The 42nd Annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention Clinics and performances abound as the industry’s biggest names gather for drumming’s largest event This past November 8–11, thousands of drummers and percussionists of all levels gathered at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis to participate in four days of nonstop clinics, concerts, lectures, master classes, workshops, and panel discussions. The drumset portion of the event was rebranded as Drumfest with the help of a new lead sponsor, the educational website Drumeo.com. The drumset artists were presented in clinic/performance and master class formats. The clinic/performances occurred in a ballroom with a full stage and a large-scale audio-visual production. The master classes were given in a more intimate setting so that attendees could interact more closely with the performers. Thursday’s clinicians included hybrid electronic/acoustic drummer Kaz Rodriguez, August Burns Red’s Matt Greiner, funk/hip-hop great Adam Deitch, and renowned soloist Eric Moore II. Nashville-based drummer/educator […]