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HOT GEAR Los Cabos BD1-H Bass Drum Mallet Los Cabos Drumsticks has introduced the BD1-H bass drum mallet. The BD1-H mallet features a tapered hickory handle to reduce damage from rim shots and improve its lifespan, as well as a hard-felt ball head for quick rebound and pronounced articulation. The BD1-H is the first product from Los Cabos specifically made for use on a marching bass drum and complements the company’s existing marching drumstick models, the Parade and the Concert. The BD1-H mallet measures 14 in. long and is 1.6 in. in diameter at the ball head and 0.78 in. in diameter at the base. For more information, contact Yorkville Sound: 905-837-8777, FAX 905-839-5776, [email protected], www.yorkville.com. Dixon/Hamilton Bass Drum Hoop Mounted Device Holder Dixon has partnered with stand manufacturer Hamilton to ship the Dixon/Hamilton Bass Drum Hoop Mounted Device Holder, which is designed to easily connect tablets and phones to any bass drum hoop. Applying a device holder to a bass drum hoop gives drummers more control over their setup and how they view charts, playlists, and more. The secure, spring-loaded tablet/phone holder can be mounted on any bass hoop. It features durable impact nylon construction, clamps that can adjust to any hoop configuration, and is designed to fit the iPad Mini, iPad Pro, Kindle, and other popular tablet brands. For more information, contact St. Louis Music: 800-727-4512, FAX 866-587-2263, [email protected], www.stlouismusic.com. Your music has value Why You Should Consider Submitting to Manitoba Showcase What do Don Amero and Raine Hamilton have in common? Both have showcased at Manitoba Showcase. The Manitoba Arts Network is the only organization that showcases and coordinates tours for performing artists in Manitoba, generating $120,000 - $180,000 in artist fees. Showcasing artists can receive up to four years of on-going bookings based on their performance at Manitoba Showcase. Previous Showcasing Artist: Don Amero Applications for Manitoba Showcase close April 30, 2019 Apply at iwanttoshowcase.ca For more info visit manitobaartsnetwork.ca Previous Showcasing Artist: Raine Hamilton Check our database Assign your rights Submit your repertoire! ACT NOW www.resound.ca/music-creators/schedule in association with: 72 CANADIAN MUSICIAN