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Supernatural Sizzler Ride, Zen Rock Bell, and Monster Mini Hi-Hats

The Sizzler is similar to rides produced in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. The small hand-forged bronze rivets produce a soft metallic sizzle. Zen Rock bells produce a high-pitched ping for accents and effects. Monster Mini hi-hats have a bright…

Modern Drummer
Sep 27, 2012

The Drum Exchange Celebrates 20 Years!

Please join the Drum Exchange for their “20th Anniversary Bash” on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, 4501 Interlake Ave. N. Seattle. This FREE event includes: • FREE cowbell giveaway at 1:00 PM (while supplies last, limit 1…

Modern Drummer
Sep 26, 2012

Supernova Custom Drums ResoAir Shells

ResoAir Shells are said to produce a full-bodied, concentrated tone due to their distinctive structure, which involves internal air chambers. supernovadrums.com                  

Modern Drummer
Sep 25, 2012

Little Kids Rock's Right To Rock Celebration - Updated

Over the past ten years, Little Kids Rock has brought music education to more than 200,000 disadvantaged children nationwide. They will honor Steven Van Zandt with their annual "Big Man Of The Year Award" for his outstanding support of their…

Modern Drummer
Sep 25, 2012

“Beats, Brews, and Banter,??? Featuring Fred Berman of Amos Lee

Are you a drummer, drum educator, gear-head, or wannabe? Philly Drum Project’s monthly meet-up, Beats, Brews, and Banter, continues on Monday, October 1st at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The meet-up will run from 7pm-9pm and feature…

Modern Drummer
Sep 25, 2012
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Banded Together Concert Event

The sole purpose of the Banded Together Organization is to raise awareness and support for causes in need. The current focus is to raise money and awareness for MMORE (Multiple Myeloma Opportunities for Research and Education). The 2012 Banded Together…

Modern Drummer
Sep 25, 2012

Silvana Deluigi Appearing With Robby Ameen At The Zinc Bar Tonight

Robby Ameen will be performing with singer Silvana Deluigi who will be making a rare New York appearance at the Zinc Bar on Monday, September 24, 2012 from 9-11 P.M.. It's a great tango-jazz ensemble, and as producer Kip Hanrahan…

Modern Drummer
Sep 24, 2012

Taye Walnut/Maple Specialty Snare

The TSWM1407SNW combines walnut and maple in a 7x14 shell. The walnut offers a bright and dry tone, while the maple adds warmth and sustain. Six-ply maple SoundRings help focus the attack. A high-gloss lacquer finish and vintage-style tube lugs…

Modern Drummer
Sep 20, 2012

New Autobiography by Kiss Drummer Peter Criss

Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss’s new autobiography, Makeup to Breakup, tells the colorful tale of his life, from the streets of Brooklyn to the social clubs of New York City to the heights of rock ’n’ roll success and excess.…

Modern Drummer
Sep 19, 2012

DrumSkull Drums Sege Seges

These galvanized steel attachments add a bit of rattle to a djembe’s sound and also increase the overall volume and projection. Unlike traditional African sege seges, these are adorned with colorful rings rather than standard silver metal versions. Made in…

Modern Drummer
Sep 18, 2012

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Las Vegas

October 10-14, 2012 Mark Farner and Bruce Kulick added to the October Las Vegas Rock Camp. We're proud to welcome back the legendary Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and guitar legend Bruce Kulick (KISS) will also be here. Featured…

Modern Drummer
Sep 18, 2012

Pete Zimmer New York Shows

Pete Zimmer Quintet: Pete Zimmer, drums; Mike DiRubbo, alto sax; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Toru Dodo, piano; David Wong, bass. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Smalls Jazz Club, 183 W. 10th St., New York, NY. 9:30 P.M. & 11 P.M. $20…

Modern Drummer
Sep 18, 2012
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Mapex B1000 Boom Stand and S1000 Snare Stand

The B1000 boom stand features a new tilter/lock system that allows cymbals to be positioned easily. Boom-arm positioning and adjustments are simplified by using a single wing nut, and the arm can be secured in place by the use of…

Modern Drummer
Sep 13, 2012

Led Zeppelin 2007 Reunion Concert Out Soon in Multiple Video and Audio formats

On December 10, 2007, founding Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant, joined by late Zep drummer John Bonham’s son Jason, headlined a concert at London’s O2 Arena in tribute to their dear friend, Atlantic Records…

Modern Drummer
Sep 13, 2012