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Foghat's Roger Earl To Be Inducted Into The Blues Hall Of Fame
Foghat's contribution to classic rock will forever be great, as they penned such classic party anthems as "Slow Ride" and "Fool for the City," both of which remain rock radio standards to this day. But the group was never shy…
Circular Science Resotune II
Resotune II is a second-generation electronic drum tuner that uses Circular Science’s patented lug-measurement technology. In addition to fine-tuning lugs to each other with digital precision, the device now displays both the lowest fundamental note (in red) and the next…
Modern Drum Set Stickings Book Signing Party/Clinic
Swiss Chris will be throwing a book signing party/clinic for his new book Modern Drum Set Stickings. The event will be hosted by drummer Mr. Kenwood "Woody" Dennard (Miles/Jaco Pastorius/Wayne Shorter/Sting/Charles Mingus), and will feature visuals by the Marksmen group. Audio by…
Ego Single-Ply Steam-Bent Shells
Ego’s solid drum shells are offered in 13" and 14" diameters and in any depth from a minimum of 3 1/2". Several domestic and exotic wood species are available. List prices start at $186. egodrums.com
Search for “Best Teen Band in the USA??? Has Begun
NAMM’s Annual SchoolJam USA to Award More Than $50,000 in Cash and Prizes to Teen Bands and Local School Music Programs Just in time for back-to-school, teen bands have the chance to showcase their talent by entering NAMM’s fourth annual…
NAMM 2012 SchoolJam USA
Teen bands have a chance to showcase their talent by entering NAMM’s fourth annual SchoolJam USA, a national teen battle of the bands. By entering the competition, middle- and high-school-age teens with a passion for music can help promote their…
Meinl Brann Dailor 21" Mb8 Ghost Ride
Developed in cooperation with Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor, this cymbal features a unique look and has a sound that’s said to combine glassy ping and warm shimmer. The raw black bell delivers a cutting, clear punch. meinlcymbals.com …
KG CymbalBlast Rim
The KG CymbalBlast Rim device provides a surface for resting your stick in order to perform gravity blasts/rim rolls on cymbals. billdidit.ca
Will Calhoun Added to the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival
It has been announced that two performances by Will Calhoun and his Trio have been added to the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival. Friday, August 17th 2 shows at 8 PM and 9:30 PM presented by Coquito 31 Forester Ave Warwick NY…
Jack DeJohnette 70th Birthday Tribute Concert
On August 12, 2012 a tribute concert in honor of drumming great Jack DeJohnette will be held at the Bearsville Theatre in Woodstock, NY. The concert will feature the world-renowned 2012 Grammy winner TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON + Her Quintet (Gerald Clayton/piano,…
"The Mad Drummer" Steve Moore Named The #1 Most Underrated Drummer
NME magazine has listed drummer Steve Moore "The Mad Drummer" or better known as "This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig" on YouTube, as the number one "Most Underrated Drummer In Rock". Visit: www.nme.com to see the rest of list. See…
Sonomax Eers Custom Earbuds
Eers custom-fit earbuds feature Sonomax’s patented SonoFit system, which allows the earbuds to mold to the unique shape of your ear canal. Two models, the mid-level PCS-150 and the professional-grade PCS-250, are available. myeers.com …
“Beats, Brews, and Banter,??? Featuring Touring Drummer for Lady Gaga, George "Spanky" McCurdy
Philly Drum Project will continue their monthly meet-up entitled “Beats, Brews, and Banter” on Monday, August 6th 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…
Renowned Drummer Bobby Jarzombek To Appear At Vic's Drum Shop
Renowned drummer Bobby Jarzombek whose credits include Halford, Riot, Fates Warning, Spastic Ink and Sebastian Bach will appear in-store at Vic's Drum Shop in Chicago on Friday, July 27 prior to the Bach band's Congress Theater show that night. Bobby…
