If you've attended even one of the nine previous Montreal Drum Fests, you'll know that creative director Ralph Angelillo is not kidding when he says, "This year's Drum Fest will have several surprise guests on stage."

The tenth anniversary festival will present a selection of audience faves including Steve Smith, Marco Minnemann, Paul DeLong, Rick Gratton, Santana's Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo, Paul Brochu, Rayford Griffin, Walfredo Reyes Jr., Tony Royster Jr., Thomas Lang, and more.

An important feature at this year's Montreal Drum Fest, will be a tribute to the many sponsors who have presented the great performers in the last nine years.

Dates for the Montreal Drum Fest 2002 are November 8-9-10.

Check out the festival website: www.montrealdrumfest.com for updates. Both Ralph Angelillo and festival producer Serge Gamache are predicting a sellout this year.