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Route 36 Launches Global Drum Network Podcast
Route 36, a Salisbury, UK–based music production and tuition studio, has launched a new podcast, Global Drum Network. This monthly podcast is designed to bring together the worldwide community of drummers and percussionists. Global Drum Network aims to inspire listeners…
The Collective School of Music Presents: John Favicchia Clinic Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 7 PM
Drummer John Favicchia has performed and/or recorded with Steve Khan, Eddie Money, Tony Levin, Chieli Minucci, Charlie Daniels, Lonnie Plaxico, Robbers, John Benitez, Gary US Bonds, Harvie S, Larry Coryell, Dean Brown, Rachel Z, Joe Butler, the Tokens, Felix Cavaliere,…
Drummer Set to Break Guinness World Record
Two-time Guinness world-record holder for marathon drumming, Russ Prager, will make a third attempt this Wednesday, September 25. The event will take place at Quaker Steak and Lube in Clearwater, FL at 7 pm. The entire event will continue in…
The Collective School of Music Presents: Steve Jordan and Leroy Clouden Clinic Friday, September 20, at 6 PM
Steve Jordan is a Grammy Award-winning drummer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and musical director. He has performed or recorded with the John Mayer Trio, the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Don Henley, John Mellencamp, Andres Calamaro, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Sonny Rollins, BB…
Ginger Baker’s Son, Kofi, to Conduct Clinics and Concerts in October
Sons of Cream drummer Kofi Baker will be conducting a handful of clinics and concerts in October. Details below. October 9, 2013 – Drum Clinic – Sam Ash, Las Vegas, NV October 11, 2013 – Kofi Baker’s Cream Experience –…
The Collective School of Music Presents Free Drum Clinics
The Collective School of Music will present the following free drum clinics. Clinics will take place at the Collective School of Music, which is located at 541 Avenue of the Americas, 4th floor, New York, NY. Seating for the events…
“Give the Drummer Some??? Podcast
The “Give the Drummer Some” podcast features popular drummers talking about their careers and sharing things about themselves, such as their favorite films and activities, as well as discussing what drives them in their lives. New podcasts will be released…
Nashville Drummers Jam 3: Tribute to Jeff Porcaro
Photo by Rick Malkin The Nashville Drummers Jam, along with promotional partner, Tom Hurst Presents Loud Jamz, and venue partner, Douglas Corner Café, involves bringing top Nashville drummers together to perform their favorite songs from a selected theme while raising…
Ron Powell Conducts Free Percussion Clinic and Performance on 9/27
Presented by GoDpsMusic Live and Latin Percussion, Ron Powell will perform Friday, September 27, at 6:30 pm PST, at the GoDpsMusic artist showroom, which is located at 810 Lawrence Drive Ste. #128 in Newbury Park, CA. Highlights include an exclusive…
Matt Halpern Mapex Groove Clinic Tour Dates for September
Mapex artist and Periphery drummer, Matt Halpern, will be conducting a clinic tour at the following locations during the month of September: 9/18/2013 – Wednesday - Mid Atlantic Drums - Towson, MD 9/19/2013 – Thursday - Accent Music -…
Marvin McQuitty Jr. Documentary
The documentary The Man, The Musician, and The Mentor will premiere Friday, October 25, 2013 at 7 pm at Grace Church Garden Oaks Theatre, which is located at 3754 N. Shepherd in Houston, TX. Admission is free. The Marvin…
Modern Drummer and Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp to Host “Rock’s Rhythm Masters??? Camp November 8–10 in Las Vegas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPbKijnr1JQ In an effort to add camps that are shorter in duration and more affordably priced for every musician to experience, Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is proud to announce Rock’s Rhythm Masters, powered by Modern Drummer magazine. This session…
Mid-Atlantic Drum Hosts Matt Halpern And Terry Bozzio Clinics
Mid-Atlantic Drum, in conjunction with Mapex Drums, presents, Matt Halpern drum clinic on Wednesday, September 18th at 7 p.m. Baltimore native Matt Halpern is the driving force behind Animals As Leaders and Periphery. His clinic will be from 7 to…
Dumpstaphunk Drummer Announces First Annual Gratitude Harvest Festival
Dumpstaphunk drummer, Nikki Glaspie, is thrilled to announce the first annual Gratitude Harvest Festival, taking place this Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 12 pm to 2 am at Holy Ghost Grounds, which is located at 2 Allen’s Neck Road, South…