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World's Fastest Drummer Contest
Do You Have What it Takes to be The World’s Fastest Drummer? Now you can prove it! NAMM announces the twelfth effort to find the “World’s Fastest Drummer”. This highly charged interactive event is a feature at this year’s Summer…
Dixon Artisan Rose Gum Snare
Crafted from select Australian rose gum hardwood, this unique snare was created in collaboration with the iconic drum maker Chris Brady. The drum has a 9-ply, 5.4 mm shell and is offered in 6x13, 5 1/2x14, and 6 1/2x14 sizes.…
Steve Smith and Vital Information 30th Anniversary Tour
Their newest recording, LIVE! One Great Night captures Vital Information in their natural habitat: A packed club with an audience of music lovers and the band in high gear for the entire set. Now you can catch Steve Smith and…
Benefit For Kings X Drummer Jerry Gaskill
Several months ago Kings X drummer, Jerry Gaskill, suffered a heart attack and had to be hospitalized. Now several Nashville musicians have banded together to reach out and help him by organizing a benefit to assist with his medical expenses.…
Dixson Bass Drum Lift
The Dixson Bass Drum Lift fits 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", and 26" drums and is designed to allow for a better sound by adjusting the beater striking position. The Lift also raises the bass drum off the floor for…
“Beats, Brews, and Banter,??? Featuring Recording Engineer Kyle Pulley and Marching Percussion Instructor Mike Windish
Philly Drum Project will continue their monthly meet-up entitled “Beats, Brews, and Banter” on Monday, June 4th 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…
Rodney Holmes Drum Clinic Free Live Stream
Modern Drummer Festival alumni Rodney Holmes (Lithium Tree, Project Percolator, Randy Brecker Group) will be performing a live clinic on May 31, 2012 at 2PM. This event will be LIVE Streamed for FREE at myCymbal.com & memphisdrumshop.com with a live simulcast on DrumChannel.com. Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012…
Ahead Custom Molded Earplugs
Ahead Custom Molded Earplugs (ACME) are nontoxic, hypoallergenic, and EPA approved, and they allow users to quickly create a personal set of soft, silicone earplugs. The ACME kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions for combining the components, placing them in the…
MCD Percussion Optimal Sound Series
This custom boutique drum maker from Philadelphia specializes in solid-shell domestic- and exotic-wood drumkits. The Optimal Sound series (OSS) allows drummers to pick their own wood types, shell sizes, and shell thicknesses for the sound characteristics they’re looking for. For…
Sneak Preview of Wrecking Crew Documentary at the Cutting Room NYC
There will be a sneak preview of the Wrecking Crew documentary at the Cutting Room in NYC on June 13, 2012. Details below: Sneak Preview of the Wrecking Crew June 13, 2012 8pm The Cutting Room 44 East 32 St…
South Florida Jazz Concludes Its 2011-12 Concert Series with The Bad Plus on June 9th
South Florida's premier modern jazz organization has been privileged to present some of the most creative musicians in modern jazz this year and fittingly concludes the season with The Bad Plus, a genre-busting piano bass and drums trio of highly…
Summer Jazz Drumming Workshop June 3rd
The Summer Jazz Drumming Workshop features four in-demand drummers: Max Mentzer; Britt Ciampa; Stefan Flores; and Denver Universities jazz drum set teacher, Mike Marlier. Each drummer will be doing a 30-45 minute clinic and 30-45 minute performance with accompaniment by…
TRX Dark Icons and Removable Cymbal Modifiers
Available in a limited range of sizes and types, Dark Icon cymbals have a heavily hammered, natural playing surface with a lathed, brilliant-finish underside. All of the models are extra thin and have a deep, dark tone and fast response.…
