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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hey guys. Very sorry for the late notice. There will no show this will as Dave & the gang are armpit deep in Drumathon preparations. Be sure to tune in to Drumathon Live to catch all the action live. And as always we're doing this to send the Visible School drummers to PASIC 2009 in Indianapolis, IN, but we can't do it without your help! Please donate!

This week, we look at the clinics and masterclasses coming up at PASIC 2009 in Indianapolis, IN. The Double Drag Tap is the rudiment of the week, we talk about the recent Sabian Vault Tour in the news, and the legendary Buddy Rich is the drummer of the week. Show Notes Direct Download

Good things in the works from our friends at Taye (pronounced TIE). Their new Studio Birch kit looks amazing. Taye makes great drums. I remember being very impressed with Jim Payne's Taye kit at PASIC 2006. What I think is interesting is that they have several different bass drum sizes. 24" x 16" would be awesome! Source: Harmony-Central.com and Tayedrums.com Taye Drums is introducing an all new line of drums, StudioBirch. With 7 plies of 100% Premium ...

It's a Drummer Talk Christmas as we recap day 3 of PASIC 2008.  Today, we discuss Ari Hoenig, Terrance Higgins, Johnny Rabb & Marco Minnemann, Dafnis Prieto, Robby Ameen & Richie Flores & Jesse Carballo, and Ray Luzier & Seven Antonopolous.  Show Notes

Here it is ... our final clinic of PASIC 2008. It's been a wild ride! --- 5:01 They are still setting up the kits on stage. A tune from Nightmare Before Christmas is playing (the "Sandy Claus" one). I hope this isn't idicative of this last clinic. It seems like an odd choice for the show closer. In the past, this slot has been Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckly and Steve Smith. ...

3:02 Waiting to start 3:06 Pearl rep out to introduce the performers. Plugs gear. All three guys endorse different cymbals: Sabian, Zildjian, and Paiste. He's talking way too much of the Reference kit. They are in the shimmer of Oz finish. Now bios about the players. 3:08 Players take the stage and launch into an up trading drum solos piece. Ameen and Carballo trade licks. Flores is obviously the director ...