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Zildjian K Constantinople 22" Renaissance and 20" Bounce Rides
Developed in conjunction with the renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, the 22" K Constantinople Renaissance ride features smoother lathing on both sides and a bell that’s unlathed underneath to add stick definition. Three rows of overhammering and four large hammer…
Toca Adjustable Barrel Conga Stands
Toca’s new barrel-style conga stands feature an improved design in which the legs are positioned wider and more proportionally around the drum. This helps prevent the drums from moving during play. The stands are made from sturdy yet lightweight steel…
LP Jingle Qube
LP has taken the technology used in its award-winning Qube shaker and created a jingle version. Inside the Jingle Qube is a combination of flat and dimpled brass jingles. This mix is said to deliver a combination of crisp, articulate…
Jazz/Rock Drummer Aaron Comess Preps Sextet Concert for July 11th at Smoke Jazz in NYC
A Straight-Up Jazz Show, With a Focus on Material From the 1960s Respected jazz & rock drummer/multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Aaron Comess has confirmed a July 11th sextet concert at Smoke Jazz in New York City. Comess has long ties to jazz, and…
DW Black Nickel–Over-Brass Collector’s Series Snare Drums
Available in 5 1/2x14 and 6 1/2x14 versions, DW’s new black nickel–over-brass snares are perfectly suited to both live and studio applications. The thin 1 mm shell includes a rolled bearing edge and snare beds. The drum can be ordered…
Calling All New York Area Percussionists: Gallant Entertainment Inc. Auditions At Yamaha Artist Services, Inc.
Gallant Entertainment (GEI) Inc., with the support of Yamaha Corporation of America, will hold marching percussion auditions at Yamaha Artist Services in New York on June 30, 2012, for Gallant’s premiere performance season. Marching percussionists of all ages are invited…
Tama Starclassic Select Walnut Drumset
Tama Starclassic Select Walnut Drumset by David Ciauro As I was setting up these absolutely stunning Starclassic Select drums, I couldn’t help but be taken aback by their beauty. The deep-brown, satin-finish walnut shells have such a rich quality, which…
Mathias Künzli
Hi, dear MD readers! My name is Mathias Künzli, and this, my first blog, will be my introduction to many of you. I am an NYC-based freelance drummer/percussionist currently playing with Regina Spektor, Tall Tall Trees, Nina Violet, and Rashanim,…
Gen16 Digital Vault Packs
The Gen16 Digital Vault series features high-quality, high-resolution acoustic samples of Zildjian’s most exclusive master reference cymbals, along with hard-to-find, limited-edition models never made available to the public. Gen16 Digital Vault sound packs now available for download include the S-Pack…
Zildjian K Custom Dark Complex Rides and Hybrid Trash Smash Cymbals
Zildjian K Custom Dark Complex Rides and Hybrid Trash Smash by Michael Dawson Three of the more interesting pieces that Zildjian has released this year are the medium-thin 21" and 22" Dark Complex rides and the funky-looking 19" Hybrid Trash…
Toca Origins Series Djembes and Custom Deluxe Drumset Timbale
Origin series djembe shells are carved from a single piece of environmentally friendly, plantation-grown mahogany and are turned by lathe to maintain uniform thickness. The interior of the bowl features lathed grooves and a rough-surfaced pattern to help eliminate overtones.…
Stanton Moore South/Southwest Clinic Tour
From now until the end of June, Stanton Moore will be putting on clinics in the South and Southwest. View the dates below. Date Location Venue/Info June 15, 2012 Houston, TX Percussion Center 7PM June 16, 2012 Austin, TX…
LP Jingle Kick and Hi-Hat Chick-ita
The Jingle Kick has a built-in 1/4" steel rod that can be inserted into a bass drum pedal equipped with an LP Fusheki Bracket for independent use, or it can be used to replace a pedal’s beater to add a…
“Rythym of A Rose??? Art Exhibition by Mick Fleetwood
Mouche Gallery Beverly Hills Grand Opening Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac To Benefit Music Unites Opening Reception for the Artist: June 18th-6-8PM Exhibition: June 18th-25th exclusively at Mouche Gallery Few individuals rise to the status of international celebrity. Through talent in…