(Available digitally November 26, 2014; on newsstands December 2, 2014)

On the Cover

Dave Weckl

On a pair of distinct new projects, the legendary fusion drummer states his ambitions loud and clear. By Ilya Stemkovsky.

FEATURING

Hitting the Stage Michael Blair at Norway’s Træna Festival

Encore Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Catching Up With… Godsmack’s Shannon Larkin /// Lady Antebellum’s Chris Tyrrell (Click here for supplemental video content)

Ryan Van Poederooyen Devin Townsend’s rhythmic rock

Sebastien Grainger Riotous with Death From Above 1979

Up & Coming Kurt Elling’s Bryan Carter

EDUCATION

Basics: Radio Beats
7 Real-World Applications of Essential, Time-Honored Grooves – by Rich Redmond
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Strictly Technique: Consecutive Flams
Style and Analysis – by Bill Bachman

Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Bebop Pioneer Stan Levey
Focus on Unison Exercises – by Steve Fidyk

In the Pocket: The Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle
Part 3: 10 Classic Tracks – by Zoro

Around the World: Samba Songo
Hybrid Grooves Blending Classic Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Patterns – by Peter Magadini
Samba Songo Demo MP3 | Samba Songo w/ Track MP3

Drum Soloist: Solid Soloing
Part 2: Changing Note Rates – by James Murphy

Concepts: Where’s the Art?
Thoughts on the Current State of Affairs – Russ Miller

Equipment

Product Close-Up
• Craviotto Vintage Series Poplar Drumset
• Dunnett Classic Drums 2N Series Snares
Steel MP3 | Brass MP3 | Aluminum MP3
• Evans Heavyweight Series Drumheads
• Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Additions
Up-Tempo Example MP3 | Slow Blues Example MP3
• Off-Set Big Boy Bass Drum Pedal

Electronic Insights: Drum Miking 101
• Part 1: Single-Microphone Setups – by John Emrich
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Gearing Up
• Drum Wars’ Carmine and Vinny Appice

New and Notable

DEPARTMENTS

AN EDITOR’S OVERVIEW
Shu in’ by Michael Parillo

Readers’ Platform

News

It’s Questionable The Doctor Is In: How Do I Treat a Pinched Nerve?

Showcase Featuring Drum Market

Critique

Backbeats 2014 DCI World Championship Results

Kit of the Month Holiday Cheer

and more!