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Join PAS November 12-15, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN at the Indiana Convention Center for one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world

Basic cycling tips are offered regarding safety, equipment, and logistics needed to ensure a GREAT ride

Here's where I need YOUR help... Please do me a huge favor and hit the "Subscribe" button at the MPD Podcast YouTube Channel and Like...

Hey!!! We all know the DMV has tons of avenues for live music and music festivals. One of the most tasteful and elegant festivals is the...

The local jazz community in DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) remains vibrant in spite of our recent pandemic restrictions. Most folks...

To Fathers, everywhere: www.wilcamerondrums.com

JamKazam upgrade e-mail from mid May, 2021. Check it out!

I was saddened to hear about the loss of one of the musicians who started me listening to jazz music, Chick Corea. He was 79. By the...

Most of us have grown tired of the constant reminders of COVID-19 and how we're no longer able to play indoors like we once did. I...

For the first time since COVID-19 started in April 2020, I find myself like so many of my other musicians with NO upcoming GIGs!

Greetings: The folks at team Jamkazam sent another e-mail message out to the user community to update everyone about their recent...

So, NOW that we're heading into the cooler months and we won't be able to play outdoors, some of you may soon be in the market for a good...

I neglected to post an e-mail update from the the folks at Jamkazam sent during mid-august regarding progress they have made toward...

You need arms and legs for both. This is my recent encounter regarding what happens when cycling and drumming collide. Ouch!

After all of the local gathering places were closed down in Maryland due to COVID-19 several DMV musicians started to participate in...

Check out these 10 preventable reasons why bands fail.

I purchased this beautiful Yamaha Maple Custom drum set over 15 years ago! Since that time it has been my go-to kit for gigging,...

Let's discuss the cancellation of events, due to our ever increasing, social distancing limitations.

So, I've been visiting with this incredibly beautiful drum set online for weeks/months and I sort of feel attached to it already.

So, this is an update from my mid December post regarding SWELL. Tonight is my first 'official' gig with SWELL and I'm a bit nervous (all...