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Ringo Starr Art Exhibits To Show At Select Cities On 13th All Starr Tour
Ringo Starr is hitting the road this summer with his 13th All Starr Band, including Steve Lukather (Toto), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Mark Rivera, Gregg Rolie (Santana), Todd Rundgren, and Gregg Bissonette. In addition, a collection of his art, composed…
“Rythym of A Rose??? Art Exhibition by Mick Fleetwood
Mouche Gallery Beverly Hills Grand Opening Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac To Benefit Music Unites Opening Reception for the Artist: June 18th-6-8PM Exhibition: June 18th-25th exclusively at Mouche Gallery Few individuals rise to the status of international celebrity. Through talent in…
Jake Garland of Memphis May Fire
Hey, guys! First of all, I really appreciate the opportunity to share a little info about myself with all of you, so thank you! My name is Jake Garland, I live in Florida, and I play drums for the band…
World's Fastest Drummer Contest
Do You Have What it Takes to be The World’s Fastest Drummer? Now you can prove it! NAMM announces the twelfth effort to find the “World’s Fastest Drummer”. This highly charged interactive event is a feature at this year’s Summer…
Of Gasoline & Groceries: Economic Survival Tips for the Working Drummer
by Bernie Schallehn The following article originally ran in the April 2009 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, which is available as a back issue. To find out what issues are currently available in digital form, go to the…
Manhasset Drummer Stand
The new portable Manhasset Drummer Stand has a full desk and a 16" chrome shaft that attaches via multi-clamp to all varieties of drum and cymbal hardware or microphone stands, for better positioning without taking up additional floor space. manhasset-specialty.com …
Encore: Max Roach Percussion Bitter Sweet
From the get-go the message is clear: Hang on, there’s no looking back. The ’60s have arrived. This 1961 Impulse Records session is explosive, iconoclastic, and seminally political, radiating both rage and transcendent elation. Those who still thought of Max…
The Wee Trio’s Jared Schonig
Greetings, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Jared Schonig and I am a drummer living in New York City. I’m involved in a number of different music scenes here in what I consider to be the greatest city in the…
Bass Drum Technique By Colin Bailey
DVD LEVEL: ALL $24.99 Aspiring drummers of all ages should note that jazzman Colin Bailey has transferred knowledge from his acclaimed book, Bass Drum Control, to video. Beneath Bailey’s mild-mannered British accent lurks a monster right foot. The lessons…
Dixon Artisan Rose Gum Snare
Crafted from select Australian rose gum hardwood, this unique snare was created in collaboration with the iconic drum maker Chris Brady. The drum has a 9-ply, 5.4 mm shell and is offered in 6x13, 5 1/2x14, and 6 1/2x14 sizes.…
Steve Smith and Vital Information 30th Anniversary Tour
Their newest recording, LIVE! One Great Night captures Vital Information in their natural habitat: A packed club with an audience of music lovers and the band in high gear for the entire set. Now you can catch Steve Smith and…
Dan Whitesides of The Used
What’s up Modern Drummer readers?! Dan Whitesides from the Used here. Thank you, Modern Drummer, for giving me the opportunity to talk a little about our new album, Vulnerable. Vulnerable is the Used’s fifth album and my third with the…
Jesse Smith of Fall From Grace
When I was in profiled in the February 2000 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, I was in a band in Seattle called Saqqara, which was doing quite well opening for numerous national acts in the Seattle area, such as B.Ö.C.,…
Benefit For Kings X Drummer Jerry Gaskill
Several months ago Kings X drummer, Jerry Gaskill, suffered a heart attack and had to be hospitalized. Now several Nashville musicians have banded together to reach out and help him by organizing a benefit to assist with his medical expenses.…
