News
Chicago Drummer Pursues Solo Career
Right as Chicago was about to kick off its summer tour, drummer Drew Hester called it quits and decided to pursue a solo career.
Features
Danny Seraphine: Making Us Smile
After his brusque departure from Chicago, and a long 16-year break from drumming, Danny Seraphine has returned to drumming. Nice to have him back.
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J.R. Robinson Chicago Drum Show Clinic
Here’s a peek at the opening solo played by John “JR” Robinson during his clinic at the 2011 Chicago NAMM Show.
Gear
Chicago Drum Show: Erie Drums & Shell Company
Erie Drums & Shell Company makes beautiful shells from scratch using exotic materials. Our favorite – the peacock leather-wrapped birch model.
Gear
Chicago Drum Show: Mojo Drums
We liked the carbon fiber drums at the Mojo Drums booth, but loved the company’s totally bizarre prototype skateboard bass drum pedal.
Gear
Chicago Drum Show: Joyful Noise Drums
Joyful Noise packed its Chicago Drum Show booth with mighty metal snare drums and a couple of one-of-a-kind drum sets that stopped us in our tracks.
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Cora Dunham Chicago Drum Show Clinic
Cora Dunham brought equal portions of funk and fire to her clinic at the 2011 Custom Drum Show, leaving the rapt crowd awe struck and slack jawed.
Gear
Chicago Show: Detroit Custom Drum Company
Weary of the race towards outlandishness that defined custom drum making during the past decade? Then check out Detroit Custom Drum Company.
Gear
Chicago Drum Show: Ancient Tree Drum Company
Anyone who remembers the release of Craviotto’s Lake Superior snare drums will be interested to learn about what was brewing over at Ancient Tree Drum Company.
Gear
Chicago Drum Show: Chicago Custom Percussion
How could a company named Chicago Custom Percussion resist exhibiting at the Chicago Drum Show? Well, they didn’t. Here’s a quick video booth tour.
