Dafnis Prieto

Dafnis Prieto

ABOUT THE ARTIST: From Cuba, Dafnis Prieto’s revolutionary drumming techniques and compositions have had a powerful impact on the Latin and Jazz music scene, nationally and internationally. Various awards include a 2011 MacArthur Fellowship Award; a Grammy Award...
Hit Like A Girl

Drum Set Committee Panel Discussion

ABOUT THE PANEL: Performance and Teaching – Finding The Balance and Creating a Career Many performers are finding ways to supplement their performance activities with teaching.  This panel will discuss the balance between teaching and playing while also...
Dave Langguth

Dave Langguth

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Known most recently for touring with the Kim Mitchell Band, Streetheart and Nelly Furtado, Dave currently resides in Toronto where he teaches and maintains a constant performance schedule locally. He attended the Berklee College of Music, studying...
Nate Smith + KINFOLK

Nate Smith + KINFOLK

WEDNESDAY OPENING NIGHT CONCERT ABOUT THE ARTIST: For nearly two decades, Nate Smith has been a key piece in reinvigorating the international music scene with his visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming. He holds a diverse and ample résumé — which...