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Sabian Education Network Holds Panel Event at University of the Arts
The Sabian Education Network recently brought its popular live series of events to Philadelphia, hosting a panel discussion for drum teachers at the University of the Arts in downtown Philly. Moderated by SEN director Joe Bergamini and hosted by Marc…
On The Beat With Brandon Dickert of Save Ferris
How Not To Fail as a Professional Musician When I was fourteen and had been drumming for a few years, my slightly older, wiser neighbor Tim came by my house and gave me a gift I still own to…
Reverb.com to Launch the Official Bill Ward Shop
Reverb.com, the online marketplace for buying, selling, and learning about music gear, will launch the Official Bill Ward Reverb Shop on Wednesday, June 28. The shop will feature drumkits, drumheads, cymbals, and more gear used on tour and in the…
On the Beat with UK Drummer Steve “Smiley” Barnard of the Alarm and Archive: Talks Artists, Albums, and Tours
Hello, my name is Steve “Smiley” Barnard. I’m a UK-based drummer, and I am flattered to share some of my current movements and history with you lovely people at Modern Drummer. I am currently balancing touring and recording duties with…
Drum Corps International Presents 2017 Summer Tour
The Cavaliers performs Thursday, August 11, during the 2016 DCI World Championship Prelims presented by Earasers Musicians Earplugs at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. The corps finished in 6th place with a score of 93.213. Drum Corps International…
On the Beat with Max Portnoy of Next To None: Talks New Release and Upcoming Tours
Hey everybody! My name is Max Portnoy and I play drums for the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania-based progressive metal band Next To None. I’ve been playing drums for about fourteen years, and I’ve been playing with my band for close to…
Michael Cartellone of Lynyrd Skynyrd Presents Art Collection
Wentworth Galleries presents Michael Cartellone’s Pixelism: The New Medium on exhibition and available for acquisition at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Complimentary and open to the public, Cartellone will make an artist appearance from 1pm until…
On the Beat with Jake Goss of LANY: Knowing Your Role and Serving the Song
Hello, Jake here. Thank you for letting me share on this platform—I’m deeply honored. Modern Drummer has been in my life since I was eleven years old and I’m forever grateful for the stories and insights I’ve learned from this…
Styx’s Tommy Shaw and Producer Will Evankovich Discuss Todd Sucherman’s Drum Style and Sound on the Band’s New Album, The Mission
We’re excited to share two behind-the-scenes videos from the Styx camp. In the first, singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw and producer Will Evankovich discuss drummer Todd Sucherman’s playing on the band’s brand-new album, The Mission, a concept album that hearkens back stylistically…
On the Beat with Percussionist Tyler West and Drummer Bryan Adkins of Super Doppler
Tyler West What’s up, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Tyler West, but most people call me Teeter, and I’ve been the percussionist in psychedelic rock ’n’ soul band Super Doppler since tenth grade. From banging on pots and…
Drumming Up Hope Raises Money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Drumming Up Hope finished its second drumathon at the Thunder Mountain Amphitheater in Loveland, Colorado for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. More than fifty participating drummers gathered sponsors and invited friends and family to come out to cheer them on…
On the Beat with Nathan Curran aka Tugg of Basement Jaxx: Talks Session Work, Artists, and Tours
Hi Modern Drummer! My name is Nathan Curran, aka Tugg, and I’ve been drumming since I was ten. When I first picked up a pair of sticks, I knew that this is what I wanted to do with my…
On the Beat with Pete Nappi of Ocean Park Standoff: Talks Producing and Drumming Roots
Hello Modern Drummers, I’m Pete Nappi, drummer and producer of the LA-based band Ocean Park Standoff. We recently just released our first self-titled EP in March on Hollywood Records, and are hitting the road this summer with Third Eye…
On the Beat with Gethin Davies of the Struts: Talks Touring and Influences
Hello MD! I’m Gethin Davies, drummer for British glam rock ’n’ roll band the Struts. Thanks to Billy Amendola and Modern Drummer for having me write a few words for you all—it’s an honor to be part of such a…
