percussion shops in chicago

[groovemanlars]

going to be in chicago for the weekend - anyone have any recommendations on percussion shops, or music stores to visit while i'm there?

[Jerry Bembe]

In Palatine is the Drum Pad, (NW suburbs). In Chicago on the near north side is Andy's.

Andys Musical Instruments 1-773-868-1234
2300 W Belmont Ave, Chicago

Drum Pad 1-847-934-8768
48 W Palatine Rd, Palatine
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 12pm to 9pm
Friday 12pm to 6pm
Saturday 11am-4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Too bad you are not coming out next weekend. The Chicago Samba School is having thier annual carnival gala event.

Also this weekend on Friday I am hosting a Rumba/Samba party at my church in Lombard (SW Suburbs).

Jerry