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 8 th . 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!