Nate Morton is one of the most highly visible yet covert drummers via his gig on NBC’s The Voice. He’s captured a host of fans due to his deep pocket and exciting visual style. Those of us who know hi…
From Brazil, with Rock: Ivan Copelli
By Kelly King I’ve interviewed so many famous drummers. From Mike Mangini to Ronnie Vannucci, Thomas Lang to Jason Sutter, Dave Elitch and so many others; they all comment about the struggle of purs…
Jon Saldanha – It’s About Awareness
Canadian Jon Saldanha doesn’t limit himself to being a force ONLY behind the drums. He has played with Grammy Award Winning artists like Ben Fielding and Henry Seeley, is a part of successful Canadian…
Lang Zhao on the Chinese Interpretation of Gospel Drumming
This drumming phenome from China might not be the most obvious musician to take Gospel Drumming to its next iteration and yet, his book An Analytical Approach to Linear Application-Integrating Gospel …
Dave Elitch – An Educated Opinion
Dave Elitch is unhappy with the way drum education has been conducted; maybe not all drum education, but nearly all of it. That statement might be automatically dismissed coming from anyone else, but …
Nate Lotz – One Pass
Nate Lotz knows who he is and is just as aware of who he is not. This statement permeates his personal and professional life and is a result of considerable investigation on his part. While most music…
UK Artist Chris Brice Hones his Drumming Vernacular
By Kelly King Drumming was prescribed by a doctor for UK drummer Chris Brice, literally. When his mother was concerned about the abnormally high energy levels of her four-year-old son, she took Chris …
Yamaha Crosstown Hardware Pack – Review
Only twice in my years with Drumhead Magazine have I asked to review a product. I’m lucky in the fact that my relationship with the mag allows me the familiarity to approach them in this manner. I’m n…
An analytical approach to mind-body connection and creative phrasing
Story by Kelly King Photos by Ekaterina Gorbacheva In rejection of the naysayers who talk about musicians of the past (all respect to previous generations), we are increasingly witnessing drummers who…