Featuring a lineup of today\'s top drummers, the 20th edition of the world-renowned Modern Drummer Festival will be held on May 22, 2010 at Montclair State University\'s Memorial Auditorium in Montclair, New Jersey. Confirmed artists are Shawn Pelton (Saturday Night Live), Stanton Moore (Galactic), Benny Greb (extraordinary drummer/educator), Chris Pennie (Coheed and Cambria), Shannon Forrest (Taylor Swift, Nashville sessions), and Adam Deitch (John Scofield, Wyclef Jean).
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More artists will be announced.
New: master-classses and educational performances The 2010 Modern Drummer Festival\'s return to Montclair State University, site of history-making Modern Drummer Festivals from 1987 to 2003, will be condensed from two days to one but expanded to include master-class sessions in the morning in addition to the series of afternoon educational performances.
Previous editions Previous Modern Drummer Festivals have been generously supported by the drum industry\'s leading manufacturers and have included spectacular drummers and percussionists, with sold-out crowds and popular videos.
Artists who have appeared at past festivals include Ginger Baker, Louie Bellson, Terry Bozzio, Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Vinnie Colaiuta, Stewart Copeland, Jack DeJohnette, Sheila E, Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Roy Haynes, Joe Morello, Simon Phillips, Chad Smith, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, and Tony Williams among others.
Tickets Advance tickets cost $127.50 for the a.m. master classes and afternoon performance. Tickets for afternoon performances only cost
$97.50. Tickets are on sale via ticketalternative.com.
Additional information on the event, artists, and sponsors are available online at moderndrummer.com or by calling 973-239-4140.