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The Dodos perform "Fools" on Fearless Music
Guitarist/Vocalist Meric Long and drummer Logan Kroeber (the Dodos) perform the song "Fools" from the record Visiter in this video from Fearless Music. The band will be touring with Calexico this fall. For more, go to dodosmusic.net.
Luke Johnson of Lostprophets
Hey, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Luke Johnson, and I play drums in the band Lostprophets, from Wales, U.K. We’re currently touring our fifth studio album, Weapons, which was produced in L.A. by Ken Andrews. Ken was in the…
Paul Wertico Drum Solo
Check out this drum solo that Paul Wertico played at the Feast for the Senses Concert this past June 4, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, Illinois. According to Paul, “The solo is totally improvised, and…
Jordan Plosky of Big Time Rush
Hi there! First off, thanks to Modern Drummer for letting me introduce myself to its audience. My name is Jordan Plosky. Originally from New York, I now live in Los Angeles with my wife, daughter, and dog. I currently play…
Toca Adjustable Barrel Conga Stands
Toca’s new barrel-style conga stands feature an improved design in which the legs are positioned wider and more proportionally around the drum. This helps prevent the drums from moving during play. The stands are made from sturdy yet lightweight steel…
LP Jingle Qube
LP has taken the technology used in its award-winning Qube shaker and created a jingle version. Inside the Jingle Qube is a combination of flat and dimpled brass jingles. This mix is said to deliver a combination of crisp, articulate…
Stanton Moore, Jeff Hamilton, and Partners Launch Crescent Cymbal Company
Stanton Moore has announced the launch of a new cymbal company, Crescent. According to a recent Facebook post by the drummer, for some time he’s been a partner with Michael Vosbein, Jeff Hamilton, and Bill Norman in a company called…
Aaron Carruthers of Longreef
G’day, Modern Drummer readers! It’s Aaron Carruthers here, from the band Longreef. I’d like to say a big thanks to Modern Drummer for giving me the opportunity to tell you all what’s going on with Longreef at the moment. Where…
Win a Roland TD-30K V-Pro Series Drum Kit
Thanks to those who entered. This contest is currently closed. With the introduction of the SuperNATURAL®-powered TD-30K V-Pro® Series, the electronic drum set reaches a new pinnacle in drumming performance. SuperNATURAL sounds with Behavior Modeling, along withadvanced sensing technology, provide a new level…
