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February 19, 2007
NBA moves to Bklyn beat - Local drumline is tapped to play all-star showdown
The Courier-Life Publications
By Lesley Grimm
For their yearly All-Star blowout, the NBA handpicked an A-list line-up of entertainment: Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige – oh, and a group of Brooklyn teenagers!
Yes, these youngsters are packing their drumsticks and heading to Las Vegas where they’ll rub shoulders with celebrities and basketball elite.
The group – known as the Nets Drumline – was specially selected to hammer out its trademark show at a host of flashy NBA events, including Sunday’s All-Star match-up.
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To celebrate the drumline’s national recognition, Nets’ owner and mega-developer Bruce Rater has donated $10,000 to BMAP.
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The Nets Drumline will perform at a host of competitions and promotions beginning on Friday, and culminating with Sunday’s 56th NBA All-Star Game.All events will be televised nationally on TNT.
Posted by lumi at February 19, 2007 7:55 AM