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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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Toca Percussion Offering Dual-Tone Snare Conga Cajon
Toca Percussion’s new versatile, portable Snare Conga Cajon wraps two distinct sounds into one easy-to-play and portable instrument. The fiberglass bowl is topped with a thin layer of tone wood that’s divided into two chambers. The larger chamber produces a…
Premier Launches British-Made Modern Classic Drumset
British drum company Premier has released a selection of three-piece Modern Classic drumset that look retro, produce clean tones, and have a modern build quality. The origins of the Modern Classic date back to 2001, when it was launched as…
Mapex Teams Up With Bandhappy For The Vans 2014 Warped Tour
Mapex Armory Drums and Falcon hardware will be the drum and hardware of choice for all Bandhappy lessons for the 43 city tour. Bandhappy is the biggest and easiest on-line teaching community connecting anyone wanting to take lesson with their…
Three of the World’s Top Drummers to Perform at the Salem YMCA
The Salem, Massachusetts YMCA will host a one-of-a-kind performance and student clinic with three top professional drummers: Dave DiCenso (Josh Groban), Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean), and James Murphy (Blue Man Group). The Drums for Funds concert will take place on…
Multi-Platinum Producer Amadeus Jam Session, Q&A, and Modern Drummer Magazine Signing
Join multi-platinum producer Antwan Amadeus Thompson and his Platinum Boy Music imprint as they celebrate his recent feature in Modern Drummer with a live jam session, media Q&A, and magazine signing. The event will take place at the Gibson Brand…
Sabian Releases 13-Inch Jojo Mayer Hoop Crasher
Originally introduced in 2012 as a 14" model, Sabian is now offering a 13" Hoop Crasher. Designed by Jojo Mayer, the Hoop Crasher dual-ring effects device is manufactured from a set of premium B20 bronze hi-hats. The top flotation ring…
Drumerica Contest Adds Additional Sponsors And Celebrity Judges
Drumerica Adds Musician’s Friend, School Of Rock and PAS As Sponsors; Announces Celebrity Judges Roster, featuring Smith, Igoe, Aronoff, Campbell, Luzier, Ilejay, Ford-Welton, Potgieter And Many More. Drumerica is proud to announce that leading online music retailer Musician’s Friend,…
