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News: Famed Drum Clinician/Educator Dom Famularo Voices Main Character for Animated Series Musimations

Musimations is an animated series that simplifies the reading and playing of music. The show stars a zany grandpa named Tappy Pappy (voiced by Famularo) who teaches lessons in his music shop with the help of his insightful dog, Ruff.…

Modern Drummer
Jan 1, 2016

News: Empowerment for Disabled Musicians Organization CandoMusos to Present at H.O.T. Zone During Winter NAMM 2016

CandoMusos announces that they will again be presenting their global vision for all musicians with disabilities on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 3 pm PST, in the H.O.T. Zone at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Conference in Anaheim,…

Modern Drummer
Dec 31, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Dec 30, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Dec 30, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Dec 16, 2015
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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…

Modern Drummer
Dec 11, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Dec 9, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Dec 5, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Dec 4, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Dec 2, 2015

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,…

Modern Drummer
Dec 2, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2015
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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…

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2015

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),…

Modern Drummer
Nov 17, 2015
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