# Pearl Jam Unveils New Drummer at Ohana Festival

> Pearl Jam reveals new drummer at Ohana Festival this weekend.
- Title: Pearl Jam Unveils New Drummer at Ohana Festival | Shortify
- Summary: Pearl Jam reveals new drummer at Ohana Festival this weekend. Pearl Jam will announce their new drummer at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California on…
- Keywords: pearl jam, ohana festival, dana point, drummer, matt cameron, stone gossard, jim bennett, eddie vedder, josh freese, foo fighters, weezer, devo
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/pearl-jam-new-drummer-suggestions-1235630640
- Author: Andy Greene
- Published: 2026-09-24T14:40:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pearl jam, ohana festival, dana point, drummer, matt cameron, stone gossard, jim bennett, eddie vedder, josh freese, foo fighters, weezer, devo
## Pearl Jam to reveal new drummer
Pearl Jam will unveil their new drummer at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California on September 27, 2026.
## Drummer slot open since July 2025
The band has had an open drummer slot since Matt Cameron’s amicable departure in July 2025.
## Stone Gossard on mystery
Stone Gossard said, 'It’s our mystery wrapped in an enigma,' and we’re relishing in it right now.

> It’s our mystery wrapped in an enigma
## Fan speculation ongoing
Hardcore Pearl Jam fans have spent months feverishly speculating about who the new drummer might be.
## Josh Freese as possible choice
Josh Freese has played with Foo Fighters, Weezer, Devo, Sublime, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses, and the Offspring, plus over 400 albums.
## Josh Freese pros and cons
Pros: He’s a pro’s pro who could effortlessly take the baton from Matt Cameron. Cons: His Foo Fighters tenure lasted just two years.
## Key takeaway

Pearl Jam will announce their new drummer at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California on September 27, 2026.