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“Beats, Brews, and Banter,??? Featuring Tim Arnold of Good Old War

Are you a drummer, drum educator, gear-head, or wannabe? Philly Drum Project’s monthly meet-up, Beats, Brews, and Banter, continues on Monday, September 10th at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The meet-up will run from 7pm-9pm and…

Modern Drummer
Sep 4, 2012

Rock Your Business

What You And Your Company Can Learn From The Business Of Rock And Roll Would you like your business... to burst into public awareness like Lady Gaga? to have the long-lived success of Mick Jagger? to demonstrate the creativity of…

Modern Drummer
Sep 4, 2012

Steve Jordan Live Webcast and Q&A

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, Memphis Drum Shop will present multi-instrumentalist, composer, musical director and Grammy Award-winning artist/drummer Steve Jordan in a free live webcast from its myCymbal.com studios in Memphis, TN. For further details, visit memphisdrumshop.com/events and/or review the flyer below. For more about…

Modern Drummer
Sep 4, 2012

Gretsch Drums Announces Winner of Exclusive Zac Brown Band Autographed Drumset

Gretsch Drums is proud to announce that Tim Hendrix of Blue Eye, Missouri was selected as the winner of the Gretsch ’57 Renown Giveaway. The prize was a five-piece set of Gretsch ’57 Renown drums, featuring a snare drum signed…

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2012

Profectio Engineering Bass Plate

The Bass Plate is a dock for mounting a pedal to a bass drum without having to clamp it to the hoop, which eliminates stress on the drum, distributes its weight more evenly, and lifts it slightly off the ground.…

Modern Drummer
Aug 30, 2012
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Nashville Drum Show

Part industry trade show, part swap meet, part flea market and part entertainment event... The Nashville Drum Show features exhibits by vintage drum collectors and dealers, custom drum builders, retail drum shops, music stores, drum parts wholesalers, and major drum,…

Modern Drummer
Aug 30, 2012

Ahead Armor Conga and Djembe Cases

These new world percussion cases feature Ahead’s DX-Core dual-foam interiors, Sherpa fleece lining, a waterproof exterior, Tuc-Away backpack-style straps, double-stitched handles, and a patented Dyna-Zip Plus zipper that runs down the entire length of the case as well as around…

Modern Drummer
Aug 28, 2012

2012 Regina Drum Festival

On the heels of a very successful first year, the Regina Drum Festival is gearing up for a return on September 14 and 15 at the Regina Performing Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The lineup for the 2012 festival…

Modern Drummer
Aug 27, 2012

Mapex MyDentity Matt Halpern Clinic Tour

Mapex is sponsoring a nine-city clinic tour with Modern Drummer Readers Poll winner Matt Halpern. Matt Halpern will be discussing his approach to playing complex rhythms while maintaining a solid groove, the importance of drum instruction, and how to coexist…

Modern Drummer
Aug 27, 2012

On-Stage iMount iPad Mounting System

      The On-Stage iMount system allows you to attach an iPad to drum/cymbal hardware or a microphone stand and also acts as a protective cover. An 8 mm threaded insert on the rear of the case mates with…

Modern Drummer
Aug 23, 2012

Zoro Receives White House Honor

Zoro, best known for playing with Lenny Kravitz, was recently honored at the nation’s capitol as part of the White House Fatherhood Champions of Change & Convening on Engaging Men and Boys. Zoro was among a select group recognized for…

Modern Drummer
Aug 23, 2012

Rhythm! Discovery Center Joins Smithsonian Magazine’s National Museum Day Live! Free Admission for All Participants

—Experience Interactive Exhibits and Over 150 Percussion Instruments to Play — On Saturday September 29, 2012, Rhythm! Discovery Center, along with 7 other Indianapolis-area institutions, will open its doors free of charge along with over 1,400 other participating venues for…

Modern Drummer
Aug 22, 2012
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Sonor Arena and Session Maple Shell Sets

These new shell sets were designed to offer great tone, quality construction, and beautiful finishes at lower prices. The rock-oriented Arena package features a 16x24 bass drum and 10x13 and 16x16 toms in transparent black-gloss finish. The Session set is…

Modern Drummer
Aug 21, 2012

Aquarian Selects Name for Drumhead Film

After a company-wide contest and endorser input, Aquarian has selected Nu-Brite as the name of its drumhead film. According to co-owner Roy Burns, “This new film is so popular with our endorsers that we decided to give it a special…

Modern Drummer
Aug 20, 2012
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