Join the fun on the high seas with the Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band featuring Bonnie Eisele on their second annual Dance and Jazz Party Cruise.   Swing with us for 6 nights of exclusive themed shows for listening and dancing with the legendary Big Band Classics of Basie, Ellington, Miller, and a special tribute […] The post 2024 Les DeMerle Little Big Band “Dance & Jazz Party Cruise” appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Part One with Daru Jones ft. MarkNoxx as NoxxJones out Today Part Two with Daru Jones ft. DJ J. Rocc out Next Week Both Sessions Produced by Dweezil Zappa  Today, Cardboard Sessions releases the first of two new episodes featuring GRAMMY Award winner Daru Jones. The first, “Stay Off The Streets Pt. 2”, out today, features Jones […] The post New Cardboard Sessions Featuring Grammy Award Winning Drummer Daru Jones  appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

As a follow-up to our recent Tour Kit Rundown, Modern Drummer’s David Frangioni sat down with drummer Danny Carey of TOOL for a conversation from the backstage dressing room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. The brief discussion covered a few topics including Danny’s early education and evolution as a […] The post Danny Carey | Modern Drummer Podcast #4 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Buzz Roll Studies: 8th Notes With Buzz Rolls In Joe Morello’s book Master Studies, he details different techniques to develop control on the drums. These exercises develop technique, control, and will help you develop different vocabulary from the different sounds we can produce with our hands. This chapter is not only about developing a good drum […] The post Celebrating Joe Morello’s birthday with a free lesson appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Save Your Spot for the Free Online Event You Should Be a Part Of! We would love to invite you to the brand new initiative organized by the Open Minded Drumming team, along with Claus Hessler, proudly called “Jim Chapin’s Independence Week”! Enjoy a whole week of celebrating Jim Chapin’s history and influence on the […] The post Jim Chapin’s Independence Week appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Goldenvoice’s No Values Festival took place at the Pomona Fairplex, the former Los Angeles area stop for the Vans Warped Tour and the longtime home of the NHRA Winter and Summer Nationals. The lineup featured SoCal punk legends across genres like hardcore punk, skate punk, and punk rock, including Social Distortion (David Hidalgo Jr.), Fear […] The post Punk Legends Unite at Goldenvoice’s No Values Festival appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival’s second weekend, held from May 2nd to May 5th, featured a performance five years in the making. The Rolling Stones, originally scheduled for the festival’s 50th anniversary in 2019, finally took the stage after numerous delays. Due to Mick Jagger’s heart surgery, the band canceled their 2019 appearance, […] The post New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: Second Weekend Highlights appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival made a triumphant return for its third consecutive year, overcoming two cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This iconic festival has a rich history, dating back to 1970, and was originally founded by the renowned George Wein, who was also instrumental in creating the Newport Jazz and Folk […] The post New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: First Weekend Highlights appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

  WHO: Guitar Center is teaming with Tama Drums and legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff for exclusive drum clinic events at the three Guitar Center locations: La Mesa, CA; Arlington, TX; and Atlanta, GA. WHAT: Tama and Guitar Center are partnering for exclusive events at three Guitar Center locations to celebrate 50 Years of Tama Drums. […] The post Kenny Aronoff in Clinic celebrating 50 years of Tama Drums hosted by Guitar Center appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Alex Van Halen Cleans Out His Warehouse for Historic Auction The auction event will feature rare music memorabilia including iconic tour and studio used gear and personal items direct from the private collection of Alex Van Halen. Houston, TX – May 30, 2024 – Backstage Auctions is proud to present one of the most iconic and […] The post Historic Auction of Alex Van Halen Memorabilia appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more