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VIDEO LESSON! Attack of the Juh-Ba: The Flat Flam Followed by a Kick Drum
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Basics Attack of the Juh-Ba Harness the Power of the Flat Flam Followed by a Kick Drum by Rich Redmond…
Strictly Technique: Flowing Groupings and Fill-Ins Exercises for Increased Single-Stroke Control
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Flowing Groupings and Fill-Ins Exercises for Increased Single-Stroke Control by Bill Bachman This month we’re going to work…
Drummer Blog: Top Canadian Drummer Jayson Brinkworth Checks In
Hello, all modern drummers out there! Jayson Brinkworth here, writing from Canada. I hope this finds you all grooving and inspired beyond belief these days. I am writing this while flying to my next gig, and I just finished the…
Little Dreams Foundation Charity Brunch - May 17th
Music Technologist David Frangioni is set to perform during the Little Dreams Foundation brunch on May 17. Scheduled to attend is Phil Collins, among other celebrities and musical personalities. The performance is hosted by David Frangioni and the band What You Know,…
Drummer Blog: Hollis Brown’s Andrew Zehnal Shares his Story and Discusses New Record
Hollis Brown by Becky Yee Hello MD readers! My name is Andrew Zehnal, and I’m the drummer for the NYC band Hollis Brown. I’m super-excited to announce that our new record, 3 Shots, was released on May 5 on Jullian…
Gavin Harrison on Cheating the Polygraph
The Porcupine Tree drummer’s brand-new solo album is his personal take on the PT catalog. Here he delves deeper into his creative process. by Ilya Stemkovsky MD: How was the idea generated to arrange these progressive Porcupine Tree…
Drummer Blog: Mercies’ Sammy Dent on Evolving and Expanding Musical Horizons
Hi, Modern Drummer readers. My name is Sammy Dent. I’m a Los Angeles–based composer and the drummer for the band Mercies. It’s a privilege to talk to you about my musical journey and some of my philosophies on music. To…
Drummer Blog: Subversion’s Ben Atkinson Talks Style and Technique on New Album, Animi
Hello all! Ben Atkinson of Subversion here. The band has been active for a while, and I was aware of their music before joining them. It’s great because we push each other out of our comfort zones and develop more…
Aaron Comess And The Air Conditioned Gypsies - Free Show
Aaron Comess will be playing with some of his favorite NYC musicians tonight, Monday, May 4th, at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 at 10:30. This is a free show. Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen St., New York, NY. 212-477-4155. www.rockwoodmusichall.com
News: Flotsam and Jetsam Announce 2015 European Tour With Jason Bittner on Drums
The first leg of Flotsam and Jetsam’s European tour for 2015 begins May 13 with four shows in Greece, and then moves to mainland Europe/UK and will consist of club shows and a few festivals, culminating with the Fortarock Festival…
Drummer Blog: The Color Morale’s Steve Carey Visits Tracks From the Band’s Latest Record
“Outer Demons” is a very upbeat, alive and electric song for me to play on drums. It was one of the first songs we wrote for Hold On Pain Ends and the whole purpose of it was to make kids…
News: Anthrax’s Charlie Benante Releases “Benante’s Blend??? Coffee
Anthrax’s Charlie Benante has entered the world of entrepreneurship with his new coffee company, Benante’s Blend. The coffee will come in two different varieties: the Be All End All, which is a dark roast, and the milder Forever Metal. Benante’s…
Drummer Blog: Drummer Reflections from Rick Hall of Muscle Shoals/Fame Studios
Jerry Carrigan was the first drummer I used as a studio musician when I produced my first hit record for Arthur Alexander. It was called “You Better Move On.” Jerry went on to play drums on my second hit, with…
Showroom: Drum Brakes Strives to Eliminate Need for Rugs
Drum Brakes provides drummers with a more convenient alternative to large, bulky drum rugs. Seven anti-slip pads easily place under each of the hi-hat legs, as well as under the bass drum spurs. In addition, placing one pad under…
