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Keith Carne on We Are Scientists’ Helter Seltzer
by Adam Budofsky Brooklyn-based indie-rock band We Are Scientists’ fifth album, Helter Seltzer, released digitally this past April 22 and physically on June 3, is an advanced-level course in hook-ology. Vocal choruses, guitar lines, keyboard figures, and, yes,…
Lovin’ Spoonful Touring Drummer Mike Arturi on Playing for the Cameras
When Lovin’ Spoonful touring drummer Mike Arturi was given the chance to be interviewed—and play a solo—during a morning show on Minnesota CBS affiliate WCCO TV recently, he approached the opportunity by doing some careful planning. Knowing that live…
Guitarist Paul Gilbert on Mike Portnoy
Mr. Big founder and ex-Racer X guitarist Paul Gilbert is releasing his seventeenth solo album today, I Can Destroy, featuring Thomas Lang on drums. Gilbert has performed in a number of musical projects over the years with Mike Portnoy, including…
On the Beat With Jimmy Schultz of Sunflower Dead: It’s Time to Get Weird
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Jimmy Schultz from the band Sunflower Dead, and it’s a true honor to be a part of Modern Drummer magazine. For me, it all started when I was four years old and I…
Claus Hessler Playing on “The Axis" With Bassist Stefan Hergenröder
Claus Hessler Playing on “The Axis” With Bassist Stefan Hergenröder In this video, German drummer/educator Claus Hessler, who’s featured in the June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, performs the song “The Axis” with his duo. “This is my project…
On the Beat With Joey Cassata of ZO2 and The Great Comet: From TV to Broadway
Hey, Modern Drummer readers! It’s Joey Cassata from ZO2 and the TV show Z Rock. I’m proud to announce that I will be playing drums in the upcoming Broadway play Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, starring Josh…
Claus Hessler 5/4 Drum Solo on "Thunderstorm" with Flux Trio
Claus Hessler’s 5/4 Drum Solo on “Thunderstorm” With Flux Trio In this video, German drummer/educator Claus Hessler, who’s featured in the June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, takes a solo on the tune “Thunderstorm” with his trio Flux at…
On the Beat With Mike Fuentes of Pierce the Veil: Self-Taught Style
Hello everyone, my name is Mike Fuentes and I play drums for a band called Pierce the Veil. When I was fourteen years old my dad bought me my first drumset at a local swap meet along with a Buddy…
On the Beat With Daniel Glass: New York Jazz Intensive
Hey everyone, Daniel Glass here. I am thrilled to announce the inaugural Daniel Glass New York Jazz Intensive, which will be happening at the Drummers Collective in NYC, June 3-6, 2016. Right now we’re offering Modern Drummer readers a $100…
On the Beat With Mike Calabrese of Lake Street Dive: Keeping It Simple, the Way It Used to Be
Hi, I’m in my early thirties now and have been touring full time with my band Lake Street Dive for the past three years. The title of this post, kept intentionally vague, addresses an overarching ethos of my career…
Time Check - A Buddy Rich Alumni Reunion
www.lajazzinstitute.org Festival Details Big Bands and Small Groups featuring Buddy Rich Alumni All Star Alumni Bands performing the original Buddy Rich arrangements A gathering of some of the world’s greatest drummers Bonus concert for early registrants (very limited…
On the Beat With Jason Hartless of Ted Nugent: Sonic Baptizm
Photo by Jeremy Marquardt Hello, everyone in Modern Drummer land! Jason Hartless here. I’m proud to announce that I am drumming for rock legend/“Motor City Madman” Ted Nugent this summer on the 2016 Sonic Baptizm tour. This tour will take…
Dick DiCenso Passes
We at Modern Drummer were saddened to hear of the passing of Dick DiCenso, the father of renowned drummer Dave DiCenso and the founder of Dick DiCenso’s Drum Shop, which was founded in 1982 and for twenty-three years served the…
Asheville Rhythm Presents Percussion Festival
Asheville Rhythm’s fifth annual Asheville Percussion Festival will take place June 17 through 19, 2016 at the Odyssey Community School, 90 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC. This year’s festival will feature teaching artists from around the globe, including NYC-based drummer and…
