January 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 1
On 01st Jan 2019
Articles in January 2019
A Custom Cocktail
John Cutbill, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, wanted a kit that was portable and had a small footprint, although he didn’t want to sacrifice the functionality and sound of a typical full-size drumset. So he sketched an initial design of…
Mr. Muff - Vintage Sound Tools
Fluffy, furry stick and beater attachments for soft, attack-free tones.
LCD/Legado - B20 Bronze Snares
A limited run of rolled-shell drums built from handcrafted Turkish cymbals.
Gang of Four’s Solid Gold
One of the downsides of making a groundbreaking, influential album is that your other records often get overlooked. So it goes with Leeds, U.K., post-punk trailblazers Gang of Four. While the band’s 1979 debut LP, Entertainment!, is rightfully hailed as…
Turkish Cymbals - Chris Wabich Travel Set
A simple three-piece configuration designed to provide classic tones that’ll fit in a carry-on bag.
The 2018 DCI World Championship Results
Some of drumming’s best young rudimental talents compete for the ultimate title.
What’s Your Favorite ’90s Rock Drumming Album?
From the emergence of grunge and nü metal to evolutions seen in alternative and indie styles, rock music underwent significant change throughout the 1990s. Here we check in with our readers and social media followers to see which rock drumming…
The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 2
Part 2: Whole Notes, Half Notes, and Quarter Notes
J. J. Johnson and Tyler Greenwell on Everything’s OK by Whose Hat Is This?
The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s killer double-drummers slay on their second completely improvised side-project release.
Tackle Instrument Supply - Backpack Cymbal Bag
A top-quality canvas-and-leather option inspired by the past but built to last.
New Gear from Gretsch, Vic Firth, Porter & Davies, and Croaker!
Gretsch New Nitron Laminate and Lacquer Finishes Several durable Nitron laminates and lacquer finishes have been added to Gretsch’s Renown, Catalina, and Energy series. The Catalina Club four-piece jazz configuration is now available in Blue Satin Flame laminate, Renown kits…
Tama - S.L.P. Series Drumsets
The acclaimed and affordable snare line expands with versatile full kits.
Bobby Sanabria
Inspiration is as important as information to this famed performer and educator. His latest project provides heaps of both, as it reimagines a great American musical tale.
