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2025 Year in Drum Shows

In 2025, NAMM came back in full force, and there were amazing drum shows in Nashville and Chicago. Back in California, Drum Workshop and Guitar Center collaborated on a DW Factory Day complete with tours, clinics, and special Guitar Center…

All Pictures by Alex Kluft and Bob Campbell
Dec 1, 2025

2025 Chicago Drum Show

For over three decades, the Chicago Drum Show has been the heartbeat of the global drumming community—an unmatched gathering spot for those in search of the finest, rarest, and most innovative vintage, custom, and modern drums, cymbals, percussion instruments, and…

Story and photos by Bob Campbell
Sep 1, 2025

2023 Chicago Drum Show: The Drummers Family Reunion!

The Chicago Drum Show, now in its 32nd year, returned to the Kane County Fairgrounds on May 20 & 21, 2023. The show was a rousing success with an attendance of around 1500 visitors and over 180 booths. Attendees came…

Story by Bob Campbell and Brian Hill Photos by Bob Campbell
Jul 31, 2023

The 31st Annual Chicago Drum Show

On May 21 & 22, 2022, the Chicago Drum Show hosted/produced by Rob Cook returned in full force to the Kane County Fair Grounds. Rob and his staff really outdid themselves again this year by continuing to produce the longest…

Story by Brian Hill and Bob Campbell Photos by Bob Campbell
Aug 31, 2022

The 2018 Chicago Drum Show

The perennial percussion event once again serves vintage and modern drum lovers alike.

Story and photos by Robert Campbell
Oct 30, 2018
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