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2024 Les DeMerle Little Big Band “Dance & Jazz Party Cruise”
Modern Drummer Magazine Join the fun on the high seas with the Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band featuring Bonnie Eisele on their second annual Dance and Jazz Party Cruise. Swing with us for 6 nights of exclusive themed shows for listening and dancing with the legendary Big Band Classics of Basie, Ellington, Miller, and … Continue reading 2024 Les DeMerle Little Big Band “Dance & Jazz Party Cruise”
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New Cardboard Sessions Featuring Grammy Award Winning Drummer Daru Jones
Modern Drummer Magazine Part One with Daru Jones ft. MarkNoxx as NoxxJones out Today Part Two with Daru Jones ft. DJ J. Rocc out Next Week Both Sessions Produced by Dweezil Zappa Today, Cardboard Sessions releases the first of two new episodes featuring GRAMMY Award winner Daru Jones. The first, “Stay Off The Streets Pt. 2”, out … Continue reading New Cardboard Sessions Featuring Grammy Award Winning Drummer Daru Jones
Vicky O’Neon Interview
Drummer’s Review It’s five past ten in the evening in Finland, but it’s as bright as mid-afternoon as I sit down to chat with the amazing Vicky O’Neon, about her late start with drums, her passion for electronics, and her dream gig, for the future, maybe. What got you into drums as a player, before … Continue reading Vicky O’Neon Interview
Celebrating Joe Morello’s birthday with a free lesson
Modern Drummer Magazine Buzz Roll Studies: 8th Notes With Buzz Rolls In Joe Morello’s book Master Studies, he details different techniques to develop control on the drums. These exercises develop technique, control, and will help you develop different vocabulary from the different sounds we can produce with our hands. This chapter is not only about developing … Continue reading Celebrating Joe Morello’s birthday with a free lesson
Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads – Drummer’s Review
Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review featuring a selection of Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads. Filmed June 2024 (scroll down for recording & equipment details). Featuring… Constructed from Adoro’s patented fibre mixture, Coated underside for tone control, Roughened batter side for brush playing. Adoro Says…”Heritage heads mimic the sound of calf heads, and reduce … Continue reading Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads – Drummer’s Review
Ringo Starr’s 84th Birthday Celebration
Modern Drummer Magazine Since 2008, Ringo Starr has invited everyone everywhere to think, say, or post #peaceandlove at noon their local time on July 7th to fulfill his birthday wish of a wave of Peace and Love encircling the planet. This year the world’s most famous drummer celebrated his 84th birthday at his Peace and Love statue … Continue reading Ringo Starr’s 84th Birthday Celebration
4th Annual Music City Drum Show
Modern Drummer Magazine Don’t miss the 4th Annual Music City Drum Show this July 20th & 21st, 2024 in Nashville, TN! Over 135 Brands Exhibiting! Clinics by Hayley Cramer, Daru Jones, Greg Hersey, Dante “Taz” Roberson, Jaheim Lee, and Dre Energy! Raffle prizes, autograph sessions, special guest appearances, and more! Get Tickets at www.MusicCityDrumShow.com Save … Continue reading 4th Annual Music City Drum Show
Stagg Myra Series Cymbals – Drummer’s Review
Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review featuring a selection of Myra series cymbals from Stagg Music. Filmed June 2024 (scroll down for recording & equipment details). Featuring… Brilliant Finish: 14″ Hi Hats, 21″ Ride, 17″ Crash, 18″ China Raw Finish: 14″ Hi Hats, 21″ Ride, 17″ Crash, 18″ China, All: B20 Bronze Alloy construction, 100% hand … Continue reading Stagg Myra Series Cymbals – Drummer’s Review
Jim Chapin’s Independence Week
Modern Drummer Magazine Save Your Spot for the Free Online Event You Should Be a Part Of! We would love to invite you to the brand new initiative organized by the Open Minded Drumming team, along with Claus Hessler, proudly called “Jim Chapin’s Independence Week”! Enjoy a whole week of celebrating Jim Chapin’s history and … Continue reading Jim Chapin’s Independence Week
Natal Beaded Hammered Steel Snare Drum – Coming Soon
Drummer’s Review Natal Beaded Hammered Steel Snare Drum: we take a look at a funky-sounding snare full of character and fun! The post Natal Beaded Hammered Steel Snare Drum – Coming Soon appeared first on Drummer’s Review. Read More This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda … Continue reading Natal Beaded Hammered Steel Snare Drum – Coming Soon
Paiste 602 Series Flat Rides – Coming Soon
Drummer’s Review Paiste 602 Series Flat Rides: we spend some time with a selection of jazz-influenced flat rides fro Paiste’s legendary 602 range The post Paiste 602 Series Flat Rides – Coming Soon appeared first on Drummer’s Review. Read More This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by … Continue reading Paiste 602 Series Flat Rides – Coming Soon
Mapex Comet Series Complete Starter Package – Coming Soon
Drummer’s Review Mapex Comet Series: we take a comprehensive look at one of the new complete starter packages from Mapex The post Mapex Comet Series Complete Starter Package – Coming Soon appeared first on Drummer’s Review. Read More This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda Music.
Latest News Items:
- 2024 Les DeMerle Little Big Band “Dance & Jazz Party Cruise”
- New Cardboard Sessions Featuring Grammy Award Winning Drummer Daru Jones
- Vicky O’Neon Interview
- Celebrating Joe Morello’s birthday with a free lesson
- Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads – Drummer’s Review
- Ringo Starr’s 84th Birthday Celebration
- 4th Annual Music City Drum Show
- Stagg Myra Series Cymbals – Drummer’s Review
- Jim Chapin’s Independence Week
- Natal Beaded Hammered Steel Snare Drum – Coming Soon
- Paiste 602 Series Flat Rides – Coming Soon
- Mapex Comet Series Complete Starter Package – Coming Soon
- Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads – Coming Soon
- DWe Now Available in Europe
- Korg MPS10 – Drummer’s Review
- Jobeky Joins Exhibits at The UK Drum Show 2024
- SONOR Presents Benny Greb Brass Brand
- Punk Legends Unite at Goldenvoice’s No Values Festival
- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: Second Weekend Highlights
- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: First Weekend Highlights
- Ludwig Concert Series Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review
- SONOR Drums Welcomes Trey Gray to Artist Roster
- New Colours For Porter & Davies Thrones
- Xvive launches the PX Portable 3-Channel Personal Mixer
- Kenny Aronoff in Clinic celebrating 50 years of Tama Drums hosted by Guitar Center
- Rohema Introduce 5A and 5B Fusion Sticks
- Zildjian ALCHEM-E kits at The UK Drum Show 2024
- The Drummers of Japan present The Wings of Phoenix at the Peacock Theatre
- Tarian Taliesin Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review
- Historic Auction of Alex Van Halen Memorabilia
- Cherisse Osei – Interview
- Ludwig Drums Unveils World-Class Drummer Jas Kayser as New Artist
- Latin Percussion Launches 60th Anniversary Cabasa and Vibra-Slap III
- Drum Talk TV Speaks with Blackwell Snare Drum Creator Rene Barthen
- Keith Carlock Main Stage at The UK Drum Show 2024
- Anika Nilles & Santino Scavelli – Main Stage UK Drum Show 2024
- PDP Launches 25th Anniversary Clear Acrylic Kit and Snare
- Sweet Deal Drums
- Michael Schack to appear in Digital Drummer E-Lab at UK Drum Show
- Latin Percussion Launches 60th Anniversary Cowbell and Jam Block
- Sabian Stratus Cymbals – Drummer’s Review
- Sonor Protean Gavin Harrison Signature Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review
- EFNOTE Teams Up with Renowned Drummer Emma Taylor
- Tarian Drums Marble Candy Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review
- Ludwig Phonic Striped Bronze Snare – Drummer’s Review
- New Photos – The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex at the El Rey Theater in LA
- Latin Percussion Celebrates Diamond Anniversary
- Coming Soon – Ludwig Phonic Striped Bronze Snare
- Coming Soon – Tarian Marble Candy Shell Pack
- Coming Soon – Sonor Protean Gavin Harrison Signature Snare
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