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Afrobeat Master Tony Allen on Tour in the United States
Drummer Tony Allen, who anchored Fela Kuti’s legendary band Africa ’70 and was voted by Modern Drummer readers number forty-nine on MD’s list of the 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time, is currently in the States on a brief…
Bobby Deitch “Mind, Body, Spirit…Drums!???
Hi, MD readers! This is fellow drummer Bobby Deitch. It took a while for me to decide exactly what the subject would be for my second time around at writing a blog for Modern Drummer. After lots of pondering I…
Dixon Presents California 2014 Clinic Tour with Gregg Bissonette
Gregg Bissonette signed with Dixon drums this past April just in time for the Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band’s North American tour. While on break between legs, Bissonette will present his first US clinic tour as a Dixon…
Edd Unwin of Empress AD
I’m Edd, and I play drums for Empress AD. We started the band a long time ago, but we’ve only been playing shows for about a year and a half now, and that time has flown by. I played drums…
John Favicchia Fall 2014 Clinic Tour
Date Location Venue/Info October 17, 2014 Paris, France The Drumming Lab October 18, 2014 Rennes, France Creativ' Drum Center October 19, 2014 Dijon, France International Drum Institute October 20, 2014 Marsielle, France MLC Academy October 23, 2014 Nottingham, England Drum…
Jimmi Kane of Tempt
Hey, Modern Drummer readers! This is Jimmi Kane from the NYC-based rock band Tempt. We’re coming up to the one-year anniversary of the band, and I thought that in my blog it would be interesting to give you the drummer’s…
John Fontana of the Futures League
When I was twelve, my two best friends decided they wanted to perform as a band in our middle school talent show. The problem was that only one of us could actually play an instrument with any decency, and that…
Influences: Harvey Mason
by Ken Micallef Harvey Mason’s classic 1970s-era session work comprises some of the most soulful jazz, pop, and R&B recordings ever cut to vinyl. Mason’s golden ’70s period includes Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters, Donald Byrd’s Black Byrd, Seals…
Swiss Chris Clinic at School of Rock, Brooklyn, NY
A drum clinic presented by Swiss Chris will take place at the School of Rock in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, August 23, from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Drummer/educator Swiss Chris has played on Grammy winning tracks with artists like…
PMC Announces Drum Roadie for a Day Winner
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has announced that the International Drum Month (IDM) “Drum Roadie for a Day” winner is Eric Austin, 23, of Springfield, IL. The 2014 IDM grand prize package included an all-access backstage experience with Yamaha artist/drummer…
Stephen Perkins and Rock Against MS Present...
“Beat MS” Drum Circle Sunday, August 10 1st Drum Circle For Healing The Paramount Ranch 2901 Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills, California Special guest artists will join the circle! Admission is free! Stephen Perkins, drummer of Jane’s Addiction, will lead the Beat…
Jeff Porcaro to be Remembered With a Special Performance by his Father, Joe Porcaro
Tuesday, August 5, will mark twenty-two years since the passing of legendary drummer Jeff Porcaro. Jeff will be remembered with a special performance featuring his dad, Joe Porcaro, on Tuesday, August 5, at Mambo’s Café in Glendale, California, from 8…
Mike Balter Mallets' President Awarded Doctor of Music Degree
Mike Balter, president of Mike Balter Mallets, was awarded a doctor of music degree and delivered the commencement address for the VanderCook College of Music’s Graduate Program. VanderCook College of Music, located in Chicago, IL, is dedicated to preparing musicians…
Ren Mathew of Bailiff
Hey, MD folks! It’s Ren Mathew here from the band Bailiff. I’m based out of Chicago but am currently on the road with the band touring in support of our new release, Remise. It’s a tremendous honor to be writing…
