Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Hobbs: Freedom Attracts Young Chinese to Jazz

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Vancouver drummer finds jazz, musical freedom on rise in China By Scott Hewitt, Columbian Arts & Features Reporter Published: November 28, 2015, 5:56 PM Things ain’t what they used to be in East Asia, and especially in urban centers such … Continue reading →

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Ed Blackwell’s Paiste Profile 1975

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Ed Blackwell’s page from Paiste’s Profiles of International Drummers, Percussionists, Musicians #2. Copyright 1975.

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Stand-Up Drummer Inspired by Maureen Tucker

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Live and learn. Drummers playing while standing is not new. Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats comes to mind. What is new to me is a standing drummer first influenced by “Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Don Moye, Hal … Continue reading →

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Hogchain: USA Drums Made to Your Specs

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I have neither heard nor played Hogchain drums. Still, I enjoy stories of niche drum makers succeeding. Local Creates Custom Drums Published November 27, 2015 By Kaitlin Mullins The story of Brookhaven native Brodie Davis and his custom drums … Continue reading →

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According to Peanuts: What Newborn Babies Need

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thank you to the National Association for Music Educators for Tweeting this cartoon and making me smile!

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