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Time Check - A Buddy Rich Alumni Reunion
www.lajazzinstitute.org Festival Details Big Bands and Small Groups featuring Buddy Rich Alumni All Star Alumni Bands performing the original Buddy Rich arrangements A gathering of some of the world’s greatest drummers Bonus concert for early registrants (very limited…
Iconic Singer, Songwriter, and Multi-Instrumentalist Prince Dies at Age Fifty-Seven
Prince from the January 2005 issue of Modern Drummer; photo by Afshin Shahidi As music fans are still reeling from the recent passing of music legends David Bowie, Maurice White, Merle Haggard, Glen Frey, Paul Kantner, George Martin, and Keith…
Drive Like Jehu’s Mark Trombino
Mark Trombino By Chris Valle by Stephen Bidwell Pioneering San Diego post-hardcore band Drive Like Jehu made an indelible musical mark during its original active period between 1990 and 1995, influencing many hardcore and indie bands in the…
Aric Improta’s “Drum Chain??? Video
by Ben Meyer For drummers who’ve learned to thrive in the YouTube era, the creation of fresh, sharable content that will grab viewers’ attention often enough to keep their buzz buzzing is a crucial piece of the puzzle.…
News: UK Drummer Steve White and Yamaha Music London Support “Learn To Play Day???
Billed as “bigger and better” than ever before, “Learn to Play Day” is a national event for adults and children organized by the Music for All charity to inspire new, or lapsed, musicians of all ages to take up or…
John Andrews on Quilt’s Plaza
Quilt’s charms are subtle but significant. The Boston-based group doesn’t beat you up with angry vocals or tax your brain with impenetrable polyrhythms. Rather, like the open-air public space that its latest album’s title references, the group’s sound-world is positive…
News: International Percussion Festival Announced
The third edition of the International Percussion Festival will take place July 19 to 24 in Villa Lomellini, Montebello della Battaglia (PV), under the artistic direction of Maestro Loris Stefanuto. The festival includes competitions, concerts, and master classes. The previous…
News: “Let Them Rock??? Keeps Dreams Rolling by Funding Music Scholarships
School of Rock founder Joe Roberts is launching Let Them Rock, a non-profit organization with the mission of funding scholarships for performance-based music programs. A red carpet event will take place 6 to 9 pm, Sunday, February 28, at the…
On the Beat With Steve Grantley of Stiff Little Fingers and RT-Zed: Touring and Raising Profiles
Hi, I’m Steve Grantley, drummer for the legendary UK punk band Stiff Little Fingers (SLF) and I’m thrilled to once again be featured on the Modern Drummer website. 2016 looks to be a busy year for me. I set off…
Jeff Hamilton: Swinging Support
Jeff Hamilton By John Clayton by Jeff Potter It’s purely coincidental that drum master Jeff Hamilton and tenor sax star Scott Hamilton share the same last name. But the eventual teaming of their swinging sympatico seemed destined. As early…
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…
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 Dennis Bryon of the Bee Gees: You Should Be Dancing
Hello everyone in MD land! I’m happy to tell you a bit about my experience drumming for the Bee Gees. I played drums with the Bee Gees on all recordings, television, and tours from 1973 to 1980. That included playing…
On the Beat With Donn Garrett: Brilliant Mis-takes Made by Donn Garrett and Friends
Hello, everyone. What began as a water tank replacement in trade for studio time became a lasting relationship between London Bridge Studios and myself. At first, it was uncertain how many sessions there would be so I figured why not…
