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May 2008
Drumfest 2008 Bigger and Badder than EVER!
Now in its 10th successful year, DRUMFEST adds a fourth date to its 2008 billing, firmly establishing itself as the world’s premiere drumming event. Drumfest is the only event in the UK to include a full retail village featuring all the latest Mapex products.
Some of the biggest names in drums today will be performing at Drumfest 2008. , Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Korn), Thomas Lang (World renowned clinician), Keith Harris (Black Eyed Peas), Steve White (Paul Weller), Russ Miller (Ray Charles, Cher), Mike Terrana (Yngwie Malmstein), Mark Richardson (Feeder), Jeremy Stacey (Sheryl Crow), all hosted by Dom Famularo.
Top Mapex artist Chris Pennie will be impressing the crowd with his blistering jazz and metal styles, put to great use with Dillinger Escape Plan and more recently, Coheed and Cambria.
Mapex Education Director Dom Famularo will be the show host, ensuring the day runs smoothly and everyone is kept entertained throughout.
Any Questions? If so, the Mapex team will be on hand and ready to help.
2008 ARTIST LINE-UP
Keith Harris:
A master of R'nB groove, Keith’s performances with The Black Eyed Peas have quickly established him as a major player, aiding in their world-wide domination.
Steve White:
Precision, groove and clarity - Steve’s long term association with Paul Weller and his regular clinic appearances have made Steve a firm favourite internationally - a mod hero.
Jeremy Stacey:
A British drumming hero whose early career was spent with Aztec Camera, later he joined the likes of Finn Brothers and Sheryl Crow, Black Crows and Joe Cocker.
Russ Miller:
One of today's top touring session players, Russ has worked with Multi-Platinum and Grammy award winning artists including Nelly Furtado and Ray Charles. Recently voted one of the top 5 players in world, Russ continues to wow audiences at events round the world.
Chris Pennie:
Now writing and playing for one of the world’s most exciting bands ‘Coheed and Cambria’ Chris is known for his blend of “rudiments with jazz inflected expressions” and creative use of triggers and effects via foot pedals.
Mike Terrana:
A hard hitting Metal legend if ever there was one! He is currently playing with Rage and has played with guitar legend Yngwei Melmstein. Mikes creative use of jazz funk swing and Metal has made him one of the genres most innovative players.
Mark Richardson:
Mark already had a reputation as a player and teacher while with 90s rock outfit Skunk Anansie but since joining Feeder in 2002 Mark has become a celebrity in his own right, appearing on TV, doing charity work for Riders for Health (cycling 2500km across Africa) - not to mention his appearances at Drumfest and other clinics.
Dom Famularo:
Dom Famularo has been traveling the globe preaching the gospel of drumming for over 30 years. An intense performer, Dom is one of the most respected solo drum artists in the world, with a career built solely upon his unique skills as a drummer and motivational speaker.
Drumfest Education Days at the Rock & Pop Festival
Birmingham NEC Forum
Friday 11th July
Saturday 12th July
Birmingham Drumfest
Birmingham Rock and Pop Fest @ NEC FORUM
(Sunday 13th July)
Terry Bozzio (Korn)
Thomas Lang (World renowned clinician)
Jeremy Stacey (Sheryl Crow)
Steve White (Paul Weller)
Mark Richardson (Feeder, Skunk Anansie)
Chris Pennie (Dillinger Escape Plan / Coheed and Chamber)
Mike Terrana (Yngwie Malmsteen)
Dom Famularo (Host)
Sheffield Drumfest
Sheffield Megacentre
(Tuesday 15th July)
Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Korn )
Thomas Lang (World renowned clinician)
Keith Harris (Black Eyed Peas)
Mark Richardson (Feeder, Skunk Anansie)
Chris Pennie (Dillinger Escape Plan, Coheed and Chamber)
Dom Famularo (Host)
Northampton Drumfest
Northampton Park Inn
(Thursday 17th July)
Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Korn)
Thomas Lang (World renowned clinician)
Keith Harris (Black Eyed Peas)
Russ Miller (Nelly Furtado)
Chris Pennie (Dillinger Escape Plan, Coheed and Chamber)
Dom Famularo (Host)
Brentwood Drumfest
Brentwood, Brentwood Centre
(Saturday 19th July)
Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Korn)
Thomas Lang (World renowned clinician)
Keith Harris (Black Eyed Peas)
Steve White (Paul Weller)
Russ Miller (Nelly Furrtado)
Chris Pennie (Dillinger Escape Plan / Coheed and Chamber)
Mike Terrana (Yngwie Malmsteen)
Dom Famularo (Host)
Tickets:
Birmingham & Brentwood - £15 Adults (adv), £17 on the door; £5 children under 12.
Sheffield & Northampton - £10 Adults (adv), £12 on the door; £5 children under 12.
Tickets and further details are available via the website:
www.drumfest.co.uk
Or from any of the 5 Professional Music Technology branches:
Northampton: 01604 230433
Birmingham: 0121 359 5056/0121 333 3220
Romford: 01708 746082
Oxford: 01865 725221
Southend: 01702 436501
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