Gear Reviews
Logjam Prolog Drum Pedal Review
Performer takes a closer look at the Logjam Prolog Drum Pedal in its latest gear review. Bringing drums and percussion into the electronic world has been problematic in the past for some players. However, Logjam has found a unique way of making it easy and natural...
VIDEO: MikelParis Explores the Bose S1 Pro Part III
We recently got a hands-on look at the Bose S1 Pro at Winter NAMM, and were pretty impressed with the build quality, feature set, and smart controls it afforded to working musicians. So, we enlisted the help of filmmaker and musician MikelParis (touring keyboardist...
REVIEW: Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB Interface
Read Performer Magazine's expert review of the new Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB Interface Focusrite’s Clarett series originally only came with a Thunderbolt connection, and it’s a powerhouse of an interface for the price. When it originally came out, we recommended it...
How To
DIY Touring, or How to Make $14 the Hard Way and Disappoint Your Mom
Tour Advice From Billy Yost of The Kickback There are hard and fast touring rules. If you forgot to bring a towel, for example, cancel everything and burn your life’s possessions. You’re useless and nothing is ever going to change. Turn back now or face the real and...
Photo Gallery: Maxwell Live in Boston
Last night, sultry R&B crooner Maxwell took over the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston for a memorable night of classic jams. Nothing was off limits: the 41 year old musician delivered hits from his debut album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite like "Ascension (Don't...
How to Tour as a DIY Solo Artist
Just after the New Year, I packed a guitar, a suitcase, merch, and my six-foot-two frame into a white Nissan Versa to begin touring for my new record From Your Bones. Being a solo traveler comes with its ups and downs. The ups: full control of the stereo, falling in...
Buying Guide
Yamaha Revstar RS502T Review
Performer Magazine goes hands-on in its review of the Yamaha Revstar RS502T P90 equipped guitars made a big comeback in recent years, but in most cases it’s been a throwback style re-run. Yamaha’s Revstar RS502T brings the familiar P90 tone with a modern style...
How to Control Feedback and Mix Sound for House Concerts
Welcome to the third in a four-part series that will provide real-world advice about portable PA systems, co-presented by Yamaha and Performer Magazine. In this installment, we’ll take a closer look controlling feedback, and setting up a portable PA system for house...
The Guitar Mod Chronicles: Re-Floyding a Strat and Sheptone Pickup Review
In April of 2017 a friend of mine passed away suddenly. He was great guitar player, and I was really saddened by his sudden absence in my life. In a lot of ways, it hasn’t been easy coming to grips with it. I’m not going into it detail, but you get the idea. He had a...
Industry News
If I Were a DIY Artist Today, This is How I’d Spend My Money
First, you’ve got to figure out some source(s) of money. Since this likely means your own pocket(s) to start, you need to work out a band agreement. It doesn’t have to be complex, but should cover basic stuff like: what’s the band name, who owns it, who owns the...
The Jan/Feb Issue is Out, Featuring The Regrettes
Performer Magazine releases its January/February 2017 issue, featuring a cover story on The Regrettes and their new LP, Feel Your Feelings Fool! INSIDE you'll find tips for investing in your band's career, how to mix gigs from your iPad and how to partner with local...
The Role of Music in Trump’s America
Don't worry, this article isn't about left or right, and I'm certainly not going to get into political nuance - this is a music magazine. However, the 2016 U.S. election was not normal. No matter what your political leanings might be - this newly elected president is...