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The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith Joins Music-Ed Advocacy Trip To D.C.
“If there hadn’t been a music program in my public schools, I would not be where I am today.”—Chad Smith This March 19 and 20, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers will join former New York Yankee and…
Ringo at the Ryman
A DVD of Ringo and his All Starr’s performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman, is being released March 19, 2013. Ringo Starr is a living legend whose contribution to the roots of rock and roll is immeasurable, not only as a…
Rick Latham Master Class and Clinic in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Music Lessons is pleased to announce a special master class appearance by legendary LA-based drummer Rick Latham on Sunday, March 3, from 3 to 6 pm. Rick Latham holds a B.A. in percussion performance from East Carolina University and…
Beats, Brews, & Banter with John Morgan Kimock of XVSK and Steve Kimock’s Band
Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews, & Banter, will continue on Monday, March 4, at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There is no cover charge. This latest event will feature John Morgan Kimock. Kimock was born…
Rich Redmond's "CRASH Course For Success" Masterclass at The Collective School of Music in NYC
Rich Redmond's “CRASH Course For Success” Masterclass March 4th, 2013 7pm-8:30 pm The Collective School of Music 541 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor New York, NY 10011 Open To Public. Free for Collective Students. $10 for non-students. For ticket…
Roland New Product Demo (VIDEO)
At Winter NAMM 2013, Roland senior product specialist Steve Fisher gave us a special demonstration of the new BT-1 trigger pad and portable TD-4KP drumkit. Check out the video below. BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad The compact and curved BT-1…
Modern Drummer Adds CD to Progressive Independence: Rock Book
Progressive Independence: Rock by Ron Spagnardi Progressive Independence: Rock, which now includes a ninety-track CD with audio demonstrations of each of the book's two-bar combinations, is designed to help you gain an extremely high level of coordinated independence for rock drumming performance,…
Brian Frasier-Moore Switches to Pearl Drums
Editors note: The March 2013 issue of Modern Drummer features a Gearing Up article on Brian Frasier-Moore about the DrumCraft setup he used with Madonna during her 2012 tour. After that issue went to press, Frasier-Moore switched to Pearl drums.…
NAMM 2013 in Photos
It’s that time of year again, when the makers of dreams—or at least the equipment that helps them come true—show off the latest and greatest gear that will be available in the upcoming months. What’s the catch? Not everyone is…
Beats, Brews, & Banter with Chuck Treece
Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews, & Banter, will continue on Monday, February 4th at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The event will run from 7-9pm and feature Chuck Treece. Chuck started skate punk band…
The Sessions
ENRICH * EDUCATE * EMPOWER The Sessions is a powerful and interactive day-long presentation where artists sharpen their business skills in pursuit of excellence in their careers. Items addressed include contract negotiations, entertainment law, marketing, self-promotion, image maintenance and performance…
Steve Jordan “Groove Session??? Webcast
On January 18, 2013 Memphis Drum Shop will host drummer Steve Jordan and bass player Leroy Hodges in a live webcast from the myCymbal.com studios. Viewers will hear from these two about the relationships the drums and bass have in building a “Groove…
Kevin Crabb Hosts Educational Jazz Improv Workshop
Kevin Crabb will be hosting an Educational Jazz Improv Workshop at Musicians Institute on Friday, February 1st. The Jazz Improv Workshop will include an 'all star' band performing original music, taking questions from the audience and will provide an opportunity for…
Pro-Mark Founder Herb Brochstein Passes
Drummer and Pro-Mark founder Herb Brochstein passed away this week. The multifaceted Brochstein played many roles in the music industry throughout his long career, recording and performing, teaching, owning a drum shop, and, in 1957, launching the Pro-Mark drumstick company.…
