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Dave Grohl–Directed Feature Film to Debut at Sundance Film Festival

Dave Grohl’s directorial debut, the feature documentary film Sound City, about the famous recording studio in Van Nuys, California, will have its premiere screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Grohl and select artists from the film…

Modern Drummer
Dec 5, 2012

The Magnificant Seven Featuring Matt Sorum At The Cutting Room

The Magnificent Seven headed up by drummer Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol/Michael Jackson), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Billy Morrison (Billy Idol/The Cult), and Donovan Leitch (Nancy Boy/Camp Freddy). The band are a Rock n' Roll…

Modern Drummer
Dec 4, 2012

15th Annual Carlos Vega Memorial Birthday Concert

The 15th Annual Carlos Vega Memorial Birthday Concert will be held December 9, 2012. Carlos Vega was one of Los Angeles's great talents (Eagle Rock High School Class of 1974) and one of the worlds leading drummers. The band features: Steve…

Modern Drummer
Dec 4, 2012

Marvin McQuitty Limited Edition Commemorative Sticks

To commemorate the life and talent of beloved, world-renown drummer Marvin McQuitty, VIC FIRTH has printed a limited run of Uncle Marv’s favorite American Classic Extreme 5A sticks with his customized signature. To purchase visit marvinmcquitty.com or click the image below.

Modern Drummer
Dec 4, 2012

Pearl Launches Project 108

Be a part of something BIG with the introduction of Pearl’s Project 108. Pearl is asking drummers and percussionists from around the world to send in videos of themselves playing 4 bars at 108 beats per minute. Accepted submissions will…

Modern Drummer
Nov 29, 2012
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Noted Jazz Drummer Pete LaRoca Sims Passes

Pete LaRoca Sims, aka Pete LaRoca, whose résumé included jazz greats like Sonny Rollins and Freddy Hubbard, passed away on November 19 after a battle with lung cancer. He was seventy-eight. In his interview with Sims in the May 1998…

Modern Drummer
Nov 21, 2012

Patrick Kennedy Named U.S. Champion at V-Drums World Championship

Held on the eve of the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), the U.S. finals for the 2012 Roland V-Drums World Championship exposed exceptional drumming talent. The big winner of the evening was Patrick Kennedy from the Austin suburb…

Modern Drummer
Nov 20, 2012

Philly Drum Project presents Beats, Brews, & Banter with Chris Ward

Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews, & Banter, will continue on Monday, December 3rd at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The event will run from 7-9pm and feature special guest Chris Ward, drummer…

Modern Drummer
Nov 20, 2012

Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ TV Series

The Minneapolis-based music video network MetalKast has announced a new Internet radio and video streaming show, Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ. Production for the first season is underway, with a few episodes complete. A Kickstarter fundraiser campaign was started on November 5…

Modern Drummer
Nov 15, 2012

All Musicians Are Invited To The Sessions And Big Beat In Seattle, WA This Weekend

The Sessions this Saturday, November 17 and Donn Bennett's Big Beat Sunday, November 18. Registration is required for both events. The Sessions will be at EMP Theater in Seattle on Saturday, November 17 from 9:30-5:00, offering an educational introduction of necessary…

Modern Drummer
Nov 13, 2012

The Beatles' Stereo Remasters Make Vinyl Debut

Sample the Remasters Online On The Vinyl Player Beatles Double Decker Tours LA, NY and London The Beatles' original studio album remasters will make their stereo vinyl debut today. Manufactured on 180-gram, audiophile quality vinyl with replicated artwork, the 14 albums…

Modern Drummer
Nov 13, 2012

Guitar Center Springfield, NJ Drum-Off Quarter Finals

Tuesday, November 13, Guitar Center Springfield, NJ is hosting the quarter finals round of their 24th annual Drum-Off contest. Located at 160 U.S. 22, Springfield Township, NJ. The contest starts at 7:00 P.M. and is free and open to the…

Modern Drummer
Nov 12, 2012
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Memphis Drum Shop to Host 25th Annual Vendor Day Expo

On November 10, 2012, Memphis Drum Shop will host their 25th Annual Vendor Day Expo, the biggest sale of the year, both in store and online. What: Memphis Drum Shop’s 25th Annual Vendor Day Expo and Sale Event  When: November…

Modern Drummer
Nov 7, 2012

Drumline Live! at NJPAC

Special Offer for Modern Drummer Readers: Pay only $20 each* for tickets in Tiers 2, 3, & 4 Drumline Live! Friday, October 26, 2012 at 8:00 The big-screen Drumline dramatized the marching band tradition of historically black colleges and universities. This…

Modern Drummer
Oct 24, 2012
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