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New Protection Racket Drum Mat Bag

September 30, 2008 in Gear, News by Dave Kropf

PRESS RELEASE

Ask any drummer, “what is the first thing you do when setting up”, and they will tell you, “put down my drum mat”. The drum mat, the unsung hero of any drummers set up, like any piece of equipment, needs to be protected from the elements, easy to carry and store, quickly identified and secure when packed up.

The new Protection Racket Drum Mat Bag is 100% waterproof, super lightweight and comes with a draw string entry,  keeping your mat secure and tightly rolled when packed away. The central carry handle makes it easy to move about, in comparison to the more usual “under the arm” carry job!

Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve never felt the need to have a case just for my drum mat.  My little $15 Home Depot entry mat rolls up quite nicely.  Then again, if you have a monster drum mat, then a bag could come in handy.

2008 Drumathon Video

September 29, 2008 in Events, Videos by Dave Kropf

The VISIBLE SCHOOL Drumathon is Oct 24-25, 2008.  You can donate at visibleschool.com/drumathon.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu-adD94F9U[/youtube]

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Teddy Campbell at Memphis Drum Shop

September 28, 2008 in Education, Events, News by Carter

Check it out! Teddy Campbell, house drummer for American Idol, is giving a clinic at the Memphis Drum Shop this fall. Come on down Monday, November 3rd at 6pm to check this guy out. Tickets are $15.

We saw him at PASIC in Austin in 2006 and can personally attest that he is a treat in clinic. Phenomenal player. Phenomenal groove. Just awesome.

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Drummer Talk 09/26/2008 – Unlocking the Paradiddle

September 26, 2008 in Artists, Education, News, Opinion, Podcast by Dave Kropf

This week we talk about unlocking the potential of the paradiddle on the drum set.  Earl Palmer is the drummer of the week, we talk about lefty players, and we respond to a negative review from iTunes.  Show Notes

New Cases from Kaces

September 24, 2008 in Gear, News by Dave Kropf

Source: Harmony Central

The originator of Grafix designs, Kaces introduces a new 4-piece drum bag set that drummers can personalize and expanded into 5 pieces with their choice of seven different Grafix snare bag design options.

Available in three different size configurations to match most common drum sets (2 fusion, 1 standard), these new gig bags are made with a durable 600D Nylon Exterior that protects the drums against dirt, scratches and dings. In keeping with Kaces high-quality standards, every bag is double-stitched and reinforced at all the stress points for long life on the road. They also feature extra long handles for easy transport along with tough luggage-grade zippers.

With a suggested list price of $169.95, these new 4-piece sets combine Kaces high quality with a low-cost “economy” price point. Most importantly, the seven optional Grafix snare bags list for only $43.95 each, and bring a cool new vibe to the creative drummer looking for something really different.

Sneak Peek at the Upcoming MD Festival DVD

September 23, 2008 in Artists, Events, News, Videos by Dave Kropf

It was good to see the Modern Drummer Festival return this year.  And in case you were unable to attend, you can catch a sneak peek over at Hudson Music.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjrSihEI5CI[/youtube]

Updates on the Travis Barker Plane Crash

September 22, 2008 in Artists, Books/Mags/Web, News by Dave Kropf

The guys over at Big Drum Thump are keeping up to the minute updates on the status of the plnce crash involving Travis Barker.  Head on over now to get the latest …