After a long wait, and literally ZERO news except right before the release, the Modern Drummer 2008 DVD has arrived at my doorstep! I was a bit saddened when Amazon said it wouldn't arrive till the 23rd, but it has shipped as of yesterday and here it is in my hands:         You may or may not recall, but Drummer Connection was at Modern Drummer Festival 2008 last year and we did our best to cover the event. More from that coverage can be fo... read more...

        Dear friends: It is with great sadness that we tell you of the passing of Modern Drummer editor in chief William F. Miller. Bill left us this past December 12, after a long and noble bout with cancer. Our hearts and thoughts are with Bill’s wife, Sarah, with their son, Clifford, and with the entire Miller and Otazo families. Bill began his career at Modern Drummer as an intern over twenty years ago, eventually rising to MD’s... read more...

Produced since 1987 by Modern Drummer magazine, the world’s most widely read drumming publication; the two-day Festival presents a roster of today's top drumming talents, representing a variety of popular musical styles. Some offer solo “clinic” performances; others appear “in concert” with additional musicians. All share their talents in an educational and entertaining format that has made the MD Festival a must-see event for drummers around the world. Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, in the Concert Hall on the State University of New York at Purchase campus. Doors Open 12:30 p.m. Show begins 1:00 p.m. and concludes approximately 7:30 p.m. When: Saturday and Sunday September 20th and 21st, 2008. Where: The Performing Arts Center Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY 10577. Tickets are on sale now by phone only by calling PAC box office at (914) 251-6200 Monday thru Friday 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Additional artists to be announced. *Artists subject to change without notice.