Entries Tagged ‘kick drum’

KickPort Artists in Upcoming Las Vegas Drum Camp 2010

Three KickPort artists will be among the talented instructors at the 2010 Las Vegas Drum Camp taking place November 29 - December 1.
Anthony King, the drummer for Tony Lindsay and Grammy Award-winning Ms. Monet will be joining a cadre of talented drummers and percussion teachers for this event.

Anthony’s thoughts on the [...]

Artist Profile: Jayson Brinkworth

Jayson Brinkworth is an accomplished drummer/percussionist/vocalist who grew up and still makes his home on the Canadian Prairies in Regina, Saskatchewan. He has enjoyed many exciting moments in his 23 year career of playing, writing, teaching and recording music.

Jayson Brinkworth

Currently Jayson is working with top selling country artist Aaron Pritchett. [...]

Jonathan Moffett (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Madonna) and Carlos Skinfill (composer, teacher, arranger, producer)

Jonathan Moffett (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Madonna) and Carlos Skinfill (composer, teac

International drummer stars Jonathan Moffett (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Madonna, Elton John) and Carlos Skinfill (teacher, composer, arranger, producer,) are coming to Las Vegas for Drum Camp 2010
Las Vegas Drum Camp 2010
Where: Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
When: Monday, November 29 at 7:00 am until
Wednesday, December [...]

Florida Drum Clinics with Felipe Torres

Florida drummers! - Check out our buddy
Felipe Torres‘ upcoming drum clinics:
Monday 8/16 - 7pm Seminole Music in Seminole
Tuesday 8/17 - at All Pro Percussion in Tampa.

Felipe has been performing, recording, teaching and touring for the last 10 years. He has a growing resume of touring performances and recordings with Carmine Appice’s Slamm!!, [...]

KickPort Artist Profile: Brendan Buckley (Shakira, DMX, Gloria Estefan)

Recent addition to the KickPort roster, Brendan Buckley, began his musical quest learning piano, trumpet, and later drums. Upon graduating high school, he moved to Florida to study at the University of Miami’s School of Music.

During that crucial time, Buckley developed his rhythm and percussion skills into a diverse array [...]

Summer Press Release

A redesign and upgrades to its website as well as new artist endorsements highlight recent developments at KickPort International, makers of the popular KickPort bass drum sound enhancer.

The completely re-designed KickPort.com website features a video player, artist slideshows, a downloadable media center, and searchable dealer locator, and more

KickPort has announced the addition [...]

KickPort Artist Profile: Ronald Jenkins II

Ronald “R.J.” Jenkins II grew up in the hard rock times of the late 60’s and 70’s… “the most fertile time for music.” Jenkins has played in a wide variety of genres but likes alternative more than anything else.
How long have you been playing drums?: 20 years
What drummer do you look [...]

All Hail the Governor of Funk!

- Bruce Chadima - nick named “The Governor of Funk” since 1973
- Professional playing time: 45 years
- Overall playing time: 50 years

A “mandate” from the Governor:
“After 45 years of trying to make a bass drum sound more like a cannon, Kickport finally made it possible.  Thanks”
Bruce came from a very musically famous [...]

The KickPort on Tour - Joe (R&B Star)

Joe Thomas known affectionately as Joe, is American R&B singer and record producer from Georgia. Growing up, Joe grew to love soul legends Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye plus contemporary stars Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat.

Joe is currently touring to promote his 8th studio album, Signature. Joining him on the [...]

Order of Voices Debut Album Release

UK alternative rock band, Order of Voices‘ self-titled album is making quite a splash in the modern rock world.
One thing that really stands out is the guitar production on this album: Clear-cut,
striking, powerful riffs for the rhythm architecture and spherical, slightly reverbed
melodic lines - which brings me to the key word: melodies. Like Tool and [...]