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Lee Ritenour Announces All-Star Judges For 4th Bi-Annual Six String Theory Competition
Vince Gill, Keb’ Mo’, John Patitucci, Marcus Miller, Dave Weckl, Harvey Mason, Dave Grusin and Patrice Rushen Among Musicians Serving in Categories of Guitar, Bass, Piano/Keyboard and Drums REGISTRATION REMAINS OPEN THROUGH MAY 15, 2014 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE VALUE OVER…
MD Contributor Pistol Pete Kaufmann and Felipe Torres to Give Drum Clinic in New Jersey
On Saturday, April 12, 2014, Modern Drummer contributor “Pistol” Pete Kaufmann and Felipe Torres will hold a drum clinic at the Glenn Weber Drum Shop in West Orange, New Jersey. The clinic will include musical performances, practical tips, and…
May 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Jim Riley
(Available digitally March 25, 2014; on newsstands April 1, 2014) On the Cover Jim Riley For more than a decade he’s rocked the world’s greatest concert venues with the superstars Rascal Flatts, in the process setting a standard for drumming in modern country music.…
Kidney Transplant Fundraiser Set for Tower of Power Bassist Francis Rocco Prestia
In need of a lifesaving kidney transplant, legendary Tower of Power bassist Francis Rocco Prestia and his friends will hold a Spare Parts dance party and concert fundraiser on Sunday March 30, 2014 at the Arts at the Armory, in…
Audio-Technica Posts Online Video Series Exploring Mic Techniques in Real-World Applications
Audio-Technica has posted the first videos in a new series exploring different aspects of mic technique, mic placement and more. Utilizing some of Audio-Technica’s most popular products – including 40 Series, Artist Elite®, 20 Series and others – these videos…
John Blackwell Online Drum Lesson
John Blackwell, the sound behind Prince for twelve years, will be joining Drumeo.com on March 24 for a free online drum lesson, entitled “Drumming Discipline & Improvisation,” starting at 4pm PDT. The lesson will be broadcasted over the Internet, and…
Initial Lineup Announced for 2014 Blue Note Jazz Festival
With over 150 performances at more than fifteen venues throughout New York City, the 2014 Blue Note Jazz Festival will be held Sunday, June 1 through Monday, June 30. Ticket information and a current schedule of events and locations are…
Black Swamp Percussion Hosts University of Michigan Live Performance
The University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, directed by Joseph Gramley and Jonathan Ovalle, visited Black Swamp Percussion on March 13th for its first ever “In the Shop” live performance. The ensemble performed in the BSP factory for an audience of…
Drum Daze 2014 Columbus, Ohio
Modern Drummer Publications and Columbus Pro Percussion are teaming up to create one amazing drumming day. On Sunday, March 30th, some of the biggest names in drumming will come together for an afternoon you won’t forget. But what is Drum Daze?…
Session Percussionist Joe Lala Passes
Joe Lala, a busy session percussionist credited with having played on dozens of gold and platinum records, died on March 18 after a battle with cancer. Lala was born on November 3, 1947, in Florida, where he co-founded the band…
RHCP's Chad Smith Featured in “Sounds Of Birmingham: A Community Of Music??? Exhibit
Sounds of Birmingham: A Community of Music, at the Birmingham (Michigan) Historical Museum & Park, is a year-long exhibit that will explore Birmingham's musical heritage, past to present. Special emphasis will be given to CREEM magazine (published in Birmingham, Michigan during…
Stooges Drummer Scott Asheton Passes
By Robert Matheu Modern Drummer learned of the death this past weekend of Scott Asheton, drummer with the seminal Ann Arbor, Michigan, band the Stooges; his passing was noted in several media reports and on Stooges singer Iggy Pop’s Facebook…
EUPHORIA Celebrates the Music of Composer/Drummer Chico Hamilton In Monthly Concert Series
Marking his 65th CD and final in-studio recording session, NEA jazz master and legendary composer/drummer Foreststorn “Chico” Hamilton (1921-2013) shares his highly anticipated posthumous album The Inquiring Mind (Release Date: 2.25.14). Featuring his long-time quintet EUPHORIA, this 19-track album includes newly composed…
Heart’s Ben Smith to Give Free Online Drum Lesson at Drumeo.com
Ben Smith, drummer for the legendary rock band Heart, will be teaching a free online drum lesson, titled “The Groove & Flow,” at Drumeo.com on Monday, March 17, 2014, starting at 4 p.m. PDT. Drummers can watch the lesson, submit…
