Clinics for Chicago area HOD-ers

[Vdrummer]

The Drum Pad is proudly hosting some great drummers and bands this year. To reserve tickets, call the Drum Pad at 847-934-8768.

In the next few months the Drum Pad is hosting:

Steve Smith and Vital Information April 4th at 7 pm. at Durty Nellies (180 N. Smith Street Palatine, IL) Tickets $15 All ages welcome.

Eloy Casagrande - 15 year old Brazilian drumming sensation and winner of Modern Drummer's best unknown drummer contest On April 22nd at 5 pm. At Durty Nellies (180 N. Smith Street Palatine, IL) Tickets $5 All ages welcome.

Mike Portnoy and Amazing Journey - a Tribute to the Who featuring Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, and Gary Cherone Tuesday May 30th 7pm at Durty Nellies (180 N. Smith Street Palatine, IL) Tickets $25 All ages welcome.

Peter Erskine in clinic - also in May (sorry, I just heard about this one today and don't recall the date).

Coming in 2006: Lamb of God's Chris Adler, Thomas Lang, Dave Weckl, Dave DiCenso, Porcupine Tree's Gavin Harrison, Wilco's Glenn Kotche, Stanton Moore, Shadow Fall's Jason Bittner, Jerry Gaskill of King's X, Studio Ace Kenny Aronoff, and Anthrax's Charlie Benante

The Drum Pad is also finishing production of the 20th Anniversary show DVD featuring appearances by: Terry Bozzio and Chad Wackerman Duet, the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, Jeff Hamilton, Steve Smith and Summit featuring Zakir Hussein, Mike Mangini, and Mike Portnoy with band performing their tribute to RUSH.
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[drumgod1]

Anything going on the week of May 15th-19th? I'll be back in Chicago for more training, plus I'm bringing my wife this time and lookin' for somethin' to do.

Mike
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Guess what... I got a fever and the only prescription... is more cowbell!

[Randy Walker]

Gavin in clinic? that will be awesome!
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[Vdrummer]

Peter Erskine is also playing in May, but I won't be at work for a couple of days to see if it's within your window of opportunity. Call the Drum Pad at 847-934-8768 and ask them what the date is. Hopefully, it'll work out.

Randy - That's the plan! I usually go see PT when they pass through, and they're never disappointing. I'd love to hear Gavin by himself though.

Whenever possible we like to set up a day of private lessons with the clinicians too. They can make a lot more money, and the teachers at the store and the customers benefit greatly. I hope we can work out everything.
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[peterdb]

sorry v-drummer....didn't mean to hi-jack your thread.
i just figured while i was telling drumgod about 1 show, i would go ahead and let everyone know about all shows. :grin:
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[Tom Hipskind]

Hey Brad,

Peter's clinic is Monday, May 1st. I'll certainly be there with bells on! Along with, hopefully, an armada of my Columbia students.
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[drumgod1]

Thanks for the info, guys! I know I'll be within walking distance of Steve Maxwell's, so I'm for sure going there. I'll have the wife in tow, so I can't drum geek out too much!

Dammit, I always miss Peter Erskine! Crap!

Mike
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Guess what... I got a fever and the only prescription... is more cowbell!

[mja61]

I'm going to try to make it to the Vital Info gig tomorrow. Anyone else going? I can't wait for the DiCenso clinic! I can't get enough of that guy's playing lately.
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