Sign-ups for Drum Off 2006 are underway at all Guitar Center stores nationwide (open as of August 1st). Store-level competitions, at which drummers showcase their talent by performing a three-minute drum solo, begin on Sept. 19. Contestants are judged on originality, technique, style, stage presence and overall performance. Drum Off is open to contestants 18 years of age and older. This year's winner will take home a grand prize package worth more than $38,000 including a 2006 Scion tC, a $2,500 Guitar Center shopping spree, Roland V Pro electronic drum, custom designed SoBe Adrenaline Rush drum cases, a PC laptop computer with a $250 download card from Napster and a one-year drum and cymbal endorsement deal. - Click here for the Full Story

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