Now if you fancy yourself as a good drummer, there is a competition
called YOUNG DRUMMER of the year 2007. To be in with a chance of
entering this competition you should log onto there site www.YOUNGDRUMMEROFTHEYEAR.COM
or send in a stamped addressed envelope to YOUNG DRUMMER COMPETITION, PO BOX 436, EDGWARE, MIDDX, HA8 6WX
the closing date for this fabulous competition is 1st November 06 this
is organised by Mikedolbear.com
I would like to wish you all the very best, all entrants must be under
16 years of age.
Last years competition was judged by Top drummer Mark Richardson, Feeder
Bill Brufford, Bill Brufford's Earthworks and drum teacher Bob
Armstrong,Who has taught Steve and Alan White, Darren Mooney, Phil Gould
and many top drummers. The competition is sponsored by PETER WORTH
Fashion Collections
Protection Racket have just added a list of top drummers to their company they are as follows
Andy Burrows (Razorlight)
Mark Richardson (Feeder)
Abe Cunningham (Deftones)
Omar Abidi (Fightstar)
Adrian Young (NO Doubt)
Christian Eiger (Depeche Mode)
IIan Rubin (Lostprophets)
John Jenkins (The Streets)
Jimmy Chamberlin (The Smashing Pumpkins)
For more new's on this great company, please go to Musker Links
Razorlight New's
As Andy Burrows will testify, razorlight poured their all into the making of Razorlight. All of the reviews indicate that this year is well and truly theirs for the taking.
They will be touring the U.K in October 06 for a list of all of the dates please go to their website of which is www.razorlight.co.uk
Sum 41
Sum 41 drummer Stevo 32, was best man at the recent wedding of front man Deryck Whibley to Avril Lavigne.
Many Congratulations from Joe and everyone here at www.offthestreets.co.uk
For excellent value for anything to do with buying a drumkit or any hardware etc, please visit the website www.kingmidasdistribution.co.uk
They have a Peace drumkit of which is made using 9ply timber it comes in 6 different colours and consists of 5 drums plus all cymbal stands and hardware plus brass cymbals and a full set of drum bags and stool at a cost of £399
The same company also do a DRT-32- Drum Throne, height adjustable spin shaft, thick padded and groove seat inc padded back rest, double braced Special Offer £35
GLEN HUGHES
Glen Hughes has a new album out of which features the one and only Chad Smith on drums, they were joined by John Frusciante from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the album is getting very good reviews.The album was co produced by Chad Smith and Glen Hughes The Kerrang Magazine say's that it is a sultry mutha- funker of an album
for further details of this album please go to amazon.co.uk
This month's Rhythm magazine features a very good and interesting interview with Nicko Mcbrain from Iron Maiden, as they have a new album out. There is £1,700 worth of drums and cymbals and tasy other drum stuff as prizes for this month's competition's as well as all of the other information of what is going on in planet drum. To get hold of a copy of Rhythm, please go to a major new's agent or order a copy from your local new's agent. Well worth the £4.50p plus you get a FREE C.D