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Star Wars In Concert 11/2/2009Star Wars In Concert Uses Pearl and Adams Instruments “The greatest film saga of all time, and the greatest film score of all time… “ 
Star Wars In Concert uses Pearl and Adams instruments on its whirlwind concert production tour that combines the music of John Williams with a live 80 piece orchestra, 40+ member choir, huge hi-def video screens, along with laser and pyrotechnic effects for a concert event like nothing else!  Adams Artist Series glockenspiels and vibraphones, and Soloist Series marimbas feature prominently in the production.  In addition, Pearl’s Philharmonic Series Snares drums can be heard driving the score throughout the performance.
Tour dates begin Oct 29th   and end Dec 13th in Nashville, TN.  Go hear Pearl and Adams instruments – with Star Wars In Concert ! 
Go to www.starwarsinconcert.com for ticket and additional show information. 

The Pearl and Adams Gear is listed below:
Adams 4‐octave concert xylophone XCHV‐40 with road case
Adams 3.3‐octave Parsifal Bells Glock GAV‐33 with pedal and road case
Adams AV‐1 Vibraphone with road case
Pearl Philharmonic Concert snare with stand
3 pearl trap stands

All gear was provided by Dan Savell at L.A. Percussion Rentals 310-666-8152
Blanco - On tour w/ The Color PurpleBlanco - On tour w/ The Color Purple8/24/2009Andy Blanco performs for nearly 100,000 people at The Kennedy Center, including many Washington DC elite.
Product Spotlight

Philharmonic Ltd Edition PHH1580 Limited Edition 15x8 Philharmonic African Mahogany Snare
PHH1580140   #140 Gloss Mahogany  

Pearl proudly announces the release of the Limited Edition Philharmonic PHH1580 African Mahogany concert snare drum that adds a Classic American sound to the Philharmonic line up.   The 15x8 shell size and unique synthetic gut snares recall a true “concert march” sound that John Phillip Sousa himself would recognize while still providing complete tonal control from the SR500 Triad Strainer system.  Wood hoops, Slim-line Chrome lugs, and a High gloss finish make this Limited production model a beautiful collector’s drum with instant tonal appeal for players and music directors alike.     
•15x8 4-Ply African mahogany shell with full round bearing edges.
•4-ply African Mahogany reinforcement rings
•6Ply African Mahogany  counterhoops
•8 Slim-line chrome tube lugs with insulated low profile chrome claws. 
•SR500 Triad Strainer  with 2 Synthetic Gut and 1 Heavy Coated cable assemblies 
•Renaissance Diplomat batter and Renaissance snare side heads by Remo
•Limited production quantity 

Steve Moretti & The Swear Are NominatedSteve Moretti & The Swear Are Nominated6/30/2009The Atlanta based band are set to add more awards to their collection.
2nd annual Modern Snare Drum Competition2nd annual Modern Snare Drum Competition6/22/2009The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Tom Sherwood, hosted its 2nd annual Modern Snare Drum Competition on June 12-14
Dr. John Parks IV to headline the Thailand Brass and Percussion FestivalDr. John Parks IV to headline the Thailand Brass and Percussion Festival6/9/2009Pearl Adams Concert Performing Artist Dr. John Parks IV, headlines the '09 Thailand Brass and Percussion Conference.