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For Immediate Release July 16, 2012

DRUM! Magazine Ramps Up its Commitment to Education with Drumming Benefit Show for Lincoln High School

San Jose, Calif. – For the third consecutive year, the staff of DRUM! Magazine has joined a host of high-profile cosponsors to present the biggest drumming event in Northern California, while raising money and awareness for the cause of music education in schools.

DRUM! Night 2012 will transform the San Jose Repertory Theatre into a drummer’s playground on Friday, August 10, for an exciting evening of drum clinics, performances, instruction, exhibits, raffles, and awards.

All-Star Performers The show will spotlight the talents of three incredible drummers — (Chickenfoot, John Fogerty), (, ), and Cora Coleman-Dunham (, Beyoncé) — demonstrating startling chops and sharing professional playing tips.

Between acts, the animated punk-rock ensemble Street Drum Corps will provide percussive interludes on drums and everyday objects, while acting as the evening’s MCs to welcome the star performers onstage.

“We’re really excited about this year’s lineup,” says Andy Doerschuk, editorial director of Enter Music Publishing. “It’s such a diverse presentation of styles, from straight-up rock, to , and funk. All those incredible chops will definitely keep the audience on their toes.”

Pre-Show Events As attendees queue up before the show, the award-winning ensemble San Jose Taiko will take over the plaza outside the theater at 4:30 p.m. to showcase their infectious brand of choreographed drumming that draws from both Japanese and Western traditions.

While the main show begins at 6:30, the doors will open at 5:00 to allow early attendees to tour through a vintage drum museum, a Roland electronic drums lab, and exhibits of gear made by drum and percussion manufacturers. In the meantime, onlinedrummer.com’s celebrated educator Nate Brown will conduct a pre-show “stick tricks” workshop in the lobby.

Awards Ceremony To celebrate the rich drumming history of the Bay Area, in 2011 DRUM! inaugurated the Bay Area Drummers Achievement Awards (or BADAAS). The first award presented to , best known for his work with and .

This year’s winner has been chosen and notified by the editors of DRUM! Magazine, and the prized trophy is being engraved with his name, which will remain a mystery until it is presented during DRUM! Night 2012.

“We’re lucky to be part of such an incredible music community here in the Bay Area,” says DRUM! publisher Phil Hood. “We realized DRUM! Night gives us a prime opportunity to honor those drummers who have contributed to this legacy.”

Raffle & Silent Auction DRUM! Night raffle tickets are already on sale for a chance to win a full featuring Gretsch Renown57 drums and Zildjian Z3 (check event web site for details — drumnight2012.com). In addition, participating cosponsors will contribute drums, cymbals, hardware, sticks, and drumheads to a silent auction. Winners will be announced at the close of the show.

The Cause DRUM! Night 2012 will raise revenue for the music department at Lincoln High, a San Jose performing arts magnet school. With more than 40 course offerings in dance, music, and theater arts, more than 900 Lincoln High students of all ability levels study and learn to attain the highest levels of achievement.

Co-Sponsors Cosponsors for DRUM! Night 2012 include DW, Zildjian, , Sabian, Tama, , , Vater, Gretsch, Samson, Yamaha, Roland, Meinl, Ahead, Axis, San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2012, and Metro Newspapers.

Tickets Advance tickets for DRUM! Night 2012 are $35 for premium seats, $30 for house seating, and $20 for balcony seats. Tickets are available on drumnight2012.com or by calling 408-971-9794, ex. 210.

For press inquiries and additional information, please contact Adrenaline PR and Maria Ferrero at 732-462-4262or [email protected].