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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Preservation Hall's Frank Parker
Preservation Hall is dedicated to preserving original New Orleans jazz in its purest form.
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
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
It Was Twenty Years Ago....
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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
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
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
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.
