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News: Rock and Roll Drumming Legends Honored at Summer NAMM

World’s Fastest Drummer (WFD) producer Jack Propps and Church’s Chicken have joined to honor three living legends of drumming. This year’s recipients of the WFD/Church’s Chicken Legends Series Awards are D.J. Fontana (Elvis Presley), W.S. Holland (Johnny Cash), and Richie…

Modern Drummer
Jul 7, 2015

News: Drum Corps International Presents the World Championship Title Live in US Movie Theaters with “DCI Big, Loud, & Live 12???

On the heels of the “Drum Corps at the Movies: 2015 DCI Tour Premiere” event, Drum Corps International (DCI) and Fathom Events are presenting the DCI World Championship Prelims on the big screen in select cinemas nationwide on Thursday, August…

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Jun 23, 2015

News: LA Band Donates Memorabilia To Hard Rock's World-Famous Collection

Rock Band Love and a .38 to Appear at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood at Universal CityWalk For Memorabilia Donation, Charity Raffle and Performance Local Los Angeles rock band, Love and a .38, will be joining Hard Rock history by adding…

Modern Drummer
Jun 23, 2015

News: Purchase a Grover Pro Snare Drum and Receive a Free Skype Lesson With Neil Grover!

Get a free snare drum lesson with Neil Grover when you purchase any new Grover Pro or Grover Custom snare drum between June 5 and July 5, 2015. The lesson will be thirty minutes long, via Skype, and can be…

Modern Drummer
Jun 15, 2015

BeachGlow Music Festival To Benefit Little Kids Rock

BeachGlow Music Festival 2015 is hitting the shores of its new home in Atlantic City, NJ for a day full of sun, sand, surf, and sound on June 27th! Get ready for ten amazing EDM acts, an incredible light show,…

Modern Drummer
Jun 11, 2015
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News: World’s Fastest Drummer Contest Returns to NAMM

NAMM International announces the return of the World’s Fastest Drummer Contest. This event will be sponsored by Church’s Chicken and will take place during Summer NAMM at Music City Center in Nashville, TN, July 9–12. The contest, which consists of…

Modern Drummer
Jun 11, 2015

News: Rush 40th Anniversary Tour Offers Canadian Fans a Chance to Step Behind Drummer Neil Peart’s DW Drumkit

Canadian fans of iconic prog-rock band Rush will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pose for a picture behind drummer Neil Peart’s one-of-a-kind DW Collector’s Series hockey-themed drumset at select dates during the band’s R40 Live Anniversary tour. Highly recognized by…

Modern Drummer
Jun 10, 2015

News: Musicians Invited to Experience Summer NAMM’s “Music Industry Day??? on July 11

NAMM is opening its doors to musicians, songwriters, and MI professionals during Music Industry Day on Saturday, July 11, from 10 am to 4 pm, at Nashville’s Music City Center. Music Industry Day offers a once-a-year opportunity to demo new…

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Jun 4, 2015

Event: Billy “Thunder??? Mason and Friends to Present Drum Clinic at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, July 9

The Billy “Thunder” Mason and Friends drum clinic is an event designed for die-hard drummers and musicians as well as curious people who are wondering what a drum clinic is all about. The clinic starts at 6:30 pm on July…

Modern Drummer
Jun 2, 2015

Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition U.S. Tour

Steve Smith and Vital Information, Photo by Andrew Lepley Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition are beginning a U.S. tour supporting the group’s Viewpoint album, which comes out next Tuesday, May 26. The band features, of course, Steve Smith…

Modern Drummer
May 22, 2015

News: Los Angeles College of Music Announces Intensive “Summer Xperience??? Workshops for Teens and College Students

Summer is a great time to develop musical skills, and the Los Angeles College of Music offers two week-long intensive summer music programs designed to give teens interested in music as a career a leg up on the competition. LACM’s…

Modern Drummer
May 18, 2015

Mike Portnoy and Winery Dogs Announce Special Discount for Modern Drummer Readers for Second Annual Dog Camp

Winery Dogs, featuring drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Billy Sheehan, and singer/guitarist Richie Kotzen, are hosting the 2015 edition of Dog Camp this July 27 though 31 at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York. Modern Drummer readers are…

Modern Drummer
May 18, 2015
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Battle Of The Bands To Benefit Little Kids Rock

Thursday, June 18, 2015, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30. For information and tickets click here. A Battle Of The Bands To Benefit Little Kids Rock will happen at The Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, Times Square, New York, NY. Proceeds from this concert…

Modern Drummer
May 14, 2015

Event: “Drum Recording Ninja Workshop??? Taking Place in Van Nuys, CA, on May 16

The Drum Recording Ninja Workshop is being offered to teach drummers how to create the best drum tones possible and to answer questions about tuning, mic choice, mic placement, compression, EQ, and more. Hosted by drummers/producers Charlie Waymire and Kurt…

Modern Drummer
May 8, 2015
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