Guitar Center\'s Drum Off finals, the culmination of the largest drum competition in the US, has announced a line-up of special performances by music\'s most legendary drummers, hosted by Stephen Perkins (Jane\'s Addiction).
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The Drum Off finals will take place at the Music Box, Henry Fonda Theater, 6126 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood, CA on Saturday, January 8th at 6:30 pm.
Headlining the show with an eclectic jazz infused project is the legendary Steve Smith (Vital Information, Journey).
Other performers include Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, who will take the stage with Philm as his backing band plus two special guests to play a percussive ensemble music set. Also scheduled are a rare collaboration by Gavin Harrison of British prog-rockers Porcupine Tree and Simon Phillips, who has played with and alongside artists including Mick Jagger, Brian Eno and Jeff Beck among others.
Kicking off the evening will be a special collaborative performance from two of Guitar Center\'s Drum-Off alumni Cora Coleman-Dunham (Prince), and Tony Royster Jr. (Jay-Z) alongside hip-hop/r&b drum icons Nisan Stewart (50 Cent, Jamie Foxx) and Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Eminem, Dr. Dre, Herbie Hancock) before the five finalists take stage to compete for the title of Guitar Center\'s Drum-Off champion.
About Drum-Off Guitar Center, the largest musical instrument retailer in the USA, is on the hunt to select America\'s next great undiscovered drummer in a nationwide competition: Guitar Center\'s Drum-Off. The live competitions, consisting of more than 4,000 drummers spanning more than 850 competitions nationwide, culminates in this final event.
Five of the country\'s best drum talents are competing for the coveted title of Guitar Center Drum-Off Champion and a grand prize package valued at over $40,000.
Individual tickets are for sale for $10, available with low service fees at ticketweb.com.
Guitar Center\'s Drum Off finals, the culmination of the largest drum competition in the US, has announced a line-up of special performances by music\'s most legendary drummers, hosted by Stephen Perkins (Jane\'s Addiction).
