vanz drumming

20 November 2007Vanz Drumming announces the release of the Extreme Drum Set Techniques DVD with the tools drummers need to take their drumming to the next level. Randy Van Patten’s revolutionary way of applying techniques for the drum set delivers results for beginners to seasoned pros. From the basics to the advanced, Extreme Drum Set Techniques is jam-packed with extremely cool techniques, grooves and tips even the most expert drummers will value.

Randy Van Patten's unique teaching style breaks down challenging rhythms making them easy to understand. The Extreme Drum Set Techniques DVD has nearly two hours of the most intense drum instruction available.Randy Van Patten has been providing rhythm for over 30 years, including live experience, competitions, recording session work, drum clinics and private drum instruction. He currently teaches private drum lessons from his studio in Central Florida.

Randy studied numerous styles of music, with an early concentration on marching band. Viewers will notice some of that style incorporated in his playing. With a focus on hand technique and building stick control, Randy has a revolutionary way of applying those techniques to the drum set.The Vanz Drumming Extreme Drum Set Techniques DVD features Randy Van Patten, a seasoned musician with a unique teaching style.

terry bozzio

Terry Bozzio first got his start as the drummer for Frank Zappa's backing band during the '70s, but would go on to become one of rock's most versatile session men, and form one of new wave's most visually exciting outfits, Missing Persons, along with then-wife, Dale Bozzio.

Born Terry John Bozzio on December 27, 1950 in San Francisco, California, Bozzio began playing on makeshift drums at an early age, before taking formal lessons at the age of 13 (inspired by the Beatles' infamous appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show). After playing in various local garage bands during the mid-late '60s, Bozzio majored in music while attending Sir Francis Drake High School and College of Marin - as he studied timpani and various forms of percussion.

By the early '70s, Bozzio had landed gigs with such rock musicals as Godspell and Walking in my Time, in addition to playing in several jazz/fusion outfits and appearing on his first record - backing trumpeter Luis Gasca on his 1972 release, Born to Love You. 1975 saw Bozzio catch his big career break, when he auditioned for and got a spot drumming for Frank Zappa. Bozzio's tenure with Zappa lasted only three years, but the drummer was featured on ten albums and countless tours (Bozzio also appeared in the Zappa concert movie, Baby Snakes). Bozzio also served as the inspiration for several Zappa compositions during their time together, including "the Black Page" and "Punky's Whips." After leaving Zappa in 1978, Bozzio nearly landed spots with a pair of potentially interesting outfits - a jazz supergroup called Group 87 (consisting of bassist Patrick O'Hearn and keyboardist Mark Isham, among others) and already-established hard rockers Thin Lizzy.

Unfortunately, both wound up not working out for Bozzio (although he would play on Group 87's self-titled debut recording a couple of years later). But Bozzio didn't have to wait long to join his next project, as he got the thumbs up to join prog rockers UK in 1979. The same year, he played on a pair of UK albums, (Danger Money and Night After Night), plus their subsequent supporting tours. Up next for Bozzio was a new wave project with his wife Dale Bozzio and former Frank Zappa guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, called Missing Persons.

The group's space age sound and look turned heads right off the bat, as they enjoyed a pair of hit singles/videos ("Words" and "Destination Unknown"), as well as a gold certified debut album, 1982's Spring Session M. But the band (and Bozzio's marriage) didn't last much longer, as Missing Persons issued only two more albums before splitting up - 1984's Rhyme and Reason and 1986's Color in Your Life. Subsequently, Bozzio has focused primarily on either recording or touring with a wide variety of acclaimed artists, including Robbie Robertson, Gary Wright, Don Dokken, Paul Hyde, Herbie Hancock, Dweezil Zappa, Richard Marx, Jeff Beck, Duran Duran, Explorer's Club, Billy Sheehan, Steve Vai, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among others.

Bozzio also began performing clinics for fellow drummers across the country, in addition to issuing an instructional home video in 1992, Solo Drums. The late '90s saw the drummer issue albums as part of the all-star trio Bozzio Levins Stevens (Black Light Syndrome and Situation Dangerous), plus collaborative albums with Chad Wackerman (Solos & Duets Vol. I & II), and solo releases (Drawing the Circle, Chamberworks, Solo Drum Music Vol. I & II). 2001 saw Terry rejoin Missing Persons for a series of reunion concerts.

virgil donati

In January 2002, Virgil signed an endorsement deal with Pearl Drums.

After a long association, Virgil parted ways with the Premier Drum Company, and has signed a new endorsement deal with Pearl. As a lot of people may be aware, Virgil has been endorsing the Pearl Eliminator Pedals for the past two years, and now the switch to Pearl drums as well, seems like a natural progression. It's expected that the benefits of this deal will accrue to the ever-growing Virgil Donati fans.Says Virgil: "I'm thrilled to be playing Pearl Drums, and I'm excited by the possibilities that this relationship will open up. My association with Pearl will give me the opportunity to get out there even more!" Pearl has made a commitment to bring Virgil's brand of drumming to more people in more corners of this Planet!We'll announce the new series that Virgil will be using in detail in the near future. The gear section will be updated soon after. Initially, Virgil will be playing on the Pearl Masters MRX Maple 6-ply along with Sabian Cymbals.

Launched at NAMM 2005, Virgil Donati's very own signature snare drum model!

The new VG-1450 Virgil Donati signature snare drum features a 14” x 5” shell with 4 outer plies of 100% Maple over 4 inner plies of 100% Birch. The 8 ply shell produces a super bright tone accentuated even more by the 4 inner plies of Birch. With a rounded top bearing edge many drummers will find that they can play this drum wide open without any muffling. Virgil selected the snare bed used on Pearl’s Philharmonic snares which provide a totally flat bed within the width of the snares for ultimate snare response. The drums impressive styling is capped with Die Cast chrome hoops and a Smoke Flake finish. Other features include chrome plated brass tube lugs, ultra-precise Stainless Steel tension rods and SR-017 Vertical Pull Strainer.

In January 2000, at the Winter NAMM show, Sabian unveiled Virgil's signature Saturation crashes. The available sizes are 16", 17", 18" and 19".

Virgil's big thing is crashes. And because of his tremendous proficiency with double bass pedals he's extremely particular about the crashes he plays when accenting with his feet. His request was for bright, explosive sounds that would be dense with tone... sounds that were literally saturated with a full range of musical tonality, so the response would be full and resonant at all volume levels.
The response was the Signature Saturation Crash. These are available in 16", 17", 18" and 19" sizes and offer a new and powerful crash option for players who dig dynamics and value the presence of tone in their accenting. It delivers bright, powerful response boosted by a wide range of frequencies saturate the sound with color.

In September of 1999, right after Virgil's Powerhouse and Shedder sticks, Vater went back to the drawing board to create the ultimate stick for Virgil's supreme power and speed. They came out with the signature Assault Sticks.

According to Vater, once this stick was launched out to the drumming world, the orders for Virgil's Assault Sticks have been "flying out the door". With tons of orders coming in from several drum shops across the world, Virgil's new stick has really set the standard for drummers looking for that extra power in a stick without the useless weight.
Similar to a 2B in grip, Virgil's stick has a beefy shoulder and quick taper to a rounded barrel shaped tip. A great solid-feeling stick for when volume and projection are needed. Hickory model only

New MIA charity appeals to industry

The MIA has announced a major fundraising dinner for November 23rd

and Madame Tusauds, at which some unique rock n roll memorabilia will be available at auction.All proceeds will go to the MIA’s charity, Music For All, which aims to encourage more people to become musicians.Donations for the auction so far include a drumming masterclass from Iain Paice, and a special performance from Argent - reforming for one night only as entertainment at the event. More donations are actively being sought, so if you would like to lend a hand check out and get on board.

New MIA charity appeals to industry

First Music For All fundraiser set for November 23rd

The MIA has announced a major fundraising dinner for November 23rd and Madame Tusauds, at which some unique rock n roll memorabilia will be available at auction.All proceeds will go to the MIA’s charity, Music For All, which aims to encourage more people to become musicians.Donations for the auction so far include a drumming masterclass from Iain Paice, and a special performance from Argent - reforming for one night only as entertainment at the event. More donations are actively being sought, so if you would like to lend a hand check out and get on board.

An expanded Yamaha Summer Expo has been confirmed for July 1st and 2nd, and promises more live music and new products than ever.

The event will feature the UK launches of the Pacifica 112V and CPX15 guitars, as well as the new Conservatoire series grand pianos and Disklavier Models, plus the new RADIUS piano. Dealers are encouraged to bring their children along for a 'Funday Sunday' featuring a range of activities such as dodgems and face painting, whilst a dealer party will take place at Woburn Safari Lodge on the Sunday evening. Places are limited to to four per dealer, and can be reserved by contacting Alison Osborn on 01908 369293."We urge all our dealer partners to join us at EXPO this year," commented Yamaha's Andrew Kemble. "We've expanded the event with more displays, more music and bigger entertainment area. It's a great opportunity to explore the entire Yamaha Collective of products and learn more about our Winter-Autumn marketing activities

MI firms sponsor big money scholarships

Yamaha, Mapex, Paiste and Musicman are sponsoring seven music scholarships to the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance worth over £30,000.

Beginning in October 2007, the scholarships will be granted to deserving students to begin study on guitar, bass, drum or vocal performance courses at the London based Institute. One full scholarship in each category and three partial scholarships are available to lucky applicants, thanks to sponsorship from some of the biggest names in MI.The specialist Diploma in Popular Music Performance is a one year, full-time course that is worth £4950 to the successful students. Alumni of the course have worked with such artists as Babyshambles, Radiohead, Katie Melua and KT Tunstall. The closing date for applications to the course is June 29th, and competition for places is expected to be fierce.

MAPEX

Due to the success of last year’s scheme, Mapex has confirmed that retailers buying five piece drum kits across a series of ranges will be rewarded with an extra tom.

Covering the M Birch, Pro M Rock and Fusion kits, the year long promotion comes in the wake of the resounding success of last year’s ‘6 for 5’ offer. Dealers will receive a free 8 or 10-inch tom plus mounting hardware with every kit.A number of new finishes are also available in the Mapex’s pro-M range including Boston Pewter Fade, Red Wood Fade and Liquid Blue Pearl, while the new Black Forest Green finish will be added to the Mapex M Birch line up.

in irac

Five soldiers of the 158 Provost Company military police put on a concert in the Iraqi city of Basra with the help of Peavey Europe, which donated a Delta Blues 210 guitar amplifier, a Max bass amp, four PVi 100 microphones, and a number of guitar accessories such as leads and stands.The band, which had never played together before, had three days to rehearse and get used to each other and their new gear before they faced their eager public: the British troops stationed at the city. They performed under the name of the Basra City Rollers in a concert aimed at raising money for the Sun newspaper’s Help For Heroes campaign.According to a military spokesman, the gig was a great success. “The concert went down really well with all the guys. They even insisted on two encores,” he said. The money raised by the gig added to the £1,187,132 raised in the Help for Heroes campaign to build a rehabilitation centre in Surrey.Peavey’s Andy Rust said that the company had been glad to help. “It’s the least we can do, really, and if the soldiers enjoyed the gig, then so much the better.”

drums on a roll

Drum sales have hit an all time high, according to new statistics from the MIA.Soaring to £41 million this year, drum sales have doubled since 2000, whilst sales of other types of instrument have remained stable. John Booth, of leading drum Manufacturer, Roland UK, commented on the sales boom: “We have seen drum sales increase year on year for the last ten, but this year has been unprecedented – in October, our drum sales eclipsed piano sales for the first time ever.

”Several factors are credited with responsibility for the sales growth, though it would seem in no small part down to the availability of affordable yet high-quality drum kits. Paul McManus, Chief Executive of the MIA noted: “Compared to the 1960’s, drum kits are now of a consistently higher quality and available at a much lower cost.”Improved music provision in schools and a more liberal approach to teaching rock and pop genres as part of the music syllabus may also have had a positive effect on the popularity of drumming, though Chris Wright, Managing Director of DrumWright and Honorary Treasurer of the MIA, is quick to point out that the swell in popularity is not exclusively limited to the younger generation: “The recent trend for one-off reunion performances by stadium rock legends such as Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, as been a real inspiration for the older generation. We’ve seen a lot of older musicians in the shop wishing to try their hand at drumming.”

drum's not dead - all music guide review

Continuing to explore the noise rock/prog rock fusion they pioneered with They Were Wrong, So We Drowned, Liars return with another concept album, Drum's Not Dead. The idea behind this album is even more abstract than They Were Wrong's conflation of witch trials and pagan rituals: Drum's Not Dead revolves around the yin-yang relationship of two forces in the creative process, personified as Mt. Heart Attack (who represents stress and self-doubt) and Drum (the embodiment of creative energy and productivity).

While this is an intriguing concept, unfortunately the actual music doesn't always live up to it. Drum's Not Dead borrows pages from the urban-pagan, atmospherically noisy playbooks of both Black Dice and Animal Collective, although the album isn't as evocative as the former band's work nor as cuddly-weird as the latter's.

Nothing here is nearly as abrasive, or immediate, as "There's Always Room on the Broom" -- throughout the album, Liars stay away from their comfort zone of dynamic noise-rock. This "quiet is the new loud" philosophy is admirable, but too often, Drum's Not Dead sounds oddly blurred and subdued. Interestingly enough for an album that uses mountains as a motif, its terrain is actually more like a valley, starting and ending with powerful tracks and dipping sharply in the middle. Drum's Not Dead begins with "Be Quiet Mt. Heart Attack," which is not only the album's best track, but one of the finest things Liars have ever done.

With dark, shimmering guitars that recall EVOL-era Sonic Youth and minimal but monumental drumming, it's full of beauty and brooding that is immediately exploded by the growling drones and heavy, tribal polythrhythms of "Let's Not Wrestle Mt. Heart Attack," which conjures up images of fiery, twirling drumsticks and sinister rites.

It's tempting to say that Drum's Not Dead gets its point across in just the first two tracks, but that would ignore how well "To Hold You, Drum" mixes noise and whispery negative space and sets up the album's surprisingly sweet, hopeful resolution, "The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack," which also ranks among the band's finest work. They Were Wrong, So We Drowned might have been too densely packed with ideas and sounds, but Drum's Not Dead errs in the opposite direction: too many tracks feel like variations on the album's themes that don't really go anywhere. Though there are many moments of primal energy (the eerie, hypnotic taunting of "Hold You Drum," "Drum and the Uncomfortable Can"'s climactic doom) and beauty (the flowing water and brooding melody on "The Wrong Coat for You Mt. Heart Attack," "A Visit from Drum"'s expansive guitars and emotional vulnerability), they never quite jell into something that goes beyond being momentarily impressive.

Drum's Not Dead is undeniably interesting, but somehow unsatisfying; arguably the best thing about it is how it shows Liars are willing to keep pushing themselves into unknown creative territory, even if the results aren't always consistently great. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

Istanbul Agop Cymbals

I just started to carry Istanbul Agop and Alchemy Cymbals. These babies are so sweet, I love the Sultin model look and sound. If any one would like some pricing or additional information please let me know. I have a few 24" Rides Hand Hammered that are fantastic. Any Comments on Hand Hammered cymbals?

pearl

• PEARL Drums has jumped into the startup drum throne. The PEARL SOUNDCHECK (comes in the color Black only), is a great set of drums. You can't go wrong with this set of drums! Features like 9 ply mahogany shells, a chain driven bass pedal, double braced stands with dual-pivot collars and swivel legs on the hi-hat. Two 5 piece kits are available: one featuring a 22" bass and a smaller version with 18" bass.
• This drumset's Wood shells are guaranteed against material failure, ply separation or going out of round for a period of three (3) years from date of original purchase. Pearl stands and pedals are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of original purchase. Hardware Includes:
  2-TH-60 Tom Holders
  C-62W Cymbal Stand
  P-62 Bass Pedal
  H-62W Hi-Hat
  S-62W Snare Stand

I really like the smaller of the two configurations (SC-785) this makes a great club date or party kit.
Here are the configurations:

• SC-725 includes: SC-785 includes: 22"x16"
  Bass 18"x14" Bass 12"x10"
  Tom 10"x8" Tom 13"x11"
  Tom 12"x8" Tom 16"x16"
  Floor Tom 14"x12"
  Floor Tom 14"x5.5"
  Wood Snare 13"x5" Wood Snare

PEACE

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bassic

BasicDrum SetVocabulary-

Bass Drum- Snare Drum-

Tom-Toms- Floor Tom-

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Cymbal Stand-

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Ride Cymbal-

Crash Cymbal

Hi-Hat AssemblyHand tighten upper pull rod to lower pull rodBottom Hi-Hat Cymbal slips over upper pull rod and rests on Bottom Seat. The Hi-Hat Clutch slips over upper pull rod with Top Hi-Hat Cymbal attached as shown

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

New look and some ideas
Sometimes things just happen, and I love when it does. Here is something a friend of mine a great artist is creating. He has been making theseMINIATURE DRUMSET REPLICASAll hand made with working parts including pedals and adjustable stands. Wow how about something like this on your wedding cake! Your new wife will love it!If you're interested he will create a miniature of your own setup. For more information drop me an email.- JOHN BONHAM - VISTALITE - LED ZEPPLIN - This beautiful miniature replica of the Led Zepplin drummer, JOHN BONHAM, is of the highest quality and very intricate in design and detail! This drumset would look great on display in any room! Handmade right here in the USA! Approximately 8" x 6". Check out the Gong and Timpani Drums and mini mallets too.Other new stuff check out the New look of DrumNetwork.com, and the new rack Sale Free Rack with Purchase of the E-Max . posted by DrumNetwork.com BLOG @

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Saturday, October 23, 2004

Tommy Lee TommyLand Book Review

Meet Tommy Lee TOMMYLAND a fun read! Well yes I stood in line today to get a signed copy of his new book, TOMMYLAND. This is a fun read, Tommy's tell all, and he does. Some great photos and some down to earth discussion and thoughts on the life and good times of Tommy Lee. By the look of the line I thought of the tune "1985" one time hot ladies out ranked the men. The woman looked like Mothers reliving 1985. This book should do well, but Tommy should look to appear on Oprah. Looks like this may be his biggest fan base. Do you want to order a copy? Click on the link below, great stocking stuffer, hmmm another great asset of his.
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Saturday, October 16, 2004

Custom Imprinted Drumsticks
Did you know that you can get custom imprinted drumsticks with YOUR NAME or BAND name or LOGO? That's Right, you can get them in the size you play(5A, 5B, 7A, ROCK, Jazz,etc..) and with your name imprinted at the same price you would pay for a pair of PROMARK, ZILDJIAN, VICFIRTH. Why pay for THEIR LOGO when you can have YOUR OWN! This is a great way to give your special drummer a special gift. Great way to promote your band, or CD.

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Friday, October 15, 2004

• PEARL Soundcheck a Great Starter
  PEARL Drums has jumped into the startup drum throne. The PEARL SOUNDCHECK (comes in the color Black only), is a great set of drums. You can't go wrong with this set of drums! Features like 9 ply mahogany shells, a chain driven bass pedal, double braced stands with dual-pivot collars and swivel legs on the hi-hat. Two 5 piece kits are available: one featuring a 22" bass and a smaller version with 18" bass. This drumset's Wood shells are guaranteed against material failure, ply separation or going out of round for a period of three (3) years from date of original purchase. Pearl stands and pedals are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of original purchase. Hardware Includes:
  2-TH-60 Tom Holders
  C-62W Cymbal Stand
  P-62 Bass Pedal
  H-62W Hi-Hat
  S-62W Snare Stand
  I really like the smaller of the two configurations (SC-785) this makes a great club date or party kit.
  Here are the configurations: SC-725 includes: SC-785 includes: 22"x16" Bass 18"x14" Bass 12"x10" Tom 10"x8" Tom 13"x11" Tom 12"x8" Tom 16"x16" Floor Tom 14"x12" Floor Tom 14"x5.5" Wood Snare 13"x5" Wood Snare
  If you are interested in the SOUNDCHECK give me a call 1-800-295-0803 for a special price mention DrumNetwork BLOG and get a FREE Cymbal and throne package. So Call TODAY.
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Thursday, October 14, 2004

Istanbul Agop Cymbals

I just started to carry Istanbul Agop and Alchemy Cymbals. These babies are so sweet, I love the Sultin model look and sound. If any one would like some pricing or additional information please let me know. I have a few 24" Rides Hand Hammered that are fantastic. Any Comments on Hand Hammered cymbals?
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Wednesday, October 13, 2004