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Stephen Perkins and Tim Alexander Perform at Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off
Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off Finals took place this past January 17, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Gregg Bissonette hosted the event, which included five finalists facing off in a drum solo showcase. Shariq Tucker, from the Bronx, New…
News: Drumeo.com Celebrates 1,000th Live Lesson With Jazz Great Antonio Sanchez
Drumeo.com announced that four-time Grammy Award–winning drummer, bandleader, and composer Antonio Sanchez will be teaching a free online drum lesson, entitled “Creative Soloing and Freedom,” to celebrate the community’s 1,000th live lesson broadcast, on Wednesday April 8, 2015, at 4…
News: Drummer Han Bennink and Holland’s ICP Orchestra Celebrate Recent CD, East of the Sun, With US Tour
World-renowned Amsterdam-based Instant Composers Pool (ICP) Orchestra and famed experimental drummer Han Bennink are celebrating the release of their recent CD, East of the Sun, with a thirteen-date US tour starting May 2, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. Information about the…
News: UArts Hosts Second-Annual “Philadelphia International Hand Drumming Day??? on Saturday, April 11
On April 11, 2015, the University of the Arts will host the second edition of the “Philadelphia International Hand Drumming Day.” Organized by Grammy Award–winning percussionist and UArts faculty member and alumnus Arturo Stable, the event will be held in…
News: Gretsch Brings Hands-On Music Making to Life at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame
The world of playing, recording, writing, composing, and managing music is explained at the new Dinah and Fred Gretsch Family Gallery at Music City’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The gallery allows visitors to mix a band recording,…
Showroom: Shure PG Alta Drum Microphone Kits
The PG ALTA line of microphones offers advanced design features for professional sound at a budget-conscious price. The complete family includes fourteen new products, including models and pre-packs for drums. “PG ALTA microphones are designed for anyone seeking great sound,…
News: KoSA Cuba’s Percussion Workshop and Havana’s Drum Festival Fiesta del Tambor Celebrate Another Sizzling Hot Edition
KoSA Cuba held the thirteenth edition of its annual workshop and festival this past March 1–8. Participants came from the USA, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, and Argentina. The program’s itinerary included informative classes, hands-on lessons, and musical performances by the talented…
News: “World’s Fastest Drummer??? Southeast Championship Scheduled for April 2015
The World’s Fastest Drummer (WFD) will continue its fifteenth-year celebration at the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (AIMM), 2875 Breckinridge Blvd., Suite 700, Duluth, GA, from April 15 to 18, 2015. The Fastest Hands and Fastest Feet competition prelims…
Showroom: Premier “The Beast??? Snare Drum
The Beast snare drum is said to deliver power and sensitivity and features Premier’s unique shell technology, called the Air-Flow system. Sonic chambers circulate the air movement through the shell, bringing body and depth to its tonal characteristics. The power…
May 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Jojo Mayer
(Available March 30, 2015) On the Cover Jojo Mayer “As I exposed myself to programmed music, I became more aware of the contrasts between electronic media and real-time playing. I understood that this is something that we should cultivate.” And…
Showroom: Polynome Metronome iPhone App
Drummers Joe Crabtree and Lucas Ives created the PolyNome app for iPhone that allows users to keep track of practices, create playlists, and tag presets. “The original idea behind PolyNome was to create a metronome that would help musicians learn…
Showroom: Tama’s New Products for 2015
The Star Walnut is the new flagship line for Tama drums and is ideal for both the stage and the studio. The Star Walnut shells are said to project booming low end with enough cut to be heard through any…
Showroom: Grover Pro KeeGee Piccolo Snare Drum
The response of the new KeeGee piccolo snare drum is said to extend down beyond the ability of the ear to detect. The drum also is said to possess a powerful “bark” when pushed to the upper dynamic limits. The…
Showroom: Sonivox Tony Coleman Drums Sample Library
Sonivox has released Tony Coleman Drums, an all-new sample drum instrument for drummers, producers, and songwriters. Using a MIDI keyboard, electronic drums, or pad controller, users can access 10 GB of Tony’s blend of playing, timing, and touch to enhance…
