Johnny Rabb performs an oustanding demonstration of the NEW Roland TD-4S drum kit at the 2009 Winter NAMM Show. ... read more...

This came out of our Jam Session on 2009-02-18 where Cash and I reflected with me on the Guitar and he covered Drums, Bass and Keyboard. Sometimes you just gotta reflect to realize where you are. I'm proud of DrummerConnection.com and it's crew, friends and family. Thank you guys for all your support. ... read more...

    Onstage and in the studio, the Yamaha Absolute series drum sets offer professional quality sound and exclusive new features. At Winter NAMM 2009, Yamaha will introduce a new Absolute series with several features and options. Yamaha’s new YESS mounting system for the tom-toms, which debuted on the PHX series in 2008, now comes standard on the Absolute series and uses a chrome-plated steel mounting plate. Drummers can also choose the new hook lug as an opti... read more...

"Being part of the Zildjian Company and being part of the Zildjian brand there are some things we can do with our sticks that I don’t think anyone else can do." Ron Allman     If you’ve visited the Zildjian website recently then you’re probably aware of the NEW Route 2 Zildjian Sweepstakes. To help celebrate the release of the John Blackwell and Ronnie Vannucci's signature stick models, you have the chance to win either one of two ... read more...

At the 2009 Winter NAMM Show Zildian announced several new promotions for the '09 year. One of these being "By the Inch" in which consumers will be given $1 per inch on any new A Custom or Armand series cymbal purchased at participating dealers from 2/15/09-5/31/09. This is a great opportunity to get some extra cash for being a loyal Zildjian customer. So if you buy a 14 in. set of hi hats, you get a check for $28 bucks. To explain the promotion further is Zildjian's Chief Marketing Of... read more...

Pacific (by DW) has for sure stepped it up with the Platinum series line of their drums. They have upgraded the hardware, added new configurations, and now they have added some new high-quality finishes to their line. The Platinum series is PDP’s flagship line, with 8-ply North American maple shells, double-oval tube lugs, and now a bevy of new finishes. Over 20 were introduced at NAMM 2009. Here’s a quick look at three of the new finishes: Camo Glass FinishPly, Blue to Black Burst Sati... read more...

Isiah is making a huge appearance at every event he attends. Check out [tc=00:59], he does this John Blackwell influenced fill! ... read more...

Video footage of drummer Glen Sobel tearin it up on a set of Roland V Drums at the Steven Slate Drums booth. He was demonstrating the new sample library by Steven Slate which has amazing sounding samples of 40 drum kits........... Steven Slate Drums 3.0 at NAMM 2009 pre-mixed digital drums on new SSD interface latest virtual instrument drum module. ... read more...

Isiah Ulysses is only ten, but he's a demon on the drum kit. He is seen playing here at the Evans booth at Winter NAMM 2009. ... read more...

These guys duke it out at the Soultone Booth at Winter NAMM 2009. Left - Eddie Heyward Right - Eric Moore ... read more...