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Industry Spotlight - RBH Drums
Industry Spotlight RBH Drums Text and video by Miguel Monroy We recently had the opportunity to visit Bruce Hagwood of RBH Drums at his workshop in Virginia Beach. He gave us a behind-the-scenes look at his drum-making process and shared…
Robert Paiste Passes
European cymbal-manufacturing company Paiste has announced the passing of a pillar of the family-owned and operated company, Robert Paiste. According to a statement at paiste.com, Robert shaped the brand in significant ways for several decades, particularly in terms of the…
Taylor Hawkins Mentors Students
Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters drummed with students at Riverside Central Elementary School in Rochester, MN on November 3. The visit was a celebration of the school’s new infusion of arts and music education, through President Obama’s Committee…
On the Beat with Rob Mitzner: Talks Jann Klose, Action Moves People United
Hello, Modern Drummer readers. I’ve had a lot of incredible musical experiences since I last wrote you two years ago, including recording drums and Irish percussion for the Broadway show Outside Mullingar, and fulfilling my lifelong dream of performing at…
Yamaha Honors Artist-Educators at PASIC 2016
Pictured left to right: John Wittman, Bret Kuhn, Rick Young, Steve Houghton Yamaha presented the company’s Legacy in Education Awards to Steve Houghton and Bret Kuhn during this week’s annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) held in Indianapolis. The…
On the Beat with Danny “Dangry” Grossarth of Candiria: Talks Opportunities and New Record
What’s up, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Danny “Dangry” Grossarth and I have the exciting honor of playing drums in Candiria. I was born and raised in Queens, New York, where my parents were able to cultivate and encourage…
On the Beat with Emily Estefan: Talks Musical Passions, New Album, and YouTube Channel
Greetings, earthlings! Emily Estefan here wanting to share a little bit about my musical journey. I grew up on the sides of stages watching some of the most incredible musicians playing their instruments for the world to hear—I was literally…
KOSA NY Percussion Day
KOSA NY Percussion Day, featuring clinics, workshops, and concerts, will offer free admission on Saturday, November 19, 12-5 pm at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Road, Bronx, 10468. Artists include Mike Clark, Marcus Santos, Aldo Mazza, Stacy Kovacs, Arnie Lange,…
Clyde Stubblefield to Play at the James Brown Dance Party in San Francisco
This coming Friday, November 11, at 9:00 p.m., Mezzanine and Hush Concerts are presenting the James Brown Dance Party, an ongoing event that features a rotating cast of musicians coming together to keep the music of funk architect James Brown…
On the Beat with Daniel Moilanen of Katatonia: Talks Metal Genres and the Essence of Drumming
Greetings drummers! (Modern or not.) Greetings readers! (Drummers or not.) My name is Daniel Moilanen and I’m a metal drummer. Throughout the entirety of my drumming career I’ve played different styles of metal within different genres of metal and the…
Nineteenth Annual Carlos Vega Memorial Birthday Concert
A special all-star concert dedicated to Carlos Vega will take place on Sunday, December 11 at 4 pm at the Alvas Showroom, 1415 W Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA 90732. Featured artists include Frank Gambale (Chick Corea Electric Band), Michael…
Tommy Benedetti On Tour with John Brown’s Body
by Willie Rose Tommy Benedetti, longtime drummer with the Boston-based roots/reggae vets John Brown’s Body, is currently on the road with the group supporting its newest release, Fireflies. Benedetti fills each song on the album to the brim with pure…
Matt Mingus on Dance Gavin Dance’s Mothership
by Willie Rose This past October 7, post-hardcore group Dance Gavin Dance released its seventh full-length studio album, Mothership. Throughout the record’s thirteen cuts, founding drummer Matt Mingus weaves a unique, genre-defying sense of feel between intricate breakdowns and pounding…
Jamie Perkins on the Pretty Reckless’s Who You Selling For, Tour, and More
by Ben Meyer With a new album on the shelves, a new single topping the charts, and an extensive domestic tour underway, things are looking bright for veteran drummer Jamie Perkins of the Pretty Reckless. Who You Selling For, the…
