The 10th Annual Modern Drummer Festival Weekend, held on May 17 and 18, 1997, featured a diverse lineup of some of the world's most exciting and innovative drummers. The entire weekend's events were recorded, and the best moments of the festival are presented in this 2-DVD set. Included are excerpts of each performance, insightful interviews with the featured performers and other notable drummers in attendance, and exclusive backstage and rehearsal footage. Artists featured include Virgil Donati, John Tempesta, Bill Stewart, Tony Royster Jr., Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Paul Wertico, Jack DeJohnette, Steve Gadd and Giovanni Hidalgo.