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Guitar Center to Launch Its First Musician's Expo
Guitar Center to Showcase the Latest Music Products Shown at the NAMM Trade Show in January, Offering the Public Unprecedented Access to Preview Products Before They Hit Guitar Center Stores Later This Year Guitar Center Musician's Expo Opens to the…
'The Sessions' Business Clinic at Guitar Center Musician's Expo April 6
The Sessions is an 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 fundamentals. The Sessions Guitar Center Musician's Expo…
Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies at 56
Clive Burr, who played on Iron Maiden’s first three albums in the early 1980s, passed away on March 12 at age fifty-six after a long fight against multiple sclerosis. A statement on the band’s Facebook page says Burr “died peacefully…
“40 Years of Spectrum,??? Live Online Workshop with Billy Cobham
ArtistWorks, a leading provider of interactive online music lessons, has teamed up with Modern Drummer to present a live-streaming workshop with master drummer and ArtistWorks online teaching artist Billy Cobham. The “40 Years of Spectrum” live-streaming event takes place…
Ringo Starr Show Marks First Major Exhibit Dedicated to a Drummer
Ringo: Peace & Love to Premier at the Grammy Museum June 12, 2013, and Tour Select Cities Through 2014. The Grammy Museum, in cooperation with Ringo Starr, will debut a major new exhibition, Ringo: Peace & Love, opening on…
The April 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring Tommy Igoe
(on newsstands March 5, 2013) On the Cover TOMMY IGOE It’s simple: Hang with the Broadway and big band vet long enough, and you will become a better drummer. Class is now in session. FEATURING UPDATE • Studio Ace…
Brian Chase Drums and Drones Album Release Celebration
Yeah Yeah Yeahs drummer Brian Chase will be appearing this Thursday, March 7, at La Sala in Brooklyn, New York, to celebrate the release of his Drums and Drones album on Pogus Records. The show will feature videos by NYC-based…
Carmine Appice’s Rockaholics Metal Fan Camp
Carmine Appice’s Rockaholics Metal Fan Camp is set for August 26–30, 2013 at Full Moon Resort in the heart of the “Forever Wild” Catskill Forest Preserve, a half-hour west of Woodstock, New York. Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus) will be…
Symphony X Drummer Jason Rullo Released From Hospital
Symphony X drummer Jason Rullo was recently released from the hospital after being admitted for heart failure. Jason’s rehabilitation and recovery will take a minimum of three to six months under doctor supervision. “I am happy to be home with…
Paiste Artist Vinnie Colaiuta Discusses the Formula 602 Modern Essentials Series
Check out this video featuring an in-depth interview with drumming legend Vinnie Colaiuta. Vinnie discusses how the new Formula 602 Modern Essentials line of cymbals came to be, and he demos each cymbal. Vinnie Colaiuta’s career is a testament not…
Dino Danelli and the Rascals Come to Broadway
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Rascals, who produced numerous hits, including “Good Lovin,’” “People Got to Be Free,” “Groovin,’” and “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long” are reuniting and coming to Broadway. The original members of the 1960s-era…
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…
