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Sweetwater Pledges Support to The Drum Workshop Music Foundation

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Sweetwater Pledges Support to The Drum Workshop Music Foundation

DW Music Foundation (DWMF) is delighted to announce it has been awarded a grant by Chuck and Lisa Surack, founders of Sweetwater.

DWMF, the charitable arm of DW Workshop Inc., was created to provide the gift of music to underserved communities worldwide. The non-profit donates instruments and music education resources to schools, music educators, youth programs, health & wellness organizations, the military, and other organizations that align with its mission.

Sweetwater also believes in giving back to community by helping musicians, the arts, education, children, and social services. In the past year they have supported more than 500 non-profit organizations, causes and individuals with the donation of musical instruments, audio gear, financial resources, and sponsorships.

“We are proud and excited to partner with Sweetwater, an organization who has the spirit of giving in its core values. Together, our missions are aligned, believing that sharing the joy of music and music making can change lives for the better. We are very grateful to Sweetwater for their gift and look forward to making meaningful impact together,” commented Michele Abrams, DWMF Executive Director.

“We are honored to join forces with the DW Music Foundation to continue our efforts to bring the joy of music to more people,” said Sweetwater Founder & CEO Chuck Surack. “Music, with its power to heal, unite, and offer hope, is a universal language that should be shared whenever and wherever possible.”

The Sweetwater grant will be used to help DW Music Foundation continue to share life changing music making, and music education with people of all ages and backgrounds. From youth to wounded warriors, those facing health challenges and the military, the Sweetwater donation will help bring inspiration, healing, and hope.

To learn about DWMF visit their website: www.dwmf.org/.

Dom Famularo 90minute Online Masterclass

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Dom Famularo 90minute Online Masterclass

ToneAlly is to host a 90 minute Zoom Masterclass with drumming legend, ambassador and motivator Dom Famularo at his studio in New York.

Tickets are available now via ToneAlly’s Paypal account with all drummers welcomed. Click here to book your tickets today. Tickets are £15.

The Masterclass takes place Saturday 21st November 2020 3-4.30pm BST (UK) 10-11.30am EST (USA).

www.toneally.co.uk

Sonor Jost Nickel Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

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Sonor Jost Nickel Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a set of a Sonor Jost Nickel Signature Snare Drum shell pack, featuring…

  • 14″ x 6.25″, 14-ply 9mm Beech shell,
  • High-gloss piano black finish with offset silver sparkle stripe,
  • 10 x double ended chrome lugs,
  • 2.3mm power hoops top & bottom,
  • Sonor dual-glide snare throw off and butt end,
  • 24-strand steel snare wires,
  • Remo Coated Ambassador batter / clear Snare Side resonant.

Sonor says…“Drummer, teacher, author – Jost Nickel explores all aspects of drumming. In the course of his long career Jost has developed his unique style. On stage he shows it mostly performing with the extremely successful band Jan Delay & Disko No.1. Besides the stage Jost passes on his knowledge during his fully booked clinics and through his bestselling drum books.

The decades of experience have also been incorporated into the Jost Nickel Signature Snare Drum, which was created in close cooperation with SONOR. The unique shell of this 14″ x 6.25″ snare consists of 14 layers (9 mm) of the finest German beech wood. It’s well balanced in the mids and lows, offering a powerful attack.

A special highlight is the finish: The silver sparkle stripe skillfully gives the otherwise piano black lacquered drum a very unique touch. The individual Jost Nickel Badge rounds off this Signature instrument.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!!

RRP: Sonor Jost Nickel Snare Drum: £699.00

www.sonor.com

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Kenny Aronoff Joins The Latin Percussion Family

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Kenny Aronoff Joins The Latin Percussion Family

Latin Percussion (LP) is delighted to announce that Kenny Aronoff has joined their percussive family.

One of the most influential session and live drummers in the world, Kenny has worked with a list of artists that reads like a who’s who of rock royalty: The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Mellencamp, Smashing Pumpkins, Johnny Cash, Stevie Wonder, and Lady Gaga and more. He has recorded on over three hundred million records sold and is currently working with John Fogerty, Joe Satriani and Supersonic Blues Machine, while maintaining his busy session schedule. Modern Drummer named him the number one pop / rock drummer and number one studio drummer for five consecutive years and Rolling Stone magazine named him top 100 greatest drummers of all time. His unique, versatile style, a combination of power and finesse, has seen him contribute to over 60 Grammy nominated or awarded recordings over the last four decades.

LP’s extensive range of percussion instruments can add a multitude of tones, textures, sonic options and effects. Always looking for new and interesting sounds, Aronoff started with a set of Pedrito Martinez Signature Deep Cut Mango Bongos , Conga and Tumba to give him an incredibly bold, warm Latin voice. He’s also been exploring world sounds with the clay LP Udu Drum Utar and the hard wood LP World Beat 18” Tunable Bodhran with a natural goat skin head. From the LP RAW range, Aronoff picked the 6” and 8” Potz, Trash Snare and the Sound Enhancer’s to add new variations to his drum kit. Of course, a hand-picked selection of tambourines, shakers and accessories will further expand his range of tonal options and textures.

Aronoff said: ‘….the bottom line is it has to be authentic. I like to experiment and combine different instruments, I use everything, cajon, udu drums, different size tambourines, bongos, congas. I am honored by LP’s warm welcome.’

Jerry Zacarias, LP Artist Relations said: “All of us at LP are honored to have the opportunity to work with Kenny.  He’s been a “first-call” drummer for decades and he continues to perform and record with some of the most notable names in the business. He’s an innovator, motivator and creative force. We’re incredibly proud to welcome him to the LP family!”

To find out more about Latin Percussion please go to lpmusic.com/ #wearerhythm

Yamaha Stage Custom Hip Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

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Yamaha Stage Custom Hip Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a Yamaha Stage Custom Hip shell pack, featuring…

  • 20″ x 8″ bass drum (drilled),
  • 10″ x 5″ rack tom,
  • 13″ x 8″ floor tom/snare (20-strand snare wires on the underside),
  • 13″ x 5″ matching snare drum,
  • 100% birch shells,
  • Yamaha ball mount & clamp tom holder,
  • Yamaha branded heads fitted throughout.

Yamaha says…“A compact Stage Custom kit using the 100%birch shells that have become synonymous with Yamaha drums. A shallow bass drum measuring 20 x 8 inches supports the bottom-end of the band and keeps the overall setup compact. The floor tom is also equipped with snares to allow for use in a variety of different kinds of music.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!!

RRP: Yamaha Stage Custom Hip shell pack – £685.00

www.uk.yamaha.com

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Chad Smith ‘LP’s His Kit’ With The Red Hot Pack

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Chad Smith ‘LP’s His Kit’ With The Red Hot Pack

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith rocks the Latin Percussion Red Hot Pack of percussion accessories in the company’s latest ‘LP Your Kit’ video. In a scorching display, he demonstrates how the pack’s percussion instruments add alternate sounds, different textures and distinctive rhythmic flavors to his playing.

The Red Hot Pack features a fiery trio of percussion instruments, including the Red Cyclops Tambourine, Medium Pitch Jam Block and the Signature Chad Smith Ridge Rider Cowbell. It also includes LP’s Mini Everything Rack providing an easy way to mount the accessories and make any drum kit more versatile and exciting.

LP’s wide range of percussion add-on instruments can open up a world of rhythmic possibilities to spice up a drummer’s sound! Designed to easily attach to any kit, the variety of alternative sounds, textures and sonic options are limited only by imagination. Easily recognizable choices include mounted cowbells, blocks and tambourines; or look deeper and find a more distinct, creativity with LP’s Raw percussion series. The range includes the unique, industrial Trash snare, Sound Enhancers and Potz. Other options include a collection of Micro Snares and Mini Timbales to bring different flavors to a drum kit. Sounds from around the world like the Banda snare from South America, the African inspired Hi-hat Shereke or Cuban influenced 12” 2 sided cajon are just some of the other options. Plus, there is a wide choice of mounts, brackets, racks, trays, claws and stands to ensure percussion instruments are securely attached at all times and can be placed easily around a kit.

The ‘LP Your Kit’ series of videos, including Henry Cole, Stephen Perkins, Raul Pineda as well as Chad Smith, show how some of the world’s best drummers take their performance to completely different places using LP percussion instruments.

To find out more about how to LP® Your Kit and choose your perfect set-up, please go to lpmusic.com/.

Gruv Gear Announces SLNG

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Gruv Gear Announces SLNG

Gruv Gear is delighted to present the SLNG, a small, ingeniously designed, everyday carry bag, perfect for organizing daily essentials like face masks, hand sanitizer, no touch tools and more when about town or travelling.

The SLNG, which can be worn cross-sling or fanny pack style, is made of tough, water-repellent 1680D Oxford fabric. The rear of the bag, where it rests against the body, is made of breathable, cushioned air mesh keeping the wearer dry and cool. The strap of the SLNG is made from hardwearing, branded seatbelt webbing which is adjustable from 48cm (18.9”) to 130cm (51.2”). An Extension Utility Strap option adds another 30cm (12”) to the length, plus a convenient elastic pocket and cord organiser.

Comfortably small, it is large enough to keep many daily belongings close to hand; facemasks, hand sanitizer, no touch tools, keys, phone and charger, headphones, wallet, and more. The SLNG’s internal mesh compartments make it easy to organize everything whilst keeping the bag remarkably lightweight at the same time. The storage offered by the SLNG is safe and secure, minimizing the risk of anything falling out or being removed by thieves.

The SLNG is also packed with tech. It features RFID shields to protect credit cards and passports from digital theft. It’s Global Recovery Tag (powered by HomingPIN) means should the SLNG be misplaced or lost it is simple to recover. An OKTANE power bank area offers easy wireless charging for compatible devices. Plus there is an outlet for headphones or OKTANE cables in the back of the SLNG.

An urban pouch or cross body bag for the twenty-first century, the SLNG ticks all the boxes; a genuinely multi-functional small carry bag, with plenty of storage, a practical and secure design, durable, well-made, tech-smart, comfortable and stylish.

To find out more about Gruv Gear and its products please go to gruvgear.com/

 

Gretsch Grand Prix Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

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Gretsch Grand Prix Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a set of a pair of Gretsch Grand Prix Snare Drums, featuring…

  • 1.2mm, seamless rolled aluminium shells,
  • 14″ x 5″ & 14″ x 6.5″ models available,
  • 45-degree bearing edges top and bottom,
  • 3mm double flanged steel hoops,
  • Gretsch Lightning snare throw off mechanism,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo Controlled Sound batter head over un-branded clear resonant,
  • Cigar-shaped lugs.

Gretsch says…“Designed to perform equally well on stage or in the studio, Gretsch Grand Prix snare drums are built around a stout 1.2mm aluminum alloy shell with a precise 45º bearing edge. Sonically, it possesses the bite of a metal drum, but with a more controlled fundamental note. Fitted with 302 hoops and Remo Drumheads, this drum is a winning formula.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!!

RRP: 14″ x 5″ – £414.00, 14″ x 6.5″ – £428.00

www.gretschdrums.com

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ToneAlly Announced Organisers of Drum-Off UK 2020

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ToneAlly Announced Organisers of Drum-Off UK 2020

ToneAlly are delighted to be organising Drum-Off UK for 2020.  In these uncertain and challenging times, dedicated drummers have this great opportunity to show off their skills, and perhaps launch, or re-launch their careers.  A chance for you to share your drum-soloing skills amongst the global drumming community!

We have a FANTASTIC panel of judges, which offers a great opportunity to be judged and introduced to our Pros.

To enter the competition there are 2 simple steps:

  1. Record your 4minute drum solo
  2. Sign up here drumoffglobal.org (registration is $25)

Closing date 9th November 2020 

Our esteemed Drum-Off UK 2020 judges are:

Gary Wallis (Pink Floyd/Mike & The Mechanics/Schiller)

Ian Matthews (Kasabian/BDCo)

Derrick McKenzie (Jamiroquai/Groovesonix)

Ian Palmer (Freelance/Clinician)

Dean Duke (Paul Carrack)

Roger Hempsall (Author/Clinician)

“We feel the time is right for ToneAlly to take the reigns of Drum-Off UK and to offer this opportunity to all of those dedicated drummers who are using their time in the pursuit of excellence.  Be it groove or gospel chops!  The drumming community is like no other community you’ll ever experience.  They are so supportive of each other. Everyone seems to want to better themselves and share something good, when they have it!”

Tony McNally (Founder of ToneAlly)

As well as holding the title ‘Drum-Off UK Drum Soloist Champion 2020’ the 4 UK winners will each receive a ‘ToneAlly Design 5 Delux’ (along with some other great goodies from our sponsors) and will go on to represent the UK in the Drum-Off Global 2020 competition.  The winners of the Drum Off Global will be flown to Canada to perform and record their drum solos at Drumeo Official early next year!

ToneAlly gratefully acknowledge the support of our media partner Drummers Review, and sponsors Code Drum Heads, British Drum Company, Drum Shop, Istanbul Mehmet

Sonor Vintage Series Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

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Sonor Vintage Series Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a set of a Sonor Vintage Series shell pack, featuring…

  • 22″ x 14″ bass drum,
  • 13″ x 8″ rack tom,
  • 16″ x 14″ floor tom,
  • 14″ x 5.75″ matching snare drum,
  • California Blue finish,
  • T-Rod bass drum claws,
  • Teardrop-style lugs,
  • 6mm, 9ply cross laminated German Beech Shells,
  • rounded bearing edges,
  • Remo heads fitted throughout.

Sonor says…“Vintage instruments tell us stories. They bring the past to life. Listening to the unique character of tube amplifiers, enjoying the warm sound of vinyl albums or driving a classic car…you get the idea! So we transformed the original Sonor sound, look and feel of the fabulous 50’s, 60’s & 70’s drums into a contemporary concept: the Vintage Series.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!!

RRP: 3-piece shell pack: £2400.00, matching 14″ x 5.75″ snare: £650.00

www.sonor.com

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