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Hard Rock Announces Call For Entries in Global Hard Rock Rising Competition
Battle of the Bands Competition Gives Emerging Artists the Chance to Take the Stage in Rome Hard Rock is on the search for rising rock stars to take the stage in the heart of the Roman Empire! Hard Rock Rising,…
Today! Gabor Dornyei Live Streams on DrumChannel
United Kingdom artist Gabor Dornyei will be streaming live from LA on DrumChannel on January 21, 2014, at 6PM PST. Dornyei is a professional drummer, international clinician, faculty member at ICMP London, and a Hudson Music artist. For more information,…
Les DeMerle Drum Clinic Spectacular Coming to New Zealand
Jazz/fusion drummer Les DeMerle will be performing his Drum Clinic Spectacular on February 1, 2014, at the Mauao Performing Arts Centre in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Les will discuss his drumming techniques and perform with local musicians and guests from…
UPDATED - Beats, Brews & Banter with Patrick Berkery (War on Drugs, Wesley Stace, Danielson, Pernice Brothers)
Due to inclement weather, Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews & Banter, has been postponed and will continue on Monday, February 10, at The R Bar (formerly Roosevelt’s Pub) at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia.…
Marky Ramone: Photo-Shoot Extras From His February 2014 Modern Drummer Cover Story
Check out this photo gallery of drummer Marky Ramone from the February 2014 issue of Modern Drummer. From the feature: The lone living member of the Ramones' classic lineup in not only a survivor; he's thriving, hosting a radio show…
Sabian Producing Select Crescent Cymbals Models for North America
To meet the demands of customers and artists for new cymbals, Cymbal Masters is offering select Crescent models in North America that are hand made to exacting specifications by Sabian. Crescent’s Istanbul production managers, Kadri Kayan and Guclu Arslan, will…
The Sessions Artist Panel at the NAMM Show with Exclusive Carmine Appice Interview
The Sessions (www.TheSessions.org) is a presentation designed to help artists sharpen their business skills. Items addressed include contract negotiations, entertainment law, marketing, self-promotion, image maintenance, and performance fundamentals. This year’s Sessions panelists, author/clinician Dom Famularo, entertainment lawyer Paul Quin, and…
Quebec City’s Capitale Drum Fest Set for January 19, 2014
The inaugural Capitale Drum Fest will be held January 19, 2014 at the Jean-Pierre Tremblay Theatre on Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy at 5000 Rue Clement Lockquell, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures in Quebec City, Canada. Artists scheduled to perform include Eric Boudreault (www.ericboudreault.com), a top Canadian…
Drum Instructor Sam Ulano Passes
Sam Ulano, a beloved yet controversial player and instructor who Modern Drummer readers will recognize from the many ads he ran in the magazine over the years, passed away last week, at the age of ninety-three. MD published an interview…
Twist and Shout: Soul Legends Celebrate the Beatles
Twist and Shout: Soul Legends Celebrate the Beatles, at the legendary Apollo Theater on 253 West 125th Street, is one of the star-studded charity concerts being held as part of NYC Fab 50: Celebrating the Music of the Beatles 50th…
Rock Drummer Vinny Appice to Conduct Online Master Class
Legendary rock drummer Vinny Appice will conduct an online master drum class at GoDpsMusic on Saturday, January 11, 2014, 1 to 3 pm (PST). Appice has powered the rhythm of bands such as Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Ozzy…
February 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Marky Ramone
(on newsstands January 7, 2014) On the Cover Marky Ramone He’s the original punk-rock drummer—but his career actually started years earlier, in the beloved proto-metal band Dust. And he’s still as tough as nails. FEATURING UPDATE • The Devil Wears Prada’s Daniel Williams •…
Super Vibes Jam Descends on Asbury Park
Many of the world’s greatest jazz vibraphonists will perform a free vibes jam at the Dauphin Grille on Saturday, January 4, 2014, in conjunction with the second World Vibes Congress. Featured artists include Gary Burton, Stefon Harris, Joe Locke, Tony…
Ricky Lawson Passes
Ricky Lawson, the veteran drummer who worked with Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, the Yellowjackets, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, and Earth, Wind & Fire, among other top artists, has passed away. Look for a full tribute to Ricky in an upcoming…
