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Percussion Playing for Drummers

As a working drummer, it’s likely that you’re going to be asked to play some hand percussion instruments at some point. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Damon Grant and Marcos Torres
Feb 28, 2020

Meinl Artist Concept Super Stack and 16" Sand and 8" Crasher Hats

It’s been thirty years since Meinl first teamed up with one of its endorsing artists to develop some signature models. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

By Michael Dawson
Feb 28, 2020

New Gear from Alesis, Tama, Gretsch, Innovative Percussion, and more

New gear from Alesis, Tama, Gretsch, Innovative Percussion and more. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Feb 28, 2020

Drumbite Music, Jerusalem, Israel

Being a drum retailer anywhere in the world is tough. But given the divergent religions and political instability of the region, the challenges of operating a drum shop on the border of East and West Jerusalem are a bit more…

Interview by Patrick Berkery
Feb 28, 2020

New Releases by Charles Lloyd Quartet, Antoine Fafard, Dor Herskovitz, and More.

New releases from Charles Lloyd Quartet, Antoine Fafard, Dor Herskovitz, and more. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 28, 2020
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The 2019 Hollywood Drum Show

The nineteenth Hollywood Drum Show was held this past October at the Glendale, California, Civic Center. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Photos and Story by Bob Campbell
Feb 28, 2020

Joe Clegg’s You’re So Hybrid: Ableton Live for Drummers

For a dyed-in-the-wool acoustic drum player, it’s been difficult to avoid the news that professional drumming has become hybridized. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

By John Colpitts
Feb 28, 2020

November 1981 — Jim Keltner

A few years ago, Emil Richards took me and my wife to see Buddy Rich play at a musician’s night in a restaurant in Glendale. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Feb 28, 2020

Sunshine and Love

In this issue we feature, for the first time on our cover, the illustrious Alex González. Alex is the drummer and occasional singer/songwriter with the Mexican band Maná, one of the most popular Latin-American groups in the world. TO READ…

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2020

Treasured Tracks

We get our readers to weigh-in various topics. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2020

Ash Doodkorte with Voyager

The veteran Australian progressive band is aptly named, exploring musical worlds beyond the expected. They even shared one notable gig with bona fide astronauts. Though the Australian quintet Voyager has been a staple of European progressive-rock festivals for nearly a…

By Ben Meyer
Jan 31, 2020

Georgia’s Seeking Thrills

The multitalented Brit may take a one-woman-band approach onstage, but her new album is a decidedly all-in affair, inspiring legions to think, feel, and dance in equal measure. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

By Adam Budofsky
Jan 31, 2020
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Craviotto Heritage Series Snare

However, the new Craviotto Heritage line of snares delivers this same quality at a more affordable price point. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

By Kyle Andrews
Jan 31, 2020

dialtune Cable-Tuning Snare Drum

Independently adjust top and bottom heads using a dial for lightning-fast tuning. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

By Michael Dawson
Jan 31, 2020
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