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Sabian Cymbals Founder Passes
Robert “Bob” Zildjian, founder of the Sabian cymbal company, passed away on March 28, at his home in Brunswick, Maine. He was eighty-nine years old. Robert was a descendant of ten generations of Armenian cymbal makers, including his father, Avedis,…
The May 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring Aerosmith's Joey Kramer
(on newsstands April 2, 2013) On the Cover JOEY KRAMER He still rages with as much raw rock power as drummers half his age. After all, you don’t survive forty years with Aerosmith by pussyfooting around. FEATURING UPDATE •…
Second Annual Big Drum Bonanza
Drummer/producer Thomas Lang (stOrk, Paul Gilbert, John Wetton) has announced that the Big Drum Bonanza 2013 is scheduled for July 3 through 7 at the Drum Channel studios in Oxnard, CA and at the nearby Courtyard Marriot in Camarillo, CA.…
Stickman Drum Experience Fantasy Drum Camp
The Stickman Drum Experience Fantasy Drum Camp will take place at the Cedar Lodge on Blackstrap Lake in Saskatchewan from June 27 to July 1. The lineup includes players from all over North America. “We are very fortunate to be…
Swiss Chris Drum Clinic at LIDC
On April 25, at 7 pm, the Long Island Drum Center of Plainview, New York will present an in-store performance and clinic by acclaimed drummer and music director Swiss Chris. Chris has worked with a range of pop and R&B…
Rock Photographer Rob Shanahan Book Signing
On April 9, between 7 pm and 10 pm, the Cutting Room and Modern Drummer will present “An Evening With Rock Photographer Rob Shanahan,” which will include a gallery show of Shanahan’s work and a book signing. Modern Drummer associate…
Stolen Babies Drummer Gil Sharone to Host Artist Workshop at Guitar Center Musician’s Expo
Stolen Babies drummer Gil Sharone will be hosting an artist workshop at Guitar Center’s first Musician’s Expo on Saturday, April 6 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. Guitar Center’s Musician’s Expo gives the public a sneak…
NYC Generations of the Beat Festival
Giving the drummer some! With Jimmy Cobb, Jeff Watts, Billy Hart, Andrew Cyrille, and more. Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24. NYC’s first jazz drummer festival featuring headliners Jimmy Cobb and Billy Hart with performances by Andrew Cyrille & Oliver Lake,…
Rock Against MS Benefit Concert
Featuring artists Glenn Hughes, Lemmy, John 5, Blasko, Steven Adler, Kenny Aronoff, Brian Tichy, Jack Russell, Jeff Pilson and many more, will be held at the The Whisky A Go-Go on Wednesday, March 27th. These artists are coming together to…
39th Annual New York Metro Fest for Beatles Fans
April 5, 6, and 7 at the Empire Meadowlands Hotel in Secaucus, NJ Special guests and performers include Billy J. Kramer (featuring Liberty DeVitto on drums), legendary sax player Tom Scott, Beatles engineer Ken Scott, Beatles tribute band Liverpool (featuring Chris Camilleri…
Philly Drum Project’s One-Year Anniversary with Ari Hoenig and Loop 2.4.3.
Tuesday, April 23rd 7:30pm | $15/$10 Students World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA 19103 Last April, Philly Drum Project began hosting monthly events to help drummers in Philly share gear, lessons, beats, and gigs. The monthly series, entitled…
Guitar Center to Launch Its First Musician's Expo
Guitar Center to Showcase the Latest Music Products Shown at the NAMM Trade Show in January, Offering the Public Unprecedented Access to Preview Products Before They Hit Guitar Center Stores Later This Year Guitar Center Musician's Expo Opens to the…
'The Sessions' Business Clinic at Guitar Center Musician's Expo April 6
The Sessions is an interactive day-long presentation where artists sharpen their business skills in pursuit of excellence in their careers. Items addressed include contract negotiations, entertainment law, marketing, self-promotion, image maintenance, and performance fundamentals. The Sessions Guitar Center Musician's Expo…
Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies at 56
Clive Burr, who played on Iron Maiden’s first three albums in the early 1980s, passed away on March 12 at age fifty-six after a long fight against multiple sclerosis. A statement on the band’s Facebook page says Burr “died peacefully…
