The Drum Community
By Mark Griffith
On 01st Sep 2025
In a world where community and actual personal connection is being devalued, Modern Drummer is proud to spotlight several drum community events in this (and last month’s) issues. Nashville’s Music City Drum Show was a rousing success where drummers from around the world met in person to celebrate drums, drumming, and drummers. Modern Drummer was proud to be a co-sponsor and are happy to say that for much of the show, our booth was an epicenter of excitement. After the show, Yamaha’s A Night in the Pocket was where drummers saluted and paid tribute to “The Pocket.” (We spotlighted this event last month.) The Chicago Drum Show found itself under new leadership, but the result was the same. A great time was had by all. The clinics highlighted various aspects of drumming, and there was almost too much vintage, custom, and new gear to behold. In this month’s “Jazz Insights,” […]
September 2025 Issue