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Battle Of The Bands To Benefit Little Kids Rock
Thursday, June 18, 2015, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30. For information and tickets click here. A Battle Of The Bands To Benefit Little Kids Rock will happen at The Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, Times Square, New York, NY. Proceeds from this concert…
Carl Palmer and the “Art??? of Giving Continues
Carl Palmer with fans who purchased his art to aid Camp Good Days & Special Times (for children with cancer), the American Cancer Society. Carl Palmer, one of rock’s iconic figures, and a founding member of Emerson, Lake and Palmer…
News: Mini-Documentary Follows Questlove as He Brings the Funk to Havana, Cuba
Okayplayer Films followed Roots/Tonight Show drummer and Okayplayer founder, Questlove, as he journeyed to Havana, Cuba, where he engaged in extensive cultural research by digging up some classic Cuban-made vinyl and by visiting the legendary EGREM studios, where most of…
News: World-Renowned Drummers Launch “180 Drums,??? an Online Drum Lesson Experience
A new online drum tutorial website, 180 Drums (www.180drums.com), is connecting aspiring drummers of all skill levels with many top professional drummers in the music industry. With more than 4,500 minutes of video lessons available now, and new instructors arriving…
Ilan Rubin Performs and Discusses “Smokescreen,??? from the New Regime’s Exhibit B
Nine Inch Nails/Angels and Airwaves drummer Ilan Rubin has been creating music under the New Regime banner for nearly a decade. The multi-instrumentalist recently dropped by the Guitar Center Hollywood Vintage room to play and talk about the musical process…
Industry News: Joyful Noise Drum Company Appoints Todd Trent Chief Operating Officer
Joyful Noise Drum Company recently announced the appointment of Todd Trent as its Chief Operating Officer. Trent, (pictured right, with Curt Waltrip) is bringing three decades of percussion industry experience to Joyful Noise, having been in music retail, artist relations…
Showroom: Los Cabos 55AB Hickory Drumstick
Los Cabos has added a new model to its white hickory line of drumsticks. The .587"x16" 55AB hybrid stick is thicker than a 5A but thinner than a 5B. For more information, visit www.loscabosdrumsticks.com.
Event: Sweetwater Presents GearFest 2015
Sweetwater, a top online retailer of music instruments and audio equipment in the US, is presenting GearFest 2015 on Friday, June 12, from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, June 13, from 9 am to 5 pm,…
Event: “Drum Recording Ninja Workshop??? Taking Place in Van Nuys, CA, on May 16
The Drum Recording Ninja Workshop is being offered to teach drummers how to create the best drum tones possible and to answer questions about tuning, mic choice, mic placement, compression, EQ, and more. Hosted by drummers/producers Charlie Waymire and Kurt…
Showroom: Vater Buzz Kill and Buzz Kill Extra Dry Dampeners
Buzz Kill is a drum and cymbal gel dampening system to control unwanted overtones. If needed, each gel can be cut to achieve the desired amount of dampening, whether used live or in the studio. Buzz Kill is super-tacky and…
News: Mapex MyDentity Free Tom Event
Mapex is currently offering a free matching 8", 10", 12", or 13" tom with any MyDentity four-, five-, or six-piece kit purchased between now and June 30, 2015. Mapex MyDentity custom drums are built in Nashville and offer a wide…
Showroom: Valter Percussion Aludu Udu Drum
The Aludu is an aluminum udu drum that is said to feature a wide range of sounds that are similar to a ceramic udu but are more responsive because the shell is thinner. Unbreakable and compact, the 32x15cm Aludu is…
Showroom: Rock-N-Roller Ground Glider Carts and Casters
Rock-N-Roller recently added two off-road carts, R16RT and R18RT, and made caster upgrades to other models. Both the R16RT and R18RT boast extra-wide Ground Glider front casters, wider rear wheels, larger frame tubing, and high weight capacities to make transporting…
Shed Sessions Worldwide New York Edition
Shed Sessions will be holding an event at the Hotel Courtyard at New York’s LaGuardia Airport this coming June 19. Featured will be drum clinics with Calvin Rodgers (Fred Hammond), Jamal Moore (Backstreet Boys, Natasha Bedingfield), Shariq Tucker (2014 Guitar…
