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New Gear For 2012! Highlights From Winter NAMM (S–Z)
by Billy Brennan Here are some of the coolest new products coming down the pipeline for 2012, all of which were on display at the annual Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, this past January. Sabian Sabian displayed each…
Bonzo’s Birthday Bash Scheduled for May 31 at the House of Blues in L.A.
Bonzo’s Birthday Bash: A Tribute Concert to John Henry Bonham of Led Zeppelin, will be presented this coming Thursday, May 31, at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California. (May 31 was Bonham’s actual birthday.) Show organizer and Whistesnake…
New Chad Smith App and Twitter Q&A
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith has released a new app for Apple devices and Android, and he’ll be conducting a live Twitter Q&A session before the Chili Peppers’ show at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, this…
Joe Bergamini on Subbing With Jesus Christ Superstar
On March 30, I did my first show at Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway. The current revival opened in New York on March 22, with New York/Broadway veteran (and fantastic player) Clint DeGanon on drums. Subbing on Broadway is always…
Carmichael Throne Company CT-200 Drum Seat
The CT-200 multipurpose throne reduces pressure to the spine and other sensitive areas to provide relief from back pain and lower abdominal ailments. The throne, which meets the Cal 117 flammability requirements, is available in 14" and 15" sizes and…
“Beats, Brews, and Banter,??? Featuring UArts Educator and Music School Director, Marc Dicciani
Philly Drum Project will continue their monthly meet-up entitled “Beats, Brews, and Banter” on Monday, May 7th 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…
Jason Heiser of Charm City Devils
Hello, Modern Drummer family! My name is Jason Heiser, and I’m the drummer for Charm City Devils. I feel honored and privileged to be writing a blog for this magazine that I have been reading for many years. It’s been…
Beyond the Metronome by Malcolm “Mac??? Santiago
BOOK/CD LEVEL: ALL $29.95 The subtitle of this book, “Becoming an Inchronous Musician,” refers to the ability to play in time. Most of us have sat with a metronome while working on exercises and have been concerned about having a…
2012 Detroit Jazz Festival Releases Star-Studded Lineup
World's top jazz artists among the headliners for this year's festival The 33rd annual Detroit Jazz Festival will feature a lineup of today's greatest jazz performers. The artists at this year's festival have been nominated for more than 200 and…
Woodshed Percussion Presents Shedfest, Featuring Drummers from Aldean, Jay-Z, Eminem, and Counting Crows
Woodshed Percussion presents second annual "Shedfest" on June 16, 2012 at 1 pm at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio (minutes from Cleveland). This unique event is free for all ages and brings together three nationally-touring drummers for an…
DrumCoach Drumming App
The DrumCoach App offers more than 300 rhythms and more than 120 play-alongs. The app also includes background info for each featured genre, plus valuable tips on playing, tuning, and other topics. A metronome is provided as well. DrumCoach is…
Pete Lockett’s Rajasthan Collaboration: Percussion Breakdown Featuring Gafoor Khan and Kutla Khan
World-renowned percussionist Pete Lockett recently travelled to Rajasthan, India, to get to the heart and soul of the Indian folk music tradition. The trip led to a series of collaborative performances throughout the country, as well as across Europe.…
International Jazz Day to be Celebrated with All-Star Concerts in Paris, New Orleans, and New York
Video Streams of all 3 Concerts Live on Jazz Day and Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz On Friday, April 27, UNESCO director-general Irina Bokova and UNESCO goodwill ambassador Herbie Hancock will kick-off the first annual International Jazz Day with a full day of…
New Gear For 2012! Highlights From Winter NAMM (N–R)
by Billy Brennan Here are some of the coolest new products coming down the pipeline for 2012, all of which were on display at the annual Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, this past January. Natal Natal has added American…
