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American Idol Musicians Endorse Gruv Gear

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:21:55 PDT

California company Gruv Gear announces new artist endorsement deals with musicians from the nation's top television show, American Idol. With over 17 million viewers tuning in to the Read more...

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Robert Nix, Drummer and Founding Member of Atlanta Rhythm Section, Dead at 67

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:56:36 PDT

Drummer and original member of the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Robert Nix, died on Sunday morning, May 20th, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN; he was 67 years old. Nix began his professional...

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The Hi-Hat Foot Book and MP3 CD from Wizdom Media

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:45:59 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, home to the world’s largest percussion print music catalog, exclusively distributes The Hi-Hat Foot: Contemporary Drumming Essentials, Vol. 1, an essential guide to the...

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Black Sabbath Drummer, Bill Ward, Pulls Out Of 2012 Reunion Shows

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:16:23 PDT

Black Sabbath drummer and founding member, Bill Ward, officially pulls out of the British heavy metal band's reunion plans — he just can't get along with his Read more...

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Billy Cobham: Live at 60

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 PDT

Bart Elliott reviews the 2007 DVD release, Billy Cobham: Live at 60, a 75-minute DVD compiled from a live concert performance in Paris, Read more...

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The Brush Secret Instructional DVD Released by Alfred Music Publishing

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:05:35 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, the official print music publisher of thousands of popular artists, songwriters, and composers, releases The Brush Secret, an instructional DVD on how to develop and apply...

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Rick Allen of Def Leppard Releases Limited-Edition 'Drum Art' Collection

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:45:12 PDT

"Electric Hand: Rhythm Change" puts iconic drummer's rhythm to art In music, few tales stand as tall as that of Rick Allen, who rebounded from every drummer’s worst nightmare Read more...

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Clayton Cameron: "Here's To The Messengers"

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:50:45 PDT

Bart Elliott reviews Here's To The Messengers: A Tribute to Art Blakey, the latest CD release from brush-master, Clayton Cameron, Read more...

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2012 World's Fastest Drummer Contest

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:45:52 PDT

Do You Have What it Takes to be THE WORLD’S FASTEST DRUMMER? PROVE IT! NAMM International announces the twelfth outing to find the ‘World’s Fastest Drummer’. This highly charged interactive event...

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Hit Like A Girl 2012 Winners Announced

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:21:28 PDT

D’Arcus Curry, Angieszka Matuszczak and Karmi Santiago — Winners of Hit Like A Girl 2012 — A Contest for Female Drummers The sponsors and supporters of Hit Like A Girl 2012 — along with a panel...

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The Couch Potato Workout Drum Technique Book

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:00:00 PDT

Bart Elliott reviews a new book by Pete Sweeney, The Couch Potato Drum Workout: Technique-Building Exercises You Can Do While Watching TV!Read more...

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Legacy Percussion Gear Announces The Remote Speedy Hat, Version 2.0!

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:07:34 PDT

Legacy Percussion Gear is proud to introduce the Remote Speedy Hat version 2.0. Many improvements have been made over the original which make it even faster, smoother, more solid feeling and Read...

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Eastman School Hosts Percussion Rochester

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:31:16 PDT

The Eastman School of Music is hosting the first Percussion Rochester festival, with world-renowned artists performing alongside local ensembles, on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5. The event...

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Ultimate Play-Along Series Expands with Foo Fighters for Bass, Drum, and Guitar

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:32:12 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, the official print music publisher of thousands of popular artists, songwriters, and composers, releases Ultimate Play Along: Foo Fighters, a Book & 2 Enhanced CD set for...

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Drumset For Beginners: The Drummers' Guide to Teaching and Learning the Drumset

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:30:15 PDT

Bart Elliott reviews a new entry level drum method book by Paul Hose and Jim Farey entitled, Drumset for Beginners: The Drummers' Guide To Teaching And Read more...

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Brady Drum Company Expands The Walkabout Series in 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:12:50 PDT

Brady Drum Company announces their latest introductions to the highly anticipated collection, the Walkabout Series — a personal project of Brady Drum Company founder, Chris Brady. Chris travels...

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MakeMusic Partners with Drum Corps Luminary Michael McIntosh

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:05:52 PDT

MakeMusic, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMUS News) announced April 19th, a partnership with acclaimed percussionist, clinician, educator and composer Michael McIntosh to incorporate percussion arrangements he...

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Rush Announces Clockwork Angels Tour

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:53:28 PDT

will embark on a North American Tour in support of their upcoming and highly anticipated Read more...

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"Essential Drum Lessons with the Greats" Drumset Method

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:26:37 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, the home to the world’s largest percussion print catalog, releases Essential Drum Lessons with the Greats Book & 2 CD method, a compilation of Read more...

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The Institute Awards 2012 Drum Scholarship Worth Over £8000

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:53:19 PDT

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, in partnership with their industry sponsors, held a series of scholarship live finals last week in which places worth over £30,000 were awarded for...

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Alfred’s Widely Popular Ultimate Play-Along Series Expands with Radiohead for Bass, Drum, and Guitar

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:19:49 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, the official print music publisher of thousands of popular artists, songwriters, and composers, releases Ultimate Read more...

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The Band Drummer Levon Helm Dies at 71

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:20:23 PDT

Levon Helm, former drummer for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group, The Band, died Thursday, April 19th, after a long-running battle with cancer; he was 71. Mark Lavon Helm (aka Levon Read...

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Herbie Hancock announces April 30th is International Jazz Day

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:03:31 PDT

Herbie Hancock has announced the inception of International Jazz Day as part of his role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. International Jazz Day is April 30, which coincides with the last day of...

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Carlos Santana to Launch the Shape Shifter Tour 2012

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:13:11 PDT

Carlos Santana and the Santana Band will launch the Shape Shifter Tour 2012 with a string of North American dates beginning July 7 at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs Read more...

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The Tour Book: How to Get Your Music on the Road (2nd Edition)

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:16:38 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, distributes The Tour Book: How to Get Your Music on the Road (2nd Edition), the musicians definitive Read...

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Women Get Their Groove On With Incredible, Percussive Participation During “Hit Like A Girl”; Live Show Featuring Finalists April 19

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:56:27 PDT

Enter Music Publishing today reported incredible, rhythmic results for the “Hit Like A Girl” drum competition. From February 1 through April 15, 350 get-your-groove-on girls uploaded videos; 300,000...

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'Stick It To MS' 2012 Guinness World Record Attempt 800 Drummers on Full Drum kits

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:55:55 PDT

Stick it to MS is an event that will see hundreds of drummers attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the largest full drum kit ensemble. Read more...

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ArtistWorks Drum Academy Launches Luis Conte School of Percussion

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:23:19 PDT

Grammy Award-winning master percussionist debuts interactive, bilingual online music school. (LCSP) today. Read more...

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Musser Introduces New 3PM 3-Octave Practice Marimba

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:48:19 PDT

Musser is proud to introduce a new 3-octave practice marimba designed for at home student use. The new 3PM marimba includes graduated paduk bars, a sturdy wood frame, an X-style portable Read more...

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Percussionist River Guerguerian Releases 'Grooves for Odd Times'

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:33:47 PDT

River Guerguerian has been inspiring audiences with his ecstatic and versatile percussion for over 30 years, and has performed and recorded with such groups as the Read more...

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Teaching Tip: Substitutes

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:08:31 PDT

School districts arrange substitutes for their teachers, Read more...

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Sibelius 7: Music Notation Essentials Instructional Resource

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:36:30 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, distributes Sibelius 7: Music Notation Essentials, one of the most thorough introduction texts available to...

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20 Aspects to an Ideal Teaching Studio Environment ... Revisited

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:28:25 PDT

Advancements in technology continue to soar at an exponential rate. When I first wrote the article 20 Aspects to an Ideal Teaching Studio Environment, I knew that some of the content would soon...

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Guitar Superstar Joe Bonamassa Works with Anton Fig on New Solo Album "Driving Towards The Daylight"

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:42:55 PDT

On May 22, 2012, internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa will release a brand new solo album Driving Towards The Daylight (J&R Adventures) – his "lucky" 13th album. Read more...

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Financial Web App BandLoot.com Signs the End of Band Money Issues

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:10:46 PDT

EarMaster ApS, the company behind the eponymous ear training software suite, is releasing a free financial web app for bands called BandLoot and gives the concept of Social Accounting a new...

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Daily Drumset Workout Method Released by Alfred Music Publishing

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:06:59 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, home to the largest percussion print catalog in the world, releases Daily Drumset Workout, a day-to-day guide to better drumming for drummers of all genres, by the Read...

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Annual Nashville Drum Show – September 29 & 30, 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:41:57 PDT

The Nashville Drum Show will take place September 29th and 30th, 2012 at the Nashville Expo Center, located on the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN. Part industry trade show, part...

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Peter Criss Autobiography "Makeup to Breakup" Due Fall 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:47:19 PDT

Original Kiss drummer, Peter Criss, will release his autobiography, Makeup to Breakup: My Life In and Out of Kiss on October 23, 2012. "From sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll Read more...

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Alfred Music Publishing Celebrates 90 Years of Enduring Success in Educational Print Music Industry

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:26:00 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing commemorates 90 years of helping the world experience the joy of making music. With nearly 100,000 active titles—totaling millions of educational music resources, methods,...

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The Lewis Nash Allstars with Special Guest Wynton Marsalis in Benefit Concert

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:56:05 PDT

Event co-presented by Jazz in Arizona and Musical Instrument Museum Theater to support the Valley's new Jazz Center, The Nash The Lewis Nash Allstars with special guest Wynton Marsalis will perform...

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Eighth Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:31:03 PDT

The eighth annual MusiCares MAP Fund® benefit concert will honor Alice In Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell and certified interventionist and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Senior Consultant Neil Lasher at...

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KISS and MOTLEY CRUE - The World's Biggest Rock Bands on One Stage - The Tour 2012

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:18:31 PDT

Rock 'n Roll doesn't get any bigger than this! KISS and MOTLEY CRUE — on the same stage — on the same night. This spectacle of spectacles announced today, KISS Read more...

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Chad Wackerman: Dreams, Nightmares and Improvisations

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:00:00 PDT

Bart Elliott reviews a new CD from Chad Wackerman entitled, Dreams, Nightmares and Improvisations. This 2012 release, produced by Chad Wackerman, features Chad on drums Read more...

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"Accents and Rebounds" (Updated Edition) from Stone Percussion Books, LLC

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:57:49 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, exclusively distributes Accents and Rebounds (Updated Edition), an advanced book for the snare drummer...

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Love Your Drums Fundraiser: Tribute to Dennis Stauffer

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:18:58 PDT

Several major players within the drum industry have joined forces with the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and donated an impressive array of custom drums, drum kits and other items with an estimated...

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Wishbone Ash Drummer Joe Crabtree Develops Innovative New Drum and Music Software

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:15:01 PDT

Best known for his drumming with UK classic rock legend Wishbone Ash, Joe Crabtree has developed new and exciting software for the drummer and musician. Crabtree, who has been creating music software...

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What's Cookin'

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:00:00 PDT

Each weekday morning, Drummer Cafe founder, Bart Elliott talks about the day's drumming events as well as drum and percussion related news from the previous day. Read more...

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Modern Drummer Festival 2011

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:00:00 PDT

Bart Elliott reviews the Modern Drummer Festival 2011 DVD package from Hudson Music. The festival featured legendary drummers and percussionists: Gil Sharone, Trevor Lawrence Jr., Jeff “Tain”...

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Hans Eijkenaar: Drum Clinic HD

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:13:10 PDT

Drum Clinic HD is the first real clinic by a pro drummer, purposefully built for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch! Hans Eijkenaar is a well known and Read more...

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Keith Carlock 2012 Drum Clinic Tour

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:27:05 PDT

One of the most sought after drummers today, Keith Carlock will be hitting the road on a 13-city US clinic tour in April and May Read more...

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Alfred Music Publishing Expands its No Brainer Series with No-Brainer: Play Drumset

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:30:36 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922 and home to the world’s largest percussion print music catalog, now offers No-Brainer: Play Drumset, a Read...

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Narada Michael Walden: Out of Time, Vol. 1 DVD Distributed by Alfred Music Publishing

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:04:26 PDT

Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, distributes Narada Michael Walden: Out of Time, Vol. 1, an instructional drum Read more...

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Ian Paice to Take Part in National Learn to Play Day

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:02:38 PDT

Music for All is proud to announce their National Learn to Play Day, which offers free musical instrument lessons to the public on March 31st, 2012, will be supported by some of the UK’s top Read...

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Donation Set-Up for Ailing King's X Drummer, Jerry Gaskill

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:25:44 PDT

{glossarbot=disable} Jerry Gaskill, drummer for the veteran metal group King's X, suffered a heart attack on February 26th, just a little over a month before the band was due to launch their Read...

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Institute launches new Masters Course for Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 06:07:00 PST

has announced the launch of a new Masters Degree (MMus) for students of guitar, bass, drums or vocals. The course is designed to enable contemporary musicians who have excelled Read more...

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Enter Music Publishing Grooves Forward With The 17th Annual Drummies

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:08:17 PST

It’s exciting, respected, a bit controversial yet fun. That’s right, it’s Drummies time! Comprised of more than 40 categories, Enter Music Publishing’s annual awards/poll officially opens March 10 in...

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Interview with David Stanoch, Allen Herman & Elliot Fine

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:18:00 PST

David Stanoch, Allen Herman and Read more...

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Alfred Music Publishing Distributes Groove Facility Drumset Method from Wizdom Media

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:28:18 PST

Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, now distributes Groove Facility, a method to help create a complete vocabulary of funky and effective...

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Up Close With Master Drum Engraver, John Aldridge

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:38:31 PST

John Aldridge stopped by the Drummer Cafe stage during the 2010 Chicago Drum Show to discuss and demonstrate the fine art of drum engraving with Drummer Cafe founder, Bart Elliott. Aldridge...

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Hit Like A Girl 2012 Contest Reaches Mid-Way Mark

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:01:01 PST

The tension is mounting as votes pile up for contestants in Hit Like A Girl 2012: The Contest For Female Drummers. As the competition heads into its final stretch, its sponsors have announced that,...

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Recycled Percussion Signs Extension with the New Tropicana Las Vegas

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:31:17 PST

Recycled Percussion will continue to call the New Tropicana Las Vegas home, having signed a six-month extension with the newly transformed property. The deal is announced just as the band celebrates...

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Todd Sucherman: Methods and Mechanics Companion Book/CD

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:00:00 PST

Bart Elliott reviews Todd Sucherman's Methods and Mechanics Companion Book/CD, based on Sucherman's first award-winning DVD, Methods and Mechnics for Useful Musical Drumming, Read more...

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Levon Helm: The Band Drummer Loses Music Use Lawsuit

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:22:20 PST

The wait is over for "The Weight" — Levon Helm, singer and drummer for the ’60s rock group, The Band, lost his eight-year long legal battle with an ad agency regarding the usage Read more...

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Alex Acuña: Acuña-Hoff-Mathisen Trio in Concert DVD/CD

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:34:36 PST

Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, now distributes Alex Acuña: Acuña-Hoff-Mathisen Trio in Concert, a DVD package of the world-class trio...

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Clem Burke, Chris Fehn and Six Other New Endorsees Join The Protection Racket Family

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:48:36 PST

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Team Yamaha Raises $30,000 for Children's Hospital of Orange County

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:03:28 PST

Money Goes to Help Prevent Juvenile Diabetes For the fourth year in a row, over 40 runners participated in the Southern California Half Marathon and 5K race to raise money for the Children’s Read...

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Interview with Cymbal and Gong Smith, Matt Nolan

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:17:33 PST

{glossarbot=disable} Drummer and percussionist, Matt Nolan, is a Cymbal & Gong Smith in Bath, England, UK. As a musician, Nolan has performed on stages from The Royal Festival Hall and The...

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Getting the Gig: Make Ready For 'The Call'

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:00:00 PST

One of the most important things that a drummer needs in order to survive in the music business today is versatility. Being able to sight-read music is great. Being able to learn Read more...

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Matt Nolan Custom Stainless Steel "Star Crashers"

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:39:23 PST

Matt Nolan Custom Star Crashers — Stainless Steel effect cymbals, originally designed for the Bristol Trip-Hop pioneers, "Massive Attack" to use on tour to simulate, acoustically, an electronic...

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David Garibaldi Lessons: Breaking the Code

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:00:00 PST

Bart Elliott reviews Lessons: Breaking the Code, the 2009 DVD release from world-renowned drummer and member of the legendary Tower of Power band, David Garibaldi. If you are interested in...

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Floratone Featuring Bill Frisell, Matt Chamberlain, "FLORATONE II" Featuring Bill Frisell, Matt Chamberlain, Lee Townsend, Tucker Martine & Others

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:23:05 PST

Frisell's Collaborative Project Comes Hot On The Heels Of The Success of His Lauded Collection Of John Lennon Songs "All We Are Saying" Floratone, the collaborative ensemble known for creating...

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Matt Nolan Custom 16" B8 Medium Crash

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:02:12 PST

Matt Nolan Custom 16-inch B8 Medium Crash Cymbal — a Bronze alloy cymbal. Weight: 1136g. Matt Nolan unique cymbals and gongs are hand-forged instruments using ancient techniques with modern-day...

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Matt Nolan Custom 18" B15 Medium Crash

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:57:43 PST

Matt Nolan Custom 18-inch B15 Medium Crash Cymbal — this Bronze alloy cymbal, uses the same alloy as the Paiste Signature line. Weight: 1601g. Matt Nolan unique cymbals and gongs are hand-forged...

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Matt Nolan Custom 22" B8 Medium Ride - Pinstripe

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:57:43 PST

Matt Nolan Custom 22-inch B8 Medium Ride Cymbal — this Bronze alloy cymbal, with Pinstripe finish, has a clear defined stick attack over a beautiful, complex wash. Nice warm bell. Weight:...

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Sam Ruttenberg's New Weekly Segment On Percussion Radio

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:33:34 PST

Drummer, percussionist, author, educator, and inventor, Sam Ruttenberg is contributing to a new weekly radio segment on HoneyRock’s PercussionRadio.com. Ruttenberg's show features drumset lessons —...

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Universal Orlando's Newly-Enhanced Blue Man Group Show Opens on February 24

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:48:58 PST

Enhanced Show Features New Stage, New Technology, New Music and New Experiences Universal Orlando's Blue Man Group show is taking its unique and captivating brand of live entertainment to Read...

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Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:04:16 PST

MONDAY 2ND APRIL 2012 AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM The Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert takes place for the first time in the UK at the world-famous London Palladium on 2nd April Read more...

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Circular Science: Resotune II - Drum Tuner

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:28:36 PST

Every drum deserves to sound as good as it possibly can. Electronic measurement and tuning guidance can literally show you what direction to turn each lug for optimal matching, and superior "clear"...

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Prentice Practice Pads' New Artist, George “Spanky” McCurdy

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:07:58 PST

Colin Hilborne of Prentice Practice Pads is pleased to announce that George “Spanky” McCurdy is now endorsing Prentice Practice Pads. “Spanky is really an exciting signing Read more...

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2012 Yamaha 6 String Theory Guitar Competition Lee Ritenour/Dave Grusin Rhythm Section Competition

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:37:26 PST

Supporting Aspiring Musicians towards a Professional Music Career through Education, Recording, Performing, Mentoring, Label Access and Prizes Back by popular demand, Lee Ritenour launches the 3rd...

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Craviotto Drum Company at 2012 NAMM Show

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:14:33 PST

displayed several new snare drums, a cocktail drumset, and drumkits at their booth on Aisle 3000 in Hall D during the 2012 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Craviotto General Manager, David Victor, was Read...

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Sound Advice: Words to Practice By

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:13:11 PST

Whenever I have the opportunity to hold a drum clinic or adjudicate a music festival and tape record comments for the performers, I often find myself saying to the students something like, "I hope my...

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The Institute Launches Innovative New Music Business Degree

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:28:25 PST

Designed with a view to creating the music business entrepreneurs Read more...

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Michael Eagle's "A Salute to Marty Hurley"

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:00 PST

is an Read more...

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Brady Drum Company at 2012 NAMM Show

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:39:57 PST

The Brady Drum Company had a number of new product offerings at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Kelly Brady was on hand to give the Drummer Cafe crew a brief Read more...

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Paiste Cymbals at 2012 NAMM Show

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:30 PST

Paiste Cymbals introduced several new cymbal products at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Ndugu Chancler's Masterpiece The renowned Swiss cymbal maker Paiste announces the introduction...

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Joyful Noise Drum Company at 2012 NAMM Show

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:29:14 PST

Joyful Noise Drum Company made their presence known at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Curt Waltrip, along with Mr. Dunnett, occupied Aisle 3000 in Hall D (what Read more...

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Alfred’s Drum Method, Book 1, Celebrates 25 Years of Enduring Success

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:04:43 PST

Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922 and home to the world’s largest percussion print music catalog, celebrates the 25Th anniversary of its...

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Truth Custom Drums at 2012 NAMM Show

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:23:11 PST

Truth Custom Drums had a nice selection of drumkits and snare drums at their booth during the 2012 NAMM Show. Drummer, Xavier Breaker, stopped by their booth to test out the Matt Greiner Signature...

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Bill Ward Threatens To Quit Black Sabbath Tour

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:34:02 PST

After nearly a year of negotiations, it appears Black Sabbath drummer, Bill Ward, is still unhappy with the contract he's been asked to sign for the band's upcoming album and subsequent reunion tour....

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Meinl Cymbals & Percussion at 2012 NAMM Show

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:01:53 PST

Meinl Cymbals and Meinl Percussion highlighted several new products at the Meinl booth during 2012 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Byzance Jazz Big Apple Ride The Byzance Jazz Read more...

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Yamaha: Advancing the Art of Drumming for 45 Years

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:00:00 PST

Company Creates Several Industry Standard Products; Continues Fruitful Collaborations With Musicians Yamaha Drums has set the standard for innovation in the drumming world. The process of...

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Roland Hosts V-Drums World Championship at 2012 NAMM

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:39:53 PST

Roland is proud to announce the winners of the Roland V-Drums World Championship 2012. Congratulations to 1st place winner, Baard Kolstad (Norway), 2nd place winner JP Read more...

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AHEAD Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Limited Edition Drumsticks

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:12:38 PST

Proclaiming that “Darwin was right.”, advertisements for a new line of highly-evolved, alternative drumsticks began appearing in 1992. While they weren’t the world’s first synthetic sticks, or even...

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Dunnett Classic Drums at 2012 NAMM Show

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:29:16 PST

Dunnett Classic Drums made their appearance at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Occupying Aisle 3000 in Hall D (renamed the 5th Avenue of Anaheim by those in attendance), Dunnett, along with...

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George Lawrence Stone: "Stick Control" and "Accents & Rebounds"

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:03:08 PST

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Aquarian Drumheads inHEAD™ at 2012 NAMM Show

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:03:18 PST

, is an acoustic/electronic hybrid drumhead that give you, the drummer, the ability to have the best of all worlds — great sounding acoustic drums with all the power and control Read more...

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NATAL Drums at 2012 NAMM Show

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:54:12 PST

After last year's debut at the 2011 NAMM Show and winning "Best New Drum Brand," NATAL Drums showed up at this year's 2012 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA with yet even more new and uniquely designed...

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Randy Van Patten: "Off His Rocker Rock, Funk and Metal Fills, Grooves and Patterns"

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:56:46 PST

Are you repeating the same fills again and again hoping for a different result? That’s insanity! You’re off your rocker if you think things will change. You need Read more...

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Tune-Bot Makes Major Debut At NAMM 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:36:21 PST

The Tune-Bot made its NAMM Show debut in Anaheim, California this past January 19-22—and the buzz it created was substantial. Dealers, distributors, and even other percussion accessory manufacturers...

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