Category Archives: Drum/Music News

News items of note, present and past, about drummers and other musicians.

American Revolution: Wet Drumheads Saved Lives

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: An interesting news report. I learned new information and concepts on the use of drums during the American Revolution. The idea of “hearing” history, of drums as communications technology, and of wet calfskin drumheads saving lives. Drums of … Continue reading →

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Max Roach: A Favorite Photo of a Favorite Drummer

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A favorite photo of a favorite drummer, Max Roach, from the March 22, 1979 Down Beat. Max looks so c-o-o-l in this shot. That said, I never quite understood Ludwig‘s “At last! Matching heads” campaign. — end —

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Stones Playing Free Concert in Cuba

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Scott K Fish

Mar 1, 2016 MUSIC The Rolling Stones Announce Free Concert in Cuba By MIKE AYERS The Rolling Stones will play a free concert in Havana on March 25. Dubbed the “Concert for Amity,” the show will take place at the … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Ginger Baker: Tour Dates Cancelled

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Prayers for Ginger Baker. Cream drummer Ginger Baker cancels tour dates due to ‘serious heart problems’ Doctors have insisted that the musician have “complete rest” as a result of his diagnosis Baker confirmed the news on his official … Continue reading →

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DeJohnette: Savion Glover is ‘the Coltrane of Tap’

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Now this show is going to be serious fun. Music Preview: Drummer Jack DeJohnette aligns with tap-dancer Savion Glover February 25, 2016 12:00 AM By Rick Nowlin / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A key component in jazz, if not its … Continue reading →

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