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THOMAS LANG DEBUTS FIRST ANNUAL ‘BIG DRUM BONANZA’

JUNE 25TH – 29TH Unique 5-Day Music Education Camp Features Special Guest Instructors Including World Renowned Drummer Virgil Donati   Acclaimed drummer Thomas Lang (stOrk/Asia/John Wetton), has announced the first annual Thomas Lang’s Big Drum Bonanza, scheduled for June 25th -29th…

Modern Drummer
Jan 23, 2012

The Living Arts Apprenticeship Program (LAAP) Dates Announced

  10 Day Live-On-the-Land Cross-Disciplinary Arts Intensive Located in New York’s Catskill Mountains June 14-24 This summer Sound Chemistry Records is offering its seventh apprenticeship with a focus on drum-set study (Amir Ziv), Aikido (Gadi Shorr), and music composition (Jordan…

Modern Drummer
Jan 23, 2012

A World Class Drum Camp in the Heart of Saskatchewan

  The Stickman Drum Experience is a multi-day drum camp providing a one of a kind experience for drummers of a wide range of ages and abilities.  The main objective of this camp is for players to learn, jam and…

Modern Drummer
Jan 23, 2012

Twin Cities Custom Drum Shells

Twin Cities Drum Shells and Percussion is a custom manufacturer based in Minnesota that offers a full line of standard, stave, and made-to-order shells, plus wood hoops. tcdrumshells.com

Modern Drummer
Jan 19, 2012

Three of NYC’s Most Innovative and In-Demand Drummers Plan February 9th Concert at Rockwood Music Hall

Mark Guiliana's "Beat Music", Aaron Comess (w/Teddy Kumpel & Richard Hammond) and Mister Barrington (with Zach Danzinger) Together for $10 Ticket On February 9th in at Rockwood Music Hall, three of New York’s most innovative and in-demand drummers will join…

Modern Drummer
Jan 19, 2012
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Souhail Kaspar to Teach at the Mendocino Folklore Camp

Souhail Kaspar has been invited to teach drum and rhythm & movement with the Ziva Emtiyaz at this year's Mendocino Folklore Camp.  They would love to see for their  first-time appearance at this camp, where you can learn about beautiful music…

Modern Drummer
Jan 18, 2012

Three Events Announced at The Collective

The Collective has announced three events that any drummer would enjoy. Chris Colman, Ignacio Berroa, and Steve Smith will be visiting the NYC school for performances/classes that will be open to students and the public alike. Check out the images below for…

Modern Drummer
Jan 18, 2012

Audix DP-QUAD Mic Pack

Designed specifically for drums and percussion, the DP-QUAD mic pack contains a combination of microphones needed to capture the depth and imaging of a full drumkit. Featuring a D6 large dynamic mic for the bass drum, an i5 dynamic mic…

Modern Drummer
Jan 17, 2012

LP Bongo Cajon and Giovanni Series Prestige Timbales

The Bongo Cajon is compact in size (15.75" long by 7" wide) and features lightweight plywood construction. The instrument’s textured sides are contoured to fit comfortably on a player’s lap or to be held between the knees in the traditional…

Modern Drummer
Jan 12, 2012

Mike Portnoy Involved in New Supergroup, Flying Colors. Debut CD due soon.

The Mascot Label Group has announced a March 27 release date for the debut from Flying Colors (available the day prior overseas) on their Music Theories Label. The band, whose stated purpose is to pair virtuoso musicians and a pop…

Modern Drummer
Jan 11, 2012

Taye Stainless Steel Snare Drum

The latest installment in Taye’s MetalWorks snare drum series features a 6.5x14 heavy-gauge stainless steel beaded shell, coupled with long vintage-style tube lugs. List price: $459.99. tayedrums.com

Modern Drummer
Jan 10, 2012

Haitian Drumming by Tiga Jean-Baptiste to Be Featured at Free Event in NYC on January 20

On Friday, January 20, from 7:30 till 9 p.m., a free performance of music and spoken word, titled Heart of Haiti, will be held at the Robert H. Smith Auditorium at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, Manhattan.…

Modern Drummer
Jan 10, 2012
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Zoro Interviewed On Fox News

In case you missed it, Zoro was interviewed by Lauren Green on Fox News from their headquarters in New York about his new book, The Big Gig: Big-Picture Thinking For Success. Fox has posted a four-minute version on their website…

Modern Drummer
Jan 9, 2012

Longtime NRBQ Drummer Tom Ardolino Passes

Tom Ardolino, former drummer of the legendary rock ’n’ roll group NRBQ, passed away on January 6, at the age of fifty-six. The band announced Ardolino’s death on its Facebook page, adding, “Tom will be missed but his spirit lives…

Modern Drummer
Jan 9, 2012