During the show all clinics are free, but the masterclasses cost $25 and are limited to 25 people. It must be no surprise to all of you that Steve Smith's masterclass is already sold out.

Special guests are Adrian Kirchler from Drum Artisan (Italy) and Gregg Keplinger from Seattle, a custom drum craftsman and drum tech to the stars.

The Drum History of Buddy Rich
This amazing historical display at the show will feature each of the model snare drums that Buddy Rich regularly played during his illustrious career between 1950 and 1982. This collection is comprised of 15 snare drums, rare memorabilia, drum sets, sticks and other never before seen history. Tommy Piorek, A.K.A TommyP (vintagedrumforum.com) will be on hand at the show to answer questions and talk about his collection.

Here's the full schedule of the 25th Chicago Drum Show.

Steve Smith

• Master Class - Sold Out
  
• Clinic 3 P.M. Sunday
  supported by: Zildjian, Sonor, Remo, Vic Firth, DW, Puresound, Cympad

Will Calhoun

• Clinic: 6 P.M. Friday
  
• Master Class: 5 P.M. Saturday
  supported by: Remo, Vic Firth, Mapex, Sabian, Audix

Paul Wertico

• Clinic: 1 P.M. Saturday
  
• Master Class: 12 Noon Sunday
  supported by: Remo, DW, Paiste, ProMark

Todd Sucherman

• Clinic: 3 P.M. Saturday
  
• Master Class: 11 A.M. Sunday
  supported by: Pearl, Sabian, Remo, ProMark

Dave Mattacks

• Master Class: 7 P.M. Friday
  
• Drum tuning & cymbal selection live & in the studio 11 A.M. Saturday
  supported by: LP,Yamaha, Zildjian,ProMark, Evans

Daniel Glass presents

• 'Sing Sing Sing': Legacy of a Legendary Groove: 4 P.M. Friday
  
• Master Class: 10 A.M. Sunday
  supported by: Vic Firth, DW, LP, Crescent, Aquarian

Roundtable: The life and times of Gene Krupa (1:30 pm)
Daniel Glass and Dennis Brown will discuss the incredible life and career of the world's first drumming superstar.

Daniel Glass on Facebook:

"Starting this Thursday, I'll be at the 25th Annual Chicago Drum Show, presenting several events dedicated to Gene Krupa. With me will be the esteemed educator, author and historian Theodore Dennis (Denny) Brown. We'll be using Powerpoint, original recordings, and I'll be playing demonstrations on the Krupa-style set-up that Drum Workshop Inc. (DW Drums) is creating just for the event!"

Bob Henrit

• Roundtable: 2 P.M. Saturday
  
• Clinic: 12 Noon Sunday
  supported by: Mapex, Zildjian, Remo, Rebeats

Show hours

• Thursday May 14: Exhibitor and VIP access 3PM to 7PM
  
• Friday May 15: 1pm to 8pm
  
• Saturday May 16 & Sunday May 17: 10AM to 5PM

Master Classes $25
Class size limited to 25. Register in advance, pay at check-in. To register, email Rob@rebeats.com

Admission
Adult: Daily $15, 2-Day $26, 3-day $40
Ages 5-12: Daily $10, 2-Day $16, 3-day $25

VIP Admission: $75.00
(good for access during times otherwise restricted to exhibitor access.)

Exhibitors confirmed for the 2015 show
Amedia Cymbals, Ken Anderson & Susan Jevans, Baker Drums, Michael Balkom, Keith Larsen Baltimore Drum Company, Bass Plate, Beat Boogie Drums, Beato Bags, Big Fat Snare Drum, Boom Alley Drums, Bum Wrap Drums, Bun E Carlos & Randy Rainwater, Canopus, Carolina Classics, Castle Drum Company, Chicago’s #1 Drum Lessons, Chicago Drum & Restoration, Chicago Drum Exchange, Andy Chrisler, Classic Drummer, Connecticut Pro Percussion, Coopers Vintage Drums, Cowpaddy Drum Triggers, Crash Boom Bam, Craviotto Drum Company, Crescent Cymbals, Custom Tank Drums, Cymgard, Cympad, daVille Drumworks, Myron Dargus, Downing Drums, Drugan’s Drums, Drum Factory, Drum Music, Drum Supply House, DrumClip, DrumForum.org, DrummersDreamUSA , Drumtone, Gary Dulock, Dynamicx Drums USA, Empowered Percussion, Evans, Explorer’s Percussion, Gauger Percussion, John Grandt Vintage Drums, Great Lakes Trader, Guitar Center, Headhunters Drum Sticks, Hit Drum, Holland Drums, Holloman Custom Drums, Nick Hopkin Drums, Humes & Berg, Impression Cymbals, JC’s Drummin Music, J.D. Music, James Dean’s Vintage Drums, Jamtec, Jenkins-Martin Drum Co., Jorma & Sven, Joyful Noise/Bent Tree Innovations, Kelly Shu, KickPro, KissTheDrummer Music, Klash Drums, Jim Krutz, Kumu Drums, Tony Lewis, Liberty Drums, Liverpool Drumsticks, Low Boy Custom Beaters, Joe “Jolo” Luoma, Steve Maxwell, Keith Larsen Mid Atlantic Drum, Ludwig Drum Company, Matt’s Vintage Drums, Larry Matthews, McCourts Music, John Medina Jr., Modern Drummer, Jim Murray Skip Town.