From Press Release:

Professionals, semi-pros, recreational players, students and teachers from the worldwide drumming community, along with representatives of the international drum industry will gather in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 9, 2010 for an afternoon of performances and educational presentations by the Rhythm Alliance and special guests. The Rhythm Alliance is an all-star group of today’s top drummers including Gorden Campbell (Earth, Wind & Fire/Jessica Simpson), Teddy Campbell (The Tonight Show/American Idol), Gerald Heyward (Chris Brown/Beyonce), Marvin McQuitty (Fred Hammond/Kirk Franklin), Aaron Spears (Usher/American Idol on Tour) and Nisan Stewart (Jamie Foxx/50 Cent), who have come together with a mission to raise the level and awareness of drumming as well as support for drummers through education and cooperation. During the Drumming Experience show, the Alliance will perform individually and together and will also be joined on stage by international drumming superstar Thomas Lang, young Gospel/R&B drumming sensation Lil’ Nick Smith and other guest artists (to be announced).

Proceeds from the show will benefit the Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School located in South Los Angeles. The event is open to all ages. General admission tickets are $25 with a limited number of VIP tickets available at $100. For tickets and further information visit Conga Room or call (213) 745-0162. Visit Drum Channel for details on online access to live coverage of the event.

The Rhythm Alliance Drumming Experience will take place at The Conga Room at L.A. Live on Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Live online coverage to be provided by DrumChannel.com.

Rock…
R.I.P. John Bonham. It’s safe enough to say that all who attended the 6-hour long tribute to the man last Saturday night commemorating the 30th anniversary of his death, rested peacefully late into Sunday morning. Yes, it was long, and most seemed to stick around until the confetti-spurting climax. This was no wham-bam-thank-you-Bonham. It was a meaningful communion and cuddle-fest among L.A. drummers with the kind of respect that endures the light of day. In fact, it’d be nice to do it again sometime.

…And Tell
The Groove Remains The Same was held at Key Club in Hollywood on September 25th. It proved to be a impassioned celebration and inspired homage to one of rock drumming’s giants. Eighteen L.A. profile drummers swapped turns behind the amber Vistalites to honor Bonzo along with the heavyweight band assembled specially for the night. Hollywood Drum is a happy to bring you the juicy details.

We’ve complimented our review of the show with an exclusive pictorial chronology.

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