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Cirque Du Soleil’s Luke Notary

Hello, MD readers. Luke Notary here! I was recently hired by Cirque Du Soleil to be the percussionist on the tour of Varekai. Being an extremely versatile percussionist, I play djembes, riq, ocean drum, congas, tabla, kanjira, dumbek, angklung, and…

Modern Drummer
Nov 30, 2009

On Tour And On Stage: 9 Lives (+9, +9 More)

On Tour And On Stage: 9 Lives (+9, +9 More). MD's editors just can't keep a list of their favorite albums short--even in service of a can't-resist pun. Twenty-seven live albums you gotta have. The classic live album can cement…

Modern Drummer
Nov 24, 2009

Yoko Ono Talks Drums With Modern Drummer

by Billy Amendola At the young age of seventy-six, there’s just no slowing down for artist, activist, and avant-garde queen Yoko Ono, widow of the late Beatle John Lennon. Her latest CD, Between My Head And The Sky, made with…

Modern Drummer
Nov 24, 2009

The Four Tops' Drew Schultz

Hello, MD readers! My name is Drew Schultz. I’m new to this, and you’re probably wondering who I am. I’m a drummer and percussionist from Cleveland, Ohio, and I’ve been pursuing the dream for some time now. I am currently…

Modern Drummer
Nov 24, 2009

J.P. “Thunderbolt??? Patterson

Okay, my first blog, not just for Modern Drummer, but my first blog, period. We recently got the first color TV on the block as well…. As a lovely autumn descends on NYC between the tourist attacks of Halloween and…

Modern Drummer
Nov 23, 2009
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Rymo of Slightly Stoopid

Hello, Modern Drummies! My name is Rymo and I’m the drummer for Slightly Stoopid. I’m on tour at the moment, writing from backstage at Cleveland’s House Of Blues. We’ll be doing a few more U.S. shows and then heading to…

Modern Drummer
Nov 19, 2009

Hilary Duff and Benise’s Mike Bennett

What’s up, MD readers—long time, no blog! I am writing you from the road in Daytona Beach, FL, on tour with an awesome guitarist named Benise. It’s a big flamenco/world music show with a great band and cast of dancers.…

Modern Drummer
Nov 17, 2009

Uncle Kracker’s Steve Stetson

Hey, MD! This is Steve Stetson, drummer with Uncle Kracker. I am a longtime reader of the magazine, so I’m really excited that I’ve been asked to fill everyone in on what I’m up to. As of late, I’ve been…

Modern Drummer
Nov 16, 2009

Jay & the Americans’ Rick Van Horn What he is up to!

Hello, MD online readers! This is Rick Van Horn. Yes…that Rick Van Horn. It’s been a while since most of you have seen my name, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to let everyone know that I haven’t dropped…

Modern Drummer
Nov 12, 2009

Jay & the Americans’ Rick Van Horn

Hello, MD online readers! This is Rick Van Horn. Yes…that Rick Van Horn. It’s been a while since most of you have seen my name, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to let everyone know that I haven’t dropped…

Modern Drummer
Nov 12, 2009

Percussionist Ramon Yslas

Hi, MD readers! I want to say hello and fill you all in on what I’m currently up to. I’ve been touring the U.S. with Colbie Caillat, promoting her latest CD, Breakthrough. After that I’ll be going to Europe with…

Modern Drummer
Nov 8, 2009

Carmine Appice

Hey, MD! I’ve never written a blog before so I’ll just fill you in on what I’ve been up to. I recently released my Guitar Zeus project’s double CD Conquering Heroes with Tony Franklin on bass. The featured guitarists are…

Modern Drummer
Nov 6, 2009
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Gloria Gaynor’s Swiss Chris

Hello, MD! I am currently doing spot dates in North and South America with Gloria Gaynor. I’m also playing drums for this great group Bajah & the Dry Eye Crew. Check these guys out; they’re great artists with a message.…

Modern Drummer
Nov 5, 2009

Robin Stone of the Amenta

Hey there, everyone in MD Interwebs land! My name is Robin Stone, and I play in the Amenta. I’ve got something different to talk about: extreme metal drumming. Whenever you turn on the radio or watch any pop/rock video, chances…

Modern Drummer
Nov 4, 2009
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