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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…
The Rhythmic Arts Project Benefit Concert
The Rhythmic Arts Project Benefit Concert Details: Bonnie Bramlett, Tata Vega, Rosemary Butler and Carl Graves with Special Guests from LITTLE FEAT Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett. Hosted by Edward James Olmos Friday, September 28th, 2012 Lobero Theatre Santa Barbara, CA…
Steely Dan Rhythm Section Clinic With Shannon Forrest
On Thursday, August 16th, Shannon Forrest will be joining the Steely Dan rhythm section (Jon Herington on guitar, Freddie Washington on bass and Jim Beard on keys) for a clinic in Sterling Heights, Michigan. All four have been touring across…
Free Paul Leim Live Webcast Friday, August 17th
On Friday, August 17, 2012, Memphis Drum Shop will present studio and touring drummer Paul Leim in a free live webcast from its myCymbal.com studios in Memphis, TN. For further details, visit memphisdrumshop.com/events and/or review the flyer below. For more about Paul…
Protection Racket New Hardware Bags
These revamped bags come with heavy-duty 4x4 wheels and a retractable handle. Other upgrades include stiffer material that runs up both ends and down the base of the case for better rigidity. The wheel end is coated with PVV…
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
