Drums, Percussion, & Drummers News
August 31st, 2007

McMinnville News-Register

Beating the drum for peace McMinnville News-Register, OR - 13 hours ago By LAUREN L. DILLARD CARLTON - It could have been a bell or it could have been a drum. Organizer Annette Madrid decided a drum would best serve to honor the ...

The beat goes on for a drum and bugle corps NorthJersey.com, NJ - 53 minutes ago Drum Corps International, the field's main governing body, calls drum and bugle "an intense choreographed musical experience." At first, corps members say, ...

Vancouver Province

For one night, he was Elvis's drummer Vancouver Province, Canada - 5 hours ago ... jazz circuit for almost six years when he was offered the opportunity of a lifetime: Elvis Presley was coming to town, and wanted him as his drummer. ...

Azle News

MGP percussion ensemble one of top three in US Azle News, TX - 23 hours ago The Azle High School Marching Green Pride Drum Ensemble has won the Percussive Arts Society’s Percussion Ensemble Competition – rated by director Darrin ...

Rooted in rhythm South Bend Tribune, IN - 2 hours ago Although he jokes that "there's nothing better than a good, loud cowbell in a rock tune," Cinninger praises Farag's minimalist approach to percussion and ...

Drums, Drumming, & Drummers News
August 30th, 2007

Malaysia Drum Symphony Enthralls Crowd At Merdeka Rehearsal Bernama, Malaysia - Aug 29, 2007 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Rhythmic, reverberating beating of drums by the 1000-strong Malaysia Drum Symphony enthralled the crowd that gathered at ...

Local drum group Pipestone nominated for a 'Nammy' Sawyer County Record, WI - Aug 29, 2007 Local drum group Pipestone has earned three nominations. “This is an absolutely incredible assemblage of professional artists and talent that have exceeded ...

Fruitgum Company drummer: Band was the real deal Chicago Tribune, United States - 6 hours ago By Len Righi Exactly where the term "bubble gum" originated "remains unconfirmed," according to Floyd Marcus, whose band, The 1910 Fruitgum Company, ...

JON OLIVA'S PAIN drummer Christopher Kinder has issued the ... Blabbermouth.net, NY - 4 hours ago "Fifteen songs have been completed [for the new JON OLIVA'S PAIN album] and are now in their rehearsal format for Kevin [Rothney; bass] and I to begin our ...

Ex-DIVINE RUINS Drummer Passes Away - Aug. 29, 2007 Blabbermouth.net, NY - 13 hours ago "On behalf of DIVINE RUINS we would like to send our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of Mike Pittman (former DIVINE RUINS drummer), who suddenly ...

Cadbury risks Phil Collins revival with gorilla drummer Brand Republic (subscription), UK - 7 hours ago by Nikki Sandison Brand Republic 30-Aug-07, 10:45 LONDON - Cadbury has unveiled a £6.2m campaign for Dairy Milk featuring a gorilla playing the drum solo of ...

TheStranger.com

Beating the Drummer TheStranger.com, WA - 18 hours ago By Jonah Spangenthal-Lee Selvin Iscoa squats in the corner of a parking lot on North 36th Street in Fremont, next to a deli and a video store, pounding away ...

Drums, Drumming, & Drummers News
August 29th, 2007

Scotsman

Event drums up interest among pupils Scotsman, United Kingdom - 2 hours ago FORMER Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich entertained almost 300 school pupils during a percussion masterclass at Forrester High School. The pupils benefited from ...

Alvin Queen All About Jazz, PA - 7 hours ago Alvin was introduced to the drums at an early age by his brother, Willie Queen, who was a standout percussionist at with the Grime School Marching Band. ...

The Gauntlet

Korn Discusses Return Of Drummer The Gauntlet, CA - 8 hours ago Korn drummer David Silveria left the band before the making of their latest untitled effort. The album, which debuted at Number Two upon its release, ...

Honor For Guyanese “Master” Drummer Hardbeatnews.com, NY - 9 hours ago Menes De Griot is a “master” drummer, who has performed in numerous cities across the US and around the world, including in Trinidad , Jamaica , South ...

Drumming up fun time for seniors Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - Aug 26, 2007 DALLAS – The sound of chants and drumming filled the air. So did the scent of logs burning on a late-summer afternoon. People of American Indian descent ...

Drums, Drum Set, & Drummers News
August 28th, 2007

Max Roach 1924-2007: Thousands Pay Tribute to the Legendary Jazz ... Democracy Now, NY - 23 hours ago Over 2000 people gathered at Riverside Church in New York on Friday for the funeral of the legendary drummer, educator and activist Max Roach who died on ...

Music Gear Review (press release)

VX Special Edition Black on Black Music Gear Review (press release), PA - 11 hours ago The result is a dramatic looking set that promises to be particularly appealing to rock and metal drummers looking for a large, feature-filled drum set at ...

SonicEmulations launches three new Sounds Like Drums Virtual ... MacMusic - 13 hours ago BandmateLoops unveiled three new Sounds Like Drums Universal Virtual Instruments today. SLD's Hip Hop/RnB Kit offers multiple styles of Hip-Hop drums in one ...

ET percussion team snags first place at Drum Corp world ... Knoxville News Sentinel, TN - 9 hours ago Fallon Whaley, Zac Riblett, Jordan Pitner, David Scoonover and Albert Still, from left, are Sevier County members of the Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps, ...

Longtime drummer keeps beat going Florida Today, FL - 20 hours ago Longtime drummer Cotti, 79, originally from New York, plays from 1 to 4 pm each Wednesday at the Palm Bay Community Center, a regular gig since 2003. ...

Drummer, SU grad found dead in bay SU The Daily Orange (subscription), NY - Aug 26, 2007 John Pike, a 2006 Syracuse University graduate and drummer for indie-pop band Ra Ra Riot, was found dead earlier this summer in Buzzard's Bay in southern ... Pike's fans mourn, remember his legacy through Web SU The Daily Orange (subscription) all 2 news articles

Drums & Drummer News
August 27th, 2007

DAD Launches National Drum Therapy Tour and Mobile Therapy Center ... Newswire Today (press release), UK - Aug 25, 2007 “The Mobile Drum Therapy Center is 36 feet long, and features drumpad and snare drum stations, to help special needs children throughout the United States, ...

Youth group uses drums to pound out a message Fort Dodge Messenger, IA - 9 hours ago Members of Sheltered Reality pounded out a message of change as they performed during the annual summer block party held by Trinity United Methodist Church ...

Max was magic on drums Charlotte Observer, NC - Aug 26, 2007 He tuned his drums so carefully and paid attention to dynamics and phrasing. He became a composer and teacher and brought drums from the back to the front ...

The beat of a different drummer Detroit Free Press, United States - 6 hours ago As far as the Web is concerned, the Rush drummer is unreal, the greatest, a legend, the man. He is, some breathlessly proclaim, a rock god. ...

ABC News

Ringo Starr Gets New Album, New Respect ABC News - 1 hour ago Ringo Starr is popularly known as the Beatles' drummer, but a new compilation album celebrates the Brit's solo career. (The Associated Press) As one of the ...

People!: Drummer and songwriter Denny Fridkin recounts his life in ... Cross Rhythms, UK - Aug 26, 2007 Tony Cummings carried out an in-depth interview with drummer Denny Fridkin to uncover the full story of '60s hitmakers PEOPLE! ...

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