Thursday July 31, 2008 Deftones' Abe Cunningham checks in...
The Deftones' drummer Abe Cunningham has posted a message at the band's blogspot about the status of their next album and all sounds promising! Abe says: "Hey all, we’re almost finished tracking our record up here at The Spot and we’ll head up to Terry’s...
Blundell and Ranscombe clinic this October
If a clinic with Jojo Mayer isn't enough to stiate your drum appetite then shortly after, on Thursday 16 October, idrums will be hosting a night of clinics featuring 'Drum Guru' Martin Ranscombe , Craig Blundell and Andy Edwards . Details below:...
Jojo Mayer brings his 'secret weapons' to Lincolnshire
Swiss drum phenomenon Jojo Mayer will present an evening of drums at The State Club (Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JJ), in association with Electromusic on 4 September. Doors open at 7pm (for a 7.30pm start) and tickets cost just £7. You can pick up...
Tuesday July 29, 2008 Get 20% off tickets to see Louis Hayes at Ronnie Scott's
Famed jazz drummer Louis Hayes is playing Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in August and we have a special deal to offer Rhythm readers wanting to check him out. Read on to find out more... Louis Hayes drummed for alto sax player Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley for...
Bonham hits top 5 in dead rock star poll
Bonzo, along with John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury and Jimi Hendrix have hit the top of a survey to see which dead rock stars people would want to see in concert - for one night only! As is widely known Bonham died in 1980, aged 32 after a heavy...
Monday July 28, 2008 The future of drum tuition?
Joe Crabtree (toured/recorded with King Crimson’s David Cross, Pendragon and classic rock legends Wishbone Ash) is now offering live one-to-one drum lessons via his website joecrabtree.com . Lessons are conducted via Skype or iChat or through any web...
Chad Smith takes over Rhythm: On sale 1 August!
Beat this! Summer issue of Rhythm OUT FRIDAY! DON'T MISS: VIDEO LESSONS FROM THE STARS! 16-PAGE BUYER'S GUIDE! PLUS CHAD SMITH GUEST EDITOR ISSUE The Red Hot Chili Peppers legend takes over the Rhythm editor's hot seat to bring you a Chad special! He reveals...
Thursday July 24, 2008 Two Drummers Drumming podcast
“The audience will walk out knowing how to play the drums… or at least how to behave like a drummer! Either way they’ll walk with pride,” Dodgy’s Math Priest told Rhythm about his forthcoming Edinburgh Festival comedy Two Drummers Drumming . And now you can...
Over 1000 new drummers Take It Away
The Art Council’s Take It Away scheme went live last July, giving musicians a chance to buy instruments with the help of an interest-free loan. And the impressive numbers of UK musicians who’ve taken them up on the offer are just in. Anyone over 18 can apply...
Line-up change for Meinl Drum Festival
Meinl Drum Festival, which will be spanning the days of 6 and 7 September in Gutenstetten, Germany, has announced alterations to the line-up due to the unfortunate unavailability of Thomas Lang. "Due to unforeseen changes in my touring and travel schedule in...
