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On the Beat With Andrew Campanelli of the Revivalists: Talking Go-Go Rhythms and Men Amongst Mountains
Hello Modern Drummer readers. My name is Andrew Campanelli. I play drums and write songs for the Revivalists. I’ve been learning from articles and exercises in Modern Drummer since I was ten so it’s a huge honor to be included…
Shaun Foist of Breaking Benjamin: Failure Was Never an Option
Prior to joining the revamped lineup of the hit alternative metal band Breaking Benjamin, Shaun Foist spent thirteen years immersing himself in all things drumming, including playing with Picture Me Broken, a band fronted by Gregg Allman’s daughter, Brooklyn Allman.…
On the Beat With Jeff Mozingo and the Awaken Project: Saving Lives
Wow, what an honor to connect with the MD family and share what playing drums is allowing us to do to save lives. I’ve lived in the St. Louis area my entire life (go Cardinals!), and I’ve played drums since…
On the Beat With Frankie Valli’s Craig Pilo: Getting and Keeping the Gig
Hi, it’s been a few years since I checked in with Modern Drummer, so it’s really great to be back and punch in with fellow drummers and like-minded individuals to share a few ideas! I teach part time at the…
On the Beat With Chris Reeve of Filter: Connecting and Creating Relationships
Chris Reeve (photo by Anna Sklavos) What’s up, Modern Drummer readers? I’m Chris Reeve, drummer for the band Filter. It’s an honor to be featured on here. This has been the most intense year of my life—getting the call to…
News: Sabian Presents “Develop, Manage, and Grow Your Business???
Sabian Education Network (SEN) director Joe Bergamini and a distinguished panel will discuss issues facing drumset educators and how to develop, manage, and grow business. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm at the Gaylord Springs…
On the Beat With Jaska Raatikainen of Children of Bodom: Changes
Hello, MD readers! My name is Jaska Raatikainen and I play in a Finnish metal band called Children of Bodom. I started playing the drums when I was twelve years old. A year later I started a band with a…
On the Beat With Adam Argullin: Mallets and Motivating With Drums
Hey, Modern Drummer! This is Adam Argullin. It’s pretty surreal, but a great honor, to be writing for the MD website as I’m a longtime fan! I grew up in southwestern Kentucky, not far from Nashville. My first job as…
On the Beat With Jamie Morrison of Stereophonics: Following Your Heart and Instinct
Hello, I’m Jamie of Stereophonics. When I was kid I bought every drum magazine, every drum video, and I had drum lessons every week and I practiced obsessively. To put it simply, I was dedicated to becoming the greatest drummer…
On the Beat With Van Romaine of Enrique Iglesias
Hey, MD! Here’s a video of my touring kit on the Enrique Iglesias Sex and Love tour which is on it’s third year and features my Gretsch Brooklyn curved bar hybrid acoustic/electronic setup with Sabian cymbals, Evans heads, Roland electronics,…
On the Beat With Dan Dinsmore of Owl: Recording Things You Can’t See
Hello MD readers! My name is Dan Dinsmore from the rock band Owl. I am currently touring in support of Owl’s latest record Things You Can’t See, which was released on July 28 on Overit Records. We recorded the album…
On the Beat With Roberta Flack’s Brandon Mullen: Working With Artists and Making Time for His Own Band
Hi, MD readers! This is Brandon Mullen, drummer for Roberta Flack, I’m happy to share what I’ve been up to lately. It’s been an honor to work with the legendary Roberta Flack for about four years now. In addition to…
The Trap Set With Joe Wong Announces Funny Drummer Month
Drumedy — 1. A popular phrase that describes the convergence of drums and comedy. 2. Didn’t exist — until now. The worlds of drumming and comedy finally merge in the form of Funny Drummers Month, starting August 5th on The Trap Set…
News: Round Hill Music Announces Worldwide Administration Deal with Drummer Adam Deitch
Round Hill Music has entered a worldwide administration deal with Grammy-nominated writer/producer/drummer Adam Deitch. Deitch has shared the stage and penned tunes with R&B sensation Ledisi, hip-hop mogul 50 Cent, and jazz legend John Scofield. After touring extensively, Deitch decided…
