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Modern Drummer Announces Initial Line-Up Addition For Drum Festival Weekend 2008!Modern Drummer is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Pridgen to the Modern Drummer 2008 Festival line-up.
Thomas Pridgen The Mars Volta Thomas Pridgen’s been winning drum-offs, endorsements, and scholarships since the second grade. And now he’s in the coolest, most advanced rock band of the age.
Ndugu Chancler Michael Jackson/Santana/Weather Report He’s the big beat behind Michael Jackson’s “Billy Jean,” the “carnaval” in Carlos Santana’s festival of sound—and an indisputable studio legend at the top of his game.
Simon Phillips & Protocol Toto/The Who/Jeff Beck A true giant of rock and fusion drumming, and a revered clinician, Simon Phillips has been enrapturing audiences with his ultra-precise chops for over thirty years.
Gavin Harrison Porcupine Tree/King Crimson Gavin Harrison’s head-turning neo-progressive drum work and popular advanced tutorials leave drumming fans enlightened—and amazed.
Todd Sucherman Styx/Brian Wilson There are over 6 billion people on this planet. Maybe a half a dozen of them posses the advanced drumming talents of Todd Sucherman.
Dafnis Prieto Michel Camilo Dafnis Prieto is one of jazz’s most intriguing drummer/leaders. His taste, technique, and tremendous musicality will leave Festival attendees awestruck.
Derek Roddy Serpents Rise/Traumedy The fastest gun in the West is also one of the heaviest and most mind-bending. And Roddy’s recent book, The Evolution Of Blast Beats, is an instant classic.
Produced since 1987 by Modern Drummer
magazine, the world’s most widely read drumming publication; the
two-day Festival presents a roster of today's top drumming talents,
representing a variety of popular musical styles. Some offer solo
“clinic” performances; others appear “in concert” with additional
musicians. All share their talents in an educational and entertaining
format that has made the MD Festival a must-see event for drummers
around the world.
Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, in the Concert Hall on the State University of New York at Purchase campus. Doors Open 12:30 p.m. Show begins 1:00 p.m. and concludes approximately 7:30 p.m.
When: Saturday and Sunday September 20th and 21st, 2008.
Where: The Performing Arts Center Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY 10577.
Tickets are on sale now by phone only by calling PAC box office at (914) 251-6200 Monday thru Friday 10 a.m to 6 p.m.
Additional artists to be announced. *Artists subject to change without notice.
FESTIVAL HOTEL INFORMATION
Westchester Renaissance: (914) 694-5400 8 W. Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604 10-15 min. from Purchase College
Doral Arrowood: (914) 939-5500 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, NY 10573 3 min. from Purchase College
Crowne Plaza: (914) 682-0050 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604 15-20 min. from Purchase College
Westchester Marriott Tarrytown: (914) 631-2200 670 White Plains Rd. Tarrytown, NY 10591 15-20 min. from Purchase College
Courtyard Marriott: (914) 921-1110 631 Midland Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 10-15 min. from Purchase College
Residence Inn by Marriott: (914) 761-7700 5 Barker Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 5 or so miles from Purchase College
Hampton Inn: (914) 592-5680 200 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY 15-20 min. from Purchase College
Days Inn: (203) 357-7100 135 Harvard Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 Approx. 20-25 min. from Purchase College
TRANSPORTATION
Airports: The nearest airport to the Purchase College (S.U.N.Y.) PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is Westchester County Airport, approximately 2 miles away. Hertz, National, and Avis rental cars are available here. LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark are all equally accessible, approximately 50 miles from Purchase. For ground transportation inquire in the terminal at the Connecticut Limousine desk, destination Rye, NY.
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