Florida Drum Fest

09/03/2026

FDF 2026: For Drummers, By Drummers.
www.floridadrumfest.net

09/03/2026

On behalf of ddrum USA we’re excited to welcome Jeramie Kling to the Florida Drum Show!

Jeramie Kling is a Florida-based drummer, vocalist, and accomplished studio engineer with deep roots in the extreme metal community. Known for his powerful, aggressive playing style and commanding stage presence, Jeramie has built an impressive career performing and recording with some of metal’s most respected bands.

He currently plays drums with The Absence and legendary thrash-metal band Overkill, while also serving as the vocalist for Inhuman Condition. Jeramie previously played drums with Venom Inc., adding extensive touring and recording experience to his resume.
When he’s not on stage, Jeramie is an accomplished studio engineer and producer, working behind the scenes to capture and create the sounds that define modern metal. His experience as both a performer and engineer gives him a unique perspective on drums, recording, and achieving the perfect sound.

Both Jeramie and Paul Mazurkiewicz (Cannibal Co**se) will be doing at meet and greet in the ddrum USA booth from 3pm-4pm

Jeramie proudly supports:








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09/02/2026

It was our hope that FDF 2026 would encompass most all things in the drumming world. Of course we will be showcasing some amazing talent and some of the industry's biggest brands. But we will also have some amazing indie and boutique brands that you won't find in many stores. We are also proud of having educators, authors, composers and historians all on hand as part of Floridas largest drum store for a day. Come join us on September 20th in Eustis FL. www.floridadrumfest.net

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Angel Bartolotta on his nomination for this years Modern Drummer Readers pole. His book "So you want to be a drummer" has been selected as one of the nominees in the Education Product segment. You can cast your vote online at modern drummer magazine and of course you can also meet Angel and the folks from Modern Drummer at the 2026 Florida Drum Fest.

09/01/2026

We are ecstatic to announce that Paiste Cymbals will be joining us at the 2026 Florida Drum Fest. Founded in 1906 by Michail Toomas Paiste, their cymbals and gongs have become a mainstay for drummers around the world. From the biggest stages and artists to the backroad halls of the weekend warriors, Paiste has built a reputation of quality, service and sound. We are excited to celebrate their 120th Birthday with them at Florida's largest drumstore for a day, happening Sept 20th in Eustis FL. More info available online at www.floridadrumfest.net

08/31/2026

Some more cool items up for grabs as door prizes at the 2026 Florida Drum Fest. Thank you to Xcel Drum Sticks, Tone Wings and Angel Bartolotta.

Prize pack #1: Sample pack of Xcel sticks and a set of Tone Wings
Prize pack # 2: Sample pack of Xcel sticks and a signed copy of Angel Bartolottas book "So you want to be a drummer"

Join us at Floridas largest drum store for a day at the 2026 Florida Drum Fest. www.floridadrumfest.net

08/30/2026

Happy to have Beat Note joing us at the 2026 Florida Drum Fest. For the absolute best and newest technology in drumming notation, Beat Note has you covered. From transcription to composing, teaching and creating, this app is quickly becoming a favorite for many. Come check out the Drum Notation app by Beat Note at Florida's largest drumstore for a day. Happening September 20th in Eustis FL. www.floridadrumfest.net

Drum Set Practice Companion, Sequencer + Sheet Music

08/28/2026

Big THANKS to Shayne at Deaf and Drum for this sweet Drum Buddy (With Case). It will be added into our ever-growing door prize list. Come join us for your chance to win at Florida's largest drum store for a day at the 2026 Florida Drum Fest. www.floridadrumfest.net

08/27/2026

Clinician Announcement:

With a Masters Degree in Percussion Performance from the University of North Florida School of Music and an appearance resume that spans multiple festivals, theater events, live shows and clinics, our next featured artist has amassed quite the following. His unique approach to multi percussion and drum set has become a big hit within the online percussion community and currently across all platforms he has accumulated a total of nearly 1 million followers.

It's a pleasure for us to introduce Mr Greg Hersey and welcome him to the 2026 Florida Drum Fest. Greg will be offering a very special clinic titled “Finding your artistic imprint” that will help you to expand your mind and your skill set as well as how to adapt that into your performances. Greg has been at the forefront of taking traditional percussion ideals and adapting them into today's music genres.

Greg is also the Director of Instrumental Music and Chair for the Performing Arts Department at the heralded Epsicopal School in Jacksonville FL. As an educator he inspires the next generation of drummers and percussionists and his dedication to service and community is second to none. Greg proudly supports Ludwig Drums, Ludwig Musser-Percussion, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Evans Drum Heads and Protection Racket Cases.

https://www.instagram.com/greg.hersey?igsi=MTVqbzh4ZzdhenZl

We are excited to have such amazing Florida talent showcased at this year's Florida Drum Fest. For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, you can visit us at www.floridadrumfest.net

Please join us at Florida's largest drum store for a day. Happening September 20th in Eustis FL, at the Lake County Fairgrounds Expo Hall from 11am - 5pm.