28: Carl Palmer's Prog Rock Camp

Carl Palmer took a few minutes to chat with us about his upcoming
Prog Rock Camp in November, along with some chatting about Asia,
ELP, and other projects he’s been involved with over his
illustrious career.


Acclaimed British Rock Musician Carl Palmer (solo artist and
founding member of EMERSON LAKE & PALMER and ASIA) To Launch
First Annual Musical Progressive Rock Camp Designed ForMusicians
and Fans To Learn First Hand!


http://carlpalmer.com/ProgRockCamp/ProgRockCamp-Main.php


World famous drummer/musician Carl Palmer has announced a musical
learning experience for drummers, guitarists, bassists,
keyboardists and vocalists called Carl Palmer's Prog-Rock
Camp.Featuring Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy and very special guests:
guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N Roses; Sons Of Apollo)
and Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Sons Of
Apollo), the camp will run for 3 days in Philadelphia and allow
the attendees to learn first hand from some of rock’s greatest
musical icons. More guests to be announced. Registration is now
open and is on a first, come first served basis. A sell out will
be 100 registrants.


“This camp will be a special dream come true for me, “ says Carl
Palmer, who has spent many years as an educator and demonstrator
of advanced percussion. “It is not designed to be a ‘fantasy’
event, but rather, a complete three day educational adventure for
those who really want to improve and advance their musical craft.
Of course, fans who want to take in the experience, are welcomed,
as well.This is a chance to sit one on one with some of the
contemporary musical greats and learn.”


The Camp will begin on Friday, November 8th. and will include
three days of events. Among the highlights: Master Classes with
Carl Palmer, guitarists Paul Bielatowicz and Ron “Bumblefoot”
Thal, bassist Simon Fitzpatrick, and keyboardist Derek Sherinian;
An informative Q&A with Carl Palmer, his band, and the
special guests; a complete Saturday evening concert with CARL
PALMER’S ELP LEGACY featuring the greatest music of Emerson Lake
&Palmer; the WORLD PREMIERE of a never-before-seen complete
concert film: ELP LIVE IN SOUTH AMERICA 1997; performances by
bands assembled from the attending campers; plus seminars on
artist management & booking; a seminar by a renowned life
coach; new music technology displays; a Palmer Art Event and much
more!


The cost to attend Carl Palmer Prog Rock Camp is $1,399 and
includes all events, classes, concert, meals, parking, and hotel
lodging.A deposit is required at registration, which will cap at
100 campers.


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