Soar Valley adds lightweight samba drum line
Percussion specialist Soar Valley Music is bringing a new range of Brazilian Samba drums into the UK – the ‘Light’ series from the manufacturers of the Contemporânea brand of drums. Popular with music…
KMC signs US exclusive for Natal drums
KMC has been appointed to serve as the exclusive US distributor of Natal Drums & Percussion, according to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising, Roger Hart. “Natal is renowned for their stunning range…
KMC Named U.S. Distributor for Natal Drums
KMC has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of Natal Drums & Percussion, according to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart.…
DW launches Daru Jones kit
Drum Workshop has released a new kit under the Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) marque designed in conjunction with Grammy-nominated drummer Daru Jones (Jack White). The Daru Jones New Yorker (DJNY)…
Stranglers drummer joins Dream team
Dream Cymbals has extended its roster of UK artists with the addition of Jim Macaulay current drummer for punk/new wave icons, The Stranglers. Formerly of Birmingham Rock band Envy & Other…
Meinl unveils 2017 cymbal range
Cymbal specialist Meinl’s new launches for 2017 include a new Pure alloy range, Artist Concept models and new magnetic cymbal tuners. If you want to know what they sound like,…
Pacpaco Crowned GC’s 28th Annual Drum-Off Winner
Guitar Center (GC) announced Mark Pacpaco from West Covina, California, as the winner of Guitar Center's 28th Annual Drum-Off on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Novo in Downtown Los Angeles.…
Majestic Thin Shell Brass Snare
The Majestic Thin Shell Brass Snare is the new highlight of the Majestic Prophonic Series family of orchestral snare drums. Crafted entirely from 1mm brass, this responsive drum features the…
Grand Opening of Jordan Kitt’s Rockville Showroom and Music Education Center
On January 25th, Jordan Kitt’s Music celebrated the grand opening of its flagship showroom and Music Education Center in Rockville, Maryland with a special concert and reception. In an…
Latin Hand Percussion
From Santana to Shakira to Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, and beyond, Latin pop music has been – and remains – a powerful and consistent (powerfully consistent? Sure –…
FEEL the RHYTHM Latin Hand Percussion
With over 70 percent of the participant’s in this month’s retailer survey reporting either “up” or “level” sales of Latin hand percussion instruments, compared to the same time last year,…
New president for cymbal giant
Zildjian has appointed John Stephans as president. Stephans formerly was CEO of IdeaPaint, creators of an innovative dry erase paint for workplace collaboration. While not from an industry background, he brings significant experience…