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Return to Forever Back Together and Touring!

March 12, 2008 in Artists, Events, News by Dave Kropf

Source Return2Forever.com

Return to Forever’s classic lineup of keyboardist Chick Corea, bassist Stanley Clarke, guitarist Al Di Meola and drummer Lenny White have announced a tour that will represent their first extensive engagements together in 30 years.

The foursome will play more than 50 dates across North America and Europe, featuring primarily classic music from their chart-topping albums. Beginning in Austin, Texas, on May 29th, the legendary supergroup will swing across the U.S. and Canada in June, cross the Atlantic for July dates in Europe from Lithuania to London, then return to the States for an East Coast run of major venues.

This is huge news indeed. If they come near your town, you need to check this out!

Alesis Merges Tradition And Innovation With Surge Electronic Cymbals

March 12, 2008 in Gear, News by Dave Kropf

Source: Harmony-Central.com

Alesis introduces the revolutionary SURGE electronic cymbals, delivering the convenience of an e-percussion experience with the realism of acoustic cymbals. Crafted from genuine brass alloy and dampened by a clear, proprietary vinyl layer, the SURGE electronic Piezo-based electronic cymbal triggers offer a lighting fast, crystal clear response with a remarkably realistic feel.

If the play as good as they look, Alesis may be on to something. Read the full story …

The Gretsch Company Celebrates 125 Years of That Great Gretsch Sound

March 12, 2008 in Gear, News by Dave Kropf

The Gretsch Company, one of the world’s most well-known drum and guitar manufacturers, will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2008. Throughout the year, Gretsch will celebrate by introducing new lines of limited edition anniversary drums, guitars, and other Gretsch products; conducting an online search for the world’s best unsigned bands; and hosting a major concert event in New York City featuring an illustrious lineup of “Gretsch Greats.”

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Steve Gadd’s Crazy Army

March 12, 2008 in Artists, Music/DVDs, Videos by Dave Kropf

Steve Gadd performing one the classic drum solos of all time – “Crazy Army.” This is from his instructional video, Up Close.

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