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Daniel Glass
Hello to all MD readers and drum friends. It’s been a while since I’ve posted to this blog–not for lack of desire–but because I’ve been running all over the globe attempting to make a living by hitting things and writing…
Into Eternity’s Steve Bolognese
Hey, MD readers! Since my last blog there have been a few new things going on in my world I figured I’d let you in on. First, I’d like to recap the Asian tour I did in May with Into…
Flynnville Train’s Tommy Bales
Hello, MD readers! I can’t begin to tell you all what an honor it is to have been chosen in the 2009 MD Readers Poll in the Up & Coming category. I was in disbelief when my good friend Dave…
Trevor Stafford of Adelitas Way
What up, fellow rhythm busters. I’m Trevor Stafford, drummer for Adelitas Way. First off, I have to say thanks to Modern Drummer for being interested in having me contribute a blog! Our self-titled debut album on Virgin/Capitol records hit stores…
Drummer Blog: Matty Amendola
What’s up, Modern Drummer community! It’s been almost a year since I wrote my last blog, and in that time I’ve been playing a lot of drums. My last entry was about my debut solo album, = Ecstasy, and I’d…
Ingrid Michaelson’s Elliot Jacobson
Hey, MD readers! I recently finished a two-month tour with Jenny Owen Youngs. I’m lucky that the Jenny band is made up of close friends. Touring can be pretty grueling. But if there’s anyone I want to eat, sleep, breathe,…
Fall of Envy’s Brandt Frenchman
Hello, my fellow drummers! My name is Brandt Frenchman, and I’ve been a drummer for most of my life. My parents started me with lessons at the age of five, after I showed an aptitude for beating on pots and…
The Drum Lab’s Mike Johnston Talks About his Drum School - The Drum Lab
What is up, everyone! My name is Mike Johnston, and I run an educational Web site as well as own and operate Sacramento’s first and only drum school, the Drum Lab. I began drumming at the age of six when…
Elmwood's Donnie Marple
What is up, Modern Drummer! My name is Donnie Marple. I am the 2007 Guitar Center Drum-Off winner. Let me tell you a little about my past and then tell you what’s going on now. Winning the Drum-Off really sparked…
Avril Lavigne's Rodney Howard
Yo, MD! A lot going on these days! As of late last year, I finished up a world tour and DVD with Avril Lavigne. Earlier this year was the release of Tall Stories, a recording I did with ex-Journey frontman…
The Clarks' Dave Minarik
MD readers. My name is Dave Minarik, and I play drums for a Pittsburgh-based band called the Clarks. We’re excited to release our latest CD, Restless Days. I thought I would share a bit of information about the recording process,…
Shout Out Out Out Out’s Gravy and Clint
Gravy Modern Drummer, eh?! Sweet! Well, as I write this, I’m sitting on a plane from Toronto home to Edmonton. Shout Out Out Out Out has just finished the second leg of our release tour for Reintegration Time in Canada…
Tim Kuhl Drummer Blog
Hello, MD readers! My name is Tim Kuhl, and I’m a drummer and composer living in Brooklyn, NY. I’ve been playing drums for over fifteen years. I record and play in several rock bands in NYC, including the Izzys, the…
Scarlet Sins’ Elie Bertrand
Hello, Modern Drummers! I’m writing to you live from the T Dot, a.k.a. Toronto. I just came back from a wicked rehearsal. We just finished writing a few songs. I’m so stoked to go into the studio! Second album on…
