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What’s Your Favorite David Garibaldi Track?
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Brian Chippendale on Lightning Bolt's Sonic Citadel
Throughout the album Gibson’s signature buzz-saw tone, Chippendale’s familiar crackling vocals, and the drummer’s slashing snare shred.
Memphis Drum Shop, Memphis, Tennessee
Gongs are another area where Memphis Drum Shop stands out, with the by-appointment-only Memphis Gong Chamber and My Gong video series.
What’s Your Favorite Danny Carey Track?
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Every Drummer’s a Snowflake
No, not that kind of snowflake—you’ll have to find me at the bar if you want to talk politics.
New Releases from Jonathan Blake, Matt Slocum, Barrett Martin Group, and More!
Johnathan Blake continues to demonstrate his abilities as an exciting, creative drummer on his third album as a leader.
A Modern Class Act
“I always liked the dynamic contrast between focused and open tones.
Sympathy for the Drummer
The book tries to clarify the ineffable: what is the essence of Charlie Watts?
Andy Woodard and Jola with Adam Ant
Now, more than three and a half decades later, Ant is hitting the road for an international Friend or Foe live run that lasts through late November.
Harvey Vogel
“There’s no question that Harvey Vogel changed the way the consumer viewed retail percussion.”
Peter Frampton’s Dan Wojciechowski
Dan is the best drummer I’ve ever played with,” Frampton said. “He has an immeasurable amount of technique at the ready, but his feel is the thing.
Dave Weckl’s Master Plan
By 1990, Dave Weckl was the talk of the drumming world. A headlong dive into the New York jazz scene in the early ’80s yielded recognition from a variety of musicians.
New Releases from Lettuce, Hellyeah, Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso, and more!
Modern Drummer looks at new releases by Lettuce, Hellyeah, Banco Del Soccorso, and books Ringo's White Album and Finding the Fourth Beatle.
