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Stanton Moore to Host Spirit of New Orleans Drum Camp This December 13–15
Drummer/author/educator Stanton Moore, who’s most known for his playing with the funk group Galactic, is debuting the Spirit of New Orleans Drum Camp on December 13–15 at the Old U.S. Mint in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Produced…
Dixon Launches New “Build Your Artisan??? Web Page
Dixon drums recently added a new page to its playdixon.com website where players can customize a one-of-a-kind Dixon drumset. “The Build Your Artisan page is the finishing touch on our popular flagship series,” says Dixon product manager Jim Uding. “This…
Ask Paul McCartney A NEW Question
Ask Paul McCartney a NEW question First live Twitter Q & A Thursday 3rd October, 2:40PM (GMT) #askmacca Paul McCartney Twitter Event To mark the launch of his NEW album, Paul is to give his first-ever live Twitter Q&A…
Gene Hoglan To Release New DVD
by David Ciauro Thirty years into a career of trailblazing thrash drumming, Gene “The Atomic Clock” Hoglan shows no signs of slowing down. Between touring and/or recording with Testament, Dethklok, and Meldrum, conducting drum clinics, and filming an instructional video,…
The Collective School of Music Presents: Mark Guiliana Clinic Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7 PM
Mark Guiliana is an American drummer, composer, and bandleader. He has played with Brad Mehldau, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gretchen Parlato, Jason Lindner, Lionel Loueke, Avishai Cohen (bassist), Avishai Cohen (trumpeter), Dhafer Youssef, Tigran Hamasyan, Matisyahu, European piano trio Phronesis, and his…
November 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Ray Luzier
(on newsstands October 1, 2013) On the Cover Ray Luzier The “new” guy? Not so much. In fact, Korn has enjoyed the talents of this supremely hard-working shredster for six years now, and before that, David Lee Roth tapped his…
King Crimson Confirms New Three-Drummer Lineup
The eighth incarnation of King Crimson will include three drummers—Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, and Bill Rieflin—in addition to bassist Tony Levin, horn player Mel Collins, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Jakko Jakszyk, and guitarist Robert Fripp. While no official tour dates have been announced,…
Tim Alexander to Rejoin Primus
Primus is set to welcome the legendary drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander back into the band following the departure of Jay Lane. Bassist/singer Les Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde, and Alexander plant to head into the studio this November to begin work…
Route 36 Launches Global Drum Network Podcast
Route 36, a Salisbury, UK–based music production and tuition studio, has launched a new podcast, Global Drum Network. This monthly podcast is designed to bring together the worldwide community of drummers and percussionists. Global Drum Network aims to inspire listeners…
The Collective School of Music Presents: John Favicchia Clinic Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 7 PM
Drummer John Favicchia has performed and/or recorded with Steve Khan, Eddie Money, Tony Levin, Chieli Minucci, Charlie Daniels, Lonnie Plaxico, Robbers, John Benitez, Gary US Bonds, Harvie S, Larry Coryell, Dean Brown, Rachel Z, Joe Butler, the Tokens, Felix Cavaliere,…
Drummer Set to Break Guinness World Record
Two-time Guinness world-record holder for marathon drumming, Russ Prager, will make a third attempt this Wednesday, September 25. The event will take place at Quaker Steak and Lube in Clearwater, FL at 7 pm. The entire event will continue in…
The Collective School of Music Presents: Steve Jordan and Leroy Clouden Clinic Friday, September 20, at 6 PM
Steve Jordan is a Grammy Award-winning drummer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and musical director. He has performed or recorded with the John Mayer Trio, the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Don Henley, John Mellencamp, Andres Calamaro, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Sonny Rollins, BB…
Ginger Baker’s Son, Kofi, to Conduct Clinics and Concerts in October
Sons of Cream drummer Kofi Baker will be conducting a handful of clinics and concerts in October. Details below. October 9, 2013 – Drum Clinic – Sam Ash, Las Vegas, NV October 11, 2013 – Kofi Baker’s Cream Experience –…
The Collective School of Music Presents Free Drum Clinics
The Collective School of Music will present the following free drum clinics. Clinics will take place at the Collective School of Music, which is located at 541 Avenue of the Americas, 4th floor, New York, NY. Seating for the events…
