Friday November 27, 2009 Pearls opens the doors on new web shop
Pearl has announced the opening of a brand new web shop where fans of the brand can pick up merchandise. After opening a brand new website in August this year , Pearl is proud to open the doors of its new web shop. The web shop is accessible via their ...
Wednesday November 25, 2009 Young Drummer Of The Year finalists announced
The 10 finalists for next year's MikeDolbear.com Young Drummer Of The Year 2010 final have been selected and will now be working hard on their chops for the final, set to take place in Leamington Spa on Sunday 24 January 2010. The final, to be judged by a...
Tuesday November 24, 2009 Masterclass with Erik Stams
The Crash Drum School will be hosting a masterclass with Rhythm Groove Essentials columnist Erik Stams on 8 December at Sno! Bar in Xscape, Castleford. Doors open 7.00 pm and the show will start at 7.30pm. Erik has being playing the drums for 20...
Monday November 23, 2009 REVIEW: Beat 2009
Drummers came from all over the UK to the stunning silver drums of the Hallam Union Building, Sheffield known as the HUBS. Kassa! The African Drum Extravaganza opened the event with a fantastic performance of rhythm and dance. Organiser Toni Cannelli...
Friday November 20, 2009 REVIEW: National Drum Fair 2009
Held once again under the sodium lights of Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, this year's NDF was the biggest yet, with more visitors and exhibitors than ever before. Featuring the cream of the UK custom drum makers, a few new entrants, and vintage...
Ringo invites Sir Paul to guest on his next album
Opinion polarising Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has brought in his old bandmate, Paul McCartney, to feature on his forthcoming solo album Y Not. Macca appears on the lead single 'Walk With Me' , as well as playing bass guitar on the track 'Peace Dream' ....
Wednesday November 18, 2009 Kaiser Chief starts record label
Things may have been a little quiet on the Kaiser Chiefs front, but behind the scenes drummer Nick Hodgson has been busy working on a new record label he is launching with his girlfriend Anna, called Chewing Gum. They are yet to sign any bands yet, but Hodgson...
Tuesday November 17, 2009 Mapex Rhythm Roots scheme to showcase young drum talent
Mapex are reaching out to drummers in the UK with their new Rhythm Roots programme. Rhythm Roots is Mapex’s quest to bring into the spotlight the next generation of great, individual drumming talent via the internet. It’s SO simple! Every month, Mapex will...
