John Bonham Signature Re-Issue Drumsticks
Barnes & Mullins Ltd have launched the re-issued John Bonham Signature Drumstick by Promuco Percussion at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, California. These premium Hickory sticks are made to the exact…
The F-ONE Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit from Music Nomad
Music Nomad’s new F-ONE Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit contains one F-ONE Fretboard Oil, Fretboard Brush, and a 2 ‘n 1 Fretboard Cloth. The F-ONE Fretboard Oil is formulated using a…
The Drum Workshop Music Foundation Launches
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the unveiling of the DW Music Foundation (DWMF). The goal of the new charitable arm is to provide the gift of music to underserved communities worldwide.…
PMC Creates New Drum Students for Retailers with 'Get Your Sticks Together' Free Drum Lesson Promotion
Kicking off the 25th Anniversary year of 2020 for the Percussion Marketing Council, the drum industry’s trade association is launching a new monthly free drum lesson consumer giveaway to bring new…
'The Drummer’s Fake Book' from Hal Leonard
Destined to become the drummer's best friend, The Drummer's Fake Book from Hal Leonard provides a virtual mental warehouse of songs that drummers need to know. With over 250 songs,…
DW Acquires Slingerland from Gibson
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered Gibson. Principals from both companies inked the undisclosed deal that will see the Slingerland…
Amahi’s Steel Tongue Drum Line
Amahi makes a foray into the non-stringed instrument market with the addition of a steel tongue drum line. Currently available in 8”, 10”, & 12” at a MAP price of…
A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana has a…
‘People Don’t Seem to be Shopping or Buying:’ The Cymbal Market Struggles (for Many)
“Drums and cymbals are dead, and have been for a while,” declares Jason Struble of Muncie, Indiana’s Sight & Sound Music Center. “I often ask myself why I still carry…
House of Drums: Riley, Landenburg, and Others to Attend New Community Event at Musikmesse
[caption id="attachment_68796" align="alignleft" width="460"] Alex Landenburg[/caption] The international drumming scene has a new meeting place: the ‘Home of Drums’ will be celebrating its launch at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition…
SABIAN Education Network Hosts First Live Event in the UK
[caption id="attachment_68560" align="alignleft" width="352"] Dom Famularo, Ray Luzier (seated), Joe Bergamini, Andy Zildjian (seated)[/caption] On September 21 and 22, 2019 the SABIAN Education Network returned to the UK Drum Show…
New from TRX Cymbals
TRX has announced an expansion and upgrade to its exclusive special edition line: the Special Edition KX Thunder and AX Lightning Crash cymbals. Offered in 16˝ and 18˝ models, the…