Viola Smith, born November 29, 1912, in Mount Calvary, WI, is an American drummer, best known for her work with The Coquettes (1939-1941), an all-girl orchestra, and for using more than 12 drums in her trap set, adding tom toms on her right and left side.
Viola Smith was one of eight girls...
Sabian’s new Sound Kit is a complete microphone and mixer kit designed as a simple solution to great drum sounds in a variety of scenarios and is available now through dealers and distributors worldwide. The Sabian Sound Kit excels in practice, rehearsal, and live environments. The built in...
When it comes to setting up drums, whether you are unboxing your first kit, or victim to the 15 minute change-over as you take the stage of your local gigging spot, you need to have a firm grasp of the equipment you’re dealing with and the set-up to suit you. The drum set evolved into the standard...
Ritchie Blackmore’s drummer David Keith says he always hoped to get the chance to play rock music with the guitar icon. Blackmore has lined up three rock shows for next year, during which he will play hits from his career with Rainbow and Deep Purple. Keith is joined in the lineup for the...
Only offered today – we are giving you a chance to get £30 off of your membership fee to join My Drum Lessons. To start teaching drums please click HERE and sign up, but remember the offer is just for 27th...
Julian Dorio, drummer for and founding member of The Whigs, is also Eagles of Death Metal’s touring drummer. Dorio was playing with the California band in Paris on Nov. 13 when terrorists opened fire on the audience in Le Bataclan, claiming more than 80 lives. Dorio, along with the other members...
Battery powered and small in size, the TM-2 Trigger Module provides a simple solution for enhancing acoustic drums with the creative versatility of electronic percussion. Two trigger inputs support a wide variety of pads and drum triggers from Roland, while the ready-to-play pro sounds are optimized...
You can never have too much percussion and drum samples in our opinion. Unless of course the mrs/mr is threatening to kick you out for having too much percussion. Assuming that isn’t the case though, more is better! Which is why this sample release ‘Eastern Percussion’ should already...
The hearing into the death of drum technician Scott Johnson, who was killed when the stage collapsed before a Radiohead concert three years ago, has begun in Canada. Three other crew members were injured in the incident, which took place in Toronto’s Downsview Park on June 16, 2012, reports Exclaim.
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In rock history, there are far more myths than Cinderella stories, especially when you’re talking about a band as legendary as the Who. But a rare exception took place on Nov. 20, 1973, when Who fan Scott Halpin cemented his status as one of rock’s most unlikely heroes, taking the stage to fill...
This kit is equipped with Mesh heads on all of the drums, including the kick drum, which give a thoroughly authentic drumming experience. Being carefully designed to feel as much like an acoustic drum as possible, the pads are also Dual Zone, offering Rim shots as well as drum hits. All of the cymbals...
Here is the information in regards to the Drum Show in London this weekend. Also feel free to share these flyers around your students and if any would like to come along to the drum show they can use the code STUDENT15 at www.londondrumshow.com/tickets when purchasing a student ticket for 15%...
Protection Racket is pleased to announce their new website PROTECTIONracket DIRECT where all their travelling and touring luggage, including back-packs, carry-on bags and suitcases are available to buy direct online with FREE delivery, only in the UK. PROTECTIONracket DIRECT is dedicated...
Working as a professional musician, you should think of yourself as an athlete too, according to physiotherapists who treat music-related injuries. Most of us sit through the Olympics or Commonwealth Games in awe of the athletes who devote their entire lives to winning gold. But working as a professional...
My Drum Lessons are pleased to announce Meet The Drumables. The simplest and most fun way to teach 3 – 8 year old’s how to play the drum kit, with lessons, music and games. The Drumables is a fun and colourful book designed to get kids as young as 3 or 4 years old into playing the...
