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Visit MusicPlayers.com to read their interview with Jordan Rudess:
Aside from Jordan Rudess’s undeniable excellence in keyboard performance and composition/orchestration, one could not help but notice the level of intelligence and knowledge he commands. Jordan was extremely forthcoming with us (as usual), sharing a vast amount of information. Though our schedule with Jordan was limited, we [...]

Dream Theater has confirmed the following dates in Australia for January/February:
Jan. 25 - Perth, Australia - Showgrounds
Jan. 27 - Adelaide, Australia - Showgrounds
Jan. 29 - Melbourne, Australia - Festival Hall
Jan. 30 - Sydney, Australia - The Horden
Feb. 01 - Brisbane, Australia - Riverstage
Also… their video for “Constant Motion” is now on YouTube.

Press Release
Dream Theater’s “PROGRESSIVE NATION” featuring OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME to embark on inaugural tour of North America throughout April & May 2008.
New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of “PROGRESSIVE NATION”. A package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents [...]

Moog Music has posted several videos of Jordan Rudess demoing their newest synth, Little Phatty. Visit their YouTube and MySpace pages to view all the clips.
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As you already know, Dream Theater has launched a series of eBay charity auctions in conjunction with Camp Good Days. All proceeds collected from these auctions will be donated to the charity and will be used to support the many programs and services offered.
The next item to enter the auction is drummer Mike Portnoy’s “Iron [...]

The Roadrunner Records website has posted new videos from “behind the scenes” of Dream Theater’s Systematic Chaos tour. The video clips are:

Before the Cleveland Show
In Chicago
After the Cleveland Show
Dream Theater Truck Tour
Hello Cleveland
Kevin on Guitar
Jordan Warms Up
Stu on the Monitor

Dream Theater’s latest auction item to benefit Camp Good Days, is a lithograph of the “Systematic Chaos” Cover Art, signed and numbered by the artist, Hugh Syme. This litho is also autographed by all five members of Dream Theater. The auction ends September 17th. Here are the details:

The print, in its’ entirety, is 17″ tall [...]