Former DREAM THEATER and present THE WINERY DOGS drummer Mike Portnoy carried out with the Blue Thunder drumline on the Seattle Seahawks sport on September 24. Video of his look might be seen under.

In a message accompanying the YouTube launch of the video, Portnoy wrote: “What a blast it was taking part in with the Blue Thunder Drum Line on the Seattle Seahawks sport! It is not on a regular basis you get to play some 7/8 grooves at an NFL sport in entrance of 65,000 individuals!! ; )

A few hours after the occasion, Portnoy shared a number of images by way of his social media, and he captioned the submit: “Completely insanely cool expertise as we speak taking part in with the Blue Thunder Drumline at todays Seattle Seahawks sport… Performed a number of songs with the entire Drumline after which on the 2 minute warning earlier than halftime, they spontaneously threw me a Drum Solo too! (No strain, solely on the Jumbotron in a soccer stadium in entrance of 65,000 individuals )

“Large due to Keith Rousu and all people with Blue Thunder for the nice and cozy welcome and due to Brandon Wright for setting me up with such a cool expertise!”

Seahawks Blue Thunder is the heartbeat of the followers. This high-energy leisure drumline was established in 2004 at Lumen Discipline, performing all through the stadium earlier than, throughout and after video games.

Not your typical drumline, Blue Thunder makes use of quite a lot of rhythms and visuals, incorporating rock and roll drumming alongside drum corps model, endearing them to Seahawks followers of all ages. Blue Thunder can also be out there for parades, events and company occasion appearances.

Blue Thunder options visitor drummers at rehearsals and sport days in addition to an occasional joint efficiency on a giant stage. A few of the extra outstanding company who’ve carried out with the Blue Thunder embody: Alan White (YES, JOHN LENNON, GEORGE HARRISON),Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Will Calhoun (LIVING COLOUR),David Garibaldi (TOWER OF POWER),Byron McMackin (PENNYWISE),Mike Derosier (HEART),Scott Rockenfield (QUEENSRŸCHE),Steve Smith (JOURNEY, VITAL INFORMATION),Yuri Ruley (MXPX),Matt Cameron (PEARL JAM, SOUNDGARDEN),John Tempesta (THE CULT, WHITE ZOMBIE) and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX).