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LP Travis Barker Cowbell
The Showroom - February 22, 2012
The Latin Percussion Travis Barker Ridge Rider cowbell is an 8″ mountable bell featuring artwork originally designed by Brian “Pushead” Schroeder for the cover of Barker’s most recent album, Give the Drummer Some. The bell is based on LP’s Salsa Sergio model, which has been Barker’s cowbell of choice for years. The pitch is slightly...
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MinuX Training Metronome
The Showroom - February 22, 2012
Training Metronome is a programmable metronome for iPhones and iPod Touch devices. It contains Accelerator and Trainer functions to help drummers improve their precision and sense of rhythm. Speeds can be set at more than 800 bpm, and users can add accents and subdivisions. The app sells for $0.99 in the iTunes App Store. minux.eu
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The Steven Kroon Sextet Performances Annouced
Drummers - February 22, 2012
The Steven Kroon Sextet will be performing two sets at The Jazz Standard in New York City on March 22, 2012.
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Feb Web Update News
News and Events - February 22, 2012
Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Hamilton, and Karriem Riggins are on Paul McCartney’s latest, Kisses on the Bottom. Riggins performed with the former Beatle at the Grammys, as did McCartney regular Abe Laboriel. For more, visit www.paulmccartney.com. Speaking of the Grammys, Low Millions drummer/producer Erik Eldenius was in the house band again for the 14th Annual Grammy...
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Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert
News - February 22, 2012
The Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert takes place for the first time in the UK at the London Palladium on 2nd April 2012. The lineup is confirmed as Dave Weckl, Gregg Bissonette, John Blackwell and Gregg Potter from the USA and Ian Paice, Ginger Baker, Gavin Harrison and Elliott Henshaw from the UK. Singing supremo Tony Christie will also appear. One of Buddy Rich’s last requests to his...
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Blink-182 Announces May Tour Surrounding Bamboozle Headlining Performance
News and Events - February 21, 2012
Multiplatinum-selling, #1-charting rockers Blink-182 announced today several tour dates in May surrounding the group’s co-headlining of The Bamboozle Festival 2012 (with Bon Jovi and Foo Fighters). In addition to Blink-182′s Bamboozle performance on Saturday, May 19 at the North Beach boardwalk in Asbury Park, NJ, the band has scheduled major arena shows in upstate New...
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KoSA 17th International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp and Festival
News and Events - February 21, 2012
The KoSA International Percussion Workshop Camp and Festival will take place at the picturesque campus of Castleton State College, nestled in the mountains of Vermont near the world-famous resort destination of Killington. Course of Study: The KoSA Workshop is a hands-on, intensive percussion camp unlike any other – a total percussion experience. The course of...
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Steve Fagiano Drum Clinic
News and Events - February 21, 2012
Master of Ceremonies – Jeffery Helgeson Saturday, April 21, 2012 McHenry County College, 8900 Rt. 14, Crystal Lake, IL Building B, conference room B Clinicians: Greg Rapp started playing drums at age 12, playing pop hits of the 80s on the radio. Upon graduating Hershey High School in 1991, Greg moved to California to study...
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James Durbin And Orianthi To Perform At Fundraiser For The Rock School Scholarship Fund
News and Events - February 21, 2012
Scholarships to benefit youth in after school programs American Idol finalist, James Durbin, and Orianthi (Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”) will be performing a concert on Friday, March 2nd hosted by Center Staging in Burbank, CA. The HELP KIDS ROCK! event is a fundraiser for the Rock School Scholarship Fund that is open to all...
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34th Annual NJ Beatlefest 2012
News - February 18, 2012
SPECIAL GUESTS: Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Denny Seiwell of Wings, Songwriter/producer Mark Hudson, Ringo photographer Rob Shanahan and many more! March 23-25 The Crowne Plaza Meadowlands Hotel 2 Harmon Plaza Secaucus, NJ 07094 201-348-6900 For more info and tickets visit www.thefest.com/fest/Current/NewYork/ny.php.
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PAS Italy Organizes 10th Italy Percussion Competition
News and Events - February 17, 2012
Italy Percussive Arts Society organizes, with financial support of Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities, the 10th edition of the Italy Percussion Competition for Marimba, Vibraphone, timpani, snare drum, drum set, and Composition for Percussion Instruments. The competition will be held from September 5th to 12th, 2012 within the International Festival “Days of Percussion.” The...
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Additional Hannah Ford Performance and Meet & Greet Workshop Dates Announced
Drummers - February 16, 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.
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Line-Up for the 2012 Meinl Drum Festival Announced
News and Events - February 16, 2012
The 2012 Meinl Drum Festival will be a two-day event (Saturday June 23rd and Sunday June 24th) on Meinl’s own premises in Gutenstetten, Germany.
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McHenry County College Drum Clinic
News and Events - February 15, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 12 P.M. (noon) Building B, Conference Room B, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (approximately 2 miles northwest of Route 176) Ticket price: $10 With Master of Ceremonies Jeffery Helgeson This year’s clinics include: Greg Rapp. Rapp, who studied at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood with Joe Pocaro and Ray...
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Legendary Drummer Chico Hamilton Monthly Concert Series At NYC’s DROM
News and Events - February 14, 2012
As evidenced on his latest recording Revelation (Joyous Shout!), 90 year-old drummer/leader Forestorn “Chico” Hamilton is still creating vivid, positive, uplifting, and relevant music. Saluted by the Kennedy Center as a “Living Jazz Legend”, and appointed to the President’s Council on the Arts, this NEA jazz master is considered one of the most important living...
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Lee Ritenour/Dave Grusin Global Music Competition for Drummers and Other Instrumentalists
News - February 10, 2012
Call-out to non-professional drummers. Submit a video to www.sixstringtheory.com for your chance to play on Lee Ritenour’s 2012 Concord Records album plus a Berklee College of Music Scholarship, Yamaha instruments, a shot at a Concord Records deal and more...
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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
Drummers - February 8, 2012
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...
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Twin Berlin, Winner of Guitar Center’s Your Next Record with Travis Barker, Release Debut Single, Produced by Barker
News and Events - February 3, 2012
Debut EP from the Connecticut-based high energy rock trio also released on iTunes Produced by Travis Barker, Twin Berlin’s single “Can’t Take, Take, Take” is available for download on iTunes, along with their debut EP, There Goes My Virtue, also produced by the acclaimed drummer and producer. Twin Berlin, a rock trio with punk influences...
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