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Shane Cooney of Kopek
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Shane Cooney, and I am the drummer for the Irish rock trio Kopek. Being a co-writer and co-producer, this blog may lack the usual accurate drummer tech facts—what skins I use, sticks, cymbals,…
Joe Goretti of Moby
Hello, fellow drummers. Welcome to my first entry into MD’s blogosphere! This has been an interesting year for me thus far—and it’s about to get a whole lot crazier. The year started out with its typical post-holiday gig drought. Just…
Joao Lencastre
My name is Joao Lencastre and I was born in Lisbon, Portugal. I started to play the drums at the age of thirteen. Since I started playing I’ve been collaborating with many different groups in all styles of music, including…
Cympad Ride Cymbal Optimizer
New and improved Optimizer ride cymbal washers feature a higher density, firmer foam, and increased height to better support larger, heavier ride and crash cymbals. They come in a two-pack, with a list price of $5. cympad.com
J.D. Hall of Dreadfall
Hello, MD readers, J.D. Hall here giving a shout-out from the dark and desolate foothills of eastern Kentucky. Just wanted to start off by saying that I am honored to be a part of Modern Drummer Blogs! I’m a hard-hitting…
MD Readers Poll 2011 Results
Welcome once again to the MD Readers Poll, where the greatest drummers on the planet are honored by the most educated drum fans around. Let’s get right to it: the envelope, please…. HALL OF FAME Jim Chapin Jim Chapin likely…
Louis Raphael of Stiletto Ghetto
What up, fellow Modern Drummers! I first want to thank MD for the opportunity to write this. I have been a long-time fan of the mag, and this is truly an honor for me. My name is Louis Raphael and…
