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Drummer Steve Smith Will Perform Four Consecutive Weekends At The Birdland Theater
Drummer Steve Smith will perform four consecutive weekends at the Birdland Theater, downstairs at the Birdland Jazz Club 315 W. 44th Street NYC. Each weekend will focus on the music of four different giants of jazz and will feature a…
Play Like a Legend: Celebrating Steve Smith's Birthday with a Special Journey Transcription
Journey “Lovin’ You Is Easy,” Evolution Smith’s funky groove playing and creative beat design join forces on the song “Lovin’ YouIs Easy”. He plays a broken pattern on the ride bell that matches up with Neal Schon’s rhythmguitar part and…
Steve Smith and Vital Information Announce New Double Album, 40th Anniversary Tour Dates
Steve Smith, photo by Steve Kahn Steve Smith and his jazz group Vital Information have announced a new album, Time Flies, and mapped out a US tour in celebration of the trio's 40th anniversary. Releasing on May 5th, 2023, Time Flies is…
Drumming’s Biggest Names To Play LIVE Tribute to Their Big Band Heroes
Seven All-Star Drummers Including Peter Erskine, Dennis Chambers, Russ Miller and Steve Smith will Perform October 20 and 21 HITKOR (www.hitkor.com) today announced its first-ever charity event which will take place over two days in mid-October. “A Salute to the…
Steve Smith will be performing at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City
Drummer Steve Smith will be performing at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City for an unprecedented five consecutive weeks with five different groups September 16 through October 16, 2022. Steve Smith is known for playing with Jean-Luc Ponty, Journey,…
The first three Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps of 2019 are ready to make some noise.
Drummers Steve Smith, Vinny Appice, Dave Moreno, Robin Diaz, Sandy Gennaro, and Gregg Potter to Appear at Upcoming 2019 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps The first three Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps of 2019 are ready to make some…
Steve Smith’s Acceptance Speech During Journey’s Induction Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
At Journey’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, drummer Steve Smith took the opportunity to, as we say, give the drummers some. “My speech was drummer-oriented,” Steve tells Modern Drummer, “as I wanted to be…
Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition U.S. Tour
Steve Smith and Vital Information, Photo by Andrew Lepley Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition are beginning a U.S. tour supporting the group’s Viewpoint album, which comes out next Tuesday, May 26. The band features, of course, Steve Smith…
News: Vic’s Drum Shop to Host Drum Fantasy Camp at Music Garage, Chicago
Vic’s Drum Shop, America’s largest independent drum retailer, will host the Drum Fantasy Camp at its North Loomis Street location in the Music Garage, Chicago. The camp will be held from Friday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 11 and will…
News: 25th-Annual Chicago Drum Show to Take Place May 15–17, 2015
The 25th Annual Chicago Drum Show is shaping up to be another world-class percussion event. Organizer Rob Cook reports that every aspect of the show is on track to maintain the show’s status as a premier educational and entertainment event.…
Vic Firth at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Vic Firth’s Neil Larrivee, director of education and product development, shows us the latest in the product lines available for this year. Vic Firth has added two models to its American Classic series. Both…
Showroom: Vic Firth Steve Smith Tala Wand Slats
The Steve Smith Tala Wand Slats feature a foam center surrounded with four flat bamboo slats and wrapped in thin PVC and is said to provide a variety of unique sounds with ideal rebound and feel. Tala Wand Slats create…
Steve Smith and Zakir Hussain Path of Rhythm Drum Camp
Steve Smith and Zakir Hussain are inviting drummers of all kinds to take part in a unique drum camp experience. The Path of Rhythm will be held this July 14-18 at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York,…
Drumerica Contest Adds Additional Sponsors And Celebrity Judges
Drumerica Adds Musician’s Friend, School Of Rock and PAS As Sponsors; Announces Celebrity Judges Roster, featuring Smith, Igoe, Aronoff, Campbell, Luzier, Ilejay, Ford-Welton, Potgieter And Many More. Drumerica is proud to announce that leading online music retailer Musician’s Friend,…
Thomas Lang, Aaron Spears, Steve Smith, and Dave Weckl Appearing at Cleveland Drum Fantasy Camp
For the seventh consecutive year, Drum Fantasy Camp will allow drummers of all ages, playing levels, and musical genres to spend time in small classes with some of the world’s great drummers. This year’s camp will be held August 8…
Steve Smith and Vital Information UK & European Dates Announced
Steve Smith and Vital Information (featuring Baron Browne on bass, Tom Coster on keyboards, & Vinny Valentino on guitar) have announced dates for their 30th Anniversary Tour – Celebrating the UK & European release of their newest recording LIVE! One Great Night on the Q-rious…
Steve Smith and Vital Information Live Stream June 15th
Irdium Live will be streaming two performances by Steve Smith and Vital Information tonight, June 15th, 2012, at 8PM and 10PM. For more information and a link to the stream go to the Irdium Live website. For more Steve Smith…
Steve Smith and Vital Information 30th Anniversary Tour
Their newest recording, LIVE! One Great Night captures Vital Information in their natural habitat: A packed club with an audience of music lovers and the band in high gear for the entire set. Now you can catch Steve Smith and…
Steve Fagiano Drum Clinic
Master of Ceremonies - Jeffery Helgeson Saturday, April 21, 2012 McHenry County College, 8900 Rt. 14, Crystal Lake, IL Building B, conference room B Clinicians: Greg Rapp started playing drums at age 12, playing pop hits of the 80s on…
Jan Web Update News
Ringo Starr’s seventeenth solo studio record, Ringo 2012, will be released on January 31 in the United States and January 30 internationally. The album, which was produced by Starr, was recorded in L.A. and mixed in England by Ringo…
Three Events Announced at The Collective
The Collective has announced three events that any drummer would enjoy. Chris Colman, Ignacio Berroa, and Steve Smith will be visiting the NYC school for performances/classes that will be open to students and the public alike. Check out the images below for…
Drum Nation: Top Drummers Unite On New Recording
You may have spotted the advertisement for a unique CD titled Drum Nation. It represents the music of drummers, created outside of the constraints of record labels. Terry Bozzio, Josh Freese, Bill Bruford, Steve Smith, and Stephen Perkins are just…
