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  • The Steven Kroon Sextet will be performing two sets at The Jazz Standard in New York City on March 22, 2012. 0February 22, 2012

    The Steven Kroon Sextet Performances Annouced

    The Steven Kroon Sextet will be performing two sets at The Jazz Standard in New York City on March 22, 2012.

  • Hannah Ford will be appearing at select Guitar Centers in preparation for her upcoming workshop "Peace, Love and Drums." Attendees can look forward to a performance, Q&A and meet and greet.0February 16, 2012

    Additional Hannah Ford Performance and Meet & Greet Workshop Dates Announced

    Hannah Ford will be appearing at select Guitar Centers in preparation for her upcoming workshop “Peace, Love and Drums.” Attendees can look forward to a performance, Q&A and meet and greet.

  • If you had told me at age fifteen that I would grow up to be a professional drummer, I would have thought you were crazy. Playing drums seemed like the last thing I would be able to do. Fast-forward fifteen years, and who would have thought that some kids from Arlington, Virginia, would play stadiums for over 50,000 people...0February 16, 2012

    Ryan Berty of SOJA

    If you had told me at age fifteen that I would grow up to be a professional drummer, I would have thought you were crazy. Playing drums seemed like the last thing I would be able to do. Fast-forward fifteen years, and who would have thought that some kids from Arlington, Virginia, would play stadiums for over 50,000 people…

  • The outrageous and ambitious Mike Mangini boldly announces his arrival on DT’s epic eleventh studio album.0February 15, 2012

    Dream Theater
    A Dramatic Turn of Events

    The outrageous and ambitious Mike Mangini boldly announces his arrival on DT’s epic eleventh studio album.

  • I never know how to start something like this, so I guess I’ll just jump right in. When 2011 came to a close I was doing a lot of thinking about everything that happened last year. My band, the Maine, had just released a new record, Pioneer, and musically, this album went in different directions...0February 14, 2012

    Pat Kirch of the Maine

    I never know how to start something like this, so I guess I’ll just jump right in. When 2011 came to a close I was doing a lot of thinking about everything that happened last year. My band, the Maine, had just released a new record, Pioneer, and musically, this album went in different directions…

  • Hello, MD readers! I’m writing from my home in Nashville, Tennessee. I think I can speak for all touring musicians when I say that “home” is one of those words that can take on a whole new meaning on the road. To me it’s synonymous with family, friends, and vacation! Don’t get me wrong, I’m...1February 14, 2012

    Tate Cunningham of SafetySuit

    Hello, MD readers! I’m writing from my home in Nashville, Tennessee. I think I can speak for all touring musicians when I say that “home” is one of those words that can take on a whole new meaning on the road. To me it’s synonymous with family, friends, and vacation! Don’t get me wrong, I’m…

  • Greetings, MD readers, from the Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson—The Immortal world tour! Right now, I am en route to begin the third leg of our North American tour. We started “creation” of this truly amazing show back in August 2011, premiered two months later in Cirque du Soleil’s home city of Montreal, and have...0February 8, 2012

    Taku Hirano

    Greetings, MD readers, from the Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson—The Immortal world tour! Right now, I am en route to begin the third leg of our North American tour. We started “creation” of this truly amazing show back in August 2011, premiered two months later in Cirque du Soleil’s home city of Montreal, and have…

  • Ringo Starr announces his 13th All Starr Band, which will launch June 14, 2012 from Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario and conclude July 21, 2012 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California. New to the All Starrs are Steve Lukather (Toto) and Gregg Rolie (Santana & Journey) who will join All Starr alumni Richard Page, Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, and Gregg Bissonette...1February 8, 2012

    Announcing Ringo Starr & His 13th All Starr Band Featuring Steve Lukather (Toto), Gregg Rolie (Journey, Santana), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera and Gregg Bissonette

    Ringo Starr announces his 13th All Starr Band, which will launch June 14, 2012 from Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario and conclude July 21, 2012 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California. New to the All Starrs are Steve Lukather (Toto) and Gregg Rolie (Santana & Journey) who will join All Starr alumni Richard Page, Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, and Gregg Bissonette…

  • Subtitled<I>A Guide to Developing Foot Independence and Hi-Hat/Bass Coordination</I>, <I>The Forgotten Foot</I> shines a light on the hi-hat’s overlooked potential. 0February 7, 2012

    The Forgotten Foot
    by Kofi Baker and
    Jordan Hill

    SubtitledA Guide to Developing Foot Independence and Hi-Hat/Bass Coordination, The Forgotten Foot shines a light on the hi-hat’s overlooked potential.

  • Drummer and producer Chris Dave has an ambitious year planned for 2012. Currently Chris is preparing for the release of his debut album as a leader, due later this year. Look for the drummer to take the reins with his band Chris Dave & Friends, which features world-renowned musicians and promises special surprise guests. Dave...0February 7, 2012

    Chris Dave To Release Solo Album, Tour With D’Angelo, and More

    Drummer and producer Chris Dave has an ambitious year planned for 2012. Currently Chris is preparing for the release of his debut album as a leader, due later this year. Look for the drummer to take the reins with his band Chris Dave & Friends, which features world-renowned musicians and promises special surprise guests. Dave…

  • Hello MD community! My name is Tony and I play drums in two bands from Detroit, Old Gods and the Armed. This is my first time contributing to the MD blog (or any blog) so, uh, here we go! As I write this, I’m waiting for my bandmates in Old Gods to pick me up....0February 6, 2012

    Tony Wolski of Old Gods and the Armed

    Hello MD community! My name is Tony and I play drums in two bands from Detroit, Old Gods and the Armed. This is my first time contributing to the MD blog (or any blog) so, uh, here we go! As I write this, I’m waiting for my bandmates in Old Gods to pick me up….

  • Hey, what’s happening, MD! This is Vince Wilburn Jr., recently back from winter NAMM 2012, where I got to see a lot of my good friends, witness some great music, and check out new, innovative products. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. I witnessed a great tribute to Motown legend James Jamerson,...0February 3, 2012

    Vince Wilburn Jr.

    Hey, what’s happening, MD! This is Vince Wilburn Jr., recently back from winter NAMM 2012, where I got to see a lot of my good friends, witness some great music, and check out new, innovative products. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. I witnessed a great tribute to Motown legend James Jamerson,…

  • Chad Smith will be performing a clinic at the Collective on Thursday, February 9th at 7PM. Students and the public are welcome.0February 3, 2012

    Chad Smith Clinic at the Collective NYC

    Chad Smith will be performing a clinic at the Collective on Thursday, February 9th at 7PM. Students and the public are welcome.

  • As I flailed away behind my drums that chilly London evening in the early spring of 1996, I tried to put the events of the previous month in perspective. The club was packed and the crowd was rocking; it was a nice way for Superchunk to end a grueling six-week European tour. I was feeling pretty positive at that moment, but I sure hadn’t been a few days earlier...(continued)0February 3, 2012

    How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Van

    As I flailed away behind my drums that chilly London evening in the early spring of 1996, I tried to put the events of the previous month in perspective. The club was packed and the crowd was rocking; it was a nice way for Superchunk to end a grueling six-week European tour. I was feeling pretty positive at that moment, but I sure hadn’t been a few days earlier…(continued)

  • After changing its name from Mammoth, Van Halen strutted a glam-punk attitude when it burst onto the national scene in 1978 with its self-titled debut album. Featuring the template-smashing talent of the whammy-bar-happy, two-hand-tapping guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his percussive-dynamo brother, Alex, Van Halen the band, to many, became the obvious successor to the hard-rock crown once worn by Led Zeppelin<a href="http://www.moderndrummer.com/site/2012/02/alex-van-halen-hard-rock-archetype/">...(read more)</a>2February 2, 2012

    Alex Van Halen: The Hard-Rock Archetype

    After changing its name from Mammoth, Van Halen strutted a glam-punk attitude when it burst onto the national scene in 1978 with its self-titled debut album. Featuring the template-smashing talent of the whammy-bar-happy, two-hand-tapping guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his percussive-dynamo brother, Alex, Van Halen the band, to many, became the obvious successor to the hard-rock crown once worn by Led Zeppelin…(read more)

  • Hello, fellow time manipulators! I am truly honored to be given the opportunity to write this blog and to communicate with all of you! First, a little bit about my history and experience in the music industry. I’m a multi-instrumentalist. I began my career as a guitarist, being drawn to music and listening to Kiss...0February 2, 2012

    Shawn Bowen of Didges Christ SuperDrum and World Collision

    Hello, fellow time manipulators! I am truly honored to be given the opportunity to write this blog and to communicate with all of you! First, a little bit about my history and experience in the music industry. I’m a multi-instrumentalist. I began my career as a guitarist, being drawn to music and listening to Kiss…

  • Ringo checks in on the occasion of the release of his brand-new album, <i>Ringo 2012</i>, in this exclusive <i>Modern Drummer</i> video.0January 31, 2012

    Ringo Starr

    Ringo checks in on the occasion of the release of his brand-new album, Ringo 2012, in this exclusive Modern Drummer video.

  • There’s something timeless about Ringo’s drumming. Though he’s not one to get with “the click-track way” of making records, you simply can’t ignore his flawless time and backbeat, and he always makes the simplest drum parts<a href="http://www.moderndrummer.com/site/2012/01/ringo-starr-2012/">...<i>(more)</i></a>0January 31, 2012

    Ringo Starr Ringo 2012

    There’s something timeless about Ringo’s drumming. Though he’s not one to get with “the click-track way” of making records, you simply can’t ignore his flawless time and backbeat, and he always makes the simplest drum parts…(more)

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