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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…
Enter to Win Tickets to The Classic Albums Live at the NJPAC
This contest has expired. Thanks to those who entered. On November 11, 2012 the New Jersey Performing Arts Center is hosting Classic Albums Live Beatles Marathon. Come together for these Classic Albums Live rock recitals devoted to the Fab Four…
Robi Gonzalez of A Place To Bury Strangers
Hello drum world! Robi Gonzalez here, drummer of A Place To Bury Strangers. This is my first time doing this, so bear with me. I was born in Venezuela and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, which remains my favorite place on…
The Hi-Hat Footby Garey Williams
BOOK/MP3s LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE $15.99 In his new book, clinician/instructor Garey Williams tackles the oft-neglected hi-hat foot, focusing on composing different beats while keeping hat-time on various parts of the bar. Essentially a four-limb coordination guide, the book doesn’t really contain…
Weasel Walter of Behold the Arctopus
Hi. This is Weasel Walter. For the past three years I’ve played drums in the instrumental metal band Behold the Arctopus. Some people like to lump us into the vague category of “technical metal,” but I’m not sure we really…
December 2012 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Buddy Rich!
(available on newsstands November 11, 2012) On the Cover BUDDY RICH Twenty-five years after his passing, MD reevaluates the man many still call “the World’s Greatest Drummer.” Jeff Potter tells Buddy’s life story, Steve Fidyk analyzes some classic performances, and Ken Micallef quizzes…
Around the World: More Indian Rhythms for Drumset
December 2012 Around the World More Indian Rhythms for Drumset Counting Backward to the Downbeat by Pete Lockett I was quite far along in my studies of Indian music when I was shown the ideas we’re exploring this month. The…
