DW launches Daru Jones kit
Drum Workshop has released a new kit under the Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) marque designed in conjunction with Grammy-nominated drummer Daru Jones (Jack White). The Daru Jones New Yorker (DJNY)…
Stranglers drummer joins Dream team
Dream Cymbals has extended its roster of UK artists with the addition of Jim Macaulay current drummer for punk/new wave icons, The Stranglers. Formerly of Birmingham Rock band Envy & Other…
Meinl unveils 2017 cymbal range
Cymbal specialist Meinl’s new launches for 2017 include a new Pure alloy range, Artist Concept models and new magnetic cymbal tuners. If you want to know what they sound like,…
Pacpaco Crowned GC’s 28th Annual Drum-Off Winner
Guitar Center (GC) announced Mark Pacpaco from West Covina, California, as the winner of Guitar Center's 28th Annual Drum-Off on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Novo in Downtown Los Angeles.…
Majestic Thin Shell Brass Snare
The Majestic Thin Shell Brass Snare is the new highlight of the Majestic Prophonic Series family of orchestral snare drums. Crafted entirely from 1mm brass, this responsive drum features the…
Grand Opening of Jordan Kitt’s Rockville Showroom and Music Education Center
On January 25th, Jordan Kitt’s Music celebrated the grand opening of its flagship showroom and Music Education Center in Rockville, Maryland with a special concert and reception. In an…
Latin Hand Percussion
From Santana to Shakira to Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, and beyond, Latin pop music has been – and remains – a powerful and consistent (powerfully consistent? Sure –…
FEEL the RHYTHM Latin Hand Percussion
With over 70 percent of the participant’s in this month’s retailer survey reporting either “up” or “level” sales of Latin hand percussion instruments, compared to the same time last year,…
New president for cymbal giant
Zildjian has appointed John Stephans as president. Stephans formerly was CEO of IdeaPaint, creators of an innovative dry erase paint for workplace collaboration. While not from an industry background, he brings significant experience…
Zildjian Names Stephans President
The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that John Stephans has been appointed president, reporting directly to CEO, Craigie Zildjian, effective February 1, 2017. Stephans formerly was CEO of IdeaPaint, creators…
DW Enters into U.S. Distribution Deal with Hal Leonard for Select Brands
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW), has announced that effective February 1st, 2017 Hal Leonard will serve as the exclusive U.S. distributor for several of its product lines including Gibraltar® hardware, KAT®,…
Musikmesse 2017 Drum Camp Lineup Announced
The lineup for Drum Camp at Musikmesse 2017 (April 5 to 8) is complete. Eight stars of the international drum scene will give daily performances on their original touring sets…