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Drummer Blog: Paul Amorese of goodbyemotel Talks New Single, Album, and Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z-gJMFI_AM&feature=youtu.be Hi, MD blog readers! My name is Paul Amorese, and I am a professional drummer based in New York City and now a full-time member of the Aussie rock group goodbyemotel. I grew up in Rochester, New York, and…
Drum Soloist: Solid Soloing, Part 1: Connecting Ideas With Glue Stickings (December 2014 Issue)
by James Murphy Welcome to the first installment of a short series on gaining freedom and flow while soloing. Many of us have struggled with the ability to play a solo freely and musically without the constant burden of thinking…
Showroom: Hammerax Bash Compact Tone Stacks
Bash Compact Tone Stacks produce a burst of metallic sound similar to closed hi-hats but with a more raw tone. The compact 8" triple-layer stack is said to be as powerful as much larger instruments, with deep hammering to increase…
Pearl Launches Myfirstdrumset.com for New Drummers
In an effort to take the love of drumming to a new audience, Pearl has created www.myfirstdrumset.com, an interactive and informative web platform for parents and future drummers. Focusing specifically on the experience of buying your first drum set, the…
Percussive Arts Society to Raffle a Signed Ringo Starr Print During PASIC 2014
The Percussive Arts Society and Gary Astridge, noted Beatles drum gear historian, are raffling a rare Ringo Starr signed print, entitled “The World’s Most Famous Snare Drum,” in support of Ringo and Barbara Starkey’s Lotus Foundation charity and the Percussive…
Showroom: On-Stage Introduces Tablet Mounting System for iPad Air
Designed with musicians in mind, the u-mount TCM9361 Snap-On cover makes mounting an iPad Air to mic stands, keyboard stands, workstations, drum hardware, and conductor stands easy and flexible. The u-mount also works on exercise equipment, strollers, shopping carts, and…
Modern Drummer Associate Editor Billy Amendola Appears on The Shoe Podcast
On the most recent episode of the podcast The Shoe, Modern Drummer associate editor Billy Amendola discusses the current state of the music industry, the effects of the Internet on musicians, and the Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. The Shoe, hosted by fourteen-year-old…
DW Frequent Flyer Drumset
Drum Workshop has announced the addition of a new model to its line of Design Series drums, called the Frequent Flyer kit, co-designed with Peter Erskine. The travel-friendly set includes a shallow 12x20 bass drum, traditional 8x12 rack tom, 11x14…
Product Close-Up: Mapex Armory Series Drums
November 2014 Issue Product Close-Up Mapex Armory Series Drums Maple/birch shells, precise bearing edges, and a unique snare exchange program…at a midrange price? Yes, please! Mapex has been working hard to bring one-of-a-kind deals and pro-level features to the midrange…
Drummer Blog: Benjamin Cartel and Kristoffer Ragnstam on “Songwriter Drums???
Hello MD! What’s the last thing a drummer says in a band? “Hey, how about we try one of my songs”? In my case, it’s actually one of the first things I have said in all bands I’ve ever been…
Product Close-Up: De Gregorio Cajons and Ahead Armor Cajon Bags (December 2014 Issue)
December 2014 Product Close-Up De Gregorio Cajons and Ahead Armor Cajon Bags Innovative, great-sounding instruments plus some of the finest protective cases on the market. The Spanish cajon maker De Gregorio has been producing handcrafted instruments for the European and…
Philly Drum Project “Beats, Brews & Banter??? With Mike Greenfield of Lotus
Philly Drum Project's next "Beats, Brews & Banter" event will be held Tuesday, November 4, from 7 to 9pm, at the Hard Rock Cafe, 1113-31 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107. The featured guest is Mike Greenfield, best known as a member…
December 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Gregg Bissonette
(Available digitally October 28, 2014; on newsstands November 4, 2014) On the Cover Gregg Bissonette He’s got a new solo album, a headlining spot at this year’s Percussive Arts Society convention, and yet another Ringo Starr tour under his belt.…
Drummer Blog: David Frangioni
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfe3sUED80w&feature=youtu.be Hello Fellow Drummers, my name is David Frangioni and I started playing the drums at age two. I lost one eye to cancer shortly thereafter and realized music is my passion. After years of my childhood playing, practicing, studying…
