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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…

Modern Drummer
Aug 15, 2012

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…

Modern Drummer
Aug 15, 2012

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…

Modern Drummer
Aug 14, 2012

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…

Modern Drummer
Aug 11, 2012

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…

Modern Drummer
Aug 10, 2012
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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 Drummer
Aug 9, 2012

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…

Modern Drummer
Aug 8, 2012

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      

Modern Drummer
Aug 7, 2012

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…

Modern Drummer
Aug 6, 2012

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…

Modern Drummer
Aug 3, 2012

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    …

Modern Drummer
Aug 2, 2012

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        

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2012
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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…

Modern Drummer
Jul 30, 2012

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,…

Modern Drummer
Jul 30, 2012