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Grover Pro is Now Offering Percussion Road Cases!

Grover Pro’s Percussion Road Case is constructed to provide years of trouble-free service in band rooms, concert halls, percussion studios, stadiums, and even on the field. Key features include three sliding drawers of varying depths. The 4" drawer is ideal…

Modern Drummer
Jun 12, 2014

Caldwell College Percussion Camp

Students will participate in master classes on technique and performance development and rehearse and perform in a percussion ensemble during the 3rd Annual Summer Intensive Percussion Camp. Top drummers will work with percussionists age 12 and up Monday thru Friday,…

Modern Drummer
Jun 11, 2014

Dixon Introduces the Multi-Functional Brite Key

The Dixon Brite Key is a three-function tool, designed to aide drummers as a LED flashlight, bottle opener, and standard drum key. Ideal for poorly lit stages, practice rooms, and teaching studios, turn on the LED to fix, find, or…

Modern Drummer
Jun 11, 2014

Quiet Down Your Practice With Cymbomute Cymbal Mutes

A Cymbomute cymbal mute fits around the rim of a cymbal and is held in place by its own tension. These devices are available for any size and type of cymbal, so an entire setup can be muted no matter…

Modern Drummer
Jun 10, 2014

Win a Rockstar Mayhem Festival Prize Package Including Prizes from Avenged Sevenfold, Zippo, iHome, and more!

Win goodies from the bands, friends, and sponsors from the 2014 Rockstar Mayhem Festival, including: a CD catalog from Avenged Sevenfold, Zippo lighters, flasks provided by Coldcock, safe-sex kits from WET, and other assorted prizes from iHome, Fxck Cancer, Legator…

Modern Drummer
Jun 10, 2014
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Sherwood Percussion Builds “Natural True Tone??? Drum Shells

Thirty-year drum-building veteran James Pierce, owner of Sherwood Percussion, has created the Natural True Tone drum shells, which are designed to have minimal stress in the wood and feature a unique Internal Lug System (ILS). Natural True Tone drums are…

Modern Drummer
Jun 9, 2014

Win a Ginger Baker Prize Package

To celebrate the release of Ginger Baker’s new CD, Why?, Motéma Records has put together a prize package that all Ginger Baker fans will want to get their hands on. Ginger Baker Why? Best known as the fiery, game-changing drummer…

Modern Drummer
Jun 9, 2014

Sarah Hagan to Head Zildjian Artist Relations Worldwide

The Zildjian Company is proud to announce that Sarah Hagan has been promoted to director of artist relations–worldwide effective immediately. Sarah assumes responsibility for planning and executing Zildjian’s global artist relations program based out of its headquarters in Norwell, MA.…

Modern Drummer
Jun 8, 2014

Gretsch Drums Names Brent Barnett as New Artist Relations Manager

Gretsch Drums is pleased to announce that it has named Brent Barnett as its new artist relations manager, replacing Kim Graham, who announced her retirement in May. Barnett has worked in the percussion division of KMC Music, Gretsch’s US distributor,…

Modern Drummer
Jun 7, 2014

Pearl Partners With Tune-bot for USA Distribution

Pearl has partnered with Overtone Labs to begin sole USA distribution for its Tune-bot digital drum tuning system. The move comes on the heels of Tune-bot’s 2012 debut, and looks to expand its presence with key USA drum retailers. “Pearl’s…

Modern Drummer
Jun 7, 2014

KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp & Festival

The KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp, and Festival will take place atCastleton State College, Castleton, VT, July 22-27, 2014. Highlights include an intensive music camp with small, hands-on classeswith professional world-class drummers and percussionistsfor players of all ages and…

Modern Drummer
Jun 6, 2014

Crush Drums AXM Hybrid Series

  Originally available only in high-gloss vintage sunburst, the Sublime AXM series, featuring ash and North American maple hybrid shells, is now offered in trans satin black and high-gloss white with silver sparkle finishes. The series includes 6-ply toms with…

Modern Drummer
Jun 6, 2014
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Remix Wilco’s Glenn Kotche!

Wilco drummer and composer Glenn Kotche invites musicians, producers, and fans to Blend (blend.io) to reimagine his seven-movement piece “Anomaly,” which was composed by Kotche for the renowned Kronos Quartet and is featured on his latest album, Adventureland, out now…

Modern Drummer
Jun 6, 2014

SJC Custom Zombie-Theme Kit

  This cool new kit from SJC features a custom zombie theme. The kit features 8x12, 13x15, and 14x16 toms, and a 16x24 kick. All of the drums are built using smoked-black acrylic shells and have a custom blood splatter…

Modern Drummer
Jun 5, 2014
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