Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Teaching a Mind-Bogglingly Complex Rhythm System

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Fremont professor moves to beat of ancient drumBy Chris De Benedetti The ArgusPosted:   09/06/2014 02:33:50 PM PDT0 Comments Rohan Krishnamurthy, Ohlone College’s newest music professor, is an acclaimed performer who specializes in mridangam, an ancient and still-popular Indian percussion instrument. … Continue reading →

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Shiela E: New Book, New Album

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Sheila E Marches to ‘The Beat of Her Own Drum’ in New Memoir and Dishes on Santana Romance, Prince Reunion and BiopicBy Melissa Castellanos – Sep 05, 2014 06:01 PM EDT Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Sheila E., also known as Shelia … Continue reading →

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South Bend Drum Co. Back in Production

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Scott K Fish

South Bend drum shop doesn’t miss a beat Posted: Thursday, September 4, 2014 6:00 am By JEFF HARRELL South Bend Tribune “The biggest thing about the drums — a lot is custom ordered,” [shop owner Michael William] Janovic says. “We’ll … Continue reading →

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Ringo’s Drumming: Harder Than It Looks

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Need to be convinced Ringo was a good drummer? Try playing Beatles music.By John Kelly Columnist August 31 at 8:23 PM I’m here to tell you that playing music is harder than it looks. Even playing the drums. This was … Continue reading →

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John Densmore: New Book to Preserve The Doors’ Legacy

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Doors’ drummer details controversial trial in new book13 hours ago  •  By Kevin C. Johnson / Pop music critic / kjohnson@post-dispatch.com [H]is 2013 book “The Doors: Unhinged,” which documents his battle with the estate of Jim Morrison vs. the Doors’ … Continue reading →

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