During the Progressive Nation 2008 tour Blake performed alongside Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater) where the two soloed together. Tama Starclassic Performer B/B: Egyptian Night Burst  Sabian Cymbals:  Tama Iron Cobra Flexi Glide Kick Pedals, Tama Hardware  3A Vic Firth Drumsticks  Evans Drumheads (Hybrid on snare, Gmad on kick drums, and EC2 SST on toms)