San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines worldwide and online, proved for a second straight year that the company can produce highly successful benefits. DRUM! Night, a benefit in which all of the proceeds were donated to Lincoln High’s music program, was a tremendous success. Held in conjunction with the San Jose Jazz Festival, DRUM! Night sold out and was highlighted by a diverse drum lineup of respected drummers and percussionists. But th... read more...

Jeff Ocheltree, Danny Carey and Terry Bozzio giving a Drum Clinic in Kansas City Missouri on September 19th, 2009 (Tomorrow!!)       -Jeff Ocheltree                                  -Danny Carey -Terry Bozzio   On September 19th 2009 Explorers Percussion is proud to bring you our Anniversary Event featuring: Terry Bozzio, Danny Carey, and Aloke Dutta. To celebrate 25 years of business and show our thanks to our loyal customers we have put together what proves to be a ONE IN A LIFETIME event. You will not only be able to witness the complex rhythmic compositions of two of the world's greatest drummers, but also get to experience the groundbreaking solo tabla performance of Aloke. Besides this all star line-up of performers we will also be having Master Drum Tech Jeff Ocheltree. The event will be begin at 2 p.m. at Shawnee Mission South High School and will continue on until around 6:30. Tickets will be available prior to the show for $20 but will also be available for purchase at the door for an additional $3. BUT...WE ARE ALSO OFFERING FRONT ROW SEATING FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST (the rest of seating will be General Admission). This is a limited seating event and will likely sell-out so please keep that in mind. There will be a $1.00 shipping charge for all ticket orders.

Sabian has just updated their website with some of the new cymbals for display at this year’s Winter NAMM Show. This is just a glimpse of what’s to come for the exciting New Year Sabian has planned for its consumers. If you can’t make it to this year’s show make sure you check back with us for the exclusive video review from Drummer Connection as Sabian will be giving us an inside look on what to expect from these magnificent cymbals. 11-in Alu Bell "Alon... read more...

Authored by Chris Carbonaro Co-Author: Damian King On Monday, Keith and I met up with Chris Carbonaro and some very dear friends at All Pro Percussion to attend Terry Bozzio's drum clinic. It was a great night as people were almost bursting out of the store just to see Terry and his amazing kit....and yes, there are 20 pedals there! What seemes to be even more amazing is how Terry and his crew manage to put this monstrous kit ... read more...

This is just a clip we snagged of Terry running through some of the drums during his sound check. ... read more...

  THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT "No Bounds. Out of Bounds. No Holds Barred." These are just a few of the phrases attributed to the intense, spiritualistic drumming of Terry Bozzio. Drummers worldwide respect him for his technical voracity and unconventional forum. His singular style is peppered with odd tempo rhythms, inconceivable musical passages and an undeniably distinct sound and feeling. For more than twenty years, Terry has graced the albums, studios... read more...

  This past weekend the Drummer Connection crew and friends had the great pleasure to attend the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert at the Manhattan Center for the Arts/Hammerstein Ballroom. The event was held on Saturday night, and started promptly at 7:30. The room was packed with people anxious to see the line-up, in memory of the legendary Buddy Rich. Kicking the show off, Tommy Igoe came up to blow everyone away starting with the first tune entitled “Little Train”. H... read more...

      West Music has partnered with Sabian Inc, Vic Firth Inc, and the River Music Experience in Davenport, Iowa, to present what could be the premier drum clinic experience of 2008. Building on the West's established tradition of regional percussion events; West Music is proud to present Terry Bozzio at the Redstone Room of the River Music Experience. A bit about Terry: "...Drummers worldwide respect him for his technical voracit... read more...

      West Music has partnered with Sabian Inc, Vic Firth Inc, and the River Music Experience in Davenport, Iowa, to present what could be the premier drum clinic experience of 2008. Building on the West's established tradition of regional percussion events; West Music is proud to present Terry Bozzio at the Redstone Room of the River Music Experience. A bit about Terry: "...Drummers worldwide respect him for his technical voracity and unconventional forum. His singular style is peppered with odd-tempo rhythms, inconceivable musical passages, and an undeniably distinct sound and feeling. For more than 20 years, Terry Bozzio has graced the albums, studios, and stages of some of the world's greatest performers..." -www.vicfirth.com "...From his ear-catching debut on Frank Zappa's Zoot Allures, to Group 87, to Missing Persons to the Lonely Bears to BPM, to Holland's Metropole Orchestra, to Jeff Beck, his solo percussion performances verge on symphonic in their ambition and scope. Bozzio knows no bounds..."-www.sabian.com Doors open at 6:00; general admission is $10 at the door. West Music teachers and students will be admitted at no charge. Seating is strictly limited to 200 persons. Tickets can be bought at the RME or at any West Music Location. For additional information on tickets and clinic directions; please contact West Music Moline at (800) 852-9106, or the River Music Experience (888) 326-1333. West Music is a full-line music retailer with six regional locations, full-time instrument repair staff, and over 3500 students through its doors for lesson programs each week. Performance sponsored by West Music, River Music Experience, Sabian Cymbals, and Vic Firth drumsticks. Please direct other inquiries to Chris Wood, Percussion Manager, West Music Company. (319) 351-2000 x210, or drums@westmusic.com.Also visit http://redstoneroom.com