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Five drummers to check out from this month's Rhythm

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By Chris Burke published 13 August 2012

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Rhythm 206

Rhythm 206

Every month we pack Rhythm with the most talented players out there. The Summer issue, out now, features these great players, among others… Get your copy from myfavouritemagazines or Apple Newsstand!

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Dave Elitch

Dave Elitch

He may not be well known to UK drummers, but the LA based sessioneer has garned some pretty famous fans. With his broad palette of skills from jazz to the proggier end of rock, he’s got a pretty busy schedule working with the likes of Sepultura’s Max Cavalera, Juliette Lewis and The Mars Volta. And he still finds time to tutor drums, giving lessons to Jon Theodore and Dom Howard, not to mention Rhythm’s own Chuck Parker. Check out this month’s Rhythm to see how Chuck got on. Here’s Dave in action for the Mars Volta:

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Matt Donnelly

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With the pop-appeal of Maroon Five, groove of incubus and raucous of punk, Don Broco are making waves thanks to tracks like ‘Actors’. Drummer Matt Donnelly tells Rhythm this month about being the engine room of the band while focus on laying down an engaging groove. Check out ‘Actors’ and see what you think.

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