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Thomas Lang Presents Fifth Annual Big Drum Bonanza
Drummer/producer Thomas Lang (stOrk/Paul Gilbert) has announced that Big Drum Bonanza 2016 (BDB2016) will take place June 28 to July 2 at the Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks, California. Drummers of all ages, levels, and styles are invited to…
On the Beat With Jessica Forsythe of Sick of Sarah: Always Learning
Hey everyone! I’m Jessica Forsythe and I drum in a band out of Minneapolis called Sick of Sarah. I moved to Minneapolis to audition for the band back in 2009 and have been a professional touring drummer ever since. I…
On the Beat With Kennith “Memphis??? Shepherd of Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal: Being a Part of the Collective
Hello MD! With the nickname “Memphis,” it’s not hard to tell where I’m from. I grew up around a lot of musicians and have been playing drums since age two. I’m currently with the soul/funk/R&B band, Josh Hoyer and Soul…
Web Exclusive! JP Gaster of Clutch Talks Gear and More
Clutch, one of the most respected and influential hard rock bands of the past twenty-five years, released its eleventh studio album, Psychic Warfare, this past October. The album debuted at #11 in the Billboard Top-200 chart and landed at #1…
On the Beat With Joel Silloway of the Life Electric: Exploring New Sounds
Hello MD readers! I was catching up with some fellow musicians and they posed perhaps the most simplest of questions: “Why did you choose drums”? I really couldn’t put my finger on the answer until a few years ago. I…
’70s-Era David Bowie Drummer Dennis Davis Passes
Longtime David Bowie drummer Dennis Davis passed away yesterday. Davis appeared on a string of Bowie studio albums in the ’70s, beginning with Young Americans in 1975 and ending with 1980’s Scary Monsters. The run of recordings, which also includes…
On the Beat With Danny Dolan of the Virginmarys: Formal Lessons and Being Adaptable
Hello MD! My name is Danny Dolan from the Virginmarys. I live in Macclesfield, England and I consider myself a drummer. My introduction to the drum world began on my sixth birthday. I remember my dad being more excited than…
On the Beat With Abe Fogle of Rob Thomas: Road Update
Hi MD! The Australian leg of (Matchbox Twenty) Rob Thomas’ solo tour, The Great Unknown, was exciting. It was great to get back to Australia again and to experience such a beautiful country. The shows were phenomenal, and each one…
On the Beat With Aaron Hamel of Stone Cold Fox: Talks Listening and Understanding the Music
Hi! There are limited choices growing up in a small town, especially in music. I had the choice of the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, or the one radio station, which was country music. I chose the Beatles, and have tried…
MD Spotlight w/Mini Documentary: Remo Belli
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Spotlight Remo Belli How Time and Circumstance Gave Rise to the King of the Mylar Drumhead Remo is one of the…
Video Lesson! Groove Construction: Part 1, Snare Displacement with Jost Nickel
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 1: Snare Displacement In the first part of this series, we’ll create new grooves…
Tim Wyskida of Blind Idiot God on Before Ever After
From left: Tim Wyskida, Andy Hawkins, Will Dahl; Photo by Peter Gannushkin; by Will Romano This April New York experimental dub-metal band Blind Idiot God is embarking on the Raise the Titanic tour of Europe in support of…
Drum Workshop Inks Worldwide Distribution Deal With Kickport
Drum Workshop has inked a deal for worldwide distribution, marketing, and artist relations for KickPort International products. Drum Workshop, Inc. chief product officer, Don Lombardi, spearheaded the agreement that will have DW taking over operations for the line, while manufacturing…
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…
