Meet and Beat

Rock and roll dreams can come true, thanks to Modern Drummer Magazine. Subscribers are eligible for unique, one-off VIP experiences with drum legends and superstars like Ringo Starr, Jon Bon Jovi, and more.

“We are excited to bring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to our loyal Modern Drummer readership, our family of drummers.  As the preeminent ambassador of all things drums and drumming, we feel a great responsibility to bring to our family of readers, not only the best editorial, news, gear, reviews and education but also the best experiences that a drummer can imagine,” said publisher Dave Frangioni.
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Take a shot at:

July 7th: Join Ringo Starr for some “Peace & Love” on his birthday in Los Angeles! One lucky Modern Drummer winner and their guest will join Ringo and his family and friends when they celebrate at Capitol Records Studio in L.A. as VIP guests.

August 23rd: Part One of the Sixthman/Modern Drummer Cruise Series: Runaway to Paradise with Jon Bon Jovi. Be a professional drum tech for a day with Kings of Suburbia’s drummer, Rich Scannella, in Barcelona, Spain! You and a guest will depart from Barcelona where Jon Bon Jovi & the Kings of Suburbia will be setting sail. Once on-board for the four-day cruise, you will get to be Rich’s drum tech in preparation for one of the JBJ performances, take a private drum lesson with Rich and enjoy the show as a VIP.  The lucky winners will get a photo with Jon Bon Jovi and an exclusive Modern Drummer “High Seas Drummers Gig Bag” packed with signed drum heads, sticks and other drummer essentials.  Package includes cruise accommodations for two.

November 22nd: Ready to be a Rockstar drummer for a day? Here’s your chance to hang out with Alex Gonzalez of Maná at soundcheck and have a meet & greet with Alex and Maná before they play a sold-out show at The Forum in Los Angeles on November 22. Get picked up and driven to the gig to watch Maná soundcheck where you will also play on Alex’s kit then stick around backstage and see the show as a VIP guest of Alex & Modern Drummer.  Additionally, the winner will receive the Modern Drummer Gift Bag which includes signed items by Alex from DW Drums, Paiste Cymbals, LP Latin Percussion, Remo drumheads and Vic Firth drumsticks!  A night that you and a guest will remember forever.

Good luck! 

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