Clinics and Events
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Sabian Clinics for September, October, November 2014
2014 September Sept 6th Rich Redmond 2112 Percussion, Raleigh, NC Steve 919.833.0046 Sept 13th Brian West HEB Drumline, Hurst, TX Ben 817.683.0179 Sept 15th Will Calhoun Wizdom Shed, Clinton, NY Scott 315.794.5337 Sept 17th T. Adam Blackstock Thompson High School, Alabaster, AL Sean Sept…
Afrobeat Master Tony Allen on Tour in the United States
Drummer Tony Allen, who anchored Fela Kuti’s legendary band Africa ’70 and was voted by Modern Drummer readers number forty-nine on MD’s list of the 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time, is currently in the States on a brief…
Dixon Presents California 2014 Clinic Tour with Gregg Bissonette
Gregg Bissonette signed with Dixon drums this past April just in time for the Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band’s North American tour. While on break between legs, Bissonette will present his first US clinic tour as a Dixon…
East Coast Drum Jam Set for September 21st
The East Coast Drum Jam will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom at US Hwy 1 South in Princeton, New Jersey. Pre-order tickets are available online for $25 at www.drumstudiolive.com, or you can purchase…
Thomas Lang Drumming Boot Camp Dates Announced
Drummer/producer Thomas Lang (Stork, Paul Gilbert, John Wetton) has announced a Thomas Lang Drumming Boot Camp (TLDBC) scheduled for November 14–16, 2014, at the Palm Garden Hotel located at 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks, California. Reserve your spot…
Mapex “Over the Edge Tour??? With Russ Miller and Rashid Williams
Mapex artists and staff members will be stopping in fifteen cities across the USA for the Mapex SONIClear “Over the Edge Tour.” The tour is designed to allow players to experience first-hand the award-winning SONIClear bearing edge and the sound…
John Favicchia Fall 2014 Clinic Tour
Date Location Venue/Info October 17, 2014 Paris, France The Drumming Lab October 18, 2014 Rennes, France Creativ' Drum Center October 19, 2014 Dijon, France International Drum Institute October 20, 2014 Marsielle, France MLC Academy October 23, 2014 Nottingham, England Drum…
Drummer Ches Smith Taking Residence at the Stone in NYC Beginning September 30
From September 30 until October 6, drummer Ches Smith will bring in different collaborators and projects, both long-standing and burgeoning, to the Stone in New York City. In the past decade, Ches Smith has become one of the most in-demand…
Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off Searches for the Nation’s Best Drummers
Guitar Center recently launched its 26th annual search for the next great drummer. Developed to inspire and support on-the-rise musicians, the Drum-Off has proven to be a launching pad for a flourishing professional career as a drummer. Past Drum-Off winners…
Swiss Chris Clinic at School of Rock, Brooklyn, NY
A drum clinic presented by Swiss Chris will take place at the School of Rock in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, August 23, from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Drummer/educator Swiss Chris has played on Grammy winning tracks with artists like…
Fred Gretsch Leads Historic Gretsch Drums Walking Tour
On a sunny afternoon in July, twenty lucky Gretsch enthusiasts were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime event, as current president and fourth-generation founding family member, Fred Gretsch, led an intimate and historic walking tour through the streets of the Williamsburg section…
Pete Lockett Fall 2014 “Drums Around the World??? Solo Tour
This fall, award-winning percussionist Pete Lockett will treat audiences to a dynamic, entertaining, and informative showcase of drumming and percussion from every part of the globe. His “Drums Around the World” tour will include the exploration of world rhythms complemented…
FREE EVENT! Mike Johnston to host CreativeLive class “Becoming a Music Teacher: The Art of Sharing Your Talent???
Mike Johnston, drummer, educator, and founder of the world’s largest educational website for drummers, Mikeslessons.com, will host a free CreativeLive class on August 14, beginning at 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT, titled “Becoming a Music Teacher: The Art of Sharing Your…
Stephen Perkins and Rock Against MS Present...
“Beat MS” Drum Circle Sunday, August 10 1st Drum Circle For Healing The Paramount Ranch 2901 Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills, California Special guest artists will join the circle! Admission is free! Stephen Perkins, drummer of Jane’s Addiction, will lead the Beat…
