-Scenes Movie, Flies on the Studio Wall
Dave Weckl and his longtime musical partner, keyboardist Jay Oliver, are releasing a two-hour movie about the making of their 2014 release, Convergence. The film, titled Flies on the Studio Wall, is available now at daveweckl.com. Flies on the Studio…
Enter to Win One of Two Incredible Prizes From Paiste and Yamaha!
Paiste and Yamaha have teamed up to help kick off Modern Drummer’s fortieth year with this incredible contest valued at over $5,000! Yamaha five-piece Stage Custom Birch acoustic drumset with Yamaha 700 Series hardware First Prize: The Yamaha DTX502 Hybrid…
News: Galactic Drummer, Stanton Moore, Announces Third-Annual SONO Drum Camp
Students at Stanton Moore’s Third Annual Spirit of New Orleans (SONO) Drum Camp will enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sit in and jam with Grammy Award-winning essential funk band, Galactic. Hosted December 11–13, 2015 at Parlor Studios located at 605…
News: New Jersey’s “Holiday Percussion??? to Perform in December
Holiday Percussion, under the direction of Chris Colaneri, is the largest inter-generational percussion ensemble in New Jersey. Percussionists perform Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa music on marimba, bells, xylophone, vibraphone, drums, and more. Last year, close to fifty participants came from…
News: Ralph Angelillo International Drum Fest Set for October 2016
The first Ralph Angelillo International Drum Fest will be held on October 22 – 23, 2016 at the Palais Montcalm, Salle Raoul-Jobin in Quebec City from 11 am to 7 pm EDT. Click on the following link to access…
News: Tortoise’s John Herndon Releases Clothing Collaboration With The Quiet Life
Chicago/Los Angeles-based musician, tattoo artist, illustrator, and founding member/drummer of Tortoise, John Herndon has released his new clothing collaboration with LA collective The Quiet Life. The collection consists of embroidered and printed fleece work shirts, short sleeve t-shirts, 5-panel hats,…
News: Sabian Education Network Hosts Events in Nashville and San Antonio
Continuing in its mission to assist drum teachers, the Sabian Education Network recently held events in Nashville, TN, and San Antonio, TX. Each event was led by SEN director Joe Bergamini and included a panel of education experts who shared…
January 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Neil Peart
(Available digitally November 25, 2015 and in print on December 1, 2015) On the Cover Neil Peart “There are things in my solo that have been there since I was sixteen, that always thrilled me—and still do.” As the members…
News: 18th-Annual Carlos Vega Memorial Birthday Concert on December 6
The 18th Annual Carlos Vega Memorial Birthday Concert will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 4 pm. The lineup for this special annual event features Will Lee (bass and vocals), Steve Ferrone (drums), Michael Thompson, Denny Dias (guitars),…
News: Ronnie Scott’s to Live Stream the Steve Gadd Band to a Global Audience, November 18th
Steve Gadd is regarded as one the most influential drummers in contemporary music and is one of the most sought-after studio musicians in the world. This month, Gadd brings together a band of stellar musicians for a three night run…
Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Hollywood, CA 2015
Photo taken at the Rock'n'roll Fantasy Camp in North Hollywood on 11/06/15. On November 6, Modern Drummer’s Billy Amendola hosted an afternoon Q&A at David Fishof’s Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp with legendary drummer Ginger Baker. Later that evening, Amendola…
