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Show & Studio — Chris Parker: A Day In The Life of a Studio Drummer
Ever wonder what an average day is like in the life of a studio drummer? TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Doc Sweeney - Serengeti Stave-Shell Drumset
A dual-species stave-shell kit with dark overtones, depth, and power.
Universal Audio - Apollo 8P Interface
A professional-grade eight-channel unit with advanced analog-modeling technology.
V-Classic - V.16 5th-Anniversary Cymbals
Funky new designs from one of Turkey’s most creative companies.
Love Custom Drums - Brass, Copper, and Old Steel Snares
Versatile but unique shades of awesome at prices a working drummer can afford.
Tesla’s Troy Luccketta
“When I ordered this kit,” Troy continues, “I got it with 22" and 24" bass drums. My buddy Sean Fuller of Florida Georgia Line came over, and I showed him the drums and explained that I had to put a…
New Gear from Tama, AHEAD, OCDP, TRX, 101 Drums and more!
New Gear from Tama, AHEAD, OCDP, TRX, 101 Drums and more! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Concepts - "Can You Play Like John Smith?"
Recently, a friend of mine was asked to do a commercial recording session. During the session, it became obvious that things were not going well.
Favorite Steve Smith Track?
Since the mid-’70s, Steve Smith’s drumming has enhanced a wide range of albums within the rock, jazz, and fusion genres. Classic hits, jazz-fusion escapades, and even Indian-influenced pursuits adorn the drummer’s discography with artists such as Journey, Jean-Luc Ponty, and…
Willie Jones III on Gerald Cannon’s Combinations
A jazz drummer and producer burns on a longstanding musical partner’s sophomore effort as a leader.
Chad Gracey With Live
The original lineup of the ’90s rock hitmakers reunites for a string of live dates and more.
Barry “Frosty” Smith Passes, D’Addario Awards Six Grants, Roland Announces New Partnership and More
Barry “Frosty” Smith Passes Barry “Frosty” Smith died this past April 12. The drummer, known by many for his work with the popular soul-rock organist and singer Lee Michaels, worked in multiple genres since the late 1960s, and his devotees…
