Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

Episode 46: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Nic Collins.

Modern Drummer Magazine This week’s Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni and Billy Amendola features drummer, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer Nic Collins. The talented nineteen-year-old talks to MD about his band Better Strangers’ debut EP, Luna’s Daydream. The rock band from Florida are long-time friends featuring Collins on drums, Joey Rodriguez on guitar, bassist … Continue reading Episode 46: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Nic Collins.

Motown Legend Martha Reeves Signs with Grover Pro Percussion

Drummer’s Review Grover Pro Percussion, world leader in high quality percussion products since 1980, is incredibly excited to announce the official signing of the legendary Motown artist, Martha Reeves, as an endorser for Grover Pro Percussion. Martha is known for her group, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, who performed the hits Dancing in the Street, … Continue reading Motown Legend Martha Reeves Signs with Grover Pro Percussion

Aerodrums Air Drumming System – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of an Aerodrums Air Drumming System, featuring… USB high-powered camera & ring light, Reflective Stick tips & foot reflectors, Camera stand (available separately), MAC or PC compatible. Aerodrums says…“Aerodrums is a revolutionary air-drumming instrument. It allows drumming without a drum set. Created for the musician who wants to be expressive … Continue reading Aerodrums Air Drumming System – Drummer’s Review

Belgium Newcomer Taran Custom Drums Heads To The UK Drum Show

Drummer’s Review Like so many great things, Taran Custom Drums came to existence rather by coincidence, after a jesting conversation between friends. For founder and master builder Frank Cox however, making perfect drums was never a joke. Right from day one back in 2018, he poured all his passion, craftsmanship and eye for detail into … Continue reading Belgium Newcomer Taran Custom Drums Heads To The UK Drum Show

Sennheiser and Neumann Head To The UK Drum Show 2022

Drummer’s Review Sennheiser and Neumann are two further brands for guests to check out with the return of The UK Drum Show 2022 in April 2022 at the ACC Liverpool. Synonymous with providing microphones for drums, in-ear monitoring solutions for drummers, and live sound and recording techniques for those working with drums and percussion (and … Continue reading Sennheiser and Neumann Head To The UK Drum Show 2022

Slade Drummer Hits Back – Celebrates Return to Live Music

Drummer’s Review Legendary drummer and founder member of Slade Don Powell has completed a project celebrating the return to live gigs and festivals for everyone after the pandemic. The Don Powell Band enlisted 18 of the UK’s finest drummers to create an epic and dynamic reworking of the classic drum feature: ‘Let There Be Drums’.  … Continue reading Slade Drummer Hits Back – Celebrates Return to Live Music

Charlie Watts to miss Rolling Stones’ U.S. tour dates.

Modern Drummer Magazine Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts under doctors’ orders, will take a break to recover from a recent medical procedure. According to Watts, in a statement, “I am working hard to get fully fit but have accepted today on the advice of experts that this will take me a while to get fully … Continue reading Charlie Watts to miss Rolling Stones’ U.S. tour dates.

Episode 45: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Chad Cromwell.

Modern Drummer Magazine This week’s Modern Drummer Podcast with Billy Amendola & David Frangioni features session / live drummer Chad Cromwell. A first call Nashville and LA studio drummer who brought his Memphis roots to Nashville recordings since 1990, with Lady Antebellum, (now known as Lady A) LeAnn Rimes, Amy Grant, Dave Stewart, and Joss … Continue reading Episode 45: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Chad Cromwell.

Gretsch Drums Introduces Full Range Black Nickel Over Steel Snare Drum

Drummer’s Review Gretsch Drums is pleased to extend their Full Range snare drum collection with the addition of the 5×14” Black Nickel over Steel Snare drum (BNS). The new snare is a shallower version of the highly affordable 6.5×14 BNS. Like its larger sibling it provides an ideal balance of power, sensitivity, beauty and value, … Continue reading Gretsch Drums Introduces Full Range Black Nickel Over Steel Snare Drum