Posted on September 30th, 2008 by Dave
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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.
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Posted on September 29th, 2008 by Dave
The VISIBLE SCHOOL Drumathon is Oct 24-25, 2008. You can donate at visibleschool.com/drumathon.
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Posted on September 28th, 2008 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.
Memphis Drum Shop Story
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Posted on September 26th, 2008 by Dave
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
Drummer Talk 09/26/2008 - Unlocking the Paradiddle:
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Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Dave
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.
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Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by Dave
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.
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Posted on September 22nd, 2008 by Dave
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 …
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Posted on September 22nd, 2008 by Dave
In honer of the recent passing of drumming great, Earl Palmer, here is a video of the legend himself.
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Posted on September 21st, 2008 by Dave
Today, we preview the artists and clinics in the upcoming Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Austin, TX. Of course there is news, the Eggbeater is the hybrid rudiment of the week, and Ask Dave covers the practicality of the Inverted Flam Tap. Show Notes
Drummer Talk 09/19/2008 - PASIC 2008 Preview:
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Posted on September 21st, 2008 by Carter
Sadly, Travis Barker, acclaimed drummer for Blink 182 and Box Car Racer, was involved in a plane crash in South Carolina over the weekend. Appears to be in stable but critical condition.
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Posted on September 20th, 2008 by Dave
Source: CNN.com
Earl Palmer, the session drummer whose pioneering backbeats were recorded on such classics as Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” and The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” has died. He was 84.
Drummer Earl Palmer worked with musical legends such as Little Richard and Fats Domino.
Drummer Earl Palmer worked with musical legends such as Little Richard and Fats Domino.
Palmer died Friday at his Los Angeles home after fighting a lengthy illness, his spokesman Kevin Sasaki said.
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Posted on September 16th, 2008 by Dave
Source: Harmony Central
Hudson Music announces the latest addition to its Master Series of drum instruction DVDs — John Blackwell: Master Series. 
The third title in the popular series features one of today’s top R&B drummers and showcases the playing that has earned him the drum chair with such high-profile artists as Justin Timberlake and Prince as well as international acclaim in his own right.
The three-hour DVD is divided into two main sections. In the first section, Blackwell performs with an all-star band and then explains and demonstrates the drum parts. Not only does the master drummer discuss the way the song and groove evolved along with the specific techniques that are involved in the performance, he demonstrates the patterns at normal and slow speeds to provide students with a deeper, fuller understanding of the parts and their musical context.
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Posted on September 12th, 2008 by Dave
We talk all about steel drums today. Alex Van Halen is the drummer of the week, we have some news, Nick reviews the new Pearl Vision series of drums, and we anser a question about O-Rings.
Drummer Talk 09/12/2008 - All About Steel Drums:
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Posted on September 3rd, 2008 by Dave
Source: Harmony Central
The new Legends of Jazz Series features stick models from master Jazz drummers Jimmy Cobb, Chico Hamilton and Charli Persip. With over 1,000 albums recorded between them, Cobb, Hamilton and Persip are musical legends. Each model was designed to meet their individual sound and feel preferences.
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