Modern Drummer Magazine Episode 6: Glenn Kotche of Wilco, KAT Percussion’s Mario DeCiutiss, Shop Talk – Kickboxx Suitcase Drum Set. In this episode Mike Dawson interviews Glenn Kotche of Wilco. Glenn walks Mike thru his Top 10 favorite solo Drum & Percussion albums. The interview concludes with a segment from his mind-blowing sounds of the … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 6: Mike Dawson with Gleen Kotche
Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a Yamaha Stage Custom Hip shell pack, featuring… 20″ x 8″ bass drum (drilled), 10″ x 5″ rack tom, 13″ x 8″ floor tom/snare (20-strand snare wires on the underside), 13″ x 5″ matching snare drum, 100% birch shells, Yamaha ball mount & clamp tom holder, Yamaha branded heads fitted … Continue reading Yamaha Stage Custom Hip Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review
Drummer’s Review Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith rocks the Latin Percussion Red Hot Pack of percussion accessories in the company’s latest ‘LP Your Kit’ video. In a scorching display, he demonstrates how the pack’s percussion instruments add alternate sounds, different textures and distinctive rhythmic flavors to his playing. The Red Hot Pack features a … Continue reading Chad Smith ‘LP’s His Kit’ With The Red Hot Pack
Drummer’s Review Gruv Gear is delighted to present the SLNG, a small, ingeniously designed, everyday carry bag, perfect for organizing daily essentials like face masks, hand sanitizer, no touch tools and more when about town or travelling. The SLNG, which can be worn cross-sling or fanny pack style, is made of tough, water-repellent 1680D Oxford … Continue reading Gruv Gear Announces SLNG
Modern Drummer Magazine The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT with Greg Errico, Paiste Formula 602 Cymbals product review & more. In this episode Narada talks to Sly and The Family Stone drummer Greg Errico about the origin story of the band, recording sessions, concerts including their epic performance at Woodstock and young … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 5: Narada Michael Walden & Greg Errico.
Modern Drummer Magazine Almost as soon as the pandemic hit this past spring, Sean J. Kennedy had the idea of recording some rudimental classics with a bunch of friends, virtually. The initial group was composed of brass players and percussionists, which Kennedy called the Rolling Buzzards Brigade as an homage to the musicians who served … Continue reading Top Drummers Join Rolling Buzzards Brigade to Pay Tribute Revolutionary War Soldiers
Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a set of a pair of Gretsch Grand Prix Snare Drums, featuring… 1.2mm, seamless rolled aluminium shells, 14″ x 5″ & 14″ x 6.5″ models available, 45-degree bearing edges top and bottom, 3mm double flanged steel hoops, Gretsch Lightning snare throw off mechanism, 20-strand snare wires, Remo Controlled Sound batter head … Continue reading Gretsch Grand Prix Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review
Modern Drummer Magazine Drummer Viola Smith, one of the first female drummers of note, has passed away. She was an astounding 107 years old. Modern Drummer profiled Smith in the April 2003 issue; we’re sharing that piece in honor of her remarkable career. It’s well known that during the Second World War, when America’s young … Continue reading Pioneering Drummer Viola Smith Passes
Drummer’s Review ToneAlly are delighted to be organising Drum-Off UK for 2020. In these uncertain and challenging times, dedicated drummers have this great opportunity to show off their skills, and perhaps launch, or re-launch their careers. A chance for you to share your drum-soloing skills amongst the global drumming community! We have a FANTASTIC panel … Continue reading ToneAlly Announced Organisers of Drum-Off UK 2020
Modern Drummer Magazine It’s atypical for a drummer-led debut to open with a contemplative, rubato tune shaded by hushed, minimal brushwork. But jazz drummer/composer Rajiv Jayaweera favors attention to sound and ensemble voice over bluster. On Pistils (Outside in Music), Jayaweera’s superb touch yields dancing interplay and dramatic dynamics, calling to mind Paul Motian and … Continue reading Jazz Drummer Rajiv Jayaweera Draws From His Sri Lankan Heritage on His Brilliant Debut Album, Pistils
