2026 Chicago Drum Show Announces Diverse Schedule of Educational Sessions. An exciting variety of drum clinics will be featured at the upcoming Chicago Drum Show — the 35th Anniversary edition of the world’s largest and longest running independent new, vintage, and custom drum show. The 2026 Show takes place on May 16th and 17th with appearances by six world-renowned artists (three on each day.)Saturday, May 16• 11:00 AM – Zach Miller (Noted educator, composer and performer is an adjunct professor atNorth Central University in Minneapolis, MN.)• 1:00 PM – Dave King (Founding member of “The Bad Plus” jazz band has also performedwith Bill Frisell, Joshua Redman, Jeff Beck, and others.)• 3:00 PM – Calvin Rogers (Drummer and MD for Gospel legend Fred Hammond, Calvin hasworked with Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and many more.)Sunday, May 17• 11:00 AM – Nicholas Baker (Hybrid drummer blends drumset, congas and percussion in “LALOM”.)• […]

May 2026 Issue