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Armed with sticks and rhythm, these guys and gals will beat the skins within an inch of their lives. Guitar Center Drum-Off Championship finalist Ivan Garcia delights the crowd at the Music Box at the ...

A West Virginia man was crowned the Guitar Center Drum-Off grand champion recently at the Music Box @ Fonda in Hollywood, Calif. Playing in front of a packed house, 20-year-old Donald Marple of Keyser ...

It’s almost time for the stick-flipping madness of Guitar Center’s Drum Off 2008! In its 20th year the contest is stronger than ever, boasting a grand prize valued at over $45,000. It’s almost time ...

Shown, from left, are Nick Barrett, Angelo Stokes, Pat Marcinko, Andrew Merkle, Gerald LaMark and Jerad Lippi. MOOSIC – On Oct. 14, Guitar Center at the Shoppes at Montage held the store finals of ...

Calling all local beat masters: Signups have begun for the 23rd annual Guitar Center's Drum-Off competition. Bakersfield drummers can sign up at Guitar Center's Ming Avenue store for the chance to ...

Stakes were high for six area finalists competing in the district Guitar Center Drum-Off competition held at the North Houston store on Nov 4. Only one would walk away with entry to the Dallas ...

Stakes were high for six area finalists competing in the district Guitar Center Drum-Off competition held at the North Houston store on Nov 4. Only one would walk away with entry to the Dallas ...

The award-winning jazz drummer, Charlie Harrington, has been asked to be a judge for the 2009 Guitar Center Drum Off Competition. Charlie's own experience as the winner of the Slingerland/Louie ...

It was like Christmas, Easter and the Fourth of July rolled into one drum kit. As soon as Thomas Pridgen saw those glorious, gleaming drums, he knew they were meant for him. Preternaturally ...