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Steve Smith and Vital Information UK & European Dates Announced
Steve Smith and Vital Information (featuring Baron Browne on bass, Tom Coster on keyboards, & Vinny Valentino on guitar) have announced dates for their 30th Anniversary Tour – Celebrating the UK & European release of their newest recording LIVE! One Great Night on the Q-rious…
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band To Tour The Pacific Rim In 2013
Tour Comes On Heels Of 2012's North American Summer Dates And Features The Same Band: Steve Lukather (Toto), Gregg Rolie (Journey, Santana), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, and Gregg Bissonette Ringo Starr announced that his All Starr…
PMC Is Giving Away Free Beginner Packs for Both Drumkit and Hand Percussion Drummers
November is the month for the Percussion Marketing Council’s (PMC) annual International Drum Month campaign, and the PMC has gathered basic drumming essentials from industry members to help you get started drumming! Anyone who has ever dreamed of playing drums…
Gretsch Drums Brings Back the Round Badge
Gretsch Drums is proud to announce that beginning January, 2013, all USA Custom drums, including G-4000 metal and G-5000 wood snares, will feature the traditional round badge. The newly designed round badge shares many of the characteristics of the original…
Nashville Percussionist Farrell Morris Dead at Seventy-Four
Nashville percussionist Richard Farrell Morris died on Thursday, October 4, 2012, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was seventy-four. Farrell Morris, born June 17, 1938 in Waxahachie, TX, was a former member of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and…
“Beats, Brews, and Banter,??? with Dr. Robert Brosh, UArts drum students, and MCD Custom Drums
Are you a drummer, drum educator, gear-head, or wannabe? Philly Drum Project’s monthly meet-up, Beats, Brews, and Banter, continues on Monday, November 5th at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The meet-up will run from 7pm-9pm and…
The Collective School of Music Initiates Fundraising Project
In 2010, the Collective moved to a new location for the first time in twenty-six years. The expensive construction and soundproofing of the new facility began in September and ran through the duration of the year. According to The Collective…
Roland Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Giveaway
In celebration of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp’s 15th Anniversary and Roland’s 40th Anniversary, Roland Corporation U.S. is honored to announce the first ever Roland Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Giveaway. One lucky Roland fan will win a chance to…
Snare Drum and Percussion Clinic
Presented At Piano Trends Music, 35 Berkshire Dr. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 by instructors Greg and Steve Guelzo. November 3rd, 1:00-3:00 pm Subjects to be covered: * How to select a snare drum, parts of the snare drum * Snare drum tuning…
USC Thornton Percussion Ensemble Celebrates John Cage's Centenary
USC Thornton Percussion Ensemble Celebrates John Cage Centenary in a concert featuring his major works for percussion Monday, November 12, 2012 at 7:30PM Ensemble led by Thornton faculty member and Principal Timpanist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Joseph Pereira In the…
Remo Partners With Ford Motor Company’s Warriors in Pink Cancer-Awareness Campaign
Two thousand twelve marks the eighteenth year that the Ford Motor Company has been involved in the fight against breast cancer. In 2006 the carmaker took its activities to another level by founding Warriors in Pink. The campaign’s goal is…
The Rascals Reunion Later This Year
As reported in the New York Times, the Rascals (with drummer Dino Danelli) will finally reunite later this year. The four original members of the Rascals have not toured together since the early 70s. In 1997 they came together when they…
Supernatural Sizzler Ride, Zen Rock Bell, and Monster Mini Hi-Hats
The Sizzler is similar to rides produced in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. The small hand-forged bronze rivets produce a soft metallic sizzle. Zen Rock bells produce a high-pitched ping for accents and effects. Monster Mini hi-hats have a bright…
The Drum Exchange Celebrates 20 Years!
Please join the Drum Exchange for their “20th Anniversary Bash” on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, 4501 Interlake Ave. N. Seattle. This FREE event includes: • FREE cowbell giveaway at 1:00 PM (while supplies last, limit 1…
