Drummer Talk Theme Song Ringtone!
Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Dave
We talked about ringtones on today’s show, so here is the Drummer Talk Theme for all you ringtone folks!
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Just when you think you’ve seen it all…
Posted on August 20th, 2009 by JABB
Something like this comes along. Neil Peart, the professor of percussion has branched off into the world of cooking. Drummer, lyricist, composer, author, philosopher, and now helpful kitchen helper. A renaissance man if ever there was one. Hopefully he and Mario Batali will team up for something crazy. After all Batali already has contatcs in the drumming world…
More details on Bubba’s Bar n’ Grill here.
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5th Annual Drummer Cafe Community Drum Solo
Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by dwightd
The 5th Annual Drummer Cafe Community Drum Solo video has been uploaded to Drummercafe.com. There are some familiar faces from last year and a wide interpretation of this year’s loop. There’s even one guy doing a Dave Grohl and playing on a toy set! I’m still frustrated that I wasn’t able to make time to contribute a video this year but hey, hopefully next year! Click the picture to see the video.
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Vic Firth Lite Stix Video
Posted on May 15th, 2009 by Carter
Interesting clip here. This shows a few guys demonstrating the visual effects seen when performing with Vic Firth’s LED Lite Stix. The sticks, which have a colored LED light on the beads, are a total gimmick, but some of these look cool. However… can anyone explain to me why Vinny Appice appears to be in a bathroom towards the end of the video?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTLqTPZe9AI&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
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Follow Drummer Talk on Twitter!
Posted on May 12th, 2009 by Carter
The fellas at Drummer Talk are now all up on Twitter at www.twitter.com/drummertalk. We’ll post updates, show times, and totally random things here so check it out and follow us!
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5th Annual Drummercafe.com Community Drum Solo
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by Carter
Our good friends at Drummercafe.com have fired up a yearly tradition again. For the fifth straight year, site founder Bart Elliott is organizing a community drum solo. I’ll let Bart explain the details on the site. I think this is a great idea. I know I’ll personally be submitting a video. If you have the capabilities and are a Drummercafe.com member, go ahead and join the solo! Click the picture to see all the rules and how to get involved.
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Drummer Talk 03/27/2009 – Drumming Psychology
Posted on March 27th, 2009 by Dave
We are back from Spring break with a show about drumming psychology, featuring Drummer Talk listener and industrial psychologist, Tom Whelan. The 1 Handed Flam Drag is the rudiment of the week, and Jeff Hamilton is the drummer of the week. Show Notes
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Meinl Puts Out A Gimmick
Posted on March 25th, 2009 by Carter
File this under the “Never buy this unless at gunpoint” section. Meinl, in a flail of a money grab, is pushing their new Drum Rug… in zebra print. The starting price… wait for it. Wait for it… $130.00. No, that was not a joke. Meinl is trying to tell you that you need to spend ONE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS on a drum mat, excuse me… ZEBRA PRINTED drum mat when Lowe’s sells the same thing (minus the obnoxious zebra print) for $15!!! Ugh… drives me insane.
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John Dolmayan Buys Rare Superman Comic
Posted on March 18th, 2009 by Dave
Remember a while back there was this big to-do about a rare, first edition Superman Comic that was for sale? No? Well it seems that it caught the attention of System of a Down drummer, John Dolmayan, who picked up the auctioned comic for a cool $317k. The price paid in 1938 for the original? 10 Cents.
Turns out, Dolmayan is a pretty big rare comic dealer and bought the comic for a client. Hmmm … maybe it’s Charlie Benante!
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New Rock Band Featuring Beatles To Be Released
Posted on March 17th, 2009 by Carter
Finally! A Rock Band game worth mentioning! The Beatles music will be featured on The Beatles: Rock Band, to be released this fall! To me it seems as if putting their music on Rock Band would be beneath the Fab Four (or whomever holds their copyrights now). Apparently I am wrong! One wonders what Ringo could have to say about this…
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Wipeout: Kansas City Style
Posted on March 12th, 2009 by Carter
Found this video a while back. Figured I’d share it with the general Drummer Talk audience. Love this clip, especially the part of the guy being from the Kansas City area. My favorite part is the end. But don’t let me tell you. See for yourself!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH08tOw4SoQ[/youtube]
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Alfred Publishing Releases On The Beaten Path: Metal
Posted on March 9th, 2009 by Carter
Looks like Alfred Publishing is really trying to make a series out of their On The Beaten Path books. Following up their award winning “On The Beaten Path: The Drummer’s Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them,” and the associated book on Prog Rock, Alfred’s getting into the metal game with their latest release. I think their next release in this series should be jazz. I think there are tons of guys who would eat that up. Bring on the swing!
Lots of good metal drummers in this book, including the coffee-drinking Charlie Benante. Maybe he and this book can curl up next to a warm toasty fire on a winter’s night with his coffee mug. HARDCORE!!!
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NBA’s Bucks Unveil Drum Line
Posted on March 4th, 2009 by Carter
Quite an interesting story out of the great white north, AKA Milwaukee, Wisconsin, AKA where NBA teams go to lose 50 games a year. But at least the Milwaukee Bucks have some musical taste. I’ve heard of professional teams having bands and music at their games, but a full blown drum line? New to me.
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Great Benny Greb Grooves
Posted on February 12th, 2009 by Carter
Thought I’d share one of my favorite videos with you all today. This one’s of Benny Greb groovin’ away in his studio. I love the simplicity of these clips. Just a couple of mics and a drumset. Something beautifully perfect about that. Enjoy!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB0nUBRBgJg[/youtube]
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Loads of Zildjian Players Play a Part in Grammy’s
Posted on February 11th, 2009 by Carter
Interesting story on Zildjian.com about this year’s Grammy’s. They list all the acts that were nominated whose drummers play Zildjian cymbals. Pretty big list. It’s interesting to see how many bands have drummers that use Zildjian. A couple years ago, I saw a story about how most of the Grammy winners have drummers who use Paiste. I wonder if the overall trend is going back to Zildjian or if it’s just a coincidence. Your thoughts?
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