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Search for “Best Teen Band in the USA??? Has Begun
NAMM’s Annual SchoolJam USA to Award More Than $50,000 in Cash and Prizes to Teen Bands and Local School Music Programs Just in time for back-to-school, teen bands have the chance to showcase their talent by entering NAMM’s fourth annual…
NAMM 2012 SchoolJam USA
Teen bands have a chance to showcase their talent by entering NAMM’s fourth annual SchoolJam USA, a national teen battle of the bands. By entering the competition, middle- and high-school-age teens with a passion for music can help promote their…
Meinl Brann Dailor 21" Mb8 Ghost Ride
Developed in cooperation with Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor, this cymbal features a unique look and has a sound that’s said to combine glassy ping and warm shimmer. The raw black bell delivers a cutting, clear punch. meinlcymbals.com …
KG CymbalBlast Rim
The KG CymbalBlast Rim device provides a surface for resting your stick in order to perform gravity blasts/rim rolls on cymbals. billdidit.ca
Will Calhoun Added to the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival
It has been announced that two performances by Will Calhoun and his Trio have been added to the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival. Friday, August 17th 2 shows at 8 PM and 9:30 PM presented by Coquito 31 Forester Ave Warwick NY…
Jack DeJohnette 70th Birthday Tribute Concert
On August 12, 2012 a tribute concert in honor of drumming great Jack DeJohnette will be held at the Bearsville Theatre in Woodstock, NY. The concert will feature the world-renowned 2012 Grammy winner TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON + Her Quintet (Gerald Clayton/piano,…
"The Mad Drummer" Steve Moore Named The #1 Most Underrated Drummer
NME magazine has listed drummer Steve Moore "The Mad Drummer" or better known as "This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig" on YouTube, as the number one "Most Underrated Drummer In Rock". Visit: www.nme.com to see the rest of list. See…
Sonomax Eers Custom Earbuds
Eers custom-fit earbuds feature Sonomax’s patented SonoFit system, which allows the earbuds to mold to the unique shape of your ear canal. Two models, the mid-level PCS-150 and the professional-grade PCS-250, are available. myeers.com …
“Beats, Brews, and Banter,??? Featuring Touring Drummer for Lady Gaga, George "Spanky" McCurdy
Philly Drum Project will continue their monthly meet-up entitled “Beats, Brews, and Banter” on Monday, August 6th at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in West Center City Philadelphia. The meet-up will run from 7pm-9pm and feature…
Renowned Drummer Bobby Jarzombek To Appear At Vic's Drum Shop
Renowned drummer Bobby Jarzombek whose credits include Halford, Riot, Fates Warning, Spastic Ink and Sebastian Bach will appear in-store at Vic's Drum Shop in Chicago on Friday, July 27 prior to the Bach band's Congress Theater show that night. Bobby…
Drum Clinic HD Drumming App
Drum Clinic HD is an educational app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch featuring drummer Hans Eijkenaar. The clips in the app, which include demos, lessons, and play-alongs, are recorded in HD audio and video. drumclinichd.com …
Alesis Pro X Kick Pedal
Made for use with acoustic or electronic drumsets, the Pro X Kick pedal has a double-chain-drive system for power and ultra-tight response, a two-sided beater with memory lock, a gearless stroke-length adjustment, a toothless X Cam, and an offset…
Avid Mbox, Mbox Mini, and Pro Tools Express
Portable, professional-grade Mbox ($499) and Mbox Mini ($299) audio interfaces now come with Pro Tools Express software, which allows you to record, edit, and mix up to sixteen stereo audio tracks. avid.com
Spaun TL USA and TL II Series
TL USA drumkits are made in Chino, California, and include 8-ply maple shells, double 45-degree bearing edges, SSS rack tom mounts, Extreme Isolation floor tom feet, and Evans drumheads. The TL II series is made with North American hard-rock maple…
