# Pearl Jam Surprise Perform With Drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival

> Pearl Jam surprises fans at Ohana Festival with Abe Laboriel Jr. as new drummer.
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- Summary: Pearl Jam surprises fans at Ohana Festival with Abe Laboriel Jr. as new drummer. Pearl Jam performed with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival after revealing…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pearl-jam-reveal-abe-laboriel-jr-new-drummer-ohana-festival-1235632275
- Author: Charisma Madarang
- Published: 2026-09-26T05:15:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pearl jam, abe laboriel jr, ohana festival, eddie vedder, drummer, new drummer, music festival
## Pearl Jam Reveals New Drummer
Pearl Jam surprised fans at Ohana Festival during Eddie Vedder's headlining set in Dana Point, California.
## Abe Laboriel Jr. Joins Band
Abe Laboriel Jr., a longtime Paul McCartney collaborator, joined Pearl Jam as their new drummer for the festival performance.
## First Performance With New Drummer
Pearl Jam performed 'Corduroy' followed by fan favorites 'Hail Hail', 'Scared of Fear', and 'Wishlist' with Laboriel.
## Drummer Slot Open Since July 2025
Pearl Jam's sixth drummer slot has been open since Matt Cameron's amicable departure in July 2025.
## Laboriel's Background
Laboriel, who also does background vocals, has performed on major stages including Super Bowl halftime shows and concerts for Queen Elizabeth.
## Official Status Unclear
It remains unclear if Laboriel has officially joined Pearl Jam, and the band has not made an official statement on the matter.
## Key takeaway

Pearl Jam performed with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival after revealing him as their new drummer during Eddie Vedder's set.