Category Archives: News

Gravity® VARI®-ARM Series Now Available

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Gravity® announces the availability of the new VARI®-ARM series. The versatile product series includes four models (VARI®-ARM M14, VARI®-ARM M38, VARI®-ARM L38 and VARI®-ARM L TV) with different threads and brackets and enables the safe and flexible positioning of different equipment – from cameras and camera monitors … Continue reading Gravity® VARI®-ARM Series Now Available

Josh Freese is Foo Fighters’ New Live Drummer

Modern Drummer Magazine Josh Freese has been revealed as Foo Fighters’ new live drummer. Foo Fighters confirmed Freese’s involvement on Sunday during a pre-tour livestream called “Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts.” Freese steps into the role previously held by the beloved Taylor Hawkins, who tragically passed away in March 2022 at the age of … Continue reading Josh Freese is Foo Fighters’ New Live Drummer

John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Cindy Blackman Santana

Modern Drummer Magazine John’s guest is the incomparable Cindy Blackman Santana! Cindy talks about her formative years as a drummer and hearing Max Roach for the first time, and shortly after, the great Tony Williams and the influence Tony has on her playing. Attending Berklee College of Music and later studying with the legendary Alan … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Cindy Blackman Santana

God Save The King – Cameo Illuminates the Coronation Concert for King Charles III. at Windsor Castle

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News On the 6th of May, the world turned its eyes to Westminster Abbey. The coronation of King Charles III was held here in front of 2,300 invited guests. One day later, more than 20,000 visitors attended another Royal highlight: in front of the magnificent scenery of Windsor … Continue reading God Save The King – Cameo Illuminates the Coronation Concert for King Charles III. at Windsor Castle

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2023: Recap + Photo Gallery

Modern Drummer Magazine The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival returned to the N.O. Fairgrounds Race Course and Slots for two weekends — April 28th-30th and May 4th-7th. The festival brought together a staggering 460,000 people over both weekends. There were many highlights from artists and drummers throughout the festival, but shining in particular was … Continue reading New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2023: Recap + Photo Gallery

John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Jeff “Tain” Watts

Modern Drummer Magazine John’s guest is legendary Jazz drummer, composer, band leader and seven-time Grammy winner, Jeff “Tain” Watts. John and Jeff talk about when they met in 1980 while Jeff was attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, Jeff’s background in Classical Music, and moving to New York at age 22 as his career … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Jeff “Tain” Watts

IK Multimedia Releases New iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Mounts

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News IK Multimedia has announced shipping of new iLoud MTM Wall/Ceiling Mounting Brackets. These brackets make it faster than ever to assemble a compact yet professional monitoring environment for immersive audio. With their compact size, iLoud MTMs are easy to mount using the new brackets or can be … Continue reading IK Multimedia Releases New iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Mounts

The UK Drum Show Welcomes Back Mike Johnston And Special Guests to Education Room

Drummer’s Review Organisers of The UK Drum Show are pleased to welcome back top online educator Mike Johnston and special guests to the ‘Mike Johnston Education Room for 2023. “Needing very little introduction and following Mike’s outstanding appearance at The UK Drum Show back in 2018 and 2022, we’re massively excited to welcome back the … Continue reading The UK Drum Show Welcomes Back Mike Johnston And Special Guests to Education Room