Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Dan Briechle: Rethinking the Art of Drum Making

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Denver’s Dan Briechle Makes Some of the World’s Most Unique Drums By Isa Jones Mon., Dec. 8 2014 at 6:07 AM Dan Briechle’s first drum set is small and old. His father made him take it a part and clean … Continue reading →

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RIP Bunny Briggs: Tap Dancer Extraordinaire

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Tap dancers and drummers have always been connected. Drum history is scattered with musicians who excelled at both art forms. Buddy Rich, Fred Astaire, Steve Gadd are but a few. I had never heard of Bunny Briggs before … Continue reading →

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Carl Palmer in Rhode Island: “I’m a Working Musician”

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Legendary drummer Carl Palmer coming to Pawtucket November 30, 2014 01:00 AM BY SUSAN MCDONALD / Sewsoo1@verizon.net PAWTUCKET, R.I. — [O]ne of the most respected drummers to come out of the 1960s…. Still touring.., Palmer likes to think…his fans appreciate that … Continue reading →

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Where a Drum Line is a Safe Place, a Home

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Grant drum line gets surprise of a lifetime in Hollywood Lured to Hollywood with the ruse of playing a private party for Robin Roberts, the Grant drum line gets a huge surprise. Sacramento – …Grant High is one the worst … Continue reading →

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Craftsman with Heart of a Teacher Gets Back His Drums

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Pals put ‘heirloom’ drum kit back in maker’s hands Sherry Lucas, The Clarion-Ledger 11:26 p.m. CST November 27, 2014 Beloved metro Jackson drummer Joe Partridge Jr. was gifted with a set he’d made nearly 18 years ago, as pals pulled … Continue reading →

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