An innovative and progressive musician, Mike Bennett
continues to emerge as one of the nation’s top drummers. He is a versatile drummer who is building a reputation as one of L.A.’s finest.”

Bennett has performed with artists such as Hilary Duff, Richie Kotzen, Benise, Mary Mary, Alicia Keys, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band and many others, including television appearances on The Tonight Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America, The Today Show and many more.

Mike Bennett is proud to be an artist and clinician for Sonor Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Latin Percussion, Rhythm Tech Percussion, Regal Tip Drum Sticks, Aquarian Drum Heads, Roland Electronics and Gibraltar Hardware.

Want Mike producing or playing on your album. Check his Music Evolutions Studios!

Chris Tyrrell hangs out with DrumHang during soundcheck on a recent Lady Antebellum tour stop and talks gear and gig. This guy has a deep pocket and a beautiful set of Craviottos! Check him out!

Congratulations to Kevin Lyons, one of two winners announced for the Stanton Moore DVD & Booklet contest.

And congratulations to Hans W. Giesholt, our second winner!

Kevin and Hans both guessed the right answer to our question.

“Who owned the studio where Stanton’s dvd was recorded and visited the set?”

Levon Helm.

IT’S TIME TO DRUMSTRONG!!! Come out and BANG on something to B•E•A•T cancer! MAY 19 & 20, 2012 with Keller Williams & WMDS!, George Porter, Jr & Runnin’ Pardners, Jeff Sipe & Friends, Eyes of the Elders, Inner Visions roots reggae and much more.

DRUMSTRONG events raise awareness and funds for important cancer programs globally through rhythm, funding cancer education, research and survivorship support.

All cancers and All populations are represented.

The 6th annual interactive R•H•Y•T•H•M event will set a world record, engage communities Globally and feature stage sets (and spontaneous combustJams!) by great artists sharing their hearts and talents. Also, an opportunity to play with them in the 30 hour non-stop Drum Circle…

Health Expo :: Full Stage :: Vendors :: KidZone :: YogaThon :: BellyDancers :: Parades :: Camping :: Drum Circle!

Misty Meadows Farm :: 455 Providence Rd S. & Ennis Rd :: Weddington, NC 28173 (just 4 miles south of Charlotte)

$30. per Person :: $50 per Family for the entire weekend. rain or SHINE! (we’ve got BIG ass tents).
Proceeds benefit local and national cancer organizations. ¡drumming to BEAT cancer!

See details @ WWW.DRUMSTRONG.ORG Find a DRUMSTRONG event near your Village and come out & Play!

Drum in honor or in memory of someone or for your own fortification and support survivorship.
It’s YOUR RHYTHM :: YOUR CAUSE

http://drumstrong.org

Thank you for your support and participation!

Scott L. Swimmer
drumSTRONG™ DrumsForCures, Inc. Founder and President
725 Providence Rd. suite #210
Charlotte, NC 28207
scott@drumstrong.org
http://www.drumstrong.org
704.375.7177 o. 704.996.9170 c.
Drumming to BEAT cancer!

Hudson Music & Drumhang want you to WIN Stanton Moore’s Groove Alchemy DVD & Booklet.

We’re giving away 2 DVD & Booklet sets!! All you have to do is answer this question:

“Who owned the studio where Stanton’s dvd was recorded and visited the set?”

Send your answer via EMAIL for your chance to win!

Rich and Drum Paradise manager Dave Drewry talk about their drum cartage, kits on hand, and their custom drums like the legendary “HitMaker” snare drum. You’ll even learn something about Dave’s passion for obscure British drums. Watch it on http://www.drumhang.com

He also puts on a regular drum hang. Check it out on http://www.drumhang.com

Jimmy is up to his usual hi-jinx in Nashville as he takes a walk through Pearl HQ

Watch it on http://www.drumhang.com right now!

Mel Watts is one of the unsung drum heros , recording with the likes of Del Shannon, David Perkins, Earl Thomas Conley, and performed with an impressive roster of Nashville’s best. With a career spanning from New York to Los Angeles to Nashville, and a heavy groove and passion that has recently backed Little River Band, and this summer, Brian Howe of Bad Company, Mel Watts is a drummer to know about. Watch his video and check him out on DrumHang.com!