Rattle and Drum News Feed http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News News feeds for the Rattle and Drum website. Find out the latest news and information on drum clinics. en-GB Copyright 2006, Rattle and Drum Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:11:11 GMT Christmas Opening Hours http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2008/11/28/christmas_opening_hours
We will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day, other than that we will be opening as usual (10am – 6pm in the week and 10am – 5:30pm on a Saturday). ]]> 61@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:17:45 GMT Moving and Expanding http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2008/09/24/moving_and_expanding Rattle and Drum has been a busy place for the last few months. We’ve all been working hard, looking to expand the business and improve the range of products we offer.

Yesterday, we moved into new premises and opened our new shop under the name of Rattle and Drum Music. We are now an all-round musical instrument store selling guitars, basses, amps and pa, as well as expanding our range of drums and percussion.

We’re working on a new website and will be adding all our new products for sale over the internet in the coming months, but if you want to pay us a visit we are now located at 77-79 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE1 2JH.

Expect to see more news soon with details on the manufacturers we will be offering, but just to whet your appetite we will be a full Fender Custom Shop dealer, as well as Ibanez, ESP, Warwick, Marshall, Black Star and many, many more.

Music lessons will continue at our old store for the foreseeable future and access is now through the back door rather than through the shop like before. Anyone wanting to start drum lessons should give us a call or email us through the ‘Contact Us’ page.

Simon @ Rattle and Drum Music
]]> 60@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:40:33 GMT Pearl Day 2008 Sunday 1st June http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2008/05/16/pearl_day_2008_sunday_1st_june After last years excellent show at the Assembly rooms here in Derby, this year Pearl are staging their drum extravaganza at The East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham. The event features some of the drummings leading names like Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Jimmy DeGrasso (Alice Cooper, Ozzy, Megadeth), Jerry Brown (Girls Aloud, Will Young), Darrin Mooney (Primal Scream) and many more. There will also be Percussion and Tuning workshops plus the largest exhibition of Pearl products ever to be seen in the UK.

Tickets are available from www.pearldrum.com priced £20 Adults / £10 Under 12's

 

]]> 55@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Fri, 16 May 2008 17:07:41 GMT Guitar Accessories Available http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2008/05/13/guitar_accessories_available Due to Sound Controls closure we are now stocking guitar accessories to help our local musicians.

We have supplies in stock of

  • Strings
  • Picks
  • Cables

We are also happy to offer any help in suppling other related items.

]]> 52@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Tue, 13 May 2008 15:41:18 GMT Easter Weekend Opening Hours http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2008/03/17/easter_weekend_opening_hours Our opening hours for the bank holiday weekend are as follows

Good Friday     10am - 5.00pm

Saturday        9.00am - 5.30pm

Sunday                   CLOSED

Easter Monday      CLOSED

 

]]> 51@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:20:44 GMT NAMM show 2008 part 1 Mapex and Paiste http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2008/01/26/namm_show_2008_part_1_mapex_and_paiste MAPEX
Mapex QR

The QR series kit has been an amazing success since it's introduction 2 years ago. After the launch of some new colours last year, this year they've decided to go with a limited edition silver sparkle with black hardware. The kit also features an extra cymbal stand. The kit will only be available in rock sizes consisting of a 22"x18" bass drum, 12"x09" rack tom, 13"x10" rack tom, 16"x16" floor tom and a 14"x5.5" snare drum.

The VX series has a new colour called transparent cherry instead of the current wax cherry which will be available shortly.

M Birch

The M Birch has a new finish called Hermosa Fade which is a yellow sunburst finish, this colour should be available very soon and will become part of the standard colour options for the M Birch range.

The Pro M has a fantastic new limited edition Zebrawood option which looks awesome as the photo on the right suggests. Available for a limited period only in the 2 up 2 down configuration shown in the photo, that's 22"x18" bass drum, 10"x08 rack tom, 12"x09" rack tom, 14"x14" floor tom, 16"x16" floor tom and 14"x5.5" snare drum. 

Orion

My personal favorite kit is the new limited edition Orion in Chocolate Burl Burst, this kit is limited to only 10 in the world and we've got one of them.

We should take delivery of it in the next few days. It's a 22" kick, 10" & 12" rack toms, 14" & 16" floor toms all for £1999.

There's some other great new colours available in both the Orion and the Saturn kits, plus Saturn is now also available with either chrome or black hardware. 

Mapex also have a new snare drum in the black panther range. It's a massive 12mm 15ply shell in fame maple with die cast hoops.

PAISTE

powerslave ride

Paiste have introduced a load of new models in the signature range. These include crystal thin crashes in 16", 18" and 20" and crystal thin 14" hats. An 8" cool bell and a full set of Reflector Heavy Full crashes in 16", 17", 18", 19", 20" & 22" plus 8" & 10" splashes.

The really great looking new cymbal in the signature range though has to be the Nicko McBrain 'Powerslave' ride. Nico will be using this cymbal on Iron Maidens 2008 world tour.

The Twenty range of cast cymbal has also been extensively expanded to now include extra sizes in the current range of crashes, splashes hi hats and rides as well as a new range of thin crashes as well as light rides and hi hats and thin china models.

]]> 50@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:17:22 GMT Happy New Year everbody http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2008/01/01/happy_new_year_everbody
It's the time of the year when loads of new products are launched at the NAMM music show in California, USA. I shall bring you all of the news as soon as I get it, but it looks like there's going to be some great new gear hitting these shores very soon.
]]> 49@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:55:18 GMT Christmas Day Deal http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2007/12/23/christmas_day_deal
* Vic Firth, Vater, Pro Mark or Zildjian and they must be in stock.
]]> 48@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:30:30 GMT Beating the middle-age blues http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2007/12/22/beating_the_middle-age_blues If you would like to read the story in full, click on this link to take you to The Times web site.

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3085068.ece

 

]]> 47@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:34:58 GMT Christmas Deliveries http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2007/12/09/christmas_deliveries
We have a lot of stock available which is still waiting to be added onto this site, so if there's something that you can't see, please give us a call.

Most of our suppliers are shipping until about the 20th, so there's still time to get those hard to find gifts
]]> 46@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:57:34 GMT Photo's from Sebastiaan De Krom Clinic http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2007/12/03/photo's_from_sebastiaan_de_krom_clinic

The evening started with a great performance by local drummer Ed Richardson and his band Somethin' Kinda Blue.

Sebastiaan delivered an awesome performance, showing what a versatile player he his with either sticks or brushes in his hand.

Joined on stage with Sebastiaan was Sax player Steve Kaldestad all the way from Canada and the amazing bass player from Jamie Cullum's band Jeff Gascoyne. Jeff was struggling to see the music under the stage lights so a bit of improvisation was needed. Very Jazz!!!!!! 

]]> 45@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:20:30 GMT Christmas Opening Hours http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2007/12/02/christmas_opening_hours These are our opening hours over the Christmas period.

Saturday 22nd December     9 - 5.30
Sunday 23rd December          11 - 4
Christmas Eve                          10 - 4
Christmas Day                          CLOSED
Boxing Day                                 CLOSED
Thursday 27th December       10 - 6
Friday 28th December             10 - 6
Saturday 29th December         9 - 5.30
Sunday 30th December          CLOSED
New Years Eve                          CLOSED
New Years Day                          CLOSED
Wednesday 2nd January         10 - 6

]]> 44@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:59:00 GMT Photo's from Thomas Lang Clinic http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2007/11/26/photo's_from_thomas_lang_clinic 21@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:04:13 GMT Sebastiaan De Krom Clinic http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2007/10/16/sebastiaan_de_krom_clinic Drum Clinic

We are delighted to introduce the Sebastiaan De Krom trio, playing live at the Venue, Abbey Street, Derby on Wednesday the 28th of November 2007. The event will take on the format of a normal drum clinic but also appearing on stage with Sebastiaan will be saxophonist Steve Kaldestad and either Sam Burgess or Mark Hodgson on double bass. Sabastiaan is probably most well known as the drummer for the hugely successful pianist Jamie Cullum.

]]> 19@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:08:30 GMT Thomas Lang Clinic http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2007/10/16/thomas_lang_clinic “To play the unplayed ” That is the self-proclaimed lifelong aspiration of drummer/producer Thomas Lang. Given his astonishing independence of limb and his stalwart dedication to improving his craft – Lang’s aspiration is more than well on the way to reality.

Thomas Lang has dedicated his life to the exploration of all things drum.
In addition to his relentless touring, recording and performing schedules, Lang’s instructional DVD “Creative Control” (Hudson Music) is now one of the biggest-ever selling instructional DVDs of all time and he has managed to find time to lend his expertise to Meinl Cymbals, the Remo Corporation and Sonor Drums to help develop new and exciting gear and drums accessories.

A native of Vienna, Austria, Lang took up drums at the tender age of five. Inspired by a televised performance of a heavy metal band, Lang assessed (quite rightly!) that he wanted to be a drummer when he grew up because, “the drummer looked like he was the boss – AND he got to sit down!”

In addition to years of private tuition, Lang was formally educated at the Vienna Conservatory of Music. As the youngest student enrolled at the legendary institution, early on Lang received a diverse education in a multitude of styles including Jazz, Classical, Fusion and Big Band? After leaving the conservatory, Lang began working professionally – slowly working his way through the European Pop, Rock and Jazz scenes. Working obsessively (sometimes with up to 15 projects simultaneously) Lang earned his stripes by working with some of Europe’s most demanding recording and touring outfits including Falco, John Wetton, Bonnie Tyler and many others.

In addition to his work with other artists, Lang’s 1995 solo release, “Mediator” topped the charts in Europe and garnered rave reviews for its innovative Jazz/Dance/ProgRock sound.

Despite his grueling touring and rehearsal schedule, Lang remains committed to a rigorous daily practice schedule. “I religiously follow a constantly-evolving practice routine. It’s not glamorous, but for me daily practice is a principle source of growth and inspiration in my playing,” says Lang.

Lang’s daily practice regime eventually became the basis for his 2-part series of instructional videos, “Ultimatives Schlagzeug I & II” which were originally released in 1995. Due to overwhelming demand, these videos were re-released on DVD in 2004 by Hudson Music (http://www.hudsonmusic.com/).

In his quest to, “play the unplayed,” Thomas has worked cooperatively with the research and development team at Meinl Cymbals to create, “Tom’s Becken” – a pitch-matched range of contemporary crash cymbals that provide acoustic and electronic drummers with modern sounds that resemble artificially engineered cymbal samples. Launched in 2002, “Tom’s Becken” were so well received that in 2004 Thomas Lang worked with Meinl once again to design the “Fast Hats” (www.meinlcymbals.com).

In 2002, Meinl approached the Remo Corporation to produce the “Thomas Lang Practice Kit” -
a totally silent, completely portable practice kit. “When I travel its hard for me to keep up with my practice because I worry about disturbing people in hotel rooms, or backstage. Then, it occurred to me that tons of drummers must give up playing because it’s too expensive or not feasible to keep up practicing. I took my idea for a totally portable kit to the guys and Remo – and the rest is history,” says Lang. (http://www.remo.com/)

Thomas Lang currently plays Sonor drums, Meinl cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Remo drum heads, Roland electronics, Gibraltar hardware, Hardcase road cases and AKG microphones

His highly anticipated follow-up DVD, "Creative Coordination & Advanced Foot Technique" (Hudson Music) was released in November of 2006 and is available through his offical merchandise site, http://www.muso-mart.com/.

Thomas's solo album, "Along These Lines" is scheduled for release in early 2007 along with a music-inspired clothing line. Lang currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and identical twin sons.

Despite his reputation as an innovative and prolific drummer, Lang has a surprising take on technique. “Technique has nothing to do with music. It’s like a tool, like a hammer. You can build a shed – or you can build the Sistine Chapel,” Lang told Modern Drummer magazine. “Some days I want a shed – some days I want the Sistine Chapel – or a villa or maybe a bowling alley!

Thomas Lang's official website is: http://www.sticktrix.com/
Thomas Lang's official myspace page is: www.myspace.com/thomaslangdrummer

 

]]> 18@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:48:54 GMT Luis Conte Percussion Clinic http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2006/05/30/luis_conte_percussion_clinic We are delighted to announce that on Thursday the 29th of June 2006 Grammy-award winning Percussionist Luis Conte will be performing at the Waterfall, Railway Terrace, Derby (opposite the railway station).

Tickets are priced at £5 and are available from the shop. Doors open at 7.30.)

Louis is an acknowledged master of percussion and his celebrated career includes touring and/or recording work with some of the greatest names in contemporary music, including Madonna, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Santana (Supernatural album), Jackson Browne, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, James Taylor, Shakira, Ozzy Osborne, Queen Latifah and Cuban legends Arturo Sandoval and Cachao.).

He can also be heard on the scores and/or soundtracks to such box office smashes as Mission Impossible, Rain Man, Waiting To Exhale, Coming To America, Drumline, Out of Time, The Italian Job, Oceans 12, Sideways, Disney’s animated Tarzan, Brother Bear and countless others. Endorsed by Meinl, Luis has designed his own signature series of instruments.).

His percussion clinic tours take him around the world teaching musicians the essentials and history of Afro-Cuban rhythm.

]]> 1@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Legendary Nico McBrain is coming http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2005/09/08/the_legendary_nico_mcbrain_is_coming It gives me enormous pleasure to be able to tell you that the one and only Nico McBrain from Iron Maiden will be coming to Derby on Thursday 29th of September to perform at The Spot Conference Centre.

Tickets are priced at £5 each and are available in store or by calling (01332) 360657.

]]> 2@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Joey Jordison Snares are here http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2005/07/02/joey_jordison_snares_are_here We've just taken delivery of the first batch of Pearl Signature Joey Jordison Snare drums. They're in very limited supply due to the huge demand, so if you want one, be quick!!! The 13"x6" drum has a 1mm black steel shell which is tatooed with Slipnot logos. It's RRROOOCCCKKKK.

]]> 3@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Sat, 02 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT We're Moving http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2005/05/25/we're_moving Well in Derby anyway. For most of our Derby based customers, i appreciate it's been the worst kept secret for quite a while now, but on Wednesday 1st of June 2005 we will be opening our brand new shop at 137 London Road, Derby. The new shop is only about 2 minutes walk from our current location, just round the corner from the railway station.

]]> 4@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Wed, 25 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Tickets are now on sale http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80//News/2005/05/21/tickets_are_now_on_sale Tickets for our Jimmy Chamberlain Cliinic on Tuesday 2nd August 2005 are now on sale. Priced at £5, they are available from the shops or by calling (01332)360657.

]]> 5@http://www.rattleanddrum.com:80/ Sat, 21 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT