Guerilla Drum Making Explained on DVD
Released online in September of 2008 by drummer and drum builder John Dutra, Guerrilla Drum Making visually demonstrates an abundance of custom drum making possibilities through a guerrilla style approach of simple building techniques. Since it's online debut on http://www.gdmDVD.com, worldwide viewers of Guerrilla Drum Making have been more than pleased. “I was sold in the first five minutes, just by the various jigs he shows you how to make. It’s definitely geared toward builders without a ton of experience or equipment (like me), but I think even old hands will be able to pick up a tip or two” says Greg from Texas.
Hudson Music Helps Teachers Supercharge Education With New Media
Hudson Music has announced its new Teacher Integration Program (TIP), intended to advance drum education by helping instructors integrate traditional and new media in private, commercial and institutional teaching situations. The program, created by leading educators and professionals, offers free, online resources, support and networking possibilities.
Warped Tour 2008: Atom Willard of Angels & Airwaves
DRUM! staffer Eric Kamm of the group Setoff, spent three days performing on the Warped Tour in '08. After gigs, he went around interviewing drummers backstage. Here's his interview with Atom Willard of Angels & Airwaves (http://www.angels-and-airwaves.com), who talks about the latest record and DVD. And, he breaks down a track from the I-Empire record, "Call To Arms."
2008 Warped Tour Interview - Chris Arredondo of the Briggs
DRUM! staffer Eric Kamm of the group Setoff, spent a week performing on the Warped Tour. After gigs, he went around interviewing drummers backstage. Here's his interview with Chris Arredondo during the 2008 Warped Tour.
Vater Introduces New Stick Models
Vater has added three new sticks for top endorsers Mike Wengren, Derek Roddy, and Brian Frasier-Moore.
Totally Tubular GiveawayDRUM!, in conjunction with Gretsch, Sabian and Evans has announced the Totally Tubular Giveaway, which will debut in its January 2009 issue. Entrants will have the chance to win the Gretsch Tube Kit. This four-piece Catalina Mod kit has Gretsch's exclusive G Tube Graphic Finish with a pattern as distinctive as the Club Mod tone. It includes a 20 x 22 bass drum, 8 x 12 tom, 14 x 16 floor tom and 6.5 x 14 snare. In addition, the kit is complete with Evans heads, Sabian AAX cymbals and Gibralter hardware. You can enter here.
Mitch Mitchell, Legendary Drummer Dead at 61
Mitch Mitchell, the legendary drummer who was Jimi Hendrix's greatest musical partner, died November 12 during the Experience Hendrix tour.
Mitch Mitchell
There has been - and continues to be - no shortage of great rock drummers out there, many who have contributed to the collective vocabulary and influenced countless others who followed. Distinguished names come to mind, like Bonham, Starr, Watts, Moon, and Baker, who long ago earned lasting respect. But there's only one who, in the span of a few whirlwind years during the late '60s, rewrote the rules of rock drumming so completely that things could never be the same.Sabian’s APX Show No Mercy Tour 2008
Sabian's APX Show No Mercy Tour featuring Ray Luzier (Army of Anyone), Seven Antonopolous (Opiate For The Masses) and Chris Pennie (Coheed and Cambria) is off the hook. it's a seven-day whirlwind tour that starts at the PAS convention in Austin and ends at Sam Ash in New York. DRUM! caught up with the guys in Sacramento Sunday night and it was one of the stompingest clinics of the year. Look for interviews with all three later in the week, but here's a clip of the Show No Mercy clinicians in action.
