Watch: PEARL JAM Plays Surprise Set With Drummer ABE LABORIEL JR. At OHANA FESTIVAL

PEARL JAM played a surprise set at Ohana Festival Friday night (September 25) in Dana Point, California. The performance took place during PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder's headlining set, billed as "Eddie Vedder and Friends", when he was joined by Mike McCready and Stone Gossard on guitars, Jeff Ament on bass and longtime Paul McCartney collaborator Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums.

It is still unclear if Laboriel has officially joined PEARL JAM, and there has been no official announcement from the band about who would replace PEARL JAM's fifth drummer, Matt Cameron, following his amicable departure in July 2025.

PEARL JAM is also scheduled to perform at Ohana Festival on Sunday, September 27.

Cameron first joined PEARL JAM as the replacement for Jack Irons.

Dave Krusen was the original drummer for PEARL JAM, followed by Matt Chamberlain and Dave Abbruzzese.

Prior to last night's concert, PEARL JAM hadn't performed since May 18, 2025, when the band wrapped up its "Dark Matter" world tour in Pittsburgh. Cameron announced he was leaving about two months later.

PEARL JAM released its latest studio album, "Dark Matter", in 2024.

According to Spectrasonics, Abe Laboriel Jr. has been banging on objects since before he could walk. He claims that his many failed attempts at melodic instruments have given him an affinity for the simpler arts, such as cooking and drumming.

After a lifetime of learning and absorbing the artistry of some of the world's most respected musicians (including mentors Jeff Porcaro, Chester Thompson and Alex Acuña, as well as his "Bass Legend" father),Abe Jr. has truly come into his own aggressive and commanding style. Today, Abe Jr. is one of the most highly sought-after session drummers in the world.

Abe's amazing power has been heard live and on hundreds of hit recordings with artists such as Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Sting, B.B. King, Kelly Clarkson, Eric Clapton, Seal, Melissa Etheridge, Me'shell Ndegeocello, k.d. lang, Scritti Politti, Steve Vai, DURAN DURAN, Jewel, Ringo Starr, Natalie Cole, Patti Austin, Imogen Heap, Jeff Beck, Krystal, MANHATTAN TRANSFER, Ashlee Simpson, Mylène Farmer, Les Paul, Dianne Reeves, Joe Sample, LeAnn Rimes and Steve Winwood, to name a few.