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February 8, 2026

Blair Beaton wins RSPBA Intercontinental Solo Drumming

Blair Beaton of Scotia, New York, won the 2026 RSPBA Adult Solo Snare Drumming Intercontinental Championship held at the Irish American Association of Northwest New Jersey, the first in the association's eight-contest Champion of Champions League. Beaton also earned a spot in the semi-final at the 2026 World Solo Pipe...
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David Clyde, 1941-2026
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January 29, 2026

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Jeffrey Mann, 1956-2026

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