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Craviotto Drum Company

Craviotto is also expanding its focus to include handcrafting more drums from exotic and rare wood species for its Private Reserve collection.

by Brandy Laurel McKenzie
Jan 30, 2019

Paris_Monster's Josh Dion

New York-based multi-instrumentalist Josh Dion has been honing his own unique slant on the concept with Paris_Monster to push the envelope.

Story by Robin Tolleson | Photos by John Fell
Feb 27, 2019

New Gear from Mapex, Ahead, Alesis, Tama, Soundbrenner, Mr. Muff, and Innovative Percussion

The Black Panther Design Lab Versatus drumset features hybrid maple and mahogany shells. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Jan 30, 2019

Lone Star Percussion, Dallas, Texas

Lone
Star Percussion made it possible for percussionists all over the United States to get their musical supplies in just a few days, and at discount prices.

Story and photos by Lauren Vogel Weiss
Jan 30, 2019

New Releases from Antonio Sanchez, Mark Guiliana, Zach Danziger, Gavin Harrison, and more!

Still riding the massive spurt of creativity he uncovered on David Bowie’s Blackstar, the saxophonist channels TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Jan 30, 2019
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The Neville Brothers' Willie Green

Willie Green is of the hottest young drummers to come out of New Orleans in some time, he is just now beginning to get noticed for what he does behind a drumset.

by Robert Santelli
Jan 25, 2019

Preservation Hall's Frank Parker

Preservation Hall is dedicated to preserving original New Orleans jazz in its purest form.

by David Dudine
Jan 25, 2019

Industry Happenings

Michael Kennedy, the longtime drummer with George Strait and the Ace in the Hole Band, passed away last August 31 at the age of fifty-nine. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Jan 30, 2019

A Compact Flyer

“It’s a C&C Super Flyer,” Jónsson says, “with a 7x13 maple/poplar/maple snare, a 16" concert floor tom, and an 8x18 bass drum. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Jan 30, 2019

It Was Twenty Years Ago....

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Modern Drummer
Jan 30, 2019

What’s Your Favorite Dennis Chambers Performance?

Steely Dan’s "Alive in America" is amazing! the perfect groove for the perfect music. “Josie,”“Peg,” and “Babylon Sisters” are all awesome. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Jan 30, 2019

Hunt Sales

The rock ’n’ roll survivor opens up about his brutally honest solo debut. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Willie Rose
Jan 30, 2019
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Jake Bundrick with Mayday Parade

Back in the studio, Bundrick is also highly engaged with his bandmates’ needs—as well as those of the  producer. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Willie Rose
Jan 30, 2019

Gretsch — Brooklyn Series Micro Kit

It’s a testament to Gretsch’s world-renowned craftsmanship when a tiny setup like this can be coaxed to produce such deep tones.

by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019
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