calendar

Jul

29

Multi-Day Clinic

Mario J. DeCiutiis Electronic Percussion Workshop

Mario DeCiutiis, Alternate Mode Inc. President and CEO, presents a week of intense technology training featuring individual classes on understanding and programming MIDI, with tailored lessons on malletKAT by Mario DeCiutiis, drumKAT by Dr. Norm Weinberg trapKAT by John Emrich and General MIDI by Evan Ritchie plus over 10 hours of evening concerts with Danny and Beth Gottlieb, Dave Samuels, Gina Ferrera, and Tony Miceli.

Newark, DE

Jul

30

Multi-Day Clinic

Jon Santos Drum Set Clinic

Five-time Grammy-nominated recording artist and US Artist Fontanals Fellow, John Santos has been called "the Latin Music Renaissance Man" and "a spark plug of musical invention." His extensive exploration of Afro-Latin music has earned him performance and recording credits with Tito Puente, Cachao, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, Eddie Palmieri, McCoy Tyner, Cal Tjader, Lalo Schifrin, Irakere West, Danilo Perez, Max Roach, Francisco Aguabella, Armando Peraza, Patato Valdés, Giovanni Hidalgo, Pancho Quinto, Los Papines, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Hunter, and Omar Sosa.

Lafayette, CA

Jul

30

Multi-Day Event

Yoron Israel Drum Set Clinic

Otis Clay, Shirley Caesar, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver, Sonny Rollins, Abbey Lincoln, Ahmad Jamal, Benny Golson, Curtis Fuller, Clark Terry, Joe Henderson, Art Farmer, Freddie Hubbard, Jimmy Heath, Grover Washington, Freddie Cole, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Pharoah Sanders, Larry Coryell, Bennie Wallace, Joe Lovano, Tom Harrell, Vanessa Rubin, Kevin Mahogany, Roy Hargrove, Bill Mays, James Williams, Cyrus Chestnut and Joshua Redman are among the numerous artists that Yoron has worked with.

Litchfield, CT

Aug

01

Clinic

Gerald Heyward Drum Set Clinic

Considered by many to be the "Godfather" of gospel and R&B drumming, Gerald crossed from the altar to the stage to play with artists such as Blackstreet, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Missy Elliot, Puff Daddy, Brandy, Mary J. Blige and Coolio.

Portland , OR

Aug

01

Clinic

Chris Knox Drum Set Clinic

Chris Knox is a very talented and progressive drummer/musician with a wide musical vocabulary. Since receiving his Bachelor of Music Business degree from The University of Texas at Arlington, Chris has worked as a musician and/or business consultant for local and national recording artists. He has worked with artists such as Victor Wooten, Fred Hammond, Myron Butler, J Moss, Harold Rayford, LaDelle Walker, Tim Clifton and Purpose, Joel McCray, Tamela Mann, and Demetrious McClendon, to name a few.

San Antonio, TX

Aug

02

Event

Drums Along The Mohawk

For over 25 years, Music for Kids, Inc., the non-profit parent corporation of Drums Along the Mohawk, has provided premier summertime entertainment by world-class drum and bugle corps. The purposes of the corporation are to manage, operate and conduct drum corps competitions and other forms of musical programs and to provide scholarships and grants to deserving individuals, groups or organizations in the music field. DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK is a not-for-profit activity dedicated to promoting and supporting the musical enrichment of area youth through drum and bugle corps scholarships, grants and clinics.

Rome, NY

Aug

02

Clinic

Ed Roscetti & Maria Martinez Drum Set Clinic

Ed Roscetti, originally from Niagara Falls, New York, is a drummer, composer, educator, author and clinician, now living and working in Los Angeles since 1979. His critically praised Hal Leonard book/CD, Drummers Guide to Odd Meters, was chosen as the number two method book in DRUM Magazine’s 2001 readers poll. His 2002 Blues Drumming book/CD package earned the review, “If you can’t play the blues after using this book, you should be blue.” – Terri O’Mahoney, Percussive Notes. Roscetti’s soon-to-be released publication is Funk & Hip Hop Grooves for Drums book/CD package. He is also co-author of the World Beat Rhythms Series: Brazil, Africa, Cuba & USA, and a core curriculum author at The Musician's Institute and conducts clinics and music camps across the U.S.

Maria Martinez is a respected drummer, percussionist, clinician, and educator, specializing in Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms. She is co-founder and author of the World Beat Rhythms Beyond the Drum Circle Workshop Series and Instant Guide To Drum Grooves.

Santa Monica, CA

Aug

03

Clinic

Curt Bisquera Drum Set Clinic

Curt Bisquera has worked with artists including The Beach Boys, Clay Aiken, Seal, Celine Dion, John Legend, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Lionel Richie, Bonnie Raitt and Josh Groban.

Hollywood, CA

Aug

08

Clinic

Jason Sutter Drum Set Clinic

Jason has had the opportunity to record, perform and tour with such artists as: The Rembrandts, Jason Faulkner, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Pink, The Campfire Girls, Chantal Kreviazuk, Joe Walsh, Butch Walker, Our Lady Peace, Dean and Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots) and Nina Gordon (Veruca Salt), American Hi-Fi, Smash Mouth, Vertical Horizon, and many more. Following three years on the road with Soundgarden front-man Chris Cornell, Jason has recently been announced as the new drummer for American rock legends Foreigner.

Hollywood, CA

Aug

10

Clinic

DRUM! Night 2012

DRUM! Night is the premier drumming event in Northern California. This clinic/concert features top artists both playing and teaching in a beautiful concert setting at the San Jose Repertory Theatre.

This year’s show features a diverse lineup, with Kenny Aronoff, Tim Yeung, and Cora Coleman-Dunham. Plus drummers who show up early can attend a free pre-show "stick tricks" technique workshop with Nate Brown, test exciting new gear in the Roland V-Drums Lab, and browse through a vintage drum museum, courtesy of A Drummers Tradition, the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier vintage drum shop.

In addition, the editors of DRUM! Magazine will present the second annual Bay Area Drummer Achievement Awards (BADAAS) to a prominent local drummer who has helped distinguish the Northern California drumming scene. This is sure to be a day of drumming any drummer would want to see! The event is held in conjunction with the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest., one of the nation's leading events featuring more than 100 acts on 10 stages.

San Jose, CA

Aug

11

Clinic

Jeff Salem Drum Set Clinic

Jeff Salem has performed and recorded with well known rock bands such as Fist (A&M), Sword (Aquarius), Saints & Sinners (Savage/BMG), Lee Aaron (Attic), Randy Bachman, Robben Ford, Coop-De-Ville, Kalan Porter (Canadian Idol Winner 2004) and many other artists.

Barrie, Ontario

Aug

12

Clinic

Rich Redmond Drum Set Clinic

Rich Redmond has toured/recorded/performed with Lit, Bryan Adams, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Jewel, The Pointer Sisters, Rushlow, Earl Thomas Conley, Hank Williams III, Mindy McCready, Robbie Nevil, Emily West, Jo El Sonnier, Jim Brickman, Catherine Britt, Lalaine (Lizzie McGuire Show), Stan Lynch, Lila McCann, Malibu Storm, Robbie Nevil, Vaughn Penn, Michael Peterson, Ronna Reeves, Regina Regina, Marty Stuart, Lucy Woodward, Lane Turner, Crossin' Dixon, Lee Brice, Robin Welty, Steel Magnolia, The Stellas, The Wilsons, Mark McKinney, Kevin Fowler and many others. He is currently the drumming powerhouse behind country superstar Jason Aldean.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Aug

16

Clinic

Steely Dan Rhythm Section Clinic

Shannon Forrest will be joining the Steely Dan rhythm section (Jon Herington on guitar, Freddie Washington on bass & Jim Beard on keys) for a clinic in Sterling Heights, Michigan. All four guys have been touring across North America for the past 6 weeks with the Dukes Of September Rhythm Revenue, featuring Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs & Donald Fagen. The remaining US dates wrap up next week before the group hits Hawaii & Japan for more shows in October.

Sterling Heights, MI

Aug

16

Clinic

Ed Roscetti & Maria Martinez Drum Set Clinic

Ed Roscetti, originally from Niagara Falls, New York, is a drummer, composer, educator, author and clinician, now living and working in Los Angeles since 1979. His critically praised Hal Leonard book/CD, Drummers Guide to Odd Meters, was chosen as the number two method book in DRUM Magazine’s 2001 readers poll. His 2002 Blues Drumming book/CD package earned the review, “If you can’t play the blues after using this book, you should be blue.” – Terri O’Mahoney, Percussive Notes. Roscetti’s soon-to-be released publication is Funk & Hip Hop Grooves for Drums book/CD package. He is also co-author of the World Beat Rhythms Series: Brazil, Africa, Cuba & USA, and a core curriculum author at The Musician's Institute and conducts clinics and music camps across the U.S.

Maria Martinez is a respected drummer, percussionist, clinician, and educator, specializing in Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms. She is co-founder and author of the World Beat Rhythms Beyond the Drum Circle Workshop Series and Instant Guide To Drum Grooves.

Santa Monica, CA

Aug

17

Clinic

Paul Leim Drum Set Clinic

Paul Leim has performed with Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Peter Cetera, Tanya Tucker, Randy Travis, Michael W. Smith, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, PUR, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Chestnut, Lyle Lovett, Sandi Patti, Amy Grant, Colin Raye, Montgomery Gentry, Lonestar, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Bob Seger and Kenny Chesney.

Aug

18

Clinic

Gil Sharone Drum Set Clinic

Gil Sharone has been a member of the bands Stolen Babies, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Puscifer, Fishbone and +44.

Hamilton, NJ

Aug

19

Clinic

Phil Hawkins & Derek Rolando Drum Set Clinic

Phil Hawkins plays drums for Pete Escovedo, Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet, Ray Obiedo, and many others.

Derek Rolando has worked with many great artists including The Whispers, Sheila E., Regina Carter, Chris Cain, Santana, Journey, and Tower of Power, to name a few.

San Mateo, CA

Aug

19

Clinic

Rich Redmond Drum Set Clinic

Rich Redmond has toured/recorded/performed with Lit, Bryan Adams, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Jewel, The Pointer Sisters, Rushlow, Earl Thomas Conley, Hank Williams III, Mindy McCready, Robbie Nevil, Emily West, Jo El Sonnier, Jim Brickman, Catherine Britt, Lalaine (Lizzie McGuire Show), Stan Lynch, Lila McCann, Malibu Storm, Robbie Nevil, Vaughn Penn, Michael Peterson, Ronna Reeves, Regina Regina, Marty Stuart, Lucy Woodward, Lane Turner, Crossin' Dixon, Lee Brice, Robin Welty, Steel Magnolia, The Stellas, The Wilsons, Mark McKinney, Kevin Fowler and many others. He is currently the drumming powerhouse behind country superstar Jason Aldean.

Chicago, IL

Aug

22

Clinic

John Littig Drum Set Clinic

John Littig has performed and/or recorded with Onaje Allan Gumbs, Anthony Jackson, and Jon Tropea.

Brooklyn, AL

Aug

22

Multi-Day Clinic

Sick Drummer Camp

The second annual Sick Drummer Camp features Derek Roddy, Sean Reinert, Peter Wildoer, Marco Minnemann, Flo Mounier, Eric Moore, and Danny Walker.

Geyserville, NY

Aug

23

Clinic

Stanton Moore Drum Set Clinic

Stanton Moore is the founding drummer for New Orleans-based funk band Galactic, and has played with Garage A Trois, Corrosion Of Conformity, John Scofield, Charlie Hunter, Skerik, Irma Thomas, and Robert Walter, among many others. Moore has also enjoyed a prolific solo career, performs clinics, and published drumming books and DVDs.

Fresno, CA

Aug

23

Clinic

Ed Roscetti & Maria Martinez Drum Set Clinic

Ed Roscetti, originally from Niagara Falls, New York, is a drummer, composer, educator, author and clinician, now living and working in Los Angeles since 1979. His critically praised Hal Leonard book/CD, Drummers Guide to Odd Meters, was chosen as the number two method book in DRUM Magazine’s 2001 readers poll. His 2002 Blues Drumming book/CD package earned the review, “If you can’t play the blues after using this book, you should be blue.” – Terri O’Mahoney, Percussive Notes. Roscetti’s soon-to-be released publication is Funk & Hip Hop Grooves for Drums book/CD package. He is also co-author of the World Beat Rhythms Series: Brazil, Africa, Cuba & USA, and a core curriculum author at The Musician's Institute and conducts clinics and music camps across the U.S.

Maria Martinez is a respected drummer, percussionist, clinician, and educator, specializing in Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms. She is co-founder and author of the World Beat Rhythms Beyond the Drum Circle Workshop Series and Instant Guide To Drum Grooves.

Santa Monica, CA

Aug

23

Clinic

Brendan Buckley Drum Set Clinic

Brendan Buckley has worked with Shakira, Damien Rice, Melissa Ethridge, Daniel Powter, Beto Cuevas, Ozomatli, Minnie Driver, Joseph Arthur, Fulano, and Gloria Estefan.

Los Angeles, CA

Aug

25

Clinic

Stanton Moore Drum Set Clinic

Stanton Moore is the founding drummer for New Orleans-based funk band Galactic, and has played with Garage A Trois, Corrosion Of Conformity, John Scofield, Charlie Hunter, Skerik, Irma Thomas, and Robert Walter, among many others. Moore has also enjoyed a prolific solo career, performs clinics, and published drumming books and DVDs.

San Mateo, CA

Aug

25

Multi-Day Event

DRUMscene Live: Weckl, Lang & Famularo

DRUMscene Live is an annual touring drum event. The 2012 show features Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, and Dom Famularo.

Melbourne, Australia

Aug

25

Multi-Day Clinic

Thomas Lang Drum Set Clinic

Thomas Lang is a graduate of Vienna Conservatory of Music and is one of the world's most premier drum instructors. He taught at London Music School and is the author of Ultamatives Schlagzeug I & II, and Creative Coordination & Advanced Foot Technique.

Preston Melbourne, AUS

Aug

26

Event

Swiss Chris Flueck Book Signing & Drum Set Clinic

Originally from Switzerland, Swiss Chris has worked with Gloria Gaynor and John Legend, and is finishing his book, Sticking With Swiss Chris. Swiss is also actively involved with his S.W.I.S.S. (Saving With Instruments, Samples and Soundz) Organization, dedicated to healing and educating people with musical instruments as well as to help in the spread of communication through music for betterment of the world.

Brooklyn, NY

Aug

27

Clinic

Khari Parker Drum Set Clinic

Khari Parker has worked with George Duke, Joss Stone, Kirk Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Yolanda Adams, Boz Scaggs, Raphael Saadiq, Smokie Norful, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Jennifer Hudson, Ronald Isley, Nick Colionne, and Gladys Knight, and performs on The Rosie O’Donnell Show.

Country Club Hills, IL

Aug

28

Event

DRUMscene Live: Weckl, Lang & Famularo

DRUMscene Live is an annual Australian touring drum event. The 2012 show features Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, and Dom Famularo.

Canberra, Australia

Aug

28

Clinic

Gregg Bendian Drum Set Clinic

Gregg Bendian studied classical percussion under Gary Van Dyke of the New Jersey Percussion Ensemble, and attended Rutgers University studying composition. He currently conducts clinics and teaches privately for drum set, composition, and vibraphone.

Springfield, NJ

Aug

29

Clinic

Mike Donahue Drum Set Clinic

Mike Donahue has played drums for more than 20 years and has studied with Ray Marchia snd Joe Morello. Mike is an active drum instructor, teaching private lessons, conducting clinics, and working at camps and schools.

Philadelphia, PA

Aug

29

Event

DRUMscene Live: Weckl, Lang & Famularo

DRUMscene Live is an annual Australian touring drum event. The 2012 show features Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, and Dom Famularo.

Sydney, Australia

Aug

30

Clinic

Mike Donahue Drum Set Clinic

Mike Donahue has played drums for more than 20 years and has studied with Ray Marchia snd Joe Morello. Mike is an active drum instructor, teaching private lessons, conducting clinics, and working at camps and schools.

Paramus, NJ

Aug

30

Event

DRUMscene Live: Weckl, Lang & Famularo

DRUMscene Live is an annual Australian touring drum event. The 2012 show features Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, and Dom Famularo.

Adelaide, australia, AL

Aug

31

Event

DRUMscene Live: Weckl, Lang & Famularo

DRUMscene Live is an annual Australian touring drum event. The 2012 show features Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, and Dom Famularo.

Perth, Australia

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