Drumming sensation Akira Jimbo will be appearing at a masterclass in Rotherham this Thursday (27 September) and also at the Scottish Drum Show in Glasgow on Sunday 30 September. Akira is Japan's best known drummer and is highly regarded as a player specialising in mixing acoustic drums and electronics.
Details below:
MASTERCLASS
Thursday 27 September
Event starts at 7pm
Rockem Music, The Rotherham United Suite, Millmoor Football Ground, Masbrough St., Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1HR
Tickets: £10 (available from Rockem Music 01709 382220)
Web: www.rockemmusic.com
SCOTTISH DRUM DAY
Sunday 30 September
The Royal Scottish Concert Hall In Glasgow, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY
Information: 0141 353 8000
Web: www.scottishdrumday.co.uk
Akira Jimbo Masterclass THIS THURSDAY!
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