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Reviews of Drum and Percussion Gear and Events

Whether you're looking for the best in drum or percussion books, videos, DVDs, and hardware, or maybe a review on a cool drum event, check out Tiger Bill's reviews first. You'll find them to be the most detailed, comprehensive, reliable, no-nonsense reviews on the Web.

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SHURE DMK 57- 52 Drum Mic Kit Video Review

Tiger Bill attempts to mike up an entire 6 piece drumset with one SHURE DMK 57 - 52 Drum Mic Kit. See and hear the results for yourself!

Reviews are Listed in alphabetical order by Title or Artist's First Name:

American Drummers Achievement Awards Honoring Steve Gadd DVD
This DVD features Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colauita, Rick Marotta, and others.

Basement Finishing System by Owens Corning
Tiger Bill transformed his basement into a State-of-the-art Drum Studio with some help from the unique Owens Corning Basement Finishing System. Check it out!

Be A DrumHead
Check out the Tiger's review of this video/audio CD package produced by Bob Gatzen and starring Grammy Award-winning drummer Will Kennedy. You'll be introduced to Practice Time Management (PTM), Spaceology, Drumwords, Motorvation, and more. All in an effort to maximize your drum practice time, whether you're a beginner or a pro. From Warner Bros. Publications.

Black Potatoe Festival 2001
The 5th Annual Black Potatoe Festival is a huge three-day event that features local talent and headline acts as well. Tony Levin (with Jerry Marotta on drums) and Andy Summers (with drummer Joel Taylor) were among this year's featured artists. Check out the Tiger's report.

Brain's Lessons
Bryan "Brain" Mantia teaches you basic sticking technique, Go-Go Rhythms, Funk Beats, and Ostinatos on this video from Warner Bros. Publications. Does it impress the Tiger? Check it out.

Buddy Rich and the Buddy Rich Big Band Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival 1982
The incomparable Buddy Rich and his monster Big Band.

Cape Breton International Drum Festival 2005 Video Review
Click the above link for the entire story in video clips. and click the following link for an exclusive interview with Motown Drum Legend Uriel Jones - and hear what Uriel has to say about Tiger Bill!

Exclusive Interview with Motown Legend Uriel Jones:

Chad Smith's Red Hot Rhythm Method
The Tiger reviews Chad Smith's DVD. See if it's worth your time and bread!

Chip Ritter - Stick Tricks DVD
See what Tiger Bill thinks of Stick Trick and showmanship specialist Chip Ritter's DVD.

Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles Vol 1
15 drumming greats performing solos and rare drum battles.

Classic Jazz Drummers
The Tiger reviews three Hudson Music videos: Classic Jazz Drummers - Swing and Beyond, which contains classic clips of 20 of the greatest drummers from the past six decades; Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles, which consists of 15 of the greatest drummers in history in astounding extended solos and one-of-a-kind drum duels; and Swing, Swing, Swing, with 14 rare performances of Gene Krupa, the drummer who took the drums out from behind the bandstand and put them in the spotlight.

Commandments of R&B Drumming by Zoro
Here's an instructional series, from Alfred Publishing, that's available in three formats: Book/audio CD, three videos, or one DVD. Zoro the drummer, aka funky foot, gives R&B drumming an in-depth historical treatment, including all the landmark songs and drummers of each era from Soul to Funk to Hip-Hop. Read Tiger Bill's review.

Common Ground
The Tiger takes a look at the first video/audio CD package in what Warner Bros. Publications calls their "Inspiring Drummers Series." It stars Funk Master Dennis Chambers and 14-year-old drumming sensation Tony Royster Jr., with a special appearance by Billy Cobham.

Complete Drum Workout Book and Video
Check out the Tiger's detailed review of Pat Petrillo's book and video.

Conversations in Clave Book/CD by Horacio El Negro Hernandez
The Tiger reviews El Negro's book/audio CD that teaches his concept of Afro-Cuban drumming.

Dave Weckl: Back to Basics DVD
Tiger Bill reviews part one of Dave Weckl's encyclopedia of drum techniques.

Dave Weckl: The Next Step DVD
Tiger Bill reviews part two of Dave Weckl's encyclopedia of drum techniques.

Day of Percussion 2003: Connecticut
Exclusive video clips you won't anywhere but here! Johnny Rabb, Dom Famularo, Mike Portnoy, Dr. Nick Petrella, Liam Teague, and a host of percussionists appeared at the PAS Day of Percussion, thanks to host and PAS President Jim Royle, and the Tiger was there to get the story in exclusive audio and video clips.

Day of Percussion 2002: New Jersey
The NJ Chapter of the PAS (Percussive Arts Society) hosted a cool day of percussion that included appearances by Evelyn Glennie and Joe Morello and the Tiger was there to report all the action.

Day of Percussion 2005: New Jersey
Exclusive video of this year's artists: Zoro, Tiger Bill, Roman Lankios, Rurie Furukaki, and Glenn Weber.

Dennis Chambers: Serious Moves DVD
Check out Tiger Bill's review of the DVD featuring Dennis performing alone and with former bandmates John Scofield on guitar, Gary Grainger on bass, and Jim Beard on keyboards.

Double Bass Drumming DVD by Joe Franco
If you're just starting to get into Double Bass Drumming, this DVD will provide you with a solid foundation. Check out the Tiger's Review.

DrumBeat Festival 2004
The first year of our DrumBeat Fest was such a success that we decided to do it again - only bigger and better! Check out the video clips.

The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary as taught by Alan Dawson Book/CDs
This book is just like taking lessons with legend Alan
Dawson himself.

Drummer's Guide to Reading Drum Charts
If you're having trouble interpreting drum charts, check out the Tiger's review of Steve Houghton's video from Warner Bros. Publications.

Drumometer
The Tiger tests out the official instrument that measures the World's Fastest Drummers for the Guinness Book of World Records.

Drum Set Crash Course
Touring and session drummer Russ Miller has developed a crash course in the fundamentals of playing the most popular musical styles of today. The Tiger reviews both the book/audio CD and video version, from Warner Bros. Publications.

Drum Set Warm-Ups
The Tiger reviews Rod Morgenstein's book, which has been called the stick control equivalent for the drum set.

Drum Tuning: Sound and Design Simplified
Check out the Tiger's in-depth review of sound and design guru Bob Gatzen's new DVD, from Warner Bros. Publications.

Easy Rock Drum Beats DVD: No Reading Required!
Learn to play rock beats fast with no knowledge of reading required!

Evolution
Drum innovator, Akira Jimbo, produced, composed, programmed, and performed all the music on this video himself. He used his Yamaha DTX Trigger System, Yamaha Beech Custom drums, Zildjian cymbals, and other gear. All music is performed in real time with no sequencer and no backing tracks. Tap into the Tiger's review for more. From Warner Bros. Publications.

Extreme Drumming
If you're looking for "extreme drumming" look no further. Read the Tiger's review of Marco Minneman's DVD. It will entertain you and make you want to hit the woodshed all at the same time.

Gene Krupa: Jazz Legend DVD
The life story, in rare videos and photos, of Gene Krupa the drummer man responsible for more "DrumHeads" than any other drummer in history!

Gene Krupa: The Pictorial Life of a Jazz Legend Book and CD
The life story of Gene Krupa in rare photos. Includes audio CD of Gene's greatest hits.

Getting Started on Drums
The Tiger reviews this Hudson Music DVD for beginners, starring Tommy Igoe teaching drummers how to assemble, setup, and play the drumset.

Groove Essentials DVD by Tommy Igoe
If you're looking to expand your drumming horizons into new musical styles, check out Tiger Bill's review.

Groove Essentials The Play-Along Book/CD by Tommy Igoe
Tiger Bill checks out the companion book/CD to Tommy's original Groove Essentials DVD.

Hansenfutz Practice Pedals Video Review

Don't miss Tiger Bill's comprehensive video review of the revolutionary Futz Bass Drum practice pedals that can help you build your leg and foot muscles faster than using a standard bass drum pedal!

Hard Rock Academy Performance Vocals
Attention all singing DrumHeads! Check out the Tiger's review of a DVD that promises to take your performance to the next level! From the Hard Rock Academy in association with Warner Bros. Publications.

Horacio El Negro Hernandez at the Modern Drummer Festival
The Tiger reviews the video of Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez filmed at the Modern Drummer Festival in 1997.

HipTrix™ The World's Brightest Glow-in-the-Dark DrumSticks
Tiger Bill reviews a new drumstick on the block that glows in the dark! And check out the video as Steve Stockmal, author of the book/DVD Spinology, puts the new sticks through their paces.

It's About Time
Read the Tiger's review of the book and two audio CDs by Fred Dinkins. It is designed to help you understand, control, and improve your sense of time through a series of step-by-step exercises that really work.

Jotan Afanador's Drum Clinic
This performance was taped during one of Jotan's Drum Clinics and shows that there's more to Jotan (2003 holder of the world's fastest drummer) than a fast pair of hands. Click the above link for Tiger Bill's review.

Jungle/Drum 'n' Bass
Johnny Rabb shows you how to apply today's popular electronic music to the drum set in his book/audio CD from Warner Bros. Publications. Check out the Tiger's review.

Kenny Aronoff Laying It Down: Basics of Rock Drumming DVD
Kenny explores the fundamentals of rock drumming.

Kenny Aronoff Power Workout: Complete DVD
Check out the Tiger's review of Kenny Aronoff's Power Workout the DVD, which now includes both of the original videotapes Power Workout # 1 and #2.

Keeping It Simple by Bruce Aitken DVD
Learn the secrets of groove from educator Bruce Aitken.

Legends of Jazz Drumming DVD
This DVD covers the legends of jazz drumming from the pre-1920s through the 1970s with still photos and rare film clips.

Lionel Hampton: Jazz Legend
Tiger Bill reviews Hudson Music DVD of legendary bandleader, vibraphonist, drummer, and showman: Lionel Hampton.

Living Art of Brushes
It seems that brush playing is NOT a lost art after all. This video, by Clayton Cameron, covers jazz, funk, and fusion brush patterns, original and traditional specialty strokes, practical tips, brush solos, and more. Check out Tiger Bill's review.

Making Music with Carter Beauford and Victor Wooten
Carter and Victor take you through a recording studio session.

Marco Minnemann's Extreme Drumming
The Tiger reviews Marco's new DVD that features nearly hours of entertainment and education for fans of fantastic drumming.

Modern Drummer 2000 DVD
This DVD (the first ever released for the musician's market) contains 170 minutes of performances, clinics, and interviews. This one features Don Brewer, Vinnie Colaiuta, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Akira Jimbo, Hilary Jones, Paul Leim, Dave Lombardo, and Billy Ward. Click the above link for a detailed review by Tiger Bill.

Modern Drummer Festival 2001
The Tiger reports back from the MD Fest 2001, which featured performances by Gene Lake, Gary Novak, Cindy Blackman, Virgil Donati, Stanton Moore, Carmine Appice, and many others.

Modern Drummer Festival 2002
The 15th annual festival featured Jimmy DeGrasso, Billy Cobham, Rick Marotta, Thomas Lang, The Reyes Family, Billy Ashbaugh, John Blackwell, and more. Check out the Tiger's review.

Modern Drummer Festival 2005 DVD
Tiger Bill reviews the Hudson Music DVD coverage of one of the most prestigious drum festivals in the world.

Musical Drumming in Different Styles DVD by Gregg Bissonette
Studio great Gregg Bissonette offers his approach to drumming in various styles.

New Method for Afro-Cuban Drumming Book/CD by Jimmy Branly
This book/CD features Jimmy Branly's approach to playing contemporary Latin rhythms on the drumset.

On The Beaten Path: The Drummer's Guide to Musical Styles and the Musician's Who Defined Them Book/CD by Rich Lackowski
For drummers of all ages and all styles, this title says it all. Check it out!

Pat Petrillo's Drum Clinic at NJ School of Percussion Video Review
The Tiger caught Pat's performance at a drum clinic at the New Jersey School of Percussion. Check out this exclusive video of Pat in action.

Performance & Technique by Bobby Jarzombek DVD
If you're into double bass and visual flash, check out this new DVD featuring Bobby Jarzombek.

Peter Erskine Live at Jazz Baltica DVD
Jazz drummer Erskine and his trio recorded in top form.

Peter Erskine Method for Drumset: Book and DVD
One of the most respected jazz drummers of all time, shares his methods in this combo book and DVD aimed at beginning and advanced players alike.

Pintech Echo Kit and EZ Sound Module Video Review

Click the above link for an exclusive video review on the Pintech Echo Kit and EZ Sound Module.

Pintech E-JAM Kit with Roland and Yamaha Sound Modules Video Review

Click the above link for an exclusive video review on the Pintech E-Jam Kit with both Roland and Yamaha Sound Modules.

Pintech LIDS and Hansenfutz Practice Pedals Video Review

Click the above link for an exclusive video review on the Pintech Practice Lids and Hot Lids along with the Hansenfutz Practice Pedal. (In memory of Pintech Guru Rick Koppen, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 38. He will be missed by all who knew him.)

Mike Portnoy Anthology Book
This book contains transcriptions of some of Mike Portnoy's best known works from Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, and Transatlantic.

Purdie Good Cookin'
Check out the Tiger's review and hear audio samples from Bernard Purdie's CD, Purdie Good Cookin'.

The Most Important Educational Function with Bernard Purdie in Japan
This Tiger reviews this three-videotape set, produced by Bernard Purdie for his own company. It shows the master of grove in action both on the drumset and in the clinic-room.

Realistic Rock Drum Method Book/CD by Carmine Appice
Tiger Bill reviews both versions of the Rock Classic text from Carmine Appice.

Regal Tip X-Series Drumsticks
A new twist on some old favorites. The Tiger performs thorough on and off gig testing of Regal Tip's X-Series drumsticks.

Rick's Licks (Updated Version)
If you're looking to expand your creative ideas on the drumset, look no further. I highly recommend this book for all intermediate and advanced drummers, whether or not you can read music. Click the above link for the Tiger's complete review of this book/audio CD package.

The R.I.T.T.E.R. Method
The Tiger reviews an inspirational self-improvement guide for drummers.

Russ Miller on CD
Russ, who is regarded as one of the world's top touring and session drummers, gets to stretch out on two solo albums produced under his own label, R.M.I. Music Productions. Where's One? and Cymbalism. Check out the Tiger's review of both CDs.

SABIAN Vault Tour 2004: Exclusive Video!

Our exclusive video will give you the feeling that you're in the SABIAN Cymbal Vault itself. Learn how the masters make great cymbals and enjoy performances by Dom Famularo and Tiger Bill.

A Salute to Buddy Rich featuring Phil Collins, Dennis Chambers, and Steve Smith
The Tiger reviews this tribute to Buddy from Hudson Music.

Snare Drum Basics by Bob Breithaupt
The Tiger reviews a beginner's guide to snare drumming.

Spinology: How to Master Spinning Drumsticks by Steve Stockmal
If you're into drumstick tricks, this is a good place to start.

Stan Levey: The Original Original
He was working with Dizzy Gillespie at the age of 16! Don't miss this new documentary bio DVD on one of the true pioneers of Jazz Bop drumming.

Steve Gadd: Up CLose DVD
See Steve deomstrating many of the techniques he has become known for over the years.

Summer NAMM 2003: The Best of Show
The Tiger picks the best gear and events of the Summer NAMM show, includes lots of video clips.

Supernatural Rhythm & Grooves
Santana's percussionists, Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo, give you one-on-one lessons as they teach you to blend traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms into today's popular music. Click the above link for the Tiger's detailed review.

Takin' Care of Business
Billy Ashbaugh, drummer for *NSYNC, takes you on tour with him to show you what life is like on the road with the mega group. Check out the Tiger's review of this video, from Warner Bros. Publications.

Thomas Lang: Creative Control DVD
Tiger Bill checks out this DVD on Thomas Lang's technique, from Hudson Music.

Tony Royster, Jr. - Pure Energy DVD
Featuring Tony Royster Jr and his band Inside Out along with special guest start Hip-Hop drumming great Nisan Stewart.

Turn It Up & Lay It Down: Sytle and Analysis
Check out the Tiger's review of this Alfred Publishing  book/instrcutional CD that's meant to be a companion to the original Spencer Strand CD of the same name.

Under the Table and Drumming: Carter Beauford DVD
World famous drummer for the Dave Matthews Band, Cater Beauford performs along with the rhythm tracks from six of the bands's best songs.

Ultimate Guide to Cymbals
Whether you're a teacher or performer, this book and accompanying DVD by Dr Nick Petrella will tell you all you need to know about the selection, care, and use of cymbals for band, orchestra, and the drumset.

Ultimate Play-Along Drum Trax Carmine Appice Book/CD: Guitar Zeus
If you play rock you won't want to miss the Tiger's review of this new book written by Rick Gratton with rock great Carmine Appice, from Alfred Publishing.

Ultimate Play-Along Drum Trax Billy Cobham: Conundrum
Billy Cobham, one of the most influential jazz fusion drummers ever to hit the scene, features his original tunes on this play-along book/CD combo.

Ultimate Play-Along Drum Trax Virgil Donati Book/CD
If you're into Virgil Donati, you won't want to miss this one.

The Unreel Drum Book featuring the Music of Randy Waldman and the Drumming of Vinnie Colauita
If you're lookign for some challenging drum charts, check this out!

World Fusion Drumming by Skip Hadden
In this book/CD, Skip separates each main fusion style into three basic components; The Beat (the basic rhythmic pattern), The Body (using the "Mix N Match" system), and The Brain (putting it all together).

Zen of Drumming
This three-hour two-videotape set, from Warner Bros. Publications, teaches Bobby Rock's mind, body, and soul approach to peak drumming performance. How effective is it? See the Tiger's review and find out.

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