Bartek “Shopix” Czarniachowski’s rehearsal space Hereby, we kick off BeatIt’s column, where we present Polish drummers’ rehearsal rooms. Some drummers have really been lucky as far as accommodation is concerned. This...
Jose and Tomek Torres performing live for BeatIt Jose Torres’s band performs the song “Por ahi nos vemos”. Not everybody can afford to travel all the way from Europe to Cuba but most of us can actually afford to buy a ticket to a...
What’s new with drum equipment manufacturers? What are the latest developments in drum kits, snare drums, cymbals, hardware, sticks, percussion instruments and all kinds of accessories offered by giants (Meinl, Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Pearl, Tama, DW, Yamaha, Ludwig, Roland, Vic Firth, Vater, Pro-Mark, Remo, Evans, Aquarian), respected makers (Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Anatolian, Dixon, Mapex, Natal), and those trying to make a name for themselves (Wincent, Dream, Headhunters, Diril)? Who is embarking on a concert or clinic tour? What are the drummers and drum companies we know and love up to? Take a peek in this category to find out what’s happening in the world of drums.