23rd annual Guitar Center's Drum-Off

Guitar Center (www.guitarcenter.com) the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, is hosting their 23rd annual Guitar Center's Drum-Off a nationwide search for the next great undiscovered drummer.  This event will take place today Tuesday, September 20 and 27, 2011 and store finals on October 4, 2011.  Each contestant will be required to give a performance on a 5-piece drum kit with the option of using the Roland SPD-30 percussion pad and will be judged on originality, technique, style, stage presence and groove.  One winner from each store will be chosen to move up to district competitions taking place at 25 different Guitar Center locations on October 25, 2011, followed by regional finals also taking place at 5 different Guitar Center locations on November 15, 2011, and culminate in Guitar Center’s Drum-Off finals competition slated for January 7, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  Here, the five finalists will open up for A-Level artists and perform in front of a live audience and panel of celebrity judges.  All store, district and regional finalists will win significant prize packages including instruments, drum equipment and accessories, and gift cards from Guitar Center and key sponsors. The grand prize package, valued at nearly $50,000.  For more information and times, call 973-921-0677