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DCW On-Line: Denver CO Review

Blue Devils dazzle at "Drums Along the Rockies"July 10, 2010 – Denver, CO . . . It was an almost cloudless blue sky in Denver as the 2010 “Drums Along the Rockies” opened.  The crowd was ready for an evening of drum corps entertainment and anticipation was heightened by the fact that the  two leading […]

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DCW On-Line: Hornell NY Review

Empire Statesmen blow away field in Hornell July 10, 2010 — Hornell, NY . . . The DCA schedule returned to Hornell this evening after a lengthy absence as the Empire Statesmen solidified their position as the leading contender to knock the Reading Buccaneers from their top spot this season. “Music Under the Stars” was […]

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DCW On-Line: Pittsburgh PA Review

Cavaliers On Top At Three Rivers Summer Music Games July, 8 2010 — Pittsburgh, PA . . . It was totally a “Mad World” here this hot and humid evening and The Cavaliers are at the very center of the madness.  Scoring big over the competition, the Rosemont corps brought their highly-original production to the […]

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DCW On-Line: Riverside CA Review

Western Corps Connection another big day for Southern California July 5, 2010 – Riverside, CA . . . It’s a warm, sunny day, with a packed house for this year’s Western Corps Connection,  considered to be the gateway to the East for the World Class DCI and DCA world championships.  First up, we had the […]

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DCW On-Line: Bridgeport CT Review

Hot Time in Bridgeport as DCI returns to Connecticut July 5, 2010 – Bridgeport, CT . . . Steamy temps and even hotter music came to town as the Boston Crusaders hosted “Bridgeport Drums” at historic John F. Kennedy Stadium. It was the first time in almost a decade that the junior circuit had visited […]

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DCW On-Line: Rochester NY Review

Statesmen easily lead day at annual Rochester "Bruni" tribute July 4, 2010 — Rochester, NY . . . The 2010 “Vince Bruni Preview of Champions” was going to be a major show. Not only would the Empire Statesmen debut their 2010 program, “Going to Oz.” on their home turf, they were supposed to be going […]

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DCW On-Line: Akron OH Review

Bluecoats edge past Crown at Akron clashJuly 9, 2010 — Akron, OH . . . The “Innovations in Brass” competition was revived in grand fashion at University of Akron’s InfoCision Stadium.  A stellar line-up of past DCI Champions and potentially future ones gave the approximately 2,500 in attendance a great evening of musical and visual […]

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DCW On-Line: Stoke-on-Trent UK Review

DCUK Stoke held by Kidsgrove ScoutsJuly 4, 2010 – Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, U.K. . . .  Nine corps turned out to the Northwood Stadium for the first DCUK competition of the season.  Hosted by Kidsgrove Scouts, the current DCUK champion, it was set to be very interesting. The weather looked very overcast as doors opened and […]

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DCW On-Line: Pasadena CA Review

DCI at Americafest 2010Fireworks, hotdogs, bar-b-que and the sounds of “Stars and Stripes Forever.”  Oh, and let’s not forget some of America’s best drum and bugle corps.  This years 84th Fourth of July celebration at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, brought out thousands to see five of drum corps’ finest. Starting with a pre-show […]

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DCW On-Line: Michigan City IN Review

The Cavaliers host their 50th "Pageant of Drums"July 3, 2010 — Michigan City, IN . . . The 50th “Pageant of Drums” show kicked off with a brief celebration honoring contributors to the show and also honoring the 50th anniversary of the 50-star United States flag — all very appropriate for a celebration of the […]

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