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Lauren Alaina’s Adam Silverman Gives a Quick Tour of His Setup
In this clip Jason Aldean's drummer Rich Redmond chats with Lauren Alaina’s Adam Silverman about his setup. Alaina was the season-ten runner-up on American Idol.
Luis Conte Discusses Playing a 6/8 Feel With Thomas Lang
In this video world-renowned percussionist Luis Conte and drum demon Thomas Lang, who, along with fusion pioneer Billy Cobham, have recently begun interactive lessons via ArtistWorks, demonstrate and discuss playing a 6/8 feel. Luis’s online lessons launch on April…
Charlie Watts to Play Four Nights at the Iridium
This coming June 29 through July 2, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will be playing the Iridium jazz club in New York City. Watts will perform with his own band on June 29 and 30 and on July 1, and…
Stick Hammock Drumstick Holder
Designed by top touring drummer Steve Di Stanislao (David Crosby, Kenny Loggins, David Gilmour), the Stick Hammock is a durable and portable tray meant to put sticks within easy reach. The stand, which is made of aircraft-grade aluminum, folds up…
New Gear For 2012! Highlights From Winter NAMM (E–M)
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. Evans Drumheads Evans released a…
ArtistWorks Drum Academy Launches Luis Conte School of Percussion on April 11
Napa California-based technology and music education company ArtistWorks is launching the interactive, online Luis Conte School of Percussion (LCSP) this April 11. The Grammy Award-winning percussionist has worked with some of the biggest names in contemporary music, including Madonna, Eric…
Out of Time (Drum Video Series Vol. 1) Featuring Narada Michael Walden
DVD LEVEL: ALL $24.95 It’s almost enough just to see the master play. But hearing Narada Michael Walden’s stream-of-consciousness thoughts on whatever he’s throwing down at the moment is both hilarious and highly informative. Out of Time naturally focuses on…
Sabian Clinics Announced
Sabian announces clinics for April, May, & June 2012. Details below. American Sabian Clinics 2012 APRIL April 10th - Aldo Mazza - Castleton State College, Castleton, VT - 802.468.3013 April 10th - Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Vancouver, BC…
DW 40 Years Clinic Tours
Join Guitar Center For The Exclusive DW 40 Years Clinic Tour 2012 These unique tours will feature live performances, Q & A, and a meet and greet all hosted from the DW mobile stage. Day of event deals available to…
Matt Byrne/Corey Pierce Collective Clinic on April 19
Hatebreed’s Matt Byrne and God Forbid’s Corey Pierce will take part in a drum clinic this Thursday, April 19, at the Collective School of Music in New York City. The clinic will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $15. To…
Gotye Mini Doc On the Making of His Hit Album, Making Mirrors
Check out this inside look at the making of drummer/leader Gotye’s album Making Mirrors, which features the international hit “Someone That I Used to Know.” Gotye is profiled in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, out now.…
Harland Burkhart of Wild Hunt
As an MD subscriber back in the ’90s, I was like a deer caught in headlights, leafing through the latest issue that showed up at my doorstep. Looking at these jazz fusion guys’ kits with seemingly flawless arrangement, reading over…
Mastro Bronze Snare Drums
Mastro bronze orchestral snares are fitted with 5 mm heavy steel hoops, eight lugs, steel claws, and a dual-action throw-off for precise tension settings. The shell is sized to accommodate calfskin heads, and up to four different wire sets can…
The Who on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour 1967
Watch the entire performance of The Who on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour from September 16, 1967 in this amazing YouTube video gem. Pre-show, Keith Moon loaded one of his two bass drums with explosives. During the climax of “My Generation,” Moon kicked…
