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Drummer Blog: The Lawsuits' Josh Friedman on Keeping Things Fresh and Exciting
Hi! I’ve been playing with the Lawsuits out of Philadelphia since 2009, and I can confidently say I’ve grown the most as a musician while playing with this group. Early on, I always thought I had to play with a…
Showroom: Orange County Drums and Percussion 25-ply Maple Snare
Orange County Drums and Percussion, a manufacturer of boutique drums and drumkits, has announced the introduction of a heavyweight 25-ply maple snare drum. This 25-ply maple snare has been engineered for hard-hitting drummers. It is built for maximum tone and…
Showroom: DW PDP Hardware
Drum Workshop’s new line of high-quality, price-conscious drumset hardware under the PDP concept banner boasts a range of stands and thrones that includes a two-legged and three-legged hi-hat, snare stand, straight cymbal stand, boom cymbal stand, and a throne. All…
Win an Incredible Prize Package From Roland and QSC!
Modern Drummer has teamed up with Roland an QSC to bring you this prize package worth over $5,200. The package includes: • Roland TD-15K V-Drums kit with all mesh heads, 500 instruments, 100 usercustomizable drumkits, and much more. • A…
Drum Soloist: Solid Soloing, Part 1: Connecting Ideas With Glue Stickings (December 2014 Issue)
by James Murphy Welcome to the first installment of a short series on gaining freedom and flow while soloing. Many of us have struggled with the ability to play a solo freely and musically without the constant burden of thinking…
Showroom: Hammerax Bash Compact Tone Stacks
Bash Compact Tone Stacks produce a burst of metallic sound similar to closed hi-hats but with a more raw tone. The compact 8" triple-layer stack is said to be as powerful as much larger instruments, with deep hammering to increase…
DW Frequent Flyer Drumset
Drum Workshop has announced the addition of a new model to its line of Design Series drums, called the Frequent Flyer kit, co-designed with Peter Erskine. The travel-friendly set includes a shallow 12x20 bass drum, traditional 8x12 rack tom, 11x14…
Showroom: DW True-Sonic Snare Puts a Modern Twist on a Vintage Favorite
Drum Workshop has recently released a snare drum that pays tribute to an American classic and includes today’s latest innovations and build-quality. This drum, the True-Sonic, features a pre-tensioned, highly-adjustable snare bridge that said to provide orchestral-like sensitivity and articulation.…
Drummer Blog: X Japan’s Yoshiki on His Evolving Setup
Things are very busy and exciting for X Japan as we performed our first performance in the US since 2010 on October 11, at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. Some of you may remember our first time in the city (and…
Aquarian Celebrates “West Coast Artist Day???
Aquarian hosted a “West Coast Artist Day” this past October 1. Food and beverages were provided and over ninety endorsers attended. On display were the new Super Pads, and the acclaimed electronic onHeads, and the hybrid electronic/acoustic inHeads. Sales specialist…
Grover Pro Inks Deal With Hammerax
Grover Pro Percussion, Massachusetts-based makers of high-quality professional percussion products, has reached an agreement with Hammerax that grants them exclusive rights to worldwide distribution. “I have admired the Grover brand name and been a friend of Neil Grover for over…
Showroom: DW Personalized Snare Drums
Drum Workshop has recently added a new offering to their line of Collector’s Series snare drums, called Exotic Monogram. Each drum is hand-inlayed with laser-cut exotic wood veneers to comprise a “retro shield” design containing two personal initials. DW executive…
Drummer Blog: Cirque Du Soleil’s Amaluna’s Didi Negron on Living Your Dream
As a traveling musician in the traditional big top, I am able to implement my strong music theory background and improvisational skills while providing accompaniment and action on stage as my role of the “Goddess of Rhythm.” It’s truly an…
Sam Ulano Tribute
Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the New Jersey School of Percussion, 14 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ 07052. The afternoon will be filled with stories, photos, audio, and video of Sam. His contributions to…
