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Dennis Diken: The Roots of Jersey Rock

Ruth Gerson | Posted 10.05.2011

Read More: Rock Music, New Jersey, Dave Amels, The Smithereens, Music History, Music Reviews, Singer-Songwriter, Dennis Diken, Morris Museum, Jersey Music, Drums, Drummer, Arts News
Ruth Gerson

Dennis Diken is the drummer and a founding member of New Jersey's rock 'n' roll band The Smithereens. He is a mensch, a fountain of knowledge, a supreme musician, and a great story teller.

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Stix Bones of Soulfège

Lucia Brawley | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Aretha Franklin, Inner City Schools, Hip Hop, Music Education, Mos Def, Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Q-Tip, Quincy Jones, Clive Davis, Music, A Tribe Called Quest, Arts Education, Drummer, DJ Scratch, Entertainment News
Lucia Brawley

I first introduced you to the band Soulfège through its leader -- musician, public speaker, entrepreneur and Oprah Radio host, Derrick Ashong -- in m...

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Vijay Iyer's Life in Music: "Striving is the Backstory..." (AUDIO)

Christopher Lydon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Great Pianists, India, Indian Diaspora, New York, America, Jazz Improv, Marcus Gilmore, Vijay Iyer, Christopher Lydon, Improv, Historicity, Thelonious Monk, Music, Radio Open Source, Diaspora, Du Bois, Jazz, American Experience, Vijay Iyer Trio, Periodic Table, Drummer, Improvisation, Piano, Arts News
Christopher Lydon

Vijay Iyer brings rare stuff to jazz piano, starting with a Brahmin Indian name and heritage, and a Yale degree in physics. Gujarati stick dances and ...

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Foo Fighter Taylor Hawkins Takes His Riders on the Road

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Coattail Riders, Freddie Mercury, New York City, Drummer, Foo Fighters, New York News
Jon Chattman

Fret not Foo fans, Taylor Hawkins isn't quiting his day job. The drummer is on hiatus from touring with the Foo Fighters, but that hasn't stopped him from hitting the road with his own band.

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Dog Ears Music: Volume 124

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Rowland S. Howard, mp3s, Current 93, Bears, Adam Crossley, Phil Ramone, Danielle Evin, Drummer, Elvin Jones (the Great Jazz Trio), Music, Dog Ears, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week's column features songs by Rowland S. Howard, Bears, Current 93, Drummer, Elvin Jones (The Great Jazz Trio) and Adam Crossley.

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"The Best of Times" for Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jonas Brothers, Rock Music, Muse, Mars Volta, Oliver Stone, Eminem, Mike Portnoy, Progressive Rock, Black Eyed Peas, Adam Lambert, Rock, Rite of Passage, Theatrical, Pyrotechnics Passover, Hannah Montana, Drummer, Dream Theater, Metal, Entertainment News
Jon Chattman

"...the core of our fans have always been a combination of musicians, metal fans and prog fans. We've never been the "flavor of the month".

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Chico Hamilton, Octogenarian, Releases New Jazz Album

Jessica Gross | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Chico Hamilton, Twelve Tones of Love, Jazz, Chico Hamilton Jazz, Jazz Music, Music, Drums, Jazz Album, Drummer, Entertainment News
Jessica Gross

"I don't make music for people. I make music for music's sake," Hamilton said. "I don't care where I make it. I could make music in the men's room, it don't matter."

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