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Mike Meadows wins 2017 Austin Music Award for Best Drummer/Percussionist
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Congratulations to our good friend and amazing musician Mike Meadows for winning the 2017 Austin Music Award for Best Drummer/Percussionist!
Mike Meadows is a professional percussionist and drummer who is sought after by recording and performing artists for his skill level with world percussion instruments. During his long career as a performer, he created an extensive wish list for customized musical instruments. In 2007 his wish list became a reality as he co-founded Swan Percussion which specializes in manufacturing professional level cajon drums, percussion instruments and the Black Swan Drum.
Mike enjoys sharing his percussion knowledge and offers several online lessons here at X8 Drums:
Heel-Toe Technique on Djembe and Cajon
Pitch Bending & Muting on Cajon
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Thanks to The Birmingham Zoo!
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Get to Know Us & Ticket Giveaway!
FREE TICKETS to WORLD PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE in Austin, TX Hi, I'm Kristin. My husband, Mark, and I run X8 because we're passionate about percussion. In my personal life, I fell in love with the joyful sounds and high-vibration of African Marimba and Zimbabwean hosho shakers. For the past 2 years I've been studying and performing with [...]
The Passion of Drum Corps International
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Meinl Cymbals Artist: Chris Adler from Lamb of God
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Artist Profile: Derek Roddy
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Artist Profile: Michael “Leroy” Bram
When he is not touring with superstars like Jason Mraz, recording with Joss Stone or blues great, Watermelon Slim, Michael “Leroy” Bram performs regularly with his blues band, Michael Bram and the Alternators and many others in New York. A musical inspiration in his own right, Bram has not only mastered the drums, but is [...]
Jazz Drumming & Cymbal Selection
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