Dixon Drums Blog » Hollywood Contest http://www.dixondrums.net/blog Hear the latest beats Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:06:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Lou Mars plays the Whiskey A-Go-Go in Los Angeles tonight http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2009/07/lou-mars-plays-the-whiskey-a-go-go-in-los-angeles-tonight/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2009/07/lou-mars-plays-the-whiskey-a-go-go-in-los-angeles-tonight/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:19:14 +0000 Nick http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=543 Lou Mars, winner of Dixon Drum’s “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” contest has drummed his way back to Hollywood once again.

From his MySpace blog:

July 16, 2009 Lou Mars at the Whiskey A-Go-Go with ‘One High Five,’ Los Angeles, California

Lou Mars to perform with “One High Five” at the famous Whiskey A Go-Go located on the Sunset Strip. Doors open at 7:30 PM, however the act is slated for the 11:00 PM performance on Thursday, July 16th. The Whiskey is the premiere rock club to play in Los Angeles, therefore this will be a show you will not want to miss!

LouMarsDrums.com

]]> http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2009/07/lou-mars-plays-the-whiskey-a-go-go-in-los-angeles-tonight/feed/ 0 Check out the Drum Your Way to Hollywood contest video special on the A & R Channel http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/12/check-out-the-drum-your-way-to-hollywood-contest-video-special-on-the-a-r-channel/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/12/check-out-the-drum-your-way-to-hollywood-contest-video-special-on-the-a-r-channel/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:33:40 +0000 Nick http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=321 A & R ChannelDixon’s “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” television program is now airing on Comcast On Demand’s ARC Channel. The show features contest winner, Lou Mars’ performing on his new Dixon Outlaw series drum set in front of a panel of judges and Dixon Drums product manager, Jim Stanek at Westlake Studios in West Hollywood, CA. The program will air on ARC through January 31, 2009. If you don’t have On Demand, you can watch it on ARC’s site or in the embed below.

]]> http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/12/check-out-the-drum-your-way-to-hollywood-contest-video-special-on-the-a-r-channel/feed/ 2 Sneak peak… http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/10/sneak-peak/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/10/sneak-peak/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:11:53 +0000 Nick http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=306 We just wrapped shooting our Drum Your Way to Hollywood winner Lou Mars and 8 esteemed panelists at Westlake Studios in Hollywood, CA and we couldn’t be happier! Stay tuned for air-dates and info on The A&R Channel.

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Dixon Drum Contest Team

]]> http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/10/sneak-peak/feed/ 0 Lou Mars on KNVN Action News http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/10/lou-mars-on-knvn-action-news/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/10/lou-mars-on-knvn-action-news/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:23:02 +0000 Nick http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=302 Lou Mars, the winner of the “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” contest, was interviewed for local Redding/Chico news LNVN Action News. Congrats again, Lou!

]]> http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/10/lou-mars-on-knvn-action-news/feed/ 0 Announcing the Winners of the “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” Contest! http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/10/announcing-the-winners-of-the-drum-your-way-to-hollywood-contest/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/10/announcing-the-winners-of-the-drum-your-way-to-hollywood-contest/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:27:59 +0000 Jim http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=277 We are proud to announce The Grand Prize Winner for our Dixon Drums “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” video contest. And…. the winner is……. (drumroll!)

Lou Mars playing at Herreid Music!

Congratulations Lou!

Lou will be flying to Hollywood, California later this month for an opportunity to play with a live band at world famous Westlake Studios in front of an A&R panel. Check out the panel:

Matt Messina: Composer for film and television, original symphonies and an active drummer. Recent composing credits include composer on movie “Juno” and new television show “the ex list.”

Mike Frondelli: is one of the leading lights of the industry’s quest toward high-resolution digital sound and a seasoned engineer/producer in his own right, he is a creative force in the music making world. Michael has recently worked on “The Plácido Domingo 40th Anniversary Gala”, mixed FarmAid and has been the audio producer for the 13 show, HDNet series On Stage at The World Cafe Live for HD Broadcast and DVD release, which includes artists, Living Color, The Rhett Miller Band, The Knack and Rita Coolidge. Additionally, Michael has recently recorded concerts for Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire (Platinum), The Gram Parsons Tribute and Marianna Faithfull also for HD Broadcast and DVD release.

Bobby Owsinski: longtime veteran of the music industry, Bobby Owsinski has produced and composed for records, DVDs, motion pictures, and television shows. One of the first to delve into surround-sound music mixing, Bobby has worked on more than 200 surround projects and DVD productions for such diverse acts as Elvis, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, The Ramones, and Chicago, among many, many others.

Mike Burns: Grammy nominated music producer, songwriter and owner of A&R Select – the leading Artist Development firm in Los Angeles.

Mark Bistany aka Moke: Formerly drummer Puddle of Mud, Hed PE, (he’s also willing to do a little drum session)…

Jim Stanek: Product Manager for Dixon Drums!

Nikki Nearing: Communications and Media Director of Kaman Music

This will be filmed and aired on the A&R Channel as a half hour special. He will also be receiving a Dixon Demon drumset!

Runners up, will each be receiving a snare drum and mad props for sounding so great!

Buffdood

Ukelalebomber

mattrobertson101

doughboystud09

jrmdrum15

Thank you to everyone that participated! We logged over 25,000 views in just a few short weeks for the contest. Way to go!

Best,

Jim Stanek
Product Manager

]]> http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/10/announcing-the-winners-of-the-drum-your-way-to-hollywood-contest/feed/ 3 Only Hours Left To Submit and Vote on Drumming Videos! http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/09/only-hours-left-to-submit-your-drumming-video/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/09/only-hours-left-to-submit-your-drumming-video/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:34:57 +0000 Nick http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=271 Dixon Drums Contest YouTube submissionsWe are only a couple of hours away from the closing of the Drum Your Way to Hollywood contest video submissions to the Dixon Drums YouTube group. That also means there are only a couple more hours for the videos to receive votes. We have received a lot of submission in the last 24 hours, so, check out the videos and vote for the best drummer using the star rating buttons seen below each video. The higher rated videos will get a better chance at being picked as one of the 6 finalists by our judges. See the Official Rules and the Terms and Conditions. Good luck to everyone!

]]> http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/09/only-hours-left-to-submit-your-drumming-video/feed/ 0 Let’s play a round of “Name that Tune”! http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/09/lets-play-a-round-of-name-that-tune/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/09/lets-play-a-round-of-name-that-tune/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:23:02 +0000 Violet http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=224 Check out this video our friend Damian sent us. He’s the VP in Operations for Drummer Connection. He talks about the contest and the kit. Can you guess which songs he’s playing?

The video is shot at Seminole Music and Sound in Florida. So if you’re in the area be sure to scope it out. They’ve got the Demon Kit all set up so you can swing by and have at it!

Be sure to check out Drummer Connection too. They’ve got some sweet resources like an event calender, reviews and drummer definitions for those of you who are new to the drum scene.

Thanks Damian!

]]> http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/09/lets-play-a-round-of-name-that-tune/feed/ 0 Dixon Demon Kit on Display at Cascio Interstate Music http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/08/dixon-demon-kit-on-display-at-cascio-interstate-music/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/08/dixon-demon-kit-on-display-at-cascio-interstate-music/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:12:41 +0000 Nick http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=187 Cascio Interstate Music in New Berlin, Wisconsin has a great Dixon Demon Kit display, ready for you or your band’s drummer to try out. If you are a Dixon Drums dealer and you would like your store’s display featured, send your pictures to dixondrums@gmail.com
Dixon Drums Demon Kit at Cascio Music
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]]> http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/08/dixon-demon-kit-on-display-at-cascio-interstate-music/feed/ 0 Anyone Can Play Drums Better Than This Guy http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/08/anyone-can-play-drums-better-than-this-guy/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/08/anyone-can-play-drums-better-than-this-guy/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:49:26 +0000 Nick http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=40 From the NBC TV show America’s Got Talent.

This guy it pretty funny. If you or your band’s drummer can play better than him, you have a shot a winning the Dixon Outlaw Kit, along with the trip to Hollywood to play for A & R executives and be on the A&R Channel (which is watched by many musicians and labels). Just video yourself or your drummer playing at a Dixon dealer, upload it to YouTube, and add it to our group.

]]> http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/08/anyone-can-play-drums-better-than-this-guy/feed/ 0 Watch and Rate the “Drum Your Way to Hollywood” Contest Submissions http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/08/watch-and-rate-the-drum-your-way-to-hollywood-contest-submissions/ http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/2008/08/watch-and-rate-the-drum-your-way-to-hollywood-contest-submissions/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:36:46 +0000 Nick http://www.dixondrums.net/blog/?p=135 Drum Your Way to Hollywood YouTube submissions We currently have 9 submissions in the running to win the Dixon Outlaw Kit, the trip to Hollywood to play for A & R reps and appear on the A&R Channel. All you need to do is record a video of yourself playing the kit at a Dixon dealer, upload it to YouTube, and add it to our group.

There is also a bonus to Dixon Drums dealers who’s location is used for the winning submission. The dealer will be featured and/or mentioned on the A&R Channel when the program about the contest is aired. So dealers, get your drummers in your store and start shooting them playing their 2-minute solos on the Dixon Demon Kits!

See the Offical Rules and the Terms and Conditions.

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