Modern Drummer
Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
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…
Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride and 13" Pocket Hi-Hats
The Avedis Zildjian Company celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its A Custom cymbal line with the launch of a new 21" Anniversary ride, available in 2012 only. Retaining all of the A Custom series attributes, the new ride features symmetrical…
Health & Science: Drum Aerobics, Part 1 (VIDEO)
August 2012 Health & Science Drum Athletes Coordination Exercises, Part 1 by Billy Cuthrell We spend countless hours sitting behind our drumsets, working to build our independence. I’ve found, though, that some of the very best exercises for developing dexterity…
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…
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…
The August 2012 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady Grooves!
(available on newsstands July 3, 2012) Special Collector's Issue: Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady Grooves Featuring Carlton Barret Jamaican Drumming: The Evolution of Style Sly Dunbar Cartlon "Santa" Davis Leroy Wallace Willie Stewart Steve Nisbett Style Scott Reggae-Core 20 Crossover Hits…
Drum Community Raises Nearly $20,000 For The Family Of Fallen Colleague
Several major players within the drum industry recently joined forces with the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to raise nearly $20,000 for the family of pioneering drum builder and designer Dennis Stauffer, who was killed in a car crash in January.…
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…
Manhasset Drummer Stand
The new portable Manhasset Drummer Stand has a full desk and a 16" chrome shaft that attaches via multi-clamp to all varieties of drum and cymbal hardware or microphone stands, for better positioning without taking up additional floor space. manhasset-specialty.com …
World's Fastest Drummer Contest
Do You Have What it Takes to be The World’s Fastest Drummer? Now you can prove it! NAMM announces the twelfth effort to find the “World’s Fastest Drummer”. This highly charged interactive event is a feature at this year’s Summer…
Dixon Artisan Rose Gum Snare
Crafted from select Australian rose gum hardwood, this unique snare was created in collaboration with the iconic drum maker Chris Brady. The drum has a 9-ply, 5.4 mm shell and is offered in 6x13, 5 1/2x14, and 6 1/2x14 sizes.…
