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“Dreams in Theater??? Live Event
Dream Cymbals and Gongs Inc. and Axiom Music present an evening of cymbals and live performances entitled “Dreams in Theater.” This is a free event with live performances by Libor Hadrava (USA), Matias Mingote German (Spain), and Scott Pellegrom (USA).…
Bonzo Birthday Bash NY/NJ East Coast Invasion
Brian Thomas Tichy and his partner Joe Sutton have decided to bring the Bonzo Bash/John Bonham celebration to New York and New Jersey for three shows. The shows, co-sponsored by Modern Drummer, have been booked for May 30, May 31,…
Free Online Drum Lesson With Tony Royster Jr.
Known for his speed around the kit, Tony Royster Jr. will be teaching a free online drum lesson on building hand speed at Drumeo.com on Sunday, May 12, starting at 1 pm PDT. Drummers can sign up at drumeo.com. Tony…
Mat Marucci Trio Concert in Syracuse, NY on May 12
Modern Drummer columnist Mat Marucci will be appearing with his trio at Jazz Central, at 441 E. Washington Street, in Syracuse, New York, on Sunday, May 12. The concert will begin at 7 pm and will be recorded live by…
Day of Drums Organizers Seeking Support
The organizers of Day of Drums are seeking support from the worldwide community of drummers to help reduce or eliminate the cost to children and their families to participate in the day-long summer drumming experience. Day of Drums, held every…
June 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Joey Waronker
(on newsstands May 7, 2013) On the Cover Joey Waronker Two recent debut releases—Amok by Thom Yorke’s Atoms for Peace and Ultraísta’s self-titled album—provide endless examples of the sinuous electroacoustic grooves of this cutting-edge yet down-to-earth drummer. FEATURING UPDATE…
Adrian Young Drum Contest Winner Announced
Last month, Adrian Young of No Doubt invited drummers to participate in a competition surrounding “Push and Shove,” the title track from the band’s most recent album. Contestants submitted their drum covers for a chance to win gear from Orange…
Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Announce Latin American Tour Dates
The Tour Concludes In U.S. With Two Dates At The Palms In Las Vegas Announcement comes on heels of Worldwide DVD Release "Ringo At The Ryman", featuring this current line up recorded live at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on…
Beats, Brews, & Banter with Allison Miller
Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews, & Banter, will continue on Monday, May 6th at The R Bar (formerly Roosevelt’s Pub) at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The event will run from 7-9pm and feature Allison…
New England Drum Festival Drum Fun Event
NH Drum Festival’s second Drum Fun drum solo contest event will take place May 18 at Autofair Volkswagen of Nashua and Nashua Harley-Davidson, which is located at 717 Milford Road, Merrimack, NH, from noon until 8 pm. “We are excited…
Own A Piece Of Drumstick History
Own and live in a piece of Vater Drumsticks history! This building was originally a barn that housed the first Vater Factory in the 1980's. It has since been turned into a residential home. For more information, follow the link…
Smithsonian Celebrates Global Reach of Jazz during Jazz Appreciation Month
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History marked the 12th annual Jazz Appreciation Month with a global cultural perspective on April 9, receiving jazz artifacts from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) jazz master Randy Weston, and Latin jazz…
Meinl International Drum Festival 2013
The third international Meinl Drum Festival will take place at the Svenska Mässan in Göteborg, Sweden on November 2, 2013. Meinl will produce the festival in cooperation with Crafton Musik, Meinl’s distributor for Sweden and Denmark. The festival lineup includes…
Ex–Periphery/Sky Eats Airplane Drummer Travis Orbin Joins Darkest Hour
Ex–Periphery and Sky Eats Airplane drummer Travis Orbin has joined veteran Washington, D.C., melodic death metal band Darkest Hour. “I’ve been jamming and writing a new record with the guys for over a year,” says Orbin. “It’s been especially rewarding…
