I’m proud to be a part of this amazing opportunity for drummers anywhere to spend a few days in a beautiful lakeside resort talking, practicing, sharing and learning drums. Scheduled to appear are Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, and I over the course of what looks to be an intense 5 day retreat. Spots are limited […]

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Greetings front-page readers. It has been a year since the front-page was updated (to my regret), but the HoD community lives on the forum. Activity there is steady and folks interested in the HoD content are encouraged to head on over , create an account, and join the discussion. Or just lurk. Up to you. […]

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I’ve always been fascinated by this kind of phrasing and since I wanted to test out my new camera I thought I would do a video lesson on Flam-Rolls. Enjoy! Discussion here on the forums.

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According to the official web site, Brian Blade will be in place of Vinnie Colaiuta on several dates of this tour. I imagine these may change as the tour progresses. While Brian Blade is an excellent drummer, those looking forward to seeing Vinnie specifically may find this news disastrous numbing we’re going to off ourselves […]

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Thanks to Janek Gwizdala for letting us know Jo Jo Mayer will be joining him for a gig in Pasadena on October 5th. Details here on his MySpace. Discussion on that show here on the forums. Thanks to Todd Sucherman and Gavin Harrison for both sharing their experiences at this year’s MD Fest. Sounds like […]

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The new CD from Altered is now available and shipping world-wide. Information is available here on the band’s site. Only in one case from ten people were noting the difficulties with depression symptoms or addiction (https://www.sandwichmedical.com/links-and-resources/buy-xanax).

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Thanks to Tombo 7/4 for finding (oh nothing) two pages of tour dates of the group billed as CHICK COREA & JOHN MCLAUGHLIN FIVE PEACE BAND – WITH CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, KENNY GARRETT & VINNIE COLAIUTA. Discussion here on the forums.

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That’s right folks! Grab your sticks and get clicking because this year I’m giving the low down on the two recordings I found most inspiring this year! There’s samples from each recording as well as where to get more information. I would say more but I don’t want to spoil the surprise. What are you […]

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Two gigs in LA to check out if you’re in the area! Tuesday July 17th 8:30pm at THE WHISKEY (on Sunset) with Rockstar INXS finalist Mig Ayesa. I just played the Hard Rock Hotel grand opening in Biloxi with Mig, it was a blast (pics from that trip here). Mig’s a great songwriter and performer; […]

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Forums are being a bit flaky these days, I’m working on it. Currently they’re up and running. If they’re down, just check out some great Vintage Dennis with Sco.

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