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Dixson Bass Drum Lift
The Dixson Bass Drum Lift fits 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", and 26" drums and is designed to allow for a better sound by adjusting the beater striking position. The Lift also raises the bass drum off the floor for…
Ringo Starr And Elton John With T. Rex (Video)
Check out this unusual clip from the Ringo Starr-directed 1972 film Born to Boogie. Primarily a T. Rex concert film, Born to Boogie also featured studio performances such as this one filmed at Apple Studios. Here Ringo and Elton…
“Beats, Brews, and Banter,??? Featuring Recording Engineer Kyle Pulley and Marching Percussion Instructor Mike Windish
Philly Drum Project will continue their monthly meet-up entitled “Beats, Brews, and Banter” on Monday, June 4th at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in West Center City Philadelphia. The meet-up will run from 7pm-9pm and feature…
MD Education Team Weighs In On: Teaching Feel
Can feel be taught? We asked the members of the MD Education Team if they think that feel can be taught. Here’s what they had to say. Jeremy Hummel Potentially, yes. But rather than saying feel can be taught,…
The Villains’ Sean McNally
The recording of our second album, Velocity (Toucan Cove/Universal), started with a series of pre-production rehearsals attended by the band and producers Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bob Dylan, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and bad cop)…
Rodney Holmes Drum Clinic Free Live Stream
Modern Drummer Festival alumni Rodney Holmes (Lithium Tree, Project Percolator, Randy Brecker Group) will be performing a live clinic on May 31, 2012 at 2PM. This event will be LIVE Streamed for FREE at myCymbal.com & memphisdrumshop.com with a live simulcast on DrumChannel.com. Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012…
Phil Chamberlain of To Speak of Wolves
First off, I’d like to thank Modern Drummer for asking me to blog. I’ve been a huge fan of the magazine since I was a kid and couldn’t be more stoked to be a part of this great drum site.…
Karen Carpenter Drum Solo (Video)
This is a sequence from the Carpenters’ 1976 television special. Karen, who possessed one of the greatest voices in pop history, as evidenced in hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “For All We Know,” and “Superstar,” was a drummer since…
R&B Drumming Legend Ray Lucas: Props From Peers
Ray Lucas is one of the unsung heroes of American music. An early accomplice of Jimi Hendrix, Lucas spent long hours jamming and performing on stage with the future guitar god. He also backed many of the top R&B and…
Ahead Custom Molded Earplugs
Ahead Custom Molded Earplugs (ACME) are nontoxic, hypoallergenic, and EPA approved, and they allow users to quickly create a personal set of soft, silicone earplugs. The ACME kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions for combining the components, placing them in the…
Andrew Nauss of Thieving Irons
Hey, Modern Drummer(s)! My name is Andrew Nauss, and in some circles, “Dangerous” Danny Anderson. I’m very grateful to Modern Drummer for the opportunity to participate in the blog. I play drums for a Brooklyn-based band called Thieving Irons. Our…
MCD Percussion Optimal Sound Series
This custom boutique drum maker from Philadelphia specializes in solid-shell domestic- and exotic-wood drumkits. The Optimal Sound series (OSS) allows drummers to pick their own wood types, shell sizes, and shell thicknesses for the sound characteristics they’re looking for. For…
Sneak Preview of Wrecking Crew Documentary at the Cutting Room NYC
There will be a sneak preview of the Wrecking Crew documentary at the Cutting Room in NYC on June 13, 2012. Details below: Sneak Preview of the Wrecking Crew June 13, 2012 8pm The Cutting Room 44 East 32 St…
