Modern Drummer returns to Music City Drum Show in Nashville, 2026
Modern Drummer's Nashville return brought clinics, autograph sessions, and artist access to the 6th annual Music City Drum Show with Brandon Khoo, Matt Billingslea and Jules Mascia.
Music City Drum Show brought Modern Drummer back to Nashville for the 6th Annual show on July 18 and 19, 2026, folding clinics and special guest appearances into a weekend built for drummers. For anyone who shows up for more than a booth crawl, that put the emphasis on learning and contact, not just shopping.
Modern Drummer called itself “THE WORLD’S #1 DRUM COMMUNITY SINCE 1977,” and the magazine’s presence carried real weight because it had already covered the 2024 Music City Drum Show and kept a tag archive devoted to the event. That history made the return feel less like a one-off guest stop and more like an ongoing link between a major percussion media brand and Nashville’s drum scene.
The strongest takeaways were in the clinic schedule. The official page listed Brandon Khoo at 11:00 a.m., Matt Billingslea at 1:00 p.m., and Jules Mascia at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. The show’s Instagram bio also pointed to raffle prizes, clinics, autograph sessions, special guest appearances, and more, which meant the most useful hours were likely the ones that put players close enough to watch touch, ask questions, and hear how working drummers think through their craft.
The 6th Annual Music City Drum Show ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at The Fairgrounds Nashville, Expo 3 Building, 401 Wingrove St., Nashville, TN 37203, with Expos 2 and 3 in use. VIP admission was $100, general admission was $25, kids admission was $15, and parking was $10. The FAQ listed 615-200-8825, while the show said it was organized and produced by drummer Landon Hall and built to unite the drumming community in the Greater Nashville area and beyond.
The vendor floor backed that up with participation from Live Edge Drum Co., Baker Drums, Texas Vintage Drums and Randy Rainwater, plus Drum Chart Builder. Music City Drum Show said the event was focused on drum displays, sales, networking, clinics, and more, and Modern Drummer’s return kept the balance tilted toward education and access. The floor handled the gear; the clinic room handled the part drummers remember.
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