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by Carter
April 29, 2009 in Gear, News by Carter
Back when the Pearl Reference (cue the accordian) kit was released, we on Drummer Talk surmised that it was not a viable option for the gigging/touring drummer solely because of the sheer weight of the drums and hardware. Well… three and a half years later, Pearl has put it’s money where it’s mouth is and proved us wrong. Kinda… Check out how after the jump.
by Carter
April 27, 2009 in Artists, Videos by Carter
Proving that the Memphis Drum Shop is a top notch and high caliber establishment, a couple of the drumming community’s up and coming players dropped by recently and showcased some of their talent. Ronald Bruner Jr. (Stanley Clark) and Jason McGerr (Death Cab For Cutie) both sat down at the kit in MDS’s cymbal vault (which houses the largest Zildjian collection in the world outside of the Zildjian factory itself) and gave viewers a tiny showcase.
It’s interesting to see the difference in styles between the two guys. Ronald is very flashy and all about the speed while Jason is very methodical and has a more calm, cool, and collected vibe. Love both of their playing.
by JABB
April 25, 2009 in Music/DVDs, Opinion, Reviews by JABB
There was a time in Terry Bozzio’s history where he wasn’t the king of huge drumsets… he was king of big hair. This video is a record of how he approached his drum solos at that time. His solos back then are very similar to his solos these days but he used a much smaller kit back then, only five toms a snare and two bass drums… tiny. His solos are long orchestral inspired pieces that I just don’t particularly care for. Read the rest of this entry →
by Carter
April 24, 2009 in Podcast by Carter
Come join Carter as he flies solo for the first time today! I’ll be rolling at 2:30pm CST. Come join the chatroom and check out the video feed.
by Carter
April 23, 2009 in Books/Mags/Web, Education, News by Carter
Alfred Publishing’s pulling out the big guns this time. With the release of their “Drum Atlas” series of books, drummers can now find a book on specific countries and the rhythms found in those countries. Seems like a pretty cool idea to me. Although… I wonder why they chose India, Brazil, Cuba, and… Salsa… Salsa’s not a country. Although I could go for some chips and salsa right now.
by Carter
April 20, 2009 in Artists, News by Carter
You’re never too famous to audition. At least that was the mentality former System of A Down drummer John Dolmayan took with him to audition for The Smashing Pumpkins. Pumpkins frontman/genius Billy Corgan recently auditioned 12 drummers for the spot left open when founding member Jimmy Chamberlin departed in March. Dolmayan would certainly be an interesting fit for the Chicago-based rock group. He’s certainly proved his chops during his 12 year run with System of A Down. Stay locked in to Drummer Talk for more news.
by Dave Kropf
April 17, 2009 in Education, Podcast, Tips/Hints/DIY by Dave Kropf
Today, we talk about rekindling the passion for playing. Dave unveils the 2009 Drummer Talk fundraiser, Carter brings the news, and we take your live calls! Show Notes
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