Singapore Drumfest 2008 and all build up events

[mel80]

Taylor Hawkins! WOAH! And Jason Rullo too!

Pleeeeaaase pleeeaaaase have Jimmy Chamberlin! That would be a childhood dream come true. *fingers crossed*

 

[MassageParlour]

Virgil Donati...woo hooo. power da!! ..Anyways anyone knows where to buy the drumfest tee shirt oh=ther thatn the pre-drumfest 08 events I wanna promote the drumfest thru my tee shirt liao...

 

[Boon-SDF]

Mel, We did ask Jimmy Chamberlin 4 months ago but he is not available on these dates. We will try again next year!

We really do request for everyone's support for this year! We're trying to make this a great but still unique music event!

Besides being filled with artist that plays different genres, we have also created a line-up that tells of the very diverse music industries (from an Asian perspective), whom they work for and what its like to be in different musical situations.

Massage Parlour...wait for that T shirt...its coming...

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Boon

 

[mel80]

Thank you so much for trying to bring in Jimmy Chamberlin, Boon. Hope the man will have time to come to sunny S'pore next year!

Even right now, the lineup looks exciting already. Can't wait for Drumfest!

 

[ECK]

Oh yes man, once again Singapore Drumfest is coming as its just another 1 month plus away! Line up definitely looks awesome, can't wait to see Dylan elise and Teddy campbell... or wait.. Mr Q!!! Jay Chou's drummer!! Cant wait!!

 

[Nike]

Taylor Hawkins! Omgomgomg.. Bring Adler?

 

[Boon-SDF]

Chris Adler was also supposed to come but he had to record the next Lamb Of God album in September... we are scheduling him for some part later this year. Stay sharp!

Thanks for the support!

 

[zack11]

wad abt mike portnoy or even neil peart??

 

[Boon-SDF]

Hi Zack11,

We wished... we obviously have asked before... you name any famous drummer, we would've asked before.

The names you mentioned are globally famous. They would be first on our invitation list.

But if their names are not there in the 2008 line up...wait for next year and next, next year and etc. We keep trying.

We are committed to bring the best and obviously the most willing to come.

Thanks for your support in advance. We always hope everyone would come irregardless of the artistes becos the truth is, if you allow us to put it:

for a country such as Singapore, the nature of this event is very much a "Celebration of Music" especially knowing that it anchors on all the inspirational masterclasses and workshops plus definitely top notch performances.

All best.

Boon

 

[Nike]

Thanks Boon! I'll never miss Adler, when he does come!

 

[zack11]

Thnx Boon.

wish there is a stage where all global drummers meet on a stage.

I might b goin to the drumfest tho.

Cnt wait

 

[DullTheater]

when is drumfest again?
same venue as per last year's?
and how much?

 

[MassageParlour]

Ok Nazrey..

As quoted by Boon:

LINE UP FOR MAIN EVENT
Pls see www.SingaporeDrumfest.com for more info, bios and videos!

Confirmed:

Teddy Campbell - USA
(American Idol main drummer, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears)
Gospel Pop

Johnny Rabb w/ Chris Patterson - DrumJockeys - USA
Drums N Bass, Jungle
http://www.myspace.com/drumjockeys

Dylan Elise - 18 yr old Drum Prodigy - New Zealand
Funk Latin Fusion

Mr Q - Taiwan
(Jay Chou's main drummer, Emil Chau)
Pop Chinese

Lewis Pragasam - Malaysia
(Bob James, Ernie Watts, David Tao, Asiabeat)
World Fusion

pending confirmation:

Harvey Mason - USA
(Clive Davis, Fourplay, Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton and many more, alot more!)
Smooth Jazz

Taylor Hawkins - USA
(Foo Fighters, Coattail Riders)
Rock
http://www.myspace.com/taylorhawkins...coattailriders

Virgil Donati - USA
(Planet X, Steve Vai, CAB, Southern Sons (founder)
Progressive Fusion

Jason Rullo - USA
(Symphony X)
Progressive Metal

Brandon Khoo - Singapore
(Shirlyn Tan and the UnXpected, Ang Mo Pai, UN53A)
Rock Pop Metal

All information subject to change
More artists to be added.

 

[-dash.]

Does anyone know if the ticket cost same as the semi-finals? and will tickets only be sold at the door?
for DCA finals

Thanks!

 

[Boon-SDF]

HI Dash,

Ticket Charges for DCA FINALS as follows - Door charges - S$12/- nett for 1 x Alcoholic /Soft Drink above 18 years old and S$10/- nett for Soft Drink under 18 years old for the public. Sold at the door at The Arena only.

Same price at Semi Final.

Thanks.

Boon

 

[Boon-SDF]

Dull THeater,

Singapore Drumfest Main Event + Concert in the Park : 13 & 14 Sept Sat & Sun

Time : 12 noon to 12 midnight

Venue : Fort Canning indoors and outdoors (Fort Green)

Ticket price info to be released by Monday 11 Aug. But guaranteed to be inexpensive.

Thanks.

Boon

 

[Boon-SDF]

LINE UP FOR MAIN EVENT
Pls see www.SingaporeDrumfest.com for more info, bios and videos!

Confirmed as of 7 Aug 2008:

Teddy Campbell - USA
(American Idol main drummer, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears)
Gospel Pop

Johnny Rabb w/ Chris Patterson - DrumJockeys - USA
Drums N Bass, Jungle
http://www.myspace.com/drumjockeys

Dylan Elise - 18 yr old Drum Prodigy - New Zealand
Funk Latin Fusion

Mr Q - Taiwan
(Jay Chou's main drummer, Emil Chau)
Pop Chinese

Lewis Pragasam - Malaysia
(Bob James, Ernie Watts, David Tao, Asiabeat)
World Fusion

Virgil Donati - USA
(Planet X, Steve Vai, CAB, Southern Sons (founder)
Progressive Fusion

Brandon Khoo - Singapore
(Shirlyn Tan and the UnXpected, Ang Mo Pai, UN53A)
Rock Pop Metal

According to their management, it is regretted that arrangement for Taylor can't be made due to Foo Fighter's concert ending on 10th Sept.

Harvey Mason is no longer coming.

Stay sharp for more details! and more artists!

 

[plainsman]

well, the line-up is pretty incredible as is. CHEERS AND CAN'T WAIT TO GO !!!!! I will cancel every appointment for the main dish .... haha!!!!!

so sad i cldnt make so many of the run up events due to work ...... sob

 

[jeepers]

hawt damn. thank god for boon and drumfest!

 

[mel80]

I'm feeling kinda sad that Taylor Hawkins can't make it either...

But hey, at least having Mr Q, Johnny Rabb and Virgil Donati makes up for it. Not forgetting the awesome local drummers too. Having Mr Q in the lineup is a nice little surprise for me.