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Jon Sterckx
Hello, modern drummers! I’m a percussionist based in South West U.K. I’ve been playing for around twenty-five years, focusing mainly on world percussion, particularly North Indian tabla, but also Arabic & West African drumming. I have been playing Indian tabla…
Matt Halpern SXSW Master Class
Watch this thirteen-minute clip of Periphery’s Matt Halpern in clinic. The session was filmed at this year’s SXSW convention in Austin, Texas, during Indie Ambassador’s party at the Soho Lounge. This was Matt’s demonstration of polyrhythmic concepts, in answer…
Mike Portnoy Performance From the 2011 Guitar Center Drum-Off Finale
Mike Portnoy playing at Guitar Center’s 2011 Drum-Off finale this past January 14, featuring Billy Sheehan on bass, Tony MacAlpine on guitar, and Derek Sherinian on keys.
Ilan Rubin Performance From the 2011 Guitar Center Drum-Off Finale
Check out this video of Ilan Rubin performing at Guitar Center’s Drum-Off finale, which was held at Club Nokia in Los Angeles this past January 14.
Mind Matters: A+ Practice, C- Performance
The following is an excerpt from the Modern Drummer book Mind Matters: Overcoming Common Mental Barriers in Drumming, by Bernie Schallehn. A+ Practice, C- Performance Q: In the past year I got a chance to play with two different “name” performers. The…
The Steven Kroon Sextet Performances Annouced
The Steven Kroon Sextet will be performing two sets at The Jazz Standard in New York City on March 22, 2012. Set times are 7:30pm and 9:30pm, and tickets are $20. Go to the The Jazz Standard website or call 212-576-2232 to make…
The video for "Rawzz," from the upcoming second Mister Barrington album featuring Zach Danziger
Watch the video for “Rawzz,” from the upcoming second Mister Barrington album featuring Zach Danziger. Click here to take a quick peak at Zach Danziger tracking “Frank’s Drebin” for the upcoming album by Mister Barrington.
Preparing for Takeoff: Jack Irons on His Current Approach to Moving Solo Tracks to the Stage
Jack Irons always has a number of interesting projects happening. These days the drummer, who was a founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, toured and recorded a number of seminal albums with Pearl Jam, and focused many years…
Video of Korn playing "Pop A Pill" on their recent European tour
Korn drummer Ray Luzier hipped us to this recently posted video of the band playing “Pop A Pill” on their recent European tour. Enjoy. Korn - 'Pop A Pill' live in Europe Directed by Sébastien Paquet & Joshua Allen Photography…
VIDEO! Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez & the New World Order 2011 Modern Drummer Festival montage
http://youtu.be/iGD_wFC6L-Y In this montage drummer Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez & the New World Order perform at the 2011 Modern Drummer Festival. Modern Drummer’s 2011 Festival was held at Montclair State University in New Jersey on May 21, 2011. Video/Editing by…
Ash Pearson of 3 Inches Of Blood Video
(July 2010) 3 Inches Of Blood’s drummer demonstrates his parts to the band’s blistering track “Call Of The Hammer,” and more. Video by Tony Maggiolino
Slightly Offbeat: Buddy Rich, Meet Eric Fischer
In the April 2010 issue of Modern Drummer the latest installment of our Slightly Offbeat column features Michigan drummer Eric Fischer, who’s found a creative, entertaining, and educational way to pay tribute to the incredible Buddy Rich. Using video of…
Mountain's Corky Laing (VIDEO)
If there’s a man responsible for bringing the lowly cowbell the respect it deserves, it’s Mountain’s Corky Laing. Video by Sayre Berman
Dave Douglas/Steve Coleman Performance Clip
Dave Douglas/Steve Coleman regular Tyshawn Sorey is one deep young man. Watch this clip as they perform 'Surrender' live at Small's from February 3, 2009.