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Yamaha DBR Series and CBR Loudspeakers Offer Power and Portability
Yamaha introduces two new additions to its portable loudspeaker lineup, the powered DBR series and the passive CBR series. The DBR series, the follow-up to the DSR and DXR series, represents the most portable powered loudspeakers that Yamaha offers.…
The Loop Loft Releases “Joey Waronker Drums???
The Loop Loft announces the release of Joey Waronker Drums, a collection of drum loops, multi-tracks, samples, and MIDI featuring the legendary drummer and producer. From the folk funk of Beck, to the hypnotic grooves of Atoms for Peace, to…
Los Cabos Updates Randy Black Signature Stick
Randy Black’s rubberized dipped series will no longer be available as of Sept 30, 2014. The model will undergo cosmetic changes but all dimensions will stay intact. The sticks will now have a high gloss black finish from the neck…
Daniel Glass Clinics
Daniel Glass will be putting on live clinics this week: Thursday, September 18, The Collective School Of Music, New York, NY. 7:00 P.M., free. Friday, September 19, University of Massuchusetts, Amherst, MA. 3:00 P.M., free. Saturday, September 20, The Boston Drum…
Guitar Center Given Top Honors At 2014 Content Marketing Awards
L-R: Joe Pulizzi, founder, Content Marketing Institute; Dustin Hinz, VP of Brand Experience & Entertainment Marketing, Guitar Center; Lee Diskin, manager of video production, Guitar Center; Matt Petersen, CEO, McMurry/TMG. Guitar Center is proud to announce that it was presented…
Rhythm! Discovery Center Joins Smithsonian Magazine’s Tenth Annual Museum Day Live!
Free Admission for All Participants Presenting a Museum Day Live! Ticket - Experience Famous Drumsets and Over 150 Percussion Instruments to Play - Rhythm! Discovery Center will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, September 27, 2014, as part…
Korg Cliphit Drumkit Turns Tables Into Drumsets
The Cliphit consists of three vibration-sensitive clips that attach to desktops, tables, or any other nearby surface to instantly transform it into a portable electronic drumset. Providing various drum combinations, such as kicks, snare, toms, and cymbals, the Cliphit comes…
Finnish-Made Kumu Drums Now Available in the US
Founded in 1984, Kumu Drums offers handmade shells from 6" to 28". Made of top-quality Finnish birch, the four different shell thicknesses include the Original, which is the foundation of the “Kumu Sound” and features 4-ply shells with 2-ply SoulRings;…
#PEACEROCKS On International Day of Peace
JOHN VARVATOS INVITES YOU TO JOIN RINGO AND AN ALL STARR BAND AT THIS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE IN LOS ANGELES The John Varvatos Fall 2014 Campaign Features Ringo Starr #PEACEROCKS Charitable Initiative Benefitting The David Lynch Foundation via the Ringo Starr…
Tickets on Sale Now for Dave Weckl Drum Clinic at LIDC
The “Original” Long Island Drum Center will present jazz/fusion great Dave Weckl in an exciting drum clinic on Thursday, October 16 at 7 pm. The clinic will be held at Five Towns College in Dix Hills, NY. Tickets for riser…
Drumerica Announces 2014 Contest Winners!
Drumerica congratulates the winners of the 2014 Drumerica National Competition for Young Drummers. 1st Place: David Cola 2nd Place: Jarod Deshong 3rd Place: Juleius Sanders Visit www.drumerica.us to view the winning videos, as well as the other entries from some…
Chicago Custom Percussion Offers a “Package Deal??? Through Guitar Center
Chicago Custom Percussion (CCP) is now offering a package deal for a four-piece drumkit consisting of maple or birch shells with a satin stain finish through Guitar Center. The package also offers a number of limited options to allow drummers…
Casting Call For 90s/Early 2000s Rock Bands
Calling all rock, classic rock, pop rock, and hard rock bands (no hair metal) that played in the 90s or early 2000s in the Los Angeles area. Were you part of a high school or college band in the 90s or…
The Sessions Event At McNally Smith College of Music
The Sessions is a powerful and interactive presentation where artists sharpen their music business skills in pursuit of excellence in their careers. Your path to success for marketing, networking, artist relations, self-promotion and entertainment law. The special guest panelists for this session…
