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Blue Man Group Crowns Winner of New York Drum-Off

Blue Man Group has crowned Kwesi Robinson of Lawrenceville, NJ as the winner of the first-ever New York Blue Man Drum-Off as part of the Astor Alive! Festival on Saturday, September 23. The final round of the competition took place…

Sep 29, 2017

Steve Jordan And The Verbs Perform At Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off

Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off Finals took place this past January 17, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Gregg Bissonette hosted the event, which included five finalists facing off in a drum-solo showcase. Shariq Tucker, from the Bronx, New York,…

Apr 15, 2015

Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off Searches for the Nation’s Best Drummers

Guitar Center recently launched its 26th annual search for the next great drummer. Developed to inspire and support on-the-rise musicians, the Drum-Off has proven to be a launching pad for a flourishing professional career as a drummer. Past Drum-Off winners…

Aug 14, 2014

Chad Smith/Will Ferrell Drum-Off

As reported by pearldrum.com, among other outlets, after months of speculation, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and comedian Will Ferrell will face off in person to resolve an ongoing “argument” over who is the better drummer. The event…

May 19, 2014

VIDEO - Korn’s Ray Luzier and Special Guests Play “Sluggo’s Revenge??? at Guitar Center’s 2014 Drum-Off Finals

Watch Korn drummer Ray Luzier’s exclusive performance of “Sluggo’s Revenge” from Guitar Center’s 2014 Drum-Off Finals, held this past January 18. Ray’s band featured Jeff Kollman on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass, and DJ/producer Sluggo. Other performers on the night…

Feb 26, 2014

VIDEO - Dawud Aasiya-Bey Wins Guitar Center’s Twenty-Fifth Annual Drum-Off

  Starting last August, more than 5,000 drummers from across the country signed up to compete in Guitar Center’s twenty-fifth annual Drum-Off. On Saturday, January 18, five finalists battled it out for the title of Drum-Off champion and a prize…

Feb 20, 2014

VIDEO - Steve Ferrone and Questlove Play “Pick Up the Pieces??? at Guitar Center’s 2014 Drum-Off Finals

  Check out this video of longtime Tom Petty drummer Steve Ferrone and the Roots’ Questlove playing “Pick Up the Pieces,” from Guitar Center’s 2014 Drum-Off Finals, which were held this past January 18. The song was the biggest hit…

Feb 20, 2014

Guitar Center's Drum-Off Celebrates 25 Years With An All-Star Line-Up

Chad Smith, Steve Ferrone, Chris Dave, Ray Luzier and more perform live as the top 5 undiscovered drummers in the country compete for the title of Guitar Center’s Drum-Off Champion  Tickets for the January 18 finals are available now. Starting…

Dec 20, 2013

Guitar Center Launches Its 25th Annual Drum-Off Competition

  The nationwide competition in search of the next great undiscovered drummer offers the chance to a win career-launching prize package  Guitar Center’s Drum-Off launches its 25th annual search for the next great undiscovered drummer. Developed to spotlight the drumming community, Guitar Center’s…

Aug 1, 2013

Darren King of Mutemath at Guitar Center's 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals (Part 4)

Watch part 4 of this video featuring Darren King of Mutemath’s special performance at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2013. Darren was joined on stage by fellow Mutemath members Paul…

Apr 23, 2013

Darren King of Mutemath at Guitar Center's 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals (Part 3)

Watch part 3 of this video featuring Darren King of Mutemath’s special performance at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2013. Darren was joined on stage by fellow Mutemath members Paul…

Apr 16, 2013

Darren King of Mutemath at Guitar Center's 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals (Part 2)

Watch part 2 of this video featuring Darren King of Mutemath’s special performance at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2013. Darren was joined on stage by fellow Mutemath members Paul…

Apr 9, 2013

Darren King of Mutemath at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals (Part 1)

Watch part 1 of this video featuring Darren King of Mutemath’s special performance at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2013. Darren was joined on stage by fellow Mutemath members Paul Meany and…

Apr 2, 2013

Guitar Center's Drum-Off Finals To Feature Live Performances By Gadd, Blackwell, Carlock, Heyward, King and More!

Top Undiscovered Drummers In The Country Compete In The World’s Premier Drum Competition, Plus An Evening Packed With Performances By The Drumming Elite The Legendary Steve Gadd will be honored at the Drum-Off Grand Finals with an induction to Guitar…

Dec 18, 2012

Guitar Center Springfield, NJ Drum-Off Quarter Finals

Tuesday, November 13, Guitar Center Springfield, NJ is hosting the quarter finals round of their 24th annual Drum-Off contest. Located at 160 U.S. 22, Springfield Township, NJ. The contest starts at 7:00 P.M. and is free and open to the…

Nov 12, 2012