From The Editor

April 1, 2024 George Lawrence

Another notice that I have put Not So Modern Drummer Magazine up for sale. If you are an interested party please email me at George@notsomoderndrummer.com for details. I bought a private island and will be retiring there. There’s a drum set on it.

John Crocken announces that the winner of his Speed-A-Beat bass drum pedal attachment was Alan Pollard of Flower Mound, TX. Congratulations Alan! To check out John’s Speed-A-Beat, go to this DrumSellers listing

Joel Rothman, probably the most prolific writer of drum instruction books, is offering a free book to anyone who would like to have it. His “Rock Breaks in a 12/8 Feel: is free to anyone who wants it as a pdf download. It is no longer available in print. Email Joel at joelrothmanpublications@gmail.com. Include your email address so he can email you the pdf. Also visit www.JoelRothman.com to see the 100+ drum books he has written.

And that is all the news from Lake Woebegone.

From Editor George Lawrence

February 29, 2024 George Lawrence

NEW mid monthly newsletter of DrumSellers listings and other classified info launching in March
My new Dave Garibaldi Signature Snare
I’m Looking for Leedy 30s Broadway Standard COB hoops
New cartoon and funny pics blog post

Yamaha Dave Garibaldi Signature Snare Drum

February 29, 2024 George Lawrence

I have wanted this drum for a long time but they became increasingly hard to find after they were discontinued.

Cartoons, pics and other funnies

February 29, 2024 George Lawrence

Need a smile? Need a good laugh?

From the Editor - Ethnic Music, Mose Allison, Plus Tax

January 30, 2024 George Lawrence

Then Mose turned to me and said, “Here’s the drum rap. No hi hat on two and four, no sidestick, and when you solo just play as long as you want to and you can either stop and I’ll start the rest of the song or you can try to cue us in.” OK, I’m thinking let me unlearn, in one night, everything I know about playing jazz drumming that I learned at North Texas State University .

WE HAVE A WINNER! WIN a pair of Crocken Excelsior Drum Sticks - a $70 Value

December 30, 2023 George Lawrence

To win your pair of the Excelsior Drum Sticks, or your choice of any of John Crocken’s stick models, send an email to John at jc@mybrandbuilders.com with ‘EXCELSIOR Stick Contest Entry’ in the subject line and your mailing address, phone number and email in the body

DrumSellers.com Black Friday Thru New Year's Day and Beyond Sale! Inventory Clearance

December 30, 2023 George Lawrence

up 50% off on hundreds of drumming items

From Editor George Lawrence

September 29, 2023 George Lawrence

late breaking news - I just heard that Dom Famularo passed away on 9/27/23. He was my good friend, and a good friend to drummers around the world. Read about Dom’s vast achievements on Wikipedia . I will write an article about Dom in the next issue.

"Drums On Sale" - Hagerstown, Maryland Drum Shop closing

August 31, 2023 George Lawrence

The last day the shop will be open is Friday, October 27th with a sale to liquidate any remaining inventory sometime in mid-November. Many products have already been discounted on the website, with further discounts and sales to come.

Announcing the Winner of the Gus Moeller Drum Stick Give Away

July 31, 2023 George Lawrence

The winner of the pair of the July Gus Moeller Drum Sticks Give Away is Laura Kerr of New Mexico.

Famous Drums - It's a Family Affair

June 30, 2023 George Lawrence

This month I want to write about my step son, Evan Thomas, and my son, Paul. Both are drummers and both are very handy and skilled craftsmen.

From Editor George Lawrence

May 31, 2023 George Lawrence

My first drum set was a three piece no-name Japanese stencil kit made by Pearl: 22x14, 9x13, 5.5x14 with one ride cymbal on the bass drum and a hihat. It seems I have come full circle now.

From The Editor

April 29, 2023 George Lawrence

I was overwhelmed with the generosity of you subscribers who donated to NSMD during the first annual fund drive this past month.

RIP Dino Danelli July 23, 1944 – December 15, 2022

March 31, 2023 George Lawrence

Mr. Danelli, a protégé of the great jazz drummers Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa, merged percussive virtuosity with a rock sensibility. Like Ringo Starr of the Beatles, he set the template for the rock drummer archetype: disciplined and precise, but with a flair that drew the crowd’s eye. He would twirl his sticks — a trick he learned from his sister, a cheerleader — and throw them in the air, before catching them without dropping the beat.

From Editor George Lawrence

March 28, 2023 George Lawrence

DrummingNewsNetwork, Fund Drive, Archived articles

Odd Slingerland: Need Help Identifying

January 30, 2023 George Lawrence

George,
New to me, parallel action strainer with rollers on this drum? Have you ever seen one before?

From Editor George Lawrence

December 31, 2022 George Lawrence

Happy New Year! Tootin’ my own horn and letters to the editor.

From Editor George Lawrence

November 30, 2022 George Lawrence

My editorial this month is about two episodes of Matt Crouse’s WorkingDrummer.Net Podcast that I was involved with. Enjoy.

Treat yourself to a great Christmas present; a pair of Gus Moeller's Perfect Drum Sticks

November 30, 2022 George Lawrence

Christmas Special - Moeller Sticks - $60 including shipping

From editor George Lawrence

October 30, 2022 George Lawrence

All my items I have listed on DrumSellers.com have been repriced with “or best offer”. This includes all snare drums, drum sets, cymbals of mine and of those consigned to me by Steve Johnson, Tom Boyle, John Dittrich, and Jason Cooper. Well over 300 cymbals, 50 snare drums and several drum sets. This

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