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Croatia Drum Camp Dedicated to Slain British Soldier
News and Events - May 24, 2013
The seventh Croatia Drum Camp will be dedicated to British soldier and drummer Lee Rigby. Rigby, who, according to the BBC and other news sources, had been a member of the second Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, since 2006, is the individual whose April 23 murder on the streets of London sparked international outcry....
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Musicians Institute Summer Shot 2013
News and Events - May 22, 2013
Now in its eighth year, Musicians Institute’s Summer Shot 2013 is a chance to crank up musician’s creative and technical skills with MI’s world-famous, hands-on education. This annual summer program offers intensive one-week courses in performance (bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals, sax, trombone, and trumpet), songwriting, DJ/music production, guitar building, and more. The Summer Shot 2013 program will include guest artists Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Blasko, Animals as Leaders, Bruce Kulick of KISS, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, the Faceless, DJ Sid Vicious, and more....
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Los Cabos Drumsticks Continue Think Pink National Charity Campaign
News and Events - May 22, 2013
In November of 2010, Los Cabos Drumsticks launched a fundraising campaign, called Think Pink, in support of breast cancer research and related charities. The campaign began following Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in October 2010, as a way of keeping awareness in the media following a month of national fundraising events....
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Remo Brings Drumming to Fifth Graders
News and Events - May 22, 2013
Remo recently visited local elementary schools to bring the benefits of drumming to fifth graders in Santa Clarita and Canyon Country, California. Mike DeMenno, Manager of the Remo Recreational Music Center, went to these locations to implement the Beat the Odds protocol with a variety of rhythmic activities and educational information about the origin of drums. Beat the Odds, a social and emotional skill-building program delivered in a framework of drumming, has shown, through UCLA research, that it can significantly reduce a spectrum of behavior problems in children....
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Last Chance!
Marley’s Music Uprising Band Search Competition
News and Events - May 22, 2013
Marley Beverage Company, in partnership with Sonicbids, has launched Marley’s Music Uprising, a contest to discover the next great sound inspired by reggae and influenced by the legendary Bob Marley....
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Beats, Brews, & Banter with Chuck Treece
News - May 20, 2013
Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews, & Banter, will continue on Monday, June 3rd at Hard Rock Cafe at the corner of 12th and Market in Philadelphia. The event will run from 7-10pm and feature an Open-Drum format, with Philly Drum Project members presenting 5-10 minute 'mini workshops' in a lightning-round format. Legendary Philly studio musician Chuck Treece will be there to present a workshop of his own and host the night...
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Malletech Featured on How It’s Made TV Show
News and Events - May 13, 2013
Malletech, a manufacturer of high-end, professional marimbas, vibes, xylophones, bells, mallets, and drumsticks, will be featured on the long-running TV show How It’s Made. The episode will air in the U.S. on Thursday, May 23, at 9 p.m. EST, on The Science Channel. It will also air in Canada on the Discovery Channel, on Tuesday, May 28, at 8 p.m. EST....
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“Dreams in Theater” Live Event
News - May 9, 2013
Dream Cymbals and Gongs Inc. and Axiom Music present an evening of cymbals and live performances entitled “DREAMS in Theater”. This is a FREE event with live performances by Libor Hadrava (USA), Matias Mingote German (Spain) and Scott Pellegrom (USA)....
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Bonzo Birthday Bash
NY/NJ East Coast Invasion
News - May 4, 2013
Brian Thomas Tichy and his partner Joe Sutton have decided to bring the Bonzo Bash/John Bonham celebration to New York and New Jersey for three shows. The shows, co-sponsored by Modern Drummer, have been booked for May 30, May 31, and June 1 to pay tribute to John Henry Bonham on and around what would have been his 65th birthday....
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Free Online Drum Lesson With Tony Royster Jr.
News - May 2, 2013
Known for his speed around the kit, Tony Royster Jr. will be teaching a free online drum lesson on building hand speed at Drumeo.com on Sunday, May 12, starting at 1 pm EDT. Drummers can sign up at drumeo.com....
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Day of Drums Organizers Seeking Support
News and Events - May 1, 2013
The organizers of Day of Drums are seeking support from the worldwide community of drummers to help reduce or eliminate the cost to children and their families to participate in the day-long summer drumming experience....
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Mat Marucci Trio Concert in Syracuse, NY on May 12
News - May 1, 2013
Modern Drummer columnist Mat Marucci will be appearing with his trio at Jazz Central, at 441 E. Washington Street, in Syracuse, New York, on Sunday, May 12. The concert will begin at 7 pm and will be recorded live by Cadence Jazz Records....
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June 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Joey Waronker
Issues - April 30, 2013
See what's in the June 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer Magazine! Featuring Joey Waronker.
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Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Announce Latin American Tour Dates
News and Events - April 29, 2013
Ringo has been having so much fun with this incarnation of the All Starr band, with whom he just wrapped up a tour in the Pacific Rim including dates in New Zealand, Australia and Japan, that he has announced another leg of tour dates.
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Adrian Young Drum Contest Winner Announced
News - April 29, 2013
Last month, Adrian Young of No Doubt invited drummers to participate in a competition surrounding “Push and Shove,” the title track from the band’s most recent album. Contestants submitted their drum covers for a chance to win gear from Orange County Drum and Percussion, Zildjian, Remo, and Ahead Armor Cases....
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KoSA 18th International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp, and Festival
News - April 29, 2013
The KoSA International Percussion Workshop Camp and Festival will take place July 23–28 at Castleton State College, nestled in the mountains of Vermont near the resort destination of Killington....
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Beats, Brews, & Banter with Allison Miller
News - April 25, 2013
Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews, & Banter, will continue on Monday, May 6th at The R Bar (formerly Roosevelt’s Pub) at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The event will run from 7-9pm and feature Allison Miller....
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Own A Piece Of Drumstick History
News and Events - April 19, 2013
Original Vater Drumstick Factory For Sale.
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New England Drum Festival Drum Fun Event
News - April 19, 2013
NH Drum Festival’s second Drum Fun drum solo contest event will take place May 18 at Autofair Volkswagen of Nashua and Nashua Harley-Davidson, which is located at 717 Milford Road, Merrimack, NH, from noon until 8 pm....
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Meinl International Drum Festival 2013
News - April 17, 2013
The third international Meinl Drum Festival will take place at the Svenska Mässan in Göteborg, Sweden on November 2, 2013. Meinl will produce the festival in cooperation with Crafton Musik, Meinl’s distributor for Sweden and Denmark....
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The Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble:
From the Cajon to the Drum Setby Hector Morales
Recording artist and educator Hector Morales has contributed a rich and concise new look at an under-covered topic.
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Mack Longpre of Chloe Charles
Greetings from Toronto! My name is Mack Longpre. I’m a twenty-four-year-old drummer and baseball enthusiast who holds Tim Horton’s coffee and baked goods close to my heart. I’d love to take this opportunity to share a bit about myself and to talk about the people who have helped, taught, and influenced me….
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Dave DiCenso
Hello fans of music, drumming, and Modern Drummer! Dave DiCenso here, checking in with my first MD blog. I’m happy to let you know I’m currently touring with the amazing singer Josh Groban.
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Nick Krivchenia of Armed With Legs
Most people could care less about what it means to be passionate and creative in the world of music. Even fewer musicians put this passion and creativity into practice.
