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Gretsch Drums Announces Winner of Exclusive Zac Brown Band Autographed Drumset
Gretsch Drums is proud to announce that Tim Hendrix of Blue Eye, Missouri was selected as the winner of the Gretsch ’57 Renown Giveaway. The prize was a five-piece set of Gretsch ’57 Renown drums, featuring a snare drum signed…
Profectio Engineering Bass Plate
The Bass Plate is a dock for mounting a pedal to a bass drum without having to clamp it to the hoop, which eliminates stress on the drum, distributes its weight more evenly, and lifts it slightly off the ground.…
Nashville Drum Show
Part industry trade show, part swap meet, part flea market and part entertainment event... The Nashville Drum Show features exhibits by vintage drum collectors and dealers, custom drum builders, retail drum shops, music stores, drum parts wholesalers, and major drum,…
Ahead Armor Conga and Djembe Cases
These new world percussion cases feature Ahead’s DX-Core dual-foam interiors, Sherpa fleece lining, a waterproof exterior, Tuc-Away backpack-style straps, double-stitched handles, and a patented Dyna-Zip Plus zipper that runs down the entire length of the case as well as around…
2012 Regina Drum Festival
On the heels of a very successful first year, the Regina Drum Festival is gearing up for a return on September 14 and 15 at the Regina Performing Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The lineup for the 2012 festival…
Mapex MyDentity Matt Halpern Clinic Tour
Mapex is sponsoring a nine-city clinic tour with Modern Drummer Readers Poll winner Matt Halpern. Matt Halpern will be discussing his approach to playing complex rhythms while maintaining a solid groove, the importance of drum instruction, and how to coexist…
On-Stage iMount iPad Mounting System
The On-Stage iMount system allows you to attach an iPad to drum/cymbal hardware or a microphone stand and also acts as a protective cover. An 8 mm threaded insert on the rear of the case mates with…
Zoro Receives White House Honor
Zoro, best known for playing with Lenny Kravitz, was recently honored at the nation’s capitol as part of the White House Fatherhood Champions of Change & Convening on Engaging Men and Boys. Zoro was among a select group recognized for…
Rhythm! Discovery Center Joins Smithsonian Magazine’s National Museum Day Live! Free Admission for All Participants
—Experience Interactive Exhibits and Over 150 Percussion Instruments to Play — On Saturday September 29, 2012, Rhythm! Discovery Center, along with 7 other Indianapolis-area institutions, will open its doors free of charge along with over 1,400 other participating venues for…
Sonor Arena and Session Maple Shell Sets
These new shell sets were designed to offer great tone, quality construction, and beautiful finishes at lower prices. The rock-oriented Arena package features a 16x24 bass drum and 10x13 and 16x16 toms in transparent black-gloss finish. The Session set is…
Aquarian Selects Name for Drumhead Film
After a company-wide contest and endorser input, Aquarian has selected Nu-Brite as the name of its drumhead film. According to co-owner Roy Burns, “This new film is so popular with our endorsers that we decided to give it a special…
Pearl Drummers Forum App Launch
Pearl Corporation recently announce the Pearl Drummers Forum app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices! The Pearl Drummers Forum app is free to download and puts access to the largest online community of drummers in the world in the palm…
Grover Pro Tunable Concert Tambourine
The T2/GS-T tunable concert tambourine offers players who prefer a natural-skin head the ability to maintain consistent tension, regardless of the ambient temperature or humidity. The tambourine utilizes miniature titanium tuning pins, and the tuning mechanism is contained completely within…
Tim Alexander Performs at the Musical Instrument Museum
On Sunday, August 12, famed rock drummer Tim Alexander stopped by the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona to give a rare performance. Alexander’s kit (shown here) is on loan and is featured in the museum’s new drumset exhibit. Alexander, who is known for his…
