Drumerica Website Goes Live

Drumerica Website Goes Live With Free, Downloadable, Official Play-Along Tracks From Groove Essentials And DrumFun.

With the start of the National Competition For Young Drummers less than 30 days away, Drumerica has announced the launch of the www.drumerica.us website. The site features complete information on the contest sponsors, judges, prizes and rules as well as a page with links to free downloads of Drumerica’s official Rock, Pop, Metal, Jazz, Funk and Latin play-along tracks. The MP3’s, which have been provided by “Groove Essentials” (HudsonMusic.com) and the “Progressive Metal” collection (DrumFun.com), give drummers high-quality, professional backing tracks for their video entries and allow them to become more familiar with these popular and important drumming styles while also creating a more level playing field for all participants.

Drumerica’s entry period runs from July 1 to August 1, 2014. The contest is open to 13-18 year-old boys and girls who are current residents of the U.S.A. and is sponsored by Musician’s Friend, School Of Rock, Crush Drum, TRX Cymbals, D’Addario, Modern Drummer, KAT Percussion and Desert Rock Sound Studios along with a dozen other top drum, accessory and media companies. 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place “Drumericans” will receive nearly $25,000 in prizes and will be selected by judging panels made up of world-famous drummers and drum educators, including Kenny Aronoff, Gorden Campbell, Tommy Igoe, Arin Ilejay, Ray Luzier, Cobus Potgieter, Johnny Rabb, Kent Slucher, Steve Smith and Hannah “Ford” Welton plus the editors of Modern Drummer magazine and more.

For further information and a complete list of rules and prizes visit www.drumerica.us. For a chance to win prizes in Drumerica’s random drawings and mini contests, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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THIS SUMMER THE WORLD JOINS TOGETHER TO “MAKE MUSIC”

On June 21^st, 800 Cities Worldwide Celebrate Music and it’s Magic- Be Part Of It !

The world¹s largest annual music event, unified as the Make Music Day celebration (www.makemusicday.org), will be held on the summer solstice‹June 21^st. This international event began in France as Fête de la Musique, and now takes place in 800 cities across 110 countries. This year the number of participating cities in the U.S. will double to nearly 20, including the additions of major markets such as Austin, Nashville and Boston. Celebrations of music will also be taking place in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia.  A full list of all participating cities can be found at www.makemusicday.org. 

What started in France more than 30 years ago has become a global phenomenon with millions of musicians of all styles and skill levels coming out each year to perform for the public. This year¹s daylong musical free-for-all is the largest to date as it continues the mass celebration of music in all its forms‹encouraging absolutely everyone to join together and play.

This year NAMM¹s Mass Appeal, a series of events supported by the National Association of Music Merchants and its members, provides people across the country with the opportunity to make music. This includes people who have never touched an instrument playing and learning alongside experienced musicians. Among this year¹s all-inclusive events are multi-person harmonica and ukulele circles, free guitar lessons, an ensemble of 100 saxophones, traveling sing-alongs and drum-offs. These are a few of the thousands of events in the U.S. and the hundreds of thousands worldwide all taking place in unison on the longest day of the year.

On June 21, from morning to night, people of all ages, creeds, and musical persuasions ‹ from hip hop to opera, Latin jazz to punk rock ‹ perform on streets, sidewalks, stoops, plazas, parks and stores. From high school bands to marquee names, this celebration is open to absolutely anyone who wants to participate.

A few of the music making events that took place at Make Music Day in 2013:

• 400+ Guitarist Play Together In New York's Union Square On To Celebrate Make Music Day
• 175 Keyboards Play Together Breaking Guinness World Record On National Music Day 
• GAMA Presents Free Guitar Lessons For All On New York Streets During Make Music Day
• Privia Piano Bar Travels Through New York Bringing Karaoke To The People
• People Learn To Play Harmonica On Make Music Day

Additional information on the events can me found at www.makemusicday.org. Event special guests and spokespeople will be announced in early June. 

 

About Make Music Day

Held on June 21st, Make Music is part of the international Fête de la Musique, taking place in 800 cities across 110 countries. The daylong musical free-for-all celebrates music in all its forms, encouraging people to band together and play in free public concerts. This year, twenty US cities are organizing Make Music celebrations, encompassing thousands of concerts nationwide. For more information, please visit makemusicday.org.

About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 9,000 Member companies located in more than 92 countries. For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit www.namm.org, call 800.767.NAMM (6266) or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Get Loud with Orange at SXSW 2014 to Support Music Education in U.S. Public Schools

#OrangeGives Campaign to Benefit National Nonprofit Little Kids Rock

Orange Amplification will get loud at SXSW 2014 to support music education in schools amidst budget cuts nationwide that are eliminating programs in low-income communities. The renowned amplifier manufacturer – known for its unique tones and distinctive design – is encouraging music fans at SXSW and around the world to join them in bringing free music education and instruments to children in under-served public schools across the U.S.

In addition to giving SXSW-goers the opportunity to demo Orange gear at the Orange-sponsored Under the Radar day parties March 12-14 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. 6th Street, Austin, Orange will donate $1 to Little Kids Rock every time someone posts to Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #OrangeGives (limited to one entry per person/social media identity). You don't need to be at SXSW to participate, but bonus points if you post a photo or video of a band getting loud with Orange gear along with the hashtag #OrangeGives.

The #OrangeGives campaign benefitting Little Kids Rock will kick off Wednesday, March 12 at 11am CST and ends Sunday, March 16 at 11:59pm CST.

What's more, everyone who includes the #OrangeGives hashtag along with a photo or video showing Orange gear – whether on stage at SXSW, in their home studio or with bands rocking out at a local club – will be entered into a drawing to win a premium Orange OR15 Amp Head.

"The future of music is Little Kids Rock," says Alex Auxier, Artist Relations Manager for Orange Amplifiers. "Across the country music programs are losing financial support. Every lost dollar could mean another child never learns to play an instrument – a skill that can be vital to their well being. Orange Amps supports Little Kids Rock because we believe it is our obligation. Tag #OrangeGives and let’s create another generation of talented musicians together!”

"Little Kids Rock is thrilled to be partnering with Orange Amplifiers," says Little Kids Rock Founder and Executive Director, David Wish. "Their support will help us turn up the volume in public schools across the country by bringing our free, rockin' music education program into their kids' lives!"

The Orange-sponsored Under the Radar day parties at Flamingo Cantina March 12-14 are free and open to the public—no RSVPs or badges required. Orange will donate $1 to Little Kids Rock for each #OrangeGives hashtag during the duration of the campaign, up to $2,000.

Little Kids Rock is a renowned nonprofit that transforms children's lives by restoring and revitalizing music education in disadvantaged public schools. Supporters include James Hetfield, Steven Van Zandt, Elvis Costello, Josh Groban, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt and other renowned musicians.

The #OrangeGives campaign was created by M4G (Music for Good) Media, which connects top-notch brands, artists and non-profits to create mutually beneficial campaigns and events.

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Images of NAMM 2014

Some of the images of NAMM in Anaheim.  We saw way more than this and will post as much as possible.  I look forward to brining you more in the way of audio pod casts and videos. Check back often. You can also find us on YouTube -search for Xombiewoof and you will find us everwhere.