July 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 7
On 01st Jul 2019
Articles in July 2019
Philadelphia Drum & Percussion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When Sam D’Amico closed up shop in 2007, Philadelphia was without a dedicated drum retailer for nearly thirty-five years.
Inside Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits
Inside Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits includes ten pages of photos from the coffee-table book.
Debbie Knox-Hewson
Today she’s put lessons learned toward educating and inspiring up-and-comers around the world, as well as to the betterment of her latest endeavor, the band Nasty Cherry.
CAD Microphones Product Close-Up
The CAD Microphone catalog boasts a wide range of products, including affordable but high-quality drum microphones.
A Look Back At Phil Collins and New Releases by Andrew Cyrille, Ernesto Cervini, and More!
RECORDINGS Taking the Reins Phil Collins Serious Hits… Live! A Hot Night In Paris Plays Well With Others A look back at Phil Collins’ masterful work onstage, as well as studio collaborations with famous friends. Phil Collins continues his reissue…
Mobile Madness
When I first started exploring odd rhythms while coming up, the tools available to help were virtually nonexistent.
Shania Twain’s Elijah Wood
How many drummers get to open a sold-out stadium show in the spotlight, playing a gargantuan kick and snare beat to tens of thousands of fans?
Calderwood Percussion 3.75x12 Piccolo Snare
A funky little 7-ply maple drum wrapped in brocade fabric.
Boom, Ba-Boom, Crash! Boom, Ba-Boom, Crash!
Hello, everyone. Welcome to the July 2019 issue. If you’re into gawking at wild and famous drumkits, then you’re going to enjoy our photo-essay on Crash, the new coffee-table book by drummer, collector, and studio sound technician David Frangioni. In…
Rich Mercurio with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul — On Tour
On the road with Van Zandt, Mercurio tells MD that it’s the most physically demanding gig he’s ever had.
What’s Your Favorite Nicko McBrain Track?
To coincide with Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain’s cover story this month, we checked in with our readers and social media followers to find out which performance from the metal heavyweight’s lengthy career stands out for them. Here are some…
Tyshawn Sorey
Exploring the inner and outer reaches of modern music, via composition and improvisation.
New Gear from Tama, Aquarian, Warm Audio, Pearl, and more!
New offerings from Tama, Aquarian, Warm Audio, Pearl and Gon Bops!
TRX Cymbals Product Close-Up
TRX was founded in 2006 in an effort to provide traditional Turkish-made cymbals for modern applications.
Talking Heads’ Remain in Light
A hybrid of rock, funk, African, and dance music, their fourth studio album, 1980’s Remain in Light, has often been cited as the pinnacle of their musical experimentation.
Seven-Note Groupings
We’ll take a seven-note pattern, split it into groupings of three-, two-, and two-note clusters, and play it between our limbs within a swing context.
The DrumGarden — Kit Of The Month
The drummer tells MD that the premise for this month’s featured set was to create three distinct kits arranged in a circular fashion to be played from a single seated position.
