Reviews - Products/Performances

Products

• Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset and Percussion - by Alberto Netto - Berklee Press: Sue Hadjopoulos reviews the most recent drumming publication from Berklee Press.
  
  
• H3 Drum Science Drumstick Wax: Ever get so sweaty the sticks slip from your hands? Dry hands can be just as bad. Read what our two reviewers though of the H3 Drum Science Drum Stick Wax!
  
  
• Maria Martinez Videos: Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drum Set & Braizilian Rhythms for Drum Set: Sue Hadjopoulos reviews these two magnificent Maria Martinez videos.
  
  
• Fifteen will get you Twenty: The latest 5 song EP release from the young all-girl "alternative/rock" group Live On Release from Vancouver, Canada. The debut single, "I'm afraid of Britney Spears" has been frequently aired on Much Music (Canada's answer to MTV), and is currently being played on more than 20 US college radio stations. Review by Jennifer Rowe.
  
  
• La Femme, No Homme?: The La Femme, No Homme? CD is the result of Half a Cow Records deciding that it didn't have enough female artists on its roster. The bands that are represented on the CD are mainly female and mainly Australian, with a couple of East Coast US bands thrown into the mix. Review by Diana Pizzari
  
  
• Here We Go Again - Tuuli: Tuuli's new record "Here We Go" is chock full of unapologetic poppy hooks. It's good that these girls have turned up the distortion on their guitars for their brand of Canadian radio-friendly punk rock, because the layered keyboard noises, un-growly vocals and occasional horn make their act sound much less punk rock than they probably intend..... click here to read more. Review by Caryn Havlik.
  
  
• Get You Band Together: DRUM SET, Berklee Practice Method: Trying to get a band together? Not sure where to begin? These Berklee Practice Method books are available for you and your band members to work through. Read this review for advice on how to use the book for drum set. Review by Paula Spiro.
  
  
• Turn It Up & Lay It Down: An awesome cd chock-full of bass tracks in perfect time for you to drum along with. Can't wait for the next edition! Review by Caryn Havlik.
  
  
• Takin' Care of Business - Billy Ashbaugh Video and CD: Expose on Billy Ashbaugh, drummer for N*SYNC. Review by Diana Pizzari.
  
  
• The Throne Cover: A comfy, hip cover for your drum stool that prevents slipping and sliding. Review by Jane Pirone and Julia Cho.
  
  
• The Groove Guide: This tempo guide designed to help you in a variety of drumming situations fell short in its ease of use and practicality. Review by Linda Pitmon.
  

Performances

• Inaugural Cape Breton International Drum Festival: Held at the UCCB Boardmore Playhouse in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada on April 17 and 18, 2002. The festival was made up of clinics, workshops and performaces as well as a trade show which included exhibitors such as Atlantic Music Supplies, Paiste, Yamaha, Musicstop, Cape Breton Bodhrans, Roland, Pearl, Sabian, Evans, Pro Mark, Brennan’s Travel Agency and more. Review by Angela MacNeil.
  
  
• Experiencing the Magic of Laura Cromwell: A review of Laura Cromwell's performance at Tonic on July 29, 1999 by Florence Yoo.

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