BRAD ALLEN: GUITAR CENTER DRUM OFF >>>

Drummer Gary Guzman of the Rush tribute band 2112 out of Lakewood advanced to the Guitar Center Drum Off competition finals after winning a preliminary round Oct. 7. The Tacoma store finals will be held Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.

This is Guzman's fourth time being in the finals. He competed 2002, 2003 and 2004. He took second place in finals in 2003. The other times he grabbed third. He served as a judge for the last three years but decided to compete this year.

If Guzman wins Tuesday, he’ll advance to the district finals Nov. 11, then regionals Dec. 2 and the Grand Finals January 2009.

Get your Neil Peart on Gary!