From Blabbermouth:
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will perform with CYGNUS & THE SEA MONSTERS (a tribute to RUSH — featuring RACER X/ex-MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert, ex-CYNIC bassist Sean Malone and WATCHTWOWER/DANGEROUS TOYS singer Jason McMaster) at a special drumming event to commemorate the The Drum Pad's 20th anniversary on Sunday, September 18 at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Also appearing on the bill will be Terry Bozzio, Chad Wackerman, THE JIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX, Jeff Hamilton, Steve Smith, Zakir Hussain with GEORGE BROOKS' SUMMIT, and Mike Mangini. Tickets are on sale now only at The Drum Pad. General admission $55, opera box seating $65 (sold out). All ages welcome. Phone (847) 934-8768.