Modern Drummer contributing writer and clinician, Mike Haid conducts an intimate interview at sunset with international drum star Marco Minnemann at the East Meets West - Groznjan International Percussion Camp in Croatia. The 2nd Annual “East Meets West” Groznjan International Percussion Summer Camp was held at the Jeunesses Musicales International World Meeting Centre in Groznjan, Croatia from Saturday August 9 through Saturday August 16th, 2008. The stellar line up of international instructors, clinicians and guest speakers included Marco Minnemann (Germany/USA), Jojo Mayer (Switzerland/USA), Kim Plainfield (USA), Nippy Noya (Indonesia/Holland), Petar Curic (Croatia), and MD journalist/clinician Mike Haid (USA). A leading Drum & Percussion Summer Camp in Southeastern Europe, East Meets West offers the percussion student a week of intensive master classes, drum clinics, concert performances, seminars, and roundtable discussions. Set in the relaxed and intimate surroundings of this ancient, medieval artist village, the Groznjan International Percussion Summer Camp is located in the Northwest region of Croatia, 10 miles from the beautiful Adriatic Coast and a half hours drive from Italy. Drummers, percussionists, and drum/percussion enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels are welcome (passive attendance registration required). For more information contact Petar Curic at: groznjan@gmail.com OR - visit http://www.myspace.com/groznjanpercussion