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Latin-Jazz Great Poncho Sanchez Conducts Clinic for University of Nebraska-Lincoln Students
Prior to his performance at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska earlier this month, Latin-jazz great Poncho Sanchez and Francisco Torres (trombonist/musical director in Sanchez’s band) led a lecture/demonstration with percussion students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.…
Pearl Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015 Pearl’s Kevin Packard gives us a rundown on the latest offerings from Pearl, including the new Wood-Fiberglass series, Crystal Beat series acrylic drums, Chad Smith's Free Floater Signature snare drum, Masterworks custom kits, and the…
Showroom: Remo Dorado Cajon
Remo’s Dorado cajons are designed and handcrafted in California using birch and two sets of three high-quality compression springs with over 400 coils each. Additional features include a fixed faceplate that seals the drum completely and enables the bass tones…
Showroom: LP Black Box Cajon
LP’s new Black Box cajon is a synthesis between playability and affordability. Handmade in the USA, its smooth, sophisticated black matte finish gives it a polished appearance, while the Baltic birch front plate, usually found on high-end cajons, serves up…
Showroom: LP Groups Three Popular Products in a Cajon Accessory Pack
LP has taken its three most popular cajon accessories, the cajon throne, foot tambourine, and small cajon castanet, and packaged them as one grab-and-go item, the LP Cajon Accessory Pack. Victor Filonovich, LP’s Director of Product Development, said, “Among our…
Showroom: LP Revamps Its Cowbell Mounting System With Larger Eyebolt
LP’s new mounting assembly’s eyebolt is spring-loaded and self-aligning, and accommodates .375" and .5" diameter tom arms. The patent-pending mounting system is available on three models, the Rock Bell, Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell, and Rock Classic Ridge Rider Cowbell. Victor…
Showroom: Toca Introduces Entry-Level Colorsound Cajons
Toca’s Colorsound cajons are said to project great sound, and are available in five colors, pastel blue, pastel green, pastel pink, pastel purple, and white. Director of Product for Toca, Victor Filonovich, said, “Playing the cajon should be easy and…
Showroom: Gibraltar Launches Second-Generation Strap-Drive Cajon Pedal
Gibraltar’s Second Generation Strap Drive cajon pedal allows the drummer to use a cajon like a bass drum. Changes include fixed-position cable housings that keep the cable in-line, along with fixed-adjust CAM drives. Ken Fredenberg, Gibraltar’s Director of Product, said,…
Latin Percussion Icon Milton Cardona Remembered
by Victor Rendón and Ken Ross On September 19, 2014, Milton Cardona, a fixture of the New York salsa and Latin-jazz scene, passed away of heart failure. He was sixty-nine. Cardona, a Puerto Rican who grew up in…
Showroom: Meinl Introduces Cajon Brush Collection and Four-Inch Kneepad
Meinl’s new cajon brush collection consists of three different pairs. The 14.25" Classic cajon brush creates a musical spread by delivering heavy, full strokes with a slightly mellow attack. Features include a thicker set of rippled polymer bristles and wavy…
Showroom: Grover Pro Releases Compact Model Temple Block Set
Model TB-XS is a set of three open-tone temple blocks designed for multi-percussion setups, musicals, schools, and pros who don’t need a full-size set. The blocks are handcrafted in the US using high quality Baltic birch and New England maple…
Product Close-Up: De Gregorio Cajons and Ahead Armor Cajon Bags (December 2014 Issue)
December 2014 Product Close-Up De Gregorio Cajons and Ahead Armor Cajon Bags Innovative, great-sounding instruments plus some of the finest protective cases on the market. The Spanish cajon maker De Gregorio has been producing handcrafted instruments for the European and…
Showroom: Grover Pro Musician’s Accessory Tray
This retrofitting tray converts a standard music stand into a table. It’s a solution for drummers, percussionists, and other musicians who need an inexpensive, versatile, and easily transportable padded table. Made from industrial-grade closed-cell foam, the tray is 22.5"x14" with…
Drummer Blog: Gabor “Gabs??? Dornyei on Touring and Being True to Yourself
Hi there, Modern Drummer readers, it’s Gabor “Gabs” Dornyei here from London, UK, and it’s great to be given the opportunity by MD to share some insights of my career with you. When you find yourself playing on the same…
