12/30/11
On Saturday, December 31 I'll take a special live concert at Hibiscus in Vignacastrisi, LE (Italy) to celebrate together the arrival of the new year with the sound of Classical Drumming! (Info line: 328.8474249 - Start h 10:30 PM) I take this opportunity to wish you all a great 2012, full of satisfaction, happiness and..a lot of good music! :-D vadrum

12/17/11
Special date for the Classical Drumming mini-tour! On Wednesday, December 21, almost a year since the CD release, I'll perform at Paisiello Theatre in Lecce (Italy), the beautiful location where we recorded the album! The event, included in the Christmas Festival of the city, will start at 9 PM with free entrance. Special Guest of the evening, after the great success of the first, the talented violinist Alessandro Quarta. As always we look forward to see you all there! :-D - Press Release (Italian) - Poster - Directions to the Theatre

12/17/11
There's a new video on my YouTube channel! This is a live mix of the famous Radetzky March by Johann Strauss I performed by myself, with the orchestra and not, during some show from last summer's Classical Drumming mini-tour. The audio is not the best but I assure you it is fun...enjoy! :-D

12/11/11
I'm happy and proud to announce my new endorsement with the brand Tama, the great Japanese drums and hardware manufacturer! Awaiting to receive the new drumset, you can find the specifications of the set used for the recording of Classical Drumming and for the production of most of my videos on YouTube, in the DrumSet section of the site. See you soon guys! :-D

12/02/11
The Classical Drumming mini-tour restarts! First show, Sunday, December 4 in the pre-Christmas event "Waiting for Santa Claus" which will be held at Villa Camilla in Poggiofranco, Bari (Italy). The event, now in its third edition, will include more artistic performances and will begin at 6:00 PM with free entry. For more info and location directions: www.villacamillabari.it

11/18/11
A new clinic is coming! When and where? Saturday, November 26th at "Verde Professional" in Leinì, Torino (Italy). The event, in collaboration with Mogar Music and brands Zildjian and Tama, is totally free and open to all - musicians and not - starting at 4:30 PM. All the info at: www.verdepro.com - See all of you there! :-D

08/05/11
Here's some of the upcoming events and festivals in Salento (Italy) that will host myself: let's start with the mega event "150 Years at the Opera" which will be held on August 5 at Piazza Umberto I in Poggiardo (Le), where I will perform with the ICO Tito Schipa 54-piece Orchestra of the Province of Lecce, directed for the occasion by M° Eliseo Castrignanò. On August 16, in S.Cassiano (Le), I'll perform some songs in the rich event "Raccomandati in Musica" and on August 19, I will be guest of the singing event "Note di Stelle" to be held in Uggiano La Chiesa (Le). On September 4, I'll instead perform in Tricase (Le) in the dance recital labeled "Cuban Puglia". As for the mini-tour of Classical Drumming, the next show will be held on August 18 in Nociglia (Le) at the beautiful setting of the Baronial Castle, where I'll play the entire album, and more! (Press Release (Italian) - Poster - Map) - The other dates on this website refer instead to concerts and live shows not as soloist, then with various musicians and bands. See you soon on the road then...ciao dears! :-D

08/04/11
As promised, here I am back with a new video just for you! This is my version of Offenbach's Infernal Galop (the well-known Can-Can), excerpt from the Classical Drumming project, re-recorded in the studio for the occasion and finally shooted in HD! Enjoy and see 'ya soon ggguys! :-D

07/11/11
The Classical Drumming summer mini-tour is starting! Let's begin with the first show on next Saturday, July 16 at Piazza Umberto I in Uggiano La Chiesa, LE (Italy). The event, organized by the "Pro Loco di Uggiano e Casamassella", will see the partecipation of the young violinist Carla De Fabrizio and will start at 9:30 PM with free entrance...see you there! :-D Press Release (Italian) - Poster - Map

06/16/11
Great news! I officially joined the prestigious Zildjian Family of Artists, the legendary world leader in cymbal manufacturing! A brand that has stayed with me for almost all of my musical adventures and that best represents my "sound". You can find the specs of the various models that I play in the DrumSet section of the site and on my artist profile at Zildjian.com - See you soon dears! :-D

05/24/11
On Sunday, May 29 I'll hold a drum seminar at Laboratori Musicali in Surbo, LE (Italy). During the clinic, we'll discuss various topics and I'll perform a series of excerpts from my latest album and from the YouTube repertoire. For more information: www.laboratorimusicali.it - I take this opportunity to announce that the clinic previously reported for June 5 in Udine (Italy) has been postponed to October. I thank all those who had already given its resevation...see 'ya guys! :-D

05/06/11
Many thanks to everyone was present at the first live show of Classical Drumming, on last Saturday at Teatro Illiria in Poggiardo, LE (Italy). Thanks to your energy and participation, you made the event unique, gifting me a truly stratospheric evening! A special and heartfelt thanks to my fellow citizens who, as well as welcoming me with open arms after the show, were the artificers of a moving initiative that surprised me and left me truly speechless. This is the poster they created and posted on the streets of Poggiardo. I'm really flattered and honored by this gesture that I like to share with friends and followers from the rest of the world. Thanks again and see you soon! :-D

04/23/11
On Saturday, April 30 I'll officially present my debut solo album Classical Drumming with a special live concert that will take place at Teatro Illiria in Poggiardo, LE (Italy). Special Guest of the evening, the virtuoso violinist Alessandro Quarta from Salento. The event, organized by the Municipality of Poggiardo, will start at 9:30 PM with free entrance...I wait for you numerous then! In the meantime, I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Easter. Ciao everyone! :-D - Press Release (Italian) - Poster - How to get to the Theatre

04/16/11
Here's some journal and magazine that's talking about me in these days. Let's start with the British Drummer Magazine who has dedicated two pages to Classical Drumming with an in-depth interview. In Italy, the monthly Ritmi has reviewed my last work and published a new interview on its website. They're also talking about me on the monthly Qui Salento and the fortnightly Diciamo from Salento. These articles will be gradually inserted in the Press Room section of the site, where you can already find interviews, articles and various publications. See ya soon guys! :-D

04/08/11
It's with great pleasure that I announce my addition on Drummerworld, the prestigious portal about the fantastic world of drumming that includes the profiles of the worldwide best-known drummers. Click here to check out my profile that includes photos, videos and many more. Happy surfing! ;-)

03/23/11
For those who would be in Salento, Italy, on March 24th I'll perform my version of "Nabucco" by Verdi, and more, at the event "150° dell’Unità d’Italia - L’idea di Italia nella letteratura", held in Poggiardo (LE) at the Culture Palace in Piazza Umberto I. An excellent opportunity to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy with a little healthy and fun "acrobatic drumming" :-D See ya soon!

03/20/11
Want to give your contribution to help the Japanese population, recently hit by the earthquake and tsunami? Here you'll find the contact details of some of the many humanitarian organizations already present on the scene of the emergency. The support of all of us can be essential!

01/24/11
Classical Drumming, my debut solo album, has finally seen the light on last Friday, January 21, along with a video presentation (shown here) that sums up very well the incredible experience lived over the past months! In the video, you can see "The Barber of Seville" Overture by Gioacchino Rossini, performed with the 36-piece Orchestra of which I spoke, conducted by M° Valerio De Giorgi. The album, already downloadable from iTunes and Amazon Mp3, is now available on CD and digital version on my new Online Store (store.andreavadrucci.com) that offers PayPal as primary method of payment, quick and secure. In the Store you will also find the newest Vadrum Signature Drumsticks in 3 models and a serie of T-Shirts I designed for you. Enjoy and see you soon! :-D

01/19/11
The countdown for the release of Classical Drumming has begun! As announced with the Teaser published last week on YouTube, my debut solo record will be officially released on Friday, January 21 and will be available on CD and MP3 version. The album, released by the new label Vadrum Records, will be purchased through my new Online Store (store.andreavadrucci.com) and will subsequently be available to download from iTunes and all major digital stores. Have fun!

12/24/10
Dear friends! I wish everyone an Happy Xmas and a great 2011! The new year will bring new cool things regarding myself...can't wait to share them with you guys! Take care and see ya soon :-D vadrum

11/28/10
My videos on YouTube have gained over 50 million views and my channel continues to hold the absolute primacy of subscribers among Italian musicians...the best way to say thank you? With the release of my album, I'll produce new videos for you all and we'll start to have fun again! See you soon guys ;-)

11/17/10
The process of the realization of "Classical Drumming" is going to be completed. The work is huge but the enthusiasm is always great! The album release is scheduled for January and more details about everything will be added soon. Stay Tuned! :-D

09/07/10
Ritmi, the new Italian magazine for drummers and percussionists (available in all Italian newsstands for 6 euros), published a lengthy interview with myself on the September 2010 issue. There's an introduction to the article on the website of the journal with an exclusive video taken from my Live at Otranto for UNESCO performance of last August 11th. Enjoy!

08/31/10
On Sunday, September 12th 2010, I'll perform at "Drumworld Festival", one of the biggest realities of the drumming world! The mega event, that will be held in Ittervoort, Netherlands will host a truly remarkable line-up that includes my dear friend Marco Iannetta, Mel Gaynor (the legendary Simple Minds drummer) and a guy named...Steve Gadd! More info and the full line-up on: www.drumworld.nl

08/18/10
The "Classical Drumming" recordings have been officially started with great enthusiasm and some good news! On last July 25-26 were held, in the magnificent setting of the Paisiello Theatre (Lecce, Italy), the recording sessions of the entire symphonic orchestra that now consists of 36 pieces instead of 25, and in the last few days we completed the piano parts. It's expected to increase the final album number of tracks and everything will be enhanced with extra material. It seems that there will be a lot of fun...have a good day! :-D

07/09/10
Modern Drummer, the legendary world's #1 drumming magazine, offered me the opportunity to host a personal blog on their website...and how could I say no?!? :-D The first post is online and accessible from the home page of the website www.moderndrummer.com or directly clicking here. Take care and see ya soon guys! ^_^

06/04/10
While the making of "Classical Drumming" keeps going, I made some tracks in studio for a future production of the cool Dutch pop artist Chielio Reedijk and I'm currently recording the debut album for the american band EdToShred led by Ed, the unique nerd guitar-hero that has recently won an international competition out of 1200 guitar players! I hope to put soon on the website some samples taken from the drum recording sessions...in the meantime I wish you a good start of summer! CIAO! ;-D

04/24/10
Hey guys! I'm officially working on my first solo album which will feature a 25-piece italian orchestra! "Classical Drumming" will contain 18 tracks of pure energy and fun and its release is scheduled for next fall. You can find more info on www.classicaldrumming.com and there's a short promo video on my YouTube channel. See you soon for more details and news and, as always, thanks very much for your mega support! :-D

12/28/09
My videos and my YouTube channel has been mentioned in the "Viral Christmas" special, aired on December 25 in "Neapolis", the hi-tech section of the italian news program Tg3. You can watch the episode on streaming at Rai.Tv or read the mini-summary article on the Rai Tre Tv show's Blog.

12/17/09
My new video is online! Staying within the classical music, I offer you my own version of the remarkable Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" Overture. I take this opportunity to thank you very much for the incredible support and wish you Happy Holidays! :-D

11/19/09
A new live show is coming: on Thursday, November 26 I'm going to open, with a special live performance, the winter edition of "DreamHack", the world's largest computer festival! The event, which in the last edition hosted over 12,000 people from all over the world, will be held in Jönköping, Sweden and will be streamed live on the official website of the festival (www.dreamhack.se). See ya soon guys! ;-D

09/19/09
There's a new interview with me on www.obaterista.com, an interesting brazilian website for drummers that I strongly recommend to everyone! You can also find the interview (in different languages) on the Press Room of this website. Check it out and...see you soon! ;-)

08/15/09
Some videos of mine will be shown and commented today in a special episode of "Programa São Show" that aired on the brazilian television allTV! The program is scheduled for 4:00 PM (local time in São Paulo) and available to watch in streaming on the website: www.alltv.com.br

07/26/09
Excellent news! On the 4th and 5th September 2009, I'll have the honor to play at one of the greatest european drumming stages, the "La Rioja Drumming Festival"! The show will be in Logroño, Spain and beside me, there will be four drumming legends of all time: Dom Famularo, Billy Cobham, Virgil Donati and Jojo Mayer...unbelievable! For more infos, check out the official website of the event:

07/09/09
My "Vadrum Meets Super Mario Bros" video has today surpassed the 10 million views barrier...how can I NOT thank you every 5 minutes?! ;-D

07/02/09
Hey guys, there's a new vadrum video on Youtube! This time I've arranged a SUPER version of the beautiful third movement of the Mozart's K 331 Sonata, popularly known as the "Turkish March - Rondo alla Turca"...with a new cool drum setup and a little musical surprise inside. Check it out and...have fun! :-D

06/06/09
As previoulsy announced in the News section of the website, on last May 18th my "Vadrum Meets The Barber of Sevile" video was entirely broadcasted on the popular brazilian tv show "Programa do Jô"...and now, as promised, you can find the show clip directly on my Youtube channel! Enjoy the video and, as always, thank you very much for your mega-support, you're simply great! ^_^

05/18/09
My "Vadrum Meets the Barber of Seville" video will be broadcast this evening in the famous tv show "Programa do Jô" that aired on the brazilian networks "Rede Globo de Televisão" and "Globo Internacional". For all those who were unfortunately not be in Brazil today, I will put a clip on the site as soon as possible! :-D

03/18/09
On mi.edu there's a new video interview I've done on last January for/at the Musicians Institute of Hollywood, Institute that I'm currently attending. From today, you can also find my official artist profile on the mega-portal Facebook...I wait you numerous as always. See you soon guys! ;-)

01/13/09
My personal video channel on the portal Youtube.com has totaled over 25 million views also continuing to be the first Italian channel in absolute for number of subscribers (from the birth of Youtube Italy)...crazy! I can only thank you, thank you and...thank you 25 million times!

01/02/09
New year, new video! By popular demand, I've arranged and produced a super medley that contains most of the musical themes of the third chapter of the glorious Super Mario Bros trilogy. On this occasion I wish you all a great 2009 and, as always, thank you for the tremendous and incredible support...but now, have a good watching my dear friends!

11/20/08
New article & interview for me on EuMagazine.it, excellent italian portal for information and culture that I strongly suggest to visit!

10/28/08
It started a very exciting new adventure for me! Since the end of September I am in Los Angeles, Hollywood to be exact, and I'll stay here for a while to deepen the studies on the most beautiful musical instrument in the world, at one of the most prestigious schools for musicians, the Musicians Institute!

10/21/08
Jack, the well-known monthly italian magazine specialized in Hi-Tech, Web, and Music Trends, devoted me a great mini-article on the November 2008 issue! You can check out now the article in the Press Room section of the website and you can find the magazine at any italian newsstand...go Jack go!

10/11/08
In last mid-September, I recorded in studio the soundtrack for the sparkling new musical of "Erasmus International Musical and Theatre"! The Italian-British company will start next November 3rd an extensive tour that will stop in many places in Italy. For more info:

07/28/08
And here I am again with a new video! This is a tribute to Jack Black and Kyle Gass, two funny guys best known to the world of rock as "Tenacious D"...I specifically arranged "Classico", a medley of classical music in a rock (very unique and fun) key taken from the movie "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny" of 2006. As always, thanks for the incredible support...and have a good watching!

07/12/08
Usually I don't write on my website news out of my music activity, but this time I have a special news that deserves to be noticed: on last July 9th, 2008 I achieved the Bachelor in Communication Sciences at the University of Salento! A heartfelt thanks to all those I have met (who have supported and endured me) during my University journey! ;-D

All the previous news are in the italian version of the website only, sorry for the inconvenient. But you can have a good summary of those checking the Biography section.

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