4 New Cymbals Voted Into Sabian's 2012 Lineup

3 months ago, Sabian launched their 'Players Choice' campaign to allow us, the players, to choose four cymbals to be added to the company's 2012 lineup. Of an original 12 prototypes, the selection has finally been whittled down to the four winners: from top to bottom, the AAX Aero Crash, the AAX Stadium Ride, the HHX Click Hats and the HHX Zen China.

 Top players the likes of Dave Weckl, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy and Dave Elitch shot videos with Sabian to show off the new bronze, which can be found, along with more info on the pieces, at cymbalvote.com.

New Jojo Mayer Artist Spotlight Video @ vicfirth.com

As if the drumming wasn't enough, Jojo is now also nailing facial hair.

Jojo Mayer has been endorsing Vic Firth drumsticks for quite some time now, and for the honour they've kindly filmed a new video for us, showcasing Jojo's unique talent on a variety of grooves. The Sonor kit is sounding lovely, and Jojo's new Sabian's will leave most of you dribbling too. Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Bernard Purdie Drum Clinic in Philadelphia

Purdie 'splains his famous shuffle and more

Saturday February 11th is one for the diary! Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie, drummer with such greats as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Steely Dan, will be in clinic at the 'Twisted Tail' on South 2nd Street (full address on flyer below) with an evening performance scheduled too, when Bernard will be joined by Jon Pruitt (piano/vox) and Andy Lalasis (bass). $35 will get you into the clinic and show, while tickets for just the evening are a modest $5!

Win Gavin Harrison's Signature Vic Firth Drumsticks!

 

The Gavin Harrison Vic Firth Signature Drumstick is not even on shelves yet, but the kind folks over at mikedolbear.com are giving away 21 pairs for lucky winners of their current competition!

Simply click the link above and answer a question we all ought to know about Gavin to be in with a chance. Good luck!