SHEILA E. IS CROWNED FIRST FEMALE WINNER OF THE MODERN DRUMMER READERS POLL HALL OF FAME

Modern Drummer Magazine The Queen of Percussion, Sheila E., is having a great summer. Besides being back to touring, it was announced in June, that the Latin Recording Academy will honor Sheila E. and her father Pete Escovedo with a Lifetime Achievement Award on November 17th in Las Vegas. On July 20th, Modern Drummer, the worldwide leading drum publication … Continue reading SHEILA E. IS CROWNED FIRST FEMALE WINNER OF THE MODERN DRUMMER READERS POLL HALL OF FAME

Episode 43: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Sheila E.

Modern Drummer Magazine This week’s Modern Drummer Podcast features the newest member of the MD Hall of Fame, The Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. Join Billy Amendola and David Frangioni as they announce the award to Sheila and congratulate her as the first woman ever to be inducted in the magazine’s 45 year history of … Continue reading Episode 43: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Sheila E.

Roland Introduces Four Affordable V-Drums Kits

Drummer’s Review Roland has introduced four new compact V-Drums kits based around the TD-07 sound module. The TD-07KV kit has been a top seller since its introduction in October 2020, offering famous V-Drums sound and playability at an affordable price. The new TD-07DMK, TD-07KX, and TD-07KVX kits expand the lineup to give developing electronic drummers … Continue reading Roland Introduces Four Affordable V-Drums Kits

Kat Percussion Introduce Two New e-Kits

Drummer’s Review Continuing the revamp of its legacy electronic drum line, KAT Percussion has introduced two new models: a new entry level model, the KT-100 and a much-anticipated follow up to its KT-200 electronic drum kit, the new KT-300. KT-100 Kat Percussion says: While sporting a highly competitive price at $329.99, the KT-100 doesn’t sacrifice … Continue reading Kat Percussion Introduce Two New e-Kits

Gretsch Drums Introduces The Gergo Borlai Signature Snare Drum

Drummer’s Review Drum phenom Gergo Borlai and Gretsch Drums have teamed up to develop a very unique addition to the USA metal snare drum range. Together, they created what he describes as a “sensitive, multifunctional, loud and limitless” snare drum – the Gergo Borlai Signature Snare (GAS42514-GB). This instrument, one of the more distinctive in … Continue reading Gretsch Drums Introduces The Gergo Borlai Signature Snare Drum

Melodic Patterns – Gary Moore Lick From “Key To Love”

Blues Guitar Unleashed Blog It would be REALLY hard to learn all of the individual notes in a lick like this one from Gary Moore in his tune, “Key To Love”… However, if you know the pentatonic scale pattern, and you understand the melodic pattern, and you have it under your fingers… You’ll quickly see … Continue reading Melodic Patterns – Gary Moore Lick From “Key To Love”

The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 42: Narada Michael Walden & Dennis Chambers

Modern Drummer Magazine In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews Dennis Chambers. Chambers has recorded and performed with John Scofield, George Duke, Brecker Brothers, Santana, Mike Stern, CAB, Greg Howe, and many others. In this part 1 of the interview, Dennis Chambers takes us through his childhood, family, his influences in drumming, and much more. … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 42: Narada Michael Walden & Dennis Chambers