North American Frame Drum Association, Inc. announces Frame Drum Fest 2009 to be held March 26-29, 2009 in Mendham, New Jersey with over 22 artists, 4 days, 2 concerts, 2 presentations and 11 workshops!

The Glen Velez Frame Drum Scholarship will be offered to one applicant.

The BodyBeat™ offers a new approach on typical metronome use. The BodyBeat™ metronome produces a pulsing vibration allowing musicians to easily internalize the beat.

Watch Bart Elliott's video review of the Peterson BB-1 Pulsing BodyBeat Metronome, plus catch his report from the 2008 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, TN.

Bart Elliott originally received his first SoundSeat drum throne, the BreakDown Gas Lift model, back in 2001. Hear what he has to say about this drum chair almost seven years later!

Watch Bart's review, a 30-minute interview with SoundSeat, Inc. co-owner J.R. Baker, as well as read Bart's original review of the SoundSeat BreakDown Gas Lift Drum Throne from back in 2002. 

Hudson Music announces the release of The Original Freehand Technique by Johnny Rabb. This advanced Book and CD combo pack documents and explains a popular new drumming style and technique and is now available as part of the expanding Hudson Limited collection. Drummers and teachers will find this book interesting, informative, challenging and a practical supplement for all types of drum instruction.

Check out several pages from The Original Freehand Technique right here at the Drummer Cafe!