Clinic

Mike Johnston Drum Set Clinic

Sam Ash, 155 Route 22
7:00 am - 9:00 am

At the age of 21 Mike received his first major label record deal with his band Simon Says (Hollywood Records) and spent the next five years touring the world. He received a gold record for his contributions to the Varsity Blues soundtrack and has appeared on The Late Show With Dave Letterman as well as on MTV’s Fashionably Loud. He has also toured with Filter and currently runs the educational website www.mikeslessons.com where he offers pre-recorded video drum lessons as well as live online drum lessons nationally and internationally.

• Website: http://www.samashmusic.com/events/
• Contact: 973-376-5161

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Jason Bittner Meet & Greet

Vic's Drum Shop, 345 N. Loomis
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Jason Bittner is one of the top metal drummers in America, consistently winning readers’ polls in drumming magazines from around thre world. After honing his technique and musicianship at Boston’s Berklee College Of Music in 1988, he set out to establish himself as a professional drummer. His big break came in 2002 when he got the gig with Shawdows Fall, with whom he has toured the world and released eight albums. Bittner began to establish himself as a clinician in 2005, and has maintained a busy schedule playing drumming festivals and clinics. He has released an instructional DVD entitled What Drives the BeatDrumming Out of The Shadows, co-authored by Joe Bergamini.

• Website: http://vicsdrumshop.com/vics-events
• Contact: 312-770-1200

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Keith Carlock Drum Set Clinic

Guitar Center, 2633 N. Halsted St.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Keith Carlock has played with John Mayer, Sting, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, Diana Ross, Faith Hill, The Blues Brothers Band, Leni Stern, David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Richard Bona, Chris Botti, Wayne Krantz, Harry Belafonte, Oz Noy, Clay Aiken, Rascal Flatts, Paula Abdul, and Grover Washington, Jr.

• Website: http://stores.guitarcenter.com/Central-Chicago
• Contact: 773-248-2808

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Mike Mangini Drum Set Clinic

West Music, 5205 N Brady St.

Mike Mangini has played with Steve Vai, Extreme, Annihilator, Mullmuzzler, Chris Emerson, and Dream Theater. He has also published two method books: Rhythm Knowledge Volumes I and II.

• Website: http://www.westmusic.com/
• Contact: 563-388-1519

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Paul Paul Kreibich Drum Set Clinic

Orange County High School Of The Arts, 1010 N. Main St.

Paul Kreibich has played with Carmen McRae, Ray Charles, Mose Allison, Red Rodney, The Woody Herman Band, Anita O’Day, Scott Hamilton, Joe Pass, Charles Brown, Rosemary Clooney, Lee Konitz, Bill Perkins, Dianne Reeves, Bob Cooper, Conte Candoli, Charlie Shoemake, Herb Geller, Cedar Walton, John Hendricks, James Moody, Kenny Burrell, Ray Charles, Gerald Wiggins, Andy Simpkins, Terry Gibbs, Hod O'Brien, Claude Williamson, Gene Harris, and Frank Strazerri.

• Website: http://www.ocsarts.net/
• Contact: 714-560-0900

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Victoria Drum Fest

Marriott Hotel, 728 Humboldt St.

This year’s event features Dom Famularo, Scott Pellegrom, Sean Mitchell, and Murray Creed.

• Website: http://victoriadrumfest.ca/
• Contact:

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Rich Redmond Drum Set Clinic

Music And Arts 1905 Scenic Highway Ste 610

Rich Redmond has toured/recorded/performed with Lit, Bryan Adams, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Jewel, The Pointer Sisters, Rushlow, Pam Tillis, Gene Watson, Susan Ashton, John Anderson, Doc Walker, The Roadhammers, Deana Carter, Jedd Hughes, Patricia Conroy, Chuck Wicks, The Lost Trailers, Trace Adkins, Andi Griggs, Earl Thomas Conley, Hank Williams III, Mindy McCready, Robbie Nevil, Emily West, Jo El Sonnier, Jim Brickman, Catherine Britt, Brolle (Swedish mega-star), Deana Carter, Crystal Schawanda , Anita Cochran, Patricia Conroy, Earl Thomas Conley, The Evinrudes, Andy Griggs, Big Kenny, Lalaine (Lizzie McGuire Show), Stan Lynch, Lila McCann, Malibu Storm, Robbie Nevil, Vaughn Penn, Michael Peterson, Ronna Reeves, Regina Regina, Marty Stuart, Lucy Woodward, Lane Turner, Crossin' Dixon, Lee Brice, Robin Welty, Steel Magnolia, The Stellas, The Wilsons, Mark McKinney, Kevin Fowler and many others. He is currently the drumming powerhouse behind country superstar Jason Aldean.

• Website: http://www.musicarts.com/Stores/Store.aspx?sid=0026
• Contact: 770-982-0822

Multi-Day Event

22nd Annual Chicago Drum Show

Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 South Randall Rd
May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012

The world’s longest running vintage and custom drum show will feature two rooms of exhibits featuring collectible drums. Confirmed clinicians include Fred Young, John Fred Young, Mike Clark, Les DeMerle, and Ed Shaughnessy. There will also be a panel discussion on dating Gretsch drums, moderated by Rick Gier, the author of a well-received serial number dating guide for round badge Gretsch drums, and a presentation by Bernie Stone of Stone Custom Drum, explaining how he acquired and renovated the Slingerland shell-making equipment, as well as a a tribute to Dennis Stauffer of Phattie Drums, who died in a car crash January 18th, 2012.

• Website: http://www.rebeats.com/
• Contact: 989-463-4757

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Mike Mangini Drum Set Clinic

The Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mike Mangini has played with Steve Vai, Extreme, Annihilator, Mullmuzzler, Chris Emerson, and Dream Theater. He has also published two method books: Rhythm Knowledge Volumes I and II.

• Website: http://vicsdrumshop.com/vics-events
• Contact: 312-770-1200

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Walfredo Reyes Jr. Drum Set Clinic

Drum World, 1220 S. El Camino Real
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Walfredo Reyes Jr. has played with Carlos Santana, Traffic, Steve Winwood, Jackson Browne, Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, David Lindley, Ricki Lee Jones, Richard Marx, Sergio Mendes, Smokey Robinson, Robbie Robertson, Joe Sample, Boz Scaggs, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, and Johnny Hallyday.

• Website: www.drumworldsf.com
• Contact: 650-572-9900

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Mike Mangini Drum Set Clinic

Cascio-Interstate Music, 13819 W. National Ave.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Mike Mangini has played with Steve Vai, Extreme, Annihilator, Mullmuzzler, Chris Emerson, and Dream Theater. He has also published two method books: Rhythm Knowledge Volumes I and II.

• Website: http://www.interstatemusic.com/RetailStore.aspx
• Contact: 800-462-2263

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Zoro Drum Set Clinic

Vic's Drum Shop, 345 N. Loomis

Zoro has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons, The New Edition, Jody Watley, Sean Lennon, Philip Bailey, and Lisa Marie Presley.

• Website: http://vicsdrumshop.com/vics-events
• Contact: 312-770-1200

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Daniel Glass Drum Set Clinic

The Collective School Of Music, 123 West 18th Street, 7th Floor
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Daniel Glass is an award-winning drummer, author, historian and educator, widely recognized as one of today's foremost authorities on classic American drumming. He is the co-author of the highly-praised Commandments Of Early Rhythm And Blues Drumming.

• Website: www.thecollective.edu
• Contact: 212.741.0091 x100

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Ed Roscetti Drum Set Clinic

Musicians Institute, 6752 Hollywood Blvd.

Ed Roscetti, originally from Niagara Falls, New York, is a drummer, composer, educator, author and clinician, now living and working in Los Angeles since 1979. His critically praised Hal Leonard book/CD, Drummers Guide to Odd Meters, was chosen as the number two method book in DRUM Magazine’s 2001 readers poll. His 2002 Blues Drumming book/CD package earned the review, “If you can’t play the blues after using this book, you should be blue.” – Terri O’Mahoney, Percussive Notes. Roscetti’s soon-to-be released publication is Funk & Hip Hop Grooves for Drums book/CD package. He is also co-author of the World Beat Rhythms Series: Brazil, Africa, Cuba & USA, and a core curriculum author at The Musician's Institute and conducts clinics and music camps across the U.S.

• Website: http://www.mi.edu/news
• Contact: 323-860-1136

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Maria Martinez & Ed Roscetti Drum Set Clinic

Quincy Jones School, 900 E. 33rd St.

Maria Martinez is a respected drummer, percussionist, clinician, and educator, specializing in Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms. She is co-founder and author of the World Beat Rhythms Beyond the Drum Circle Workshop Series and Instant Guide To Drum Grooves.

Ed Roscetti, originally from Niagara Falls, New York, is a drummer, composer, educator, author and clinician, now living and working in Los Angeles since 1979. His critically praised Hal Leonard book/CD, Drummers Guide to Odd Meters, was chosen as the number two method book in DRUM Magazine’s 2001 readers poll. His 2002 Blues Drumming book/CD package earned the review, “If you can’t play the blues after using this book, you should be blue.” – Terri O’Mahoney, Percussive Notes. Roscetti’s soon-to-be released publication is Funk & Hip Hop Grooves for Drums book/CD package. He is also co-author of the World Beat Rhythms Series: Brazil, Africa, Cuba & USA, and a core curriculum author at The Musician's Institute and conducts clinics and music camps across the U.S.

• Website: http://enrichla.org/school-gardens/synergyquincy-jones-elementary/
• Contact: 323-235-7940