Drums & Drummer News
July 25, 2008

The Police drummer Stuart Copeland still feels thrill of shows Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - 10 hours ago Since reuniting rather suddenly last year for what was expected to be a quick swipe at various major arenas, Sting, drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist ... Police look toward the finish line Detroit Free Press all 2 news articles

Chicago Daily Herald

Bucket Boys make a career in junk Chicago Daily Herald, IL - 18 hours ago While Martin drums on stage, Romanelli will choose an unsuspecting person and do a quick waggle a little too close for comfort. When they aren't doing shows ...

Drum call as pupils get taste of Africa Lynn News, UK - 7 hours ago YOUNG pupils at Sandringham and West Newton Primary School have enjoyed a taste of African culture courtesy of two special visitors from Zimbabwe. ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- "Drums Across the Tri-state" comes to Laidley ... Charleston Gazette,  USA - 9 hours ago This competition features several celebrated drum and bugle corps groups from across the country. Groups scheduled to appear include: The Phantom Regiment ...

Message of tolerance with a drum beat Lansdale Reporter, PA - 4 hours ago Naddaf will bring 50 darbukas, but at last year's event there were more than 200 people participating, so bringing your own drum if you have one is ...

BBC News

No council seat for Blur drummer BBC News, UK - 5 hours ago Dave Rowntree, the drummer with indie band Blur, has lost his bid to become a London councillor. The 43-year-old Labour supporter was beaten by Conservative ... Drummer Rowntree loses by-election The Press Association Blur drummer loses council election Digital Spy Blur's Dave Rowntree Loses Council Election AngryApe Gigwise - Wood & Vale all 16 news articles

Family Day at the Botanical Garden hosts Japanese drumming IdahoStatesman.com, ID - 8 hours ago By Chad Dryden - cdryden@idahostatesman.com Traditional Japanese drumming, known as Taiko, is quite an attention grabber. For one, the drums are huge, ...

Kunvuk Welcomes New Drummer, Trina Tuffy Metal Underground, MD - 1 hour ago Australian-based technical, groove metal band Kunvuk have announced their new drummer. They have issued the following welcoming message: "Kunvuk welcomes in ...

Drums & Drummer News
July 24, 2008

At 83, jazz legend Haynes finds career in fast lane Boston Herald, United States - 9 hours ago Turns out that the father of one of GTA’s soundtrack supervisors was a Haynes fan and suggested they snag the drummer for the role. ...

Stuff.co.nz

Gorilla pushes Phil Collins to No. 1 Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 15 hours ago TOP SPOT: This ad featuring a gorilla playing drums has helped push Phil Collin's single In the Air Tonight to the top of the New Zealand singles charts. ... Ad's popularity aped in music charts Newstalk ZB all 4 news articles

Kids can drum up lots of fun Grantham Today, UK - 6 hours ago Learn traditional West African rhythms on traditional drums, producing beats that will send you away with a smile on your face and rhythm in your bones. ...

24dash

Drummer eyes council seat win The Press Association - 2 hours ago Chart-topping Blur drummer Dave Rowntree hopes to be number one again - in a by-election for a seat on Westminster City Council in London. ... Housing has always been an issue in the city – and the MP John ... guardian.co.uk all 7 news articles

Drummer Camp: Teens tackle rocks songs for live concert Daily News Tribune, MA - 8 hours ago Brandeis freshman Justin Lambert plays "Pork and Beans" by Weezer during band camp at McDevitt Middle School. By Jeff Gilbride/Daily News staff A live ...

Beliefnet.com

Haste The Day drummer asked to leave the band Beliefnet.com, NY - 15 minutes ago Last week, the band Haste The Day issued a statement on their website announcing that they have asked their drummer Jason Barnes to leave the band. ...

Ludwig's New "Black Magic" Snare Drums Delivering This Fall Harmony-Central.com - 21 hours ago Ludwig Drum Co. is proud to announce the introduction of new Black Magic Snare Drums designed using a classic formula, but now for a more aggressive musical ...

MTV.com

Pros And Cons Of The ‘Rock Revolution’ Drums, Our Second Hands-On MTV.com - 23 hours ago The drums, while pleasantly complex, were daunting on the first go round. E3 provided another opportunity to step up to the plate. ...

Drums & Drummer News
July 23, 2008

Drummers as fit as athletes: study ABC Online, Australia - 8 hours ago JENNIFER MACEY: The findings don't come as a surprise to Eric Neira, who plays the drums for the indie rock band, True Love Chaos, from Sydney. ...

New York Times

Camp Leads a Drumbeat for a Marching Band’s Style New York Times, United States - 7 hours ago At the end of that journey lay the dream he had nurtured since watching the movie “Drum Line” in sixth grade: to become part of the Marching 100, ...

Playing to the beat of a different drum Statesman Journal, OR - 3 hours ago By Geoff Parks • Special to the Statesman Journal No one who takes in the Salem Community Drum Circle's action at the Salem Riverfront Park Amphitheater can ...

Unique drum concert comes to TBI Ambler Gazette, PA - 12 hours ago By Amanda Rittenhouse, Staff Writer A local synagogue will march to the beat of a familiar drum when Bishara Naddaf, an Israeli percussionist, ...

IGN	E3 2008: New Rock Band Portable Drum Kit from MadCatz IGN, CA - 5 hours ago The pads can be set up anywhere and on anything, so rather than hovering uncomfortably over a small plastic drum kit, players can drum off of nearly any ...

KPANLOGO FOR PEACE PERCUSSION FESTIVAL IN GHANA. Modern Ghana, Ghana - 6 hours ago By Harold Akyeampong A local chapter of a world famous music service organisation,the Percussive Arts Society is collaborating with a number of ...

Drums & Drummer News
July 22, 2008

Nick Faldo hires Iron Maiden drummer NDTV.com, India - 5 hours ago Golf legend Nick Faldo, who is also the captain of the European team, has included Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain as part of his backroom staff to ...

Kotaku.com

Rock Revolution: The Rubber Drum Brigade Kotaku.com, NY - 18 hours ago With one major publisher already in and another getting ready to storm the rhythm band genre with drum sets that look like...well, drum sets, ... Video Of Konami's Rock Revolution Press Conference Cringe-off Kotaku.com all 2 news articles

Volunteer drums her way into people's hearts KTKA.com, KS - 15 hours ago Christine White marches to the beat of a different drum and she encourages others to do the same, or rather, different. That's why she volunteers her time ...

PR Web (press release)

Guitar & Drum Trainer Software for Musicians Wins at Shareware ... PR Web (press release), WA - 6 hours ago Renegade Minds' "Guitar & Drum Trainer" software for musicians won for the third time at the annual Shareware Industry Awards Banquest hosted at the ...

P/Town performers groups beat drums Trinidad News, Trinidad and Tobago - 4 hours ago By SEETA PERSAD Tuesday, July 22 2008 Best Village groups from the Princes Town area came out for hot competition in the drumming category of this year’s ...

BBC News

Drummer aims to beat world record BBC News, UK - 4 hours ago The noise from Musicmatters in Lisburn, County Antrim, is from Allister Brown's attempt to smash the Guinness World Record for non-stop drumming. ...

Drums & Drummer News
July 21, 2008

Steve White slams Oasis treatment of drummer MusicRadar.com - The place for music makers, UK - 3 hours ago Only a few weeks back, yet another Oasis drummer parted ways with the group. Zak Starkey – son of Richard Starkey (aka Ringo Starr) – left Oasis after a ...

Canada.com

E3 2008: Nintendo Wii Music hands on T3, UK - 3 hours ago The game also employs the Wii balance board for using the kick drum and hi-hat. Playing solo, we found thrashing around on the drum kit a hoot. ... In-Depth and Hands-On: Nintendo Wii Sports Resort and Wii Music PC World Wii Music Fact Sheet Gametactics Nintendo's got rhythm The Age NY1 - News 8 Austin all 419 news articles

Guitar and Drums Duos: Derek Bailey/Tony Oxley, Mark O'Leary/Han ... All About Jazz, PA - Jul 18, 2008 From the Tuareg of Algeria to the fife-and-drum corps of the South, that basic inclination towards projected air and amplified heartbeat is what defines the ...

San Diego drum circle ends in stabbing San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 17 hours ago A full-moon drum circle originally started by a group of "peaceful anarchists" ended with a man being stabbed in a brawl. Authorities say the victim was on ... Drum circle at beach ends in brawl; man gets stabbed San Diego Union Tribune California drum circle ends in stabbing United Press International Drum circle brawl ends in stabbing North County Times San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego Union Tribune all 22 news articles

Virgin Media Music

Drummer's Fitness Matches Ronaldo Sky News, UK - 1 hour ago The physical effort of a drummer during a rock concert is as gruelling as a Premier League footballer endures during a match, according to scientists. ... Blondie drummer has stamina of a footballer MusicRadar.com - The place for music makers Drummers 'Play As Hard As Premiership Footballers' Gigwise Drumming 'as tough as a football match' Telegraph.co.uk The Press Association all 9 news articles

Youth Academy Drum Ensemble Debut Set For Thursday Tampa Tribune, FL - 9 hours ago AVON PARK - The Sixth Element Drum Ensemble is scheduled for its debut performance for 200 people at 4:30 pm, Thursday, July 24, at the Avon Park Youth ...

Times Online

Review: Ion Drum Rocker premium kit Times Online, UK - Jul 19, 2008 Step aside all you axe heroes, it’s high time for the thunder gods of the drums to reign. The Ion Drum Rocker premium kit is made by Alesis, a manufacturer ...

Guns N' Roses drummer released NDTV.com, India - 7 hours ago Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler has been released on bail after he was arrested in Los Angeles for possession of narcotics and for appearing to be ...

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