PRESS RELEASE The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) will take place in Austin, Texas from November 5 – 8, 2008. For the second time in the event’s history, Austin will play host to more than 7,000 drummers and percussionists from around the world at the Austin Convention Center and Hilton Hotel. PASIC is the world’s largest and most prestigious drum and percussion gathering that features more than 130 events on 13 stages with the leading artists ...

Source: PAS.org The Percussive Arts Society has announced the names of those selected to be inducted into the PAS Hall of Fame, the society’s highest honor given to individuals whose careers have had a significant impact on percussion performance, education and research. Drummer, educator, clinician and manufacturer Roy Burns and famed solo percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, will be honored this November at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Austin, Texas. Read the full press release ...

Steve Gadd performing one the classic drum solos of all time – "Crazy Army." This is from his instructional video, Up Close. [youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=rXzvYcCb248] Here is a variation performed at PASIC 2005 in Columbus. You can read listen to our review of of this clinic from our PASIC 2005 Recap podcast (Part III) episode. [youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=rKvI0qSMJl0]

This week we conclude our PASIC 2007 coverage as we review the Billy Martin and Peter Erskine/Alex Acuña clinics.   We also discuss Dave's Master's Recital!  Show Notes

We continue our PASIC 2007 coverage with Part II (of III). We talk about Dave DiCenso, Dave Weckl, JJ Johnson, Lewis Nash, and Omar Hakim.  Show Notes

It's that time of year for our PASIC recap. Part I today covers Pete Retzlaff, Ronald Bruner Jr, Walfredo Reyes, and Grant Collins.  Show Notes

It' a HUGE show this week as we run down Drumathon 2007 today, discuss PASIC 2007, and roll an interview with Billy Martin.  Show Notes

Today we discuss drum magazines and publications. We also hear the Lonestar Percussion romp as well as Ian's post-party night with Tommy and Johnny recap.

We are back from break and today I roll out some interviews from PASIC 2006. Interviews include Thomas Lang, Will Calhoun, Johnny Rabb, and more! Show Notes

That's right! We won the PASIC Road Trip Video Contest. Here is the extended, award-winning film! Thanks Skidmore.