Each year, the national Guitar Center chain sponsors a nationwide drum-off, searching for presumably the best drummer in the country. The winner wins cash, a lot of new drum equipment, and a considerable amount of fame and probably endorsements as well. With its legacy of soul, funk and gospel music, the city of Memphis has consistently produced some of the best drummers in the country. On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, several young Memphis drummers competed in the preliminary rounds of the local competition, seeking the right to represent Memphis at the Southeast regionals. I was particularly impressed with both Jonathan Chaffen and Desmond Harris this year, and enjoyed the competition even more since the rules were changed to ban octapads, triggers and loops, which had become intrusive in recent years. This year, drummers had to show their skill on the traditional acoustic drum set alone, and Memphis drummers definitely rose to the occasion.
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Cedric Burnside Live at Proud Larry’s On Oxford’s Biggest Day
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Day 2 of the R. L. Burnside Memorial Jam
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Honoring the Legacy of R. L. Burnside at the Blues Shack
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Tailgating at the Southern Heritage Classic
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An Endangered Memphis Black Drumming Tradition Featured at MMHF 2016
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Cameron Kimbrough and R. L. Boyce Bringing The Hill Country to the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival
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A Bigger Crowd at Day 2 of the Otha Turner Picnic
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A Black Fife and Drum Tradition In Panola County With The Hurt Family
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Preserving Endangered Traditions at Day 1 of the Otha Turner Picnic
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