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Dig into 13 tracks from this influential drummer and bandleader, chosen by writers and musicians including several former ...
Named "Big Bertha II," the new bass drum comes after 100 years of service from the original "Big Bertha." ... UT band unveils new bass drum during football game against Iowa State University.
History made. Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede becomes the first female Head Drum Major of FAMU’s legendary Marching “100.” ...
WORLD’s LARGEST DRUM. In 1921, Paul ‘Spotts’ Emrick decided that the “All-American” Marching Band needed something to set them apart from other bands. Emrick’s idea called for a bass drum larger than ...
Laredo residents of all ages and skill levels gathered Saturday afternoon outside The Star Music Shop for the annual Big Drum Jam, joining a global push to make music accessible to everyone — whether ...
Big bands were built in the 1920s and ’30s to blast young dancers with layers of rhythm, but creative composers seeking a larger canvas have kept the form alive. Hear 12 big selections.
Said Dave Grohl of his stadium-filling rock band: "Over the years, we’ve had moments of unbridled joy, and moments of ...
From its inception, four bands have powered thrash metal's lasting popularity.Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer each ...
The Lincoln Marching Band has been hard at work all summer bringing together a special show. “This year’s show, I really enjoy the musical aspect,” Aidan Prouty, a senior drum major, said.
In 2017, she even traveled to Lebanon for two weeks and taught drum classes there. In 2018, she moved from Nashville to Glenwood Springs. She continues to teach local beginner and intermediate djembe ...
Lately Young has been performing with the Chrome Hearts, a band featuring Micah Nelson on guitar, Corey McCormick on bass, Anthony Logerfo on drums, and Spooner Oldham on Farfisa organ.
Playing in a West African drum ensemble demands athleticism. “You have traditional music that is played in a more relaxed style and it still requires athleticism because with the dance you’re playing ...