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Dixon Presents California 2014 Clinic Tour with Gregg Bissonette

Gregg Bissonette signed with Dixon drums this past April just in time for the Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band’s North American tour. While on break between legs, Bissonette will present his first US clinic tour as a Dixon…

Modern Drummer
Sep 3, 2014

East Coast Drum Jam Set for September 21st

The East Coast Drum Jam will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom at US Hwy 1 South in Princeton, New Jersey. Pre-order tickets are available online for $25 at www.drumstudiolive.com, or you can purchase…

Modern Drummer
Sep 3, 2014

October 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Ian Paice of Deep Purple!

(Available digitally August 26, 2014; on newsstands September 2, 2014) On the Cover Deep Purple’s Ian Paice For almost fifty years, there’s been only one drummer in the legendary classic-rock band Deep Purple. And this is exactly as it should…

Modern Drummer
Sep 2, 2014

Protection Racket Cases for Roland SPD-S and SPD-SX

  After months of road testing, Protection Racket is proud to announce it has extended its range of electronic drum cases. The 9021-00 standard utility case can be used as a multi-purpose case for laptops, paperwork, set lists, and music…

Modern Drummer
Sep 1, 2014

Enter to Win Mike Johnston's Dream Giveaway!

• Gretsch Renown Four Piece Drum Set in Vintage Pearl Finish (10",12" toms, 16" floor, 22" bass drum) / Gretsch Brushed Brass Snare Drum (5.5" x 14") • Meinl Byzance Cymbal Setup - 14" hats, 21" ride, two 18" crashes,…

Modern Drummer
Sep 1, 2014
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Cympad Expands Chromatics Series with Crimson, Yellow, and White Models

Expanding its popular line of Chromatics cellular-foam cymbal washers, Cympad is now offering them in crimson, yellow, and white models. “Dealers and drummers continue to ask for more colors, and we are happy we can accommodate them,” explains Cympad president,…

Modern Drummer
Aug 29, 2014

Thomas Lang Drumming Boot Camp Dates Announced

Drummer/producer Thomas Lang (Stork, Paul Gilbert, John Wetton) has announced a Thomas Lang Drumming Boot Camp (TLDBC) scheduled for November 14–16, 2014, at the Palm Garden Hotel located at 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks, California. Reserve your spot…

Modern Drummer
Aug 29, 2014

Mapex “Over the Edge Tour??? With Russ Miller and Rashid Williams

Mapex artists and staff members will be stopping in fifteen cities across the USA for the Mapex SONIClear “Over the Edge Tour.” The tour is designed to allow players to experience first-hand the award-winning SONIClear bearing edge and the sound…

Modern Drummer
Aug 29, 2014

John Favicchia Fall 2014 Clinic Tour

Date Location Venue/Info October 17, 2014 Paris, France The Drumming Lab October 18, 2014 Rennes, France Creativ' Drum Center October 19, 2014 Dijon, France International Drum Institute October 20, 2014 Marsielle, France MLC Academy October 23, 2014 Nottingham, England Drum…

Modern Drummer
Aug 27, 2014

Drumerica Announces 2014 Contest Finalists

Videos to be posted at www.Drumerica.us.   Drumerica, the National Contest For Young Drummers, has announced the names of the 18 finalists in this year’s competition. They are: • Swing/Blues (Groove Essentials Track #23): Chris Chandler • Latin (Groove Essentials…

Modern Drummer
Aug 27, 2014

Boso Bamboo Drumsticks Introduces New Fixed Handle Wire Brushes

Boso Drumsticks recently released new Natural 5A and Strata 5A fixed handle wire brushes. By layering natural and compressed bamboo, using a method Boso calls “Strata Technology,” Boso is able to mimic the density of hickory to produce bamboo sticks…

Modern Drummer
Aug 26, 2014

Rudiments On Congas by Alex Acuña Available as Download or on DVD

Rudiments On Congas, available via Drum Channel, features nearly two hours of lesson material from world-renowned drummer and percussionist Alex Acuña (Weather Report, Paul McCartney, Whitney Houston, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and more). Acuña discusses and demonstrates how drumset drummers…

Modern Drummer
Aug 25, 2014
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Simmons Introduces Stryke6 iPad Drum Controller

The new Stryke6 is an iPad controller that delivers a tactile playing experience in a compact, tabletop design. Equipped with six velocity-sensitive pads plus two foot pedals for kick and hi-hat control, the laptop-sized Stryke6 is ideal for on-the-go playing,…

Modern Drummer
Aug 22, 2014

Grover Pro Aluminum-Handle Bass Drum Mallets

Grover Pro’s six new models of aluminum handle bass drum mallets feature .625"-diameter aluminum shafts with a finish that is easy to grip. The weight of the aluminum handle adds more “punch,” bringing out more bottom end from any size…

Modern Drummer
Aug 21, 2014
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