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Tim Alexander Performs at the Musical Instrument Museum
On Sunday, August 12, famed rock drummer Tim Alexander stopped by the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona to give a rare performance. Alexander’s kit (shown here) is on loan and is featured in the museum’s new drumset exhibit. Alexander, who is known for his…
The Rhythmic Arts Project Benefit Concert
The Rhythmic Arts Project Benefit Concert Details: Bonnie Bramlett, Tata Vega, Rosemary Butler and Carl Graves with Special Guests from LITTLE FEAT Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett. Hosted by Edward James Olmos Friday, September 28th, 2012 Lobero Theatre Santa Barbara, CA…
Steely Dan Rhythm Section Clinic With Shannon Forrest
On Thursday, August 16th, Shannon Forrest will be joining the Steely Dan rhythm section (Jon Herington on guitar, Freddie Washington on bass and Jim Beard on keys) for a clinic in Sterling Heights, Michigan. All four have been touring across…
Free Paul Leim Live Webcast Friday, August 17th
On Friday, August 17, 2012, Memphis Drum Shop will present studio and touring drummer Paul Leim in a free live webcast from its myCymbal.com studios in Memphis, TN. For further details, visit memphisdrumshop.com/events and/or review the flyer below. For more about Paul…
Protection Racket New Hardware Bags
These revamped bags come with heavy-duty 4x4 wheels and a retractable handle. Other upgrades include stiffer material that runs up both ends and down the base of the case for better rigidity. The wheel end is coated with PVV…
Foghat's Roger Earl To Be Inducted Into The Blues Hall Of Fame
Foghat's contribution to classic rock will forever be great, as they penned such classic party anthems as "Slow Ride" and "Fool for the City," both of which remain rock radio standards to this day. But the group was never shy…
Circular Science Resotune II
Resotune II is a second-generation electronic drum tuner that uses Circular Science’s patented lug-measurement technology. In addition to fine-tuning lugs to each other with digital precision, the device now displays both the lowest fundamental note (in red) and the next…
Modern Drum Set Stickings Book Signing Party/Clinic
Swiss Chris will be throwing a book signing party/clinic for his new book Modern Drum Set Stickings. The event will be hosted by drummer Mr. Kenwood "Woody" Dennard (Miles/Jaco Pastorius/Wayne Shorter/Sting/Charles Mingus), and will feature visuals by the Marksmen group. Audio by…
Ego Single-Ply Steam-Bent Shells
Ego’s solid drum shells are offered in 13" and 14" diameters and in any depth from a minimum of 3 1/2". Several domestic and exotic wood species are available. List prices start at $186. egodrums.com
Search for “Best Teen Band in the USA??? Has Begun
NAMM’s Annual SchoolJam USA to Award More Than $50,000 in Cash and Prizes to Teen Bands and Local School Music Programs Just in time for back-to-school, teen bands have the chance to showcase their talent by entering NAMM’s fourth annual…
NAMM 2012 SchoolJam USA
Teen bands have a chance to showcase their talent by entering NAMM’s fourth annual SchoolJam USA, a national teen battle of the bands. By entering the competition, middle- and high-school-age teens with a passion for music can help promote their…
Meinl Brann Dailor 21" Mb8 Ghost Ride
Developed in cooperation with Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor, this cymbal features a unique look and has a sound that’s said to combine glassy ping and warm shimmer. The raw black bell delivers a cutting, clear punch. meinlcymbals.com …
KG CymbalBlast Rim
The KG CymbalBlast Rim device provides a surface for resting your stick in order to perform gravity blasts/rim rolls on cymbals. billdidit.ca
Will Calhoun Added to the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival
It has been announced that two performances by Will Calhoun and his Trio have been added to the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival. Friday, August 17th 2 shows at 8 PM and 9:30 PM presented by Coquito 31 Forester Ave Warwick NY…
