Badassdrumming is giving away T-shirts, shoulder bags and CDs

Biggest Drumming Event to hit El Paso, TX and Badassdrumming is part of it. We will be giving away t-shirts, shoulder bags and CDs with the ebook Big Book of Scales and bonus material.

The 1st Annual Sun City Throw Down is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the El Paso County Coliseum located at 4100 East Paisano Street. This event is presented by the Ysleta IDS Fine Arts Department & Eastwood High School and sponsoring companies Promark Drumsticks, Mapex Drums and Badassdrumming.com.

This all day event starts at 9 AM and will feature schools in competition facing 3 top aujudicators in the drumming arena and master clinics by endorsed artists from Promark and other companies.

Be sure to hold to your tickets because there will be giveaways and prizes from several companies. Even if you don't win you can save money when you buy items from these companies at this event.

Tickets are $3.00 for Students and $5.00 for Adults for this all day event. For more information call (915) 434-4033.

This information is being brought to you courtesy of Badassdrumming.com.

Ray Sword to perform with the Frederick Symphony Orchestra

Ray Sword will be one of the percussionists performing with the Frederick Symphony Orchestra on October 25th, 2008. FSO's concert titled "Latin Fiesta" will be featuring guest artist Luis Engelke and will be held at the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater. Concert time is 8:00PM.

See the calendar for full details.

The FSO is under the direction of Elisa Koehler.

Drumming Event promises to be BIG

The 1st Annual Sun City Throw Down will be El Paso's biggest drumming event ever. With endorsed artists from Promark, SPAUN Drums and Badassdrumming.com, DCI Crossmen member Andrea Linan and more being there this all day event will be great. Master clinics, adjudicated competition, products and giveaways will be the major reason to be there. They predict the turnout to be between 2,000 to 5,000 people.

Another reason to be there ... the brotherhood of drummers and drumming. Go out and share time at this event and show them "YOU'RE A BETTER DRUMMER THAN THOSE ON ROCK BAND!".

For event details read the previous blog post.

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Move over Rock Band. A real Drum Contest is happening

Saturday, November 1, 2008 will be the day it is happening. What's happening??? The 1st Annual Sun City Throw Down. It will be at the El Paso County Coliseum, is being run by the Ysleta Independent School District Fine Arts Department and Eastwood High School and is sponsored by Promark Drumsticks, Spaun Drums and Badassdrumming.com.

Endorsed artists Art Avila and Ricky Malichi will be involved with this event and we should see Badassdrumming's First FEATURED STUDENT - Andrea Linan from the Crossmen.

Art Avila mentioned the news today about this event and we're excited to become part of it. There will be some great drumming going on and this for all of the public to see. The El Paso County Coliseum is located at 4100 East Paisano St in downtown El Paso, TX. This all day event will be HUGE!!!!!

Go meet some of the most influencial drummers, See some great drum-offs and go for some free goodies. Door prizes and give-aways will happen at this event. Be sure to listen for your ticket number drawn for a chance at some cool prizes.

Go meet the people of the event and tell em you read it hear on this blog.

Keep Swingin'

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Acoustic or Electronic Drums? You input is needed.

In a time where everything is going digital should drums and percussion follow suit? The more I listen and look at electronic drum kits, drum pads and drum triggers the more I am compelled to look at this option for my drumming needs. The idea of lighter weight, less bulk is drawing me closer to this idea.

Recently, I have looked at a few electronic Marimbas/Vibraphones and a few electronic drum kits. Since everything is MIDI based this means that real drum samples can be used for the voicings. I can have two mallet instruments for far less price by going electronic than the conventional instruments, saving thousands of dollars.

A decent 5+ octave Marimba alone goes for over $10,000.00. A good set of vibes over $3,000. Their electronic counterpart - under $3000.00.

As for a drum kit ... acoustic 5 piece drum kit for about $1000.00 plus stands and cymbals. It's electronic counterpart for under $1000.00 easily.

Even looking at the Yamaha DD-65 Drum Pad kit with 50 preset drum kit sounds and 5 programmable kit slots, 8 pads & 2 footswitches that can be upgraded to a kickpad and hi-hat tower. This setup, upgraded, would run about $400.00+.

As for aesthetics, the look is not what I'm after it's the sound and durability. With gas and all expenses going up it's not worth doing gigs anymore with so much equipment. Wanting to limit setup and teardown time to maximize my earnings.

So what do you think. Good idea? Or bad idea?

Get a FREE $25.00 Music & Arts Gift Card From Ray Sword

FREE $25.00 Music & Arts Gift Card. Sign up for 2 months of drum or percussion lessons from Ray Sword at Music & Arts Center in Frederick, MD and receive a $25.00 Music & Arts Gift Card. Restrictions apply.

TO receive your Music & Arts Gift Card you need to pay for and attend the contracted lessons for the 2 months. Lesson days available are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday ONLY. After completion of the 2nd month, within 21 days, you will receive your Music & Arts Gift Card from Ray Sword directly. No cards will be mailed or shipped. They will be dispersed in person only.

Offer not valid thru the store or any other teacher at any Music & Arts Center. This offer is made exclusively by Ray Sword for students under Ray Sword ONLY at the Frederick, MD store ONLY. Music & Arts Gift Card is for $25.00

ONLY and is good at any Music & Arts Center for any purchase you wish to make. Gift Cards are rechargeable.

Promotion starts September 1st, 2008 and will continue to February 28th, 2009.

Buddy Rich Memorial Concert Rolls out After 10 Years of Marking Time

Las Vegas, -- The much awaited return of the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert is now over. In late August, Cathy Rich, daughter of the late, legendary drummer Buddy Rich, confirmed plans for the Buddy Rich Memorial and that it would take place at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on October 18. Her company, Scabeba Entertainment, Drucker Labs and drumming icon Neil Peart will produce this historic event, which promises to be the most intense and compelling ever in terms of the performers and sponsors.

“The concerts themselves are an expression of Buddy's generous musical spirit. It's our goal to give back as much as possible and have all parties involved leave with a good feeling." Rich noted. “We should also point out that all our sponsors will make this event truly amazing. Without the love and support from all sponsors, these events would not happen."

Some Superb Sponsors Title sponsors areDrucker Labs, Scabeba Entertainment, Manhattan Center Productions, Drum Channel, and Enter Music Publishing's Drum! and Traps magazines.

Other sponsors include Remo, JazzImprov magazine, Buddy Rich Drum Company, DW Drums, Pro-Mark, Dunnett Drums, Mark Bass, Vic Firth, SJC Custom Drums, Guitar Center, Sabian, Caroldean El Paseo, Joshua Clothing,and Roland.

In addition to the sponsors listed, Drumchannel.com will unveil a presentation on Buddy Rich and will LIVE STREAM the event over the web. In addition, the entire affair is being taped in high-definition for a Christmas DVD release.

A Legendary Lineup This years lineup, one of the most diverse to be scheduled for The Memorial, features some of the most well-respected drummers in the world, who will be performing original rock and jazz arrangements with the big band.

Terry Bozzio formerly of Frank Zappa's band and his own platinum selling band, Missing Persons. Terry went on to revolutionize drumming with his one-man shows and clinics featuring his sea of drums and percussion.He’s performing a Zappa tune, among others.

John Blackwell who was with Prince's band and most recently toured the world with Justin Timberlake.

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith will perform four tunes including some Rolling Stones material scored for big band.

New York drumming icon Tommy Igoe, leader of the Birdland Big Band and in demand session and Broadway drummer.His recent educational DVD's are currently the number one sellers in the marketplace.

This is also the debut of Buddy's 23 year old grandson Nick Rich playing for the first time in his grandfather's big band. Nick is an in demand drummer on the west coast,having recentlyrecorded with platinum selling artist Ray J.

Neil Peart will also perform.

Joining Buddy's Big Band will be Late Show with David Lettermanbass player Will Lee. Bassist Jeff Berlin will appear as a special guest.There will be a special appearance by Guitar Center 2007 Drum Off winner Donnie Marple.More surprises will be added.

What makes this year’s show hip is the artists having big band arrangements made of some of their most popular hits, as well as playingtheir favorite Buddy Rich charts. And, it will take on a life of its own since the show will be streamed live globally by the Drum Channel, and recorded in Hi Def for worldwide release.

“After a ten-year hold on this world wide drum event, we are coming back with a vengeance", said Rich. “We started doing these concerts in 1989 and they were the first of their kind. I originallyhad the idea of havingall the greatest drummers in the world sitting in with my father’s big band, playing his charts with their own unique spin.

A giant Buddy Rich Memorial Concert Product Promotion began in late August next with a chance to win dozens of prizes including Roland V- drums, snares from Dunnett, George Way, Buddy Rich Drum Company, and DW, and much more. Be sure to reserve your tickets now.

For ticket info call Ticket Master 212.307-7171 or visit www.ticketmaster.com To enter the Buddy Rich Concert Giveaway visit www.drummgazine.com/buddyrich.

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Buddy Rich at All About Jazz.

SOURCE: AllAboutJazz.com Publicity