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

I talk to a lot of drummers about sticks. It's amazing the differences in players and their preferences. Here's my take. Ive been a fan of Buddy Rich's stick way back before Vic Firth even sold them. Ludwig made a model, 15AL (laminated maple) that were identical to the now VF Buddy Rich Sigs. I use the Rich sigs for heavier work. What I like most about these sticks is the ...

Vic Firth has made available a play along with chart of Peter Erskine's "Pesos."  Download away!

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

Wow, these guys don't waste any time!  You can follow along all PASIC! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_ZuthHQ3dQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38AkKZqAW4o

It's that time of year again for our annual PASIC Preview!  PASIC is Nov 9-12 and we'll be liveblogging from the show floor! Show notes after the break! News The Big Beat 2011 http://fivestardrumshops.com/bigbeat.html Godsmack Drummer to appear at House of Guitars Drum Expo - Nov 5 http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=165288 Chriss pennie quits Coheed and Cambria http://www.nme.com/news/coheed-and-cambria/60179 Manhattan Park drummers http://online.wsj.com/article/APe95177799b6842f8b0783a4557c4d7ec.html drum day in Oklahoma http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20111104_44_D4_TheDru580833 Drummer of the Week - Pat Petrilo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMOZXZlOWZw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umBbl8uiQ08&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X56UTC0cEvo&feature=related http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Pat_Petrillo.html S-Hoop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vfCXSmMxhA PASIC Preview PAS Links Artist page: http://www.pas.org/PASIC/Artists.aspx Daily Sched: http://www.pas.org/PASIC/DailySchedule.aspx John Riley - Thursday, 5pm Drumset Clinic “The ...

Another VF coup, as the drumming power house behind the Dave Matthews Band heads over to the sticks that Vic built. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlXwvHzr4xo Read more ...

We're back from PASIC 2010 and we're recapping all of the clinics on today's show.  Plus, Dave talks about the future of DT, and we have lots of news including Dream Theater Auditions, where is Max Weinberg, and Jason Bonham answers three questions!  Show Notes Direct Download

Hello everyone! It's that time of year. Be sure to tune into the PASIC Blog to follow along on our annual trip to PASIC. we will be posting from the clinics and exhibit halls, and more!! Today, we tart our 8 hr trek to Indy.7:20a - About to pick up the rental van for the trip to Indy!10:14a - on the road now! We're stopping at Lambert's (home of the ...