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Dwayne Scott of Alabaster

Hi, MD readers! I still have my very first issue of Modern Drummer—February 1989. Bill Bruford is on the cover. The first song I ever learned to play as a very young kid is in that issue, “Pour Some Sugar…

Modern Drummer
May 10, 2013

“Dreams in Theater??? Live Event

Dream Cymbals and Gongs Inc. and Axiom Music present an evening of cymbals and live performances entitled “Dreams in Theater.” This is a free event with live performances by Libor Hadrava (USA), Matias Mingote German (Spain), and Scott Pellegrom (USA).…

Modern Drummer
May 9, 2013

Deacon Washington of Ghostwork

After many years of touring, recording, and being a hired gun in all manners of playing situations, I’ve finally met my match—fronting my own band from behind the kit while handling lead vocal duty. I had arrived at that pivotal…

Modern Drummer
May 8, 2013

Rock & Jazz Clinic: Double Bass Fills, Part 1

Powell Randolphphoto by Eddie Williams June 2013 Rock & Jazz Clinic Double-Bass Fills Overlapping Into the Next Phrase by Powell Randolph The purpose of this lesson is to show you how to overlap bass drum notes at the end of…

Modern Drummer
May 7, 2013

Manny Kellough of Billy Preston

Hello, Modern Drummer readers. My name is Manny Kellough, and I would like to welcome you to my first blog on the MD website. Let me tell you a bit about my background. I was born and raised in Los…

Modern Drummer
May 6, 2013
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Bonzo Birthday Bash NY/NJ East Coast Invasion

Brian Thomas Tichy and his partner Joe Sutton have decided to bring the Bonzo Bash/John Bonham celebration to New York and New Jersey for three shows. The shows, co-sponsored by Modern Drummer, have been booked for May 30, May 31,…

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May 4, 2013

Fred Eltringham

Hey, everybody! Fred Eltringham here. First of all, I have been playing drums with Sheryl Crow for the past year and absolutely loving it. I have some really cool stuff happening, so I thought I would share it with all…

Modern Drummer
May 3, 2013

Zach Danziger and Owen Biddle TEDx Performance

  Drummer Zach Danziger and bassist Owen Biddle of the group Mister Barrington recently conducted a unique performance for the TEDx series at UMass Amherst. By pre-recording their speech, Biddle and Danziger set out to challenge assumptions about live electronic…

Modern Drummer
May 3, 2013

Free Online Drum Lesson With Tony Royster Jr.

Known for his speed around the kit, Tony Royster Jr. will be teaching a free online drum lesson on building hand speed at Drumeo.com on Sunday, May 12, starting at 1 pm PDT. Drummers can sign up at drumeo.com. Tony…

Modern Drummer
May 2, 2013

Peter Seeba of Slave Grave, Dreamend, and the Casket Girls

Hello, Modern Drummers! My name is Peter Seeba, and I’m a drummer based out of Savannah, Georgia. While in Savannah I play with the bands Slave Grave, Dreamend, and the Casket Girls. Here’s some history on that: In 2011 GTR…

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May 1, 2013

Mat Marucci Trio Concert in Syracuse, NY on May 12

Modern Drummer columnist Mat Marucci will be appearing with his trio at Jazz Central, at 441 E. Washington Street, in Syracuse, New York, on Sunday, May 12. The concert will begin at 7 pm and will be recorded live by…

Modern Drummer
May 1, 2013

Day of Drums Organizers Seeking Support

The organizers of Day of Drums are seeking support from the worldwide community of drummers to help reduce or eliminate the cost to children and their families to participate in the day-long summer drumming experience. Day of Drums, held every…

Modern Drummer
May 1, 2013
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June 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Joey Waronker

(on newsstands May 7, 2013) On the Cover Joey Waronker Two recent debut releases—Amok by Thom Yorke’s Atoms for Peace and Ultraísta’s self-titled album—provide endless examples of the sinuous electroacoustic grooves of this cutting-edge yet down-to-earth drummer.   FEATURING UPDATE…

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2013

Gerald Heyward at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals

  Watch Gerald Heyward’s performance at the 2012 Guitar Center Drum-Off Grand Finals, which were held at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on January 19, 2013. And check out this recent post featuring Gerald talking about one of his favorite…

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2013
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