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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…
THOMAS LANG DEBUTS FIRST ANNUAL ‘BIG DRUM BONANZA’
JUNE 25TH – 29TH Unique 5-Day Music Education Camp Features Special Guest Instructors Including World Renowned Drummer Virgil Donati Acclaimed drummer Thomas Lang (stOrk/Asia/John Wetton), has announced the first annual Thomas Lang’s Big Drum Bonanza, scheduled for June 25th -29th…
The Living Arts Apprenticeship Program (LAAP) Dates Announced
10 Day Live-On-the-Land Cross-Disciplinary Arts Intensive Located in New York’s Catskill Mountains June 14-24 This summer Sound Chemistry Records is offering its seventh apprenticeship with a focus on drum-set study (Amir Ziv), Aikido (Gadi Shorr), and music composition (Jordan…
A World Class Drum Camp in the Heart of Saskatchewan
The Stickman Drum Experience is a multi-day drum camp providing a one of a kind experience for drummers of a wide range of ages and abilities. The main objective of this camp is for players to learn, jam and…
Twin Cities Custom Drum Shells
Twin Cities Drum Shells and Percussion is a custom manufacturer based in Minnesota that offers a full line of standard, stave, and made-to-order shells, plus wood hoops. tcdrumshells.com
Three of NYC’s Most Innovative and In-Demand Drummers Plan February 9th Concert at Rockwood Music Hall
Mark Guiliana's "Beat Music", Aaron Comess (w/Teddy Kumpel & Richard Hammond) and Mister Barrington (with Zach Danzinger) Together for $10 Ticket On February 9th in at Rockwood Music Hall, three of New York’s most innovative and in-demand drummers will join…
Souhail Kaspar to Teach at the Mendocino Folklore Camp
Souhail Kaspar has been invited to teach drum and rhythm & movement with the Ziva Emtiyaz at this year's Mendocino Folklore Camp. They would love to see for their first-time appearance at this camp, where you can learn about beautiful music…
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…
Audix DP-QUAD Mic Pack
Designed specifically for drums and percussion, the DP-QUAD mic pack contains a combination of microphones needed to capture the depth and imaging of a full drumkit. Featuring a D6 large dynamic mic for the bass drum, an i5 dynamic mic…
LP Bongo Cajon and Giovanni Series Prestige Timbales
The Bongo Cajon is compact in size (15.75" long by 7" wide) and features lightweight plywood construction. The instrument’s textured sides are contoured to fit comfortably on a player’s lap or to be held between the knees in the traditional…
Mike Portnoy Involved in New Supergroup, Flying Colors. Debut CD due soon.
The Mascot Label Group has announced a March 27 release date for the debut from Flying Colors (available the day prior overseas) on their Music Theories Label. The band, whose stated purpose is to pair virtuoso musicians and a pop…
Taye Stainless Steel Snare Drum
The latest installment in Taye’s MetalWorks snare drum series features a 6.5x14 heavy-gauge stainless steel beaded shell, coupled with long vintage-style tube lugs. List price: $459.99. tayedrums.com
Haitian Drumming by Tiga Jean-Baptiste to Be Featured at Free Event in NYC on January 20
On Friday, January 20, from 7:30 till 9 p.m., a free performance of music and spoken word, titled Heart of Haiti, will be held at the Robert H. Smith Auditorium at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, Manhattan.…
Zoro Interviewed On Fox News
In case you missed it, Zoro was interviewed by Lauren Green on Fox News from their headquarters in New York about his new book, The Big Gig: Big-Picture Thinking For Success. Fox has posted a four-minute version on their website…
