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Cool new darbuka articles at Fingers of Fury!)

2009-11-05T02:21:53Z

Hey everyone, there are a whole lot of new dabuka related articles on the Fingers of Fury site....check them out! There are also teachers resources and drum solo's there as well;-) Enjoy your drumming, Matt
http://www.fingersoffury.com.au
http://www.darbukaplayer.com
http://www.fingersoffury.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=16
http://www.darbukaplayer.com/darbuka-lesson/darbuka-percussion-of-the-arabic-world-and-beyond

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Red Cedar Circle, Thursday, Oct. 22

2009-10-15T20:35:10Z

Our next Portland Red Cedar Open Circle, in the SiSiWiss Tradition (http://www.sisiwiss.org/), will be on Thursday, Oct. 22, at George and Suzi Mayer's home. We will gather from 6-7 p.m. to share pot-luck food and community, and begin our Circle at 7 p.m. All are welcomed. George and Suzi's home is 0206 SW Nebraska St., Portland, OR 97230. (You may have to drop the initial 0 to find it on Google maps.) For directions or other information, please call George and Suzi @ 503-245-5660, or e-mail Wynne @ lavenderfae@gmail.com.

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Las Vegas Drum Circle

2009-10-05T13:20:06Z

I'm looking for weeky/monthly drum circles to participate in in Las Vegas. Just moved here from across the country and am itching to find a great community to drum with.

Drum On!

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Where is everybody??

2009-09-24T04:37:07Z

This seems like a really cool Tribe but I don't see any activity for a while. I just got here with my drum and was hopin for some good conversation.
Any takers ??

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Ideas Needed for Drumming Classes for Kids

2009-09-20T17:21:35Z

Hello,

I've been asked to teach a six week drumming program for children at a local indoor play space, and could use some fresh ideas.

The program is broken into three different classes for the following age levels:

- 6 mo to 2 yrs old (w/ parent participation) - 35 minutes
- 3 to 5 yrs old (w/parent participation) - 45 minutes
- "big kids', ages 6 to 11 yrs old (parents drop off) - 1 hour

The equipment I'll be using for these classes are three gathering drums, several hand drums and various types of shakers, scrapers and rhythm sticks. I also have other different drums that I'd like to introduce and share with the kids, such as native american drums, Indian Tablas, Peruvian Cajons, and a traditional trap set that I'll probably set up on the final day to share with the bigger kids.

If anyone here has taught drumming specifically to groups of kids, what activities did you find were most fun?
Can you recommend any websites or resources related to drumming and children - for me as a teacher... as well as for parents?

I envision this being something like a community drum circle class, but would like to plan some sort of outline in advance to present to parents as well as a structure for me to follow in planning my lessons. Of course, drum circles are free form in nature but it helps to plan in advance cohesive, focused activities to keep children on task. Plus, I find that parents of small children - esp at-home parents - are hungry for information. They really appreciate any extra tips and resources an educator can give them at these sorts of "mommy and me' classes, that they can use beyond the classroom. What I hope to inspire is a love for music making and expression, as well as a positive stress release for my students. Drumming is so beneficial, and I know a class like this will be a great experience!

My background: I'm a Licensed Kindermusik educator with a long, prior career in the alternative/avant scene... I play various instruments, but always connected mostly to drums. Kindermusik is a whole child approach to music and movement education. For the last four years I've taught weekly classes to babies, toddlers, preschoolers and young children, as well as "other abled' children with autism, down syndrome, apraxia etc at a local music school for children. I also facilitate an intergenerational music class for little ones and elders at an assisted living facility.

Any advice for developing a new drumming program for kids would be put to positive use, and most appreciated..
Thank you!

PS: I will be cross posting this in some of my other tribes...

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monthly Los Angeles drum circle to resume this fall

2009-09-13T20:10:38Z

Hello lovlies!

Drum circle to begin it's fall season of monthly gatherings at:
Midsummer Fairies
4306 W Avenue L
Quartz Hill, CA 93536-4210
(661) 718-1500

We have enough instruments to share with you and your friends at this indoor drum and rhythm circle located near Lancaster, CA.
Welcome! We would love to meet you and trade rhythms, dance, meditate [singing bowl ceremony] and create with us.

We are posting this with hopes of building community here because it is VERY much needed.

Please PM me to join our event announcement list <3

in joy as in rhythm,
niki

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TMG 2009 Website Update

2009-08-15T03:14:55Z

The TMG website has been updated for the 2009 gathering...

See you in July!

www.treemangathering.com

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Sogbety Diomande's West African Celebration, Aug 21-23, 2009, Bellville, Oh.

2009-08-05T02:49:24Z

Sogbety Diomande's West African Celebration, Aug 21-23, 2009, Bellville, Oh.

Featruing Drum and Dance Classes during the day and Performances at night.
A great time with some great people

Sogbety Diomande's 3rd Annual West African Celebration, August 21-23, 2009
Held at : Templed Hills Camp and Conference Center, 5734 Durbin Rd., Bellville,OH 44813 (near Mansfield)
( camp website: http://www.ocucc.org/OutdoorMin/TempledHills/TempledHills.htm )
Prices: $5 daily admission; $15/class; $15/ performance. Check website for full schedule and pricing for whole weekend including food and lodging.
www.freewebs.com/sogbetydiomande for full schedule and all the details!

Yahoo Driving Directions
Yahoo! Maps, Driving Directions, and Traffic
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=40.603807&lon=-82.490751&zoom=14&q1=5734%252520Durbin%252520Rd.%25252C%252520Bellville%25252COH%25252044813&gid1=15709320

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HIgh Sierra Dun Dun Village this Sept!!

2009-07-27T07:39:49Z

High Sierra Dundun Village Sept 26th and 27th

Welcome
The first ever Dunun Village gathering in the North Lake Tahoe Area at the lovely Clair Tappaan Lodge will happen Sat Sept 26th and Sun 27th, 2009.
The gathering is intended for those interested in the music and dance of West Africa and to grow together as a community; musically, spiritually, and playfully!

General Info:
Clair Tappaan Lodge is a rustic lodge located near the famous Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in the North Lake Tahoe area. See: Ctl.sierraclub.org for more details.
-Rooms in the lodge are available for $46 taxes included/night/per person. Please contact Clair Tappaan Lodge to reserve your spot for this event.
-Kids 4-13 yrs old are $20/night taxes included.
-Infants/toddlers 3yrs old or less are free
Day Passes: $20/adult includes a lunch ticket
-4-13 yr olds are $5 w/lunch
-3 yr or less are free
Classes are informal, and anyone is welcome to teach or participate.
**For those staying at the Lodge three meals a day will be offered w/a vegetarian option.

Here are some ground rules:

-No private fires.
-Park your car in parking area when not unloading.
-Dogs are allowed on grounds not in building. Owners are responsible for dogs. Please no problem dogs.
-No Strong Alcohol

What to Bring
Camping gear (unless paying for a bed in the lodge), bowl and spoon, snacks, flashlight, drums, toys (juggling clubs, hoops, or whatever else you fancy).
Clothes for all weather. It will likely be quite hot during the day, but can cool off at night. September in the High Sierras tends to have warm, clear days with colder evenings so bring some shorts and also warm weather clothes.

Workshops
Both morning and afternoon there will be drum and dance workshops in the back yard and in the building- probably after dinner, too! Drum classes can also be arranged at all times in different clearings and rooms. Classes often happen spontaneously, so don’t be shy to ask if you want to learn. Workshops will be posted at the information center within the lodge.

Volunteers
This is your gathering. If staying in the lodge please contribute your energy by volunteering for at least one shift of: kitchen help, clean-up. Please come early or stay late to help set up/clean up if you can!
We’ll have a sign-up sheet posted at the information station to help organize volunteer efforts.

Dinner Circle
There will be a dinner circle every evening. This is our moment to gather as a community and communicate about our needs and offer our blessings, so please come.

Getting There
Clair Tappaan is located at 7000 feet in California's Sierra Nevada. It's 45 minutes west of Reno and one and a half hours drive east of Sacramento just off of Interstate 80. The address is 19940 Donner Pass Road in Norden.
From eastbound I-80, take the exit for Soda Springs/Norden - old U.S. 40 - also called Donner Pass Road. Go 2.4 miles east on Donner Pass Road. The lodge is at 19940 Donner Pass Rd. (old U.S. 40). Look for our sign on your left.
You can use the old, steep footpath (about 40 feet elevation change) leading up to the Lodge's South entrance. Or slightly to the east is easier access to the lodge North entrance. Use the road up to the tri-lodge area. There is a loading/unloading zone (short term parking for drop offs).
Transportation from Reno Airport to Clair Tappaan Lodge
Parking is available on either side of the road.
You can check road conditions online at the CAL-TRANS website.
Mailing Address: Clair Tappaan Lodge, P.O. Box 36, Norden, CA 95724

Contact

Clair Tappaan Lodge
19940 Donner Pass Road
Norden, CA 95724

phone: 530-426-3632
or 800-679-6775
fax: 530-426-0742
ctl@sierraclub.org

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WANTED now: Offsite AND Onsite Rainbow Press Crew SALARY: Good Karma

2009-06-23T05:34:27Z

The officers involved in last year's Kid Village Incident probably wouldn't have opened fire if television news cameras were pointed at them first. Our own cameras certainly didn't stop them. This year, kind folks like yourself can help ensure that future gatherings will exist for our children to enjoy when they're grown and that gatherings will once again be safe.

The Rainbow press crew seeks volunteers to help achieve these goals. Last year we sent out a request for off site volunteers. http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Alt/alt.gathering.rainbow/2008-07/msg00005.html This year we sent out a request for on site volunteers. http://groups.google.com.ag/group/alt.gathering.rainbow/browse_thread/thread/37380484d41625d6# The press crew needs you; the press crew IS you.

At this point we're in need of both on site and off site helpers, but firstly we're seeking off site volunteers to lend a hand as soon as possible to help get the ball rolling for this year. If you're interested in helping and can commit, please contact rpcrew09 at gmail.com . We have tasks that need to be done in the next week and on through mid July. Any contribution is a big help.

Last but not least our new site is up. http://rpcnews.us/ It's mostly for the press to view our old press releases. Have a look if you like, and hear one of our favorite songs there!

Thanks in advance for anything you can do. To the woods!

Please forward

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Doumbek classes in Central Florida?

2009-06-17T19:07:23Z

Hi - I just joined this tribe :) I recently bought a doumbek and other than DVD instruction, I would like to actually practice with drummers or take classes. I live north of Tampa and am looking for classes in that area - New Port Richey or there abouts.

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Klong Yao Drum

2009-06-17T17:41:35Z

I am a newbie and want to learn to drum. I wanted a Djembe and ended up with a Klong Yao made by Remo, not knowing any better. I really like the sound of the drum and its light weight. But I don't know how to hold it. I want to be able to sit and play but because it is so long, my hands are too high in the air. I have tried angling the bottom away from me. This puts the drum face facing me but I am afraid that the angle of my hands and arms will cause problems in my wrist.

I also noticed someone said that it is not good for drum circles which is what I want to participate in.

Any advise? Should I return this and get a more traditional Djembe?

Thanks!

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Chicago area drummers?

2009-06-08T18:14:25Z

Hey there everyone. I'm kinda new to both Tribe.net and drumming too. I was looking to check out a drum circle in the Chicago area, but every link I find online seems to be out of date! So, my question is.....anyone know of a recurring drum circle in the Chicago area that a newbie can check out (if not to jam then at least to groove to)???

I always LOVED the drum circles that would spring up at Dead shows back in the day. Now I've got a tongue drum that I've been working on.....and I'm looking to use it.

thanks all

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38th ANNUAL GATHERING, NEW MEXICO, JULY 1-7, 2009

2009-06-08T03:51:23Z

On July 1 - 7, 2009, within the State of New Mexico, on a Home-Site, of many acres, on (public) land set up for the purpose - there is going to be a Peace and Justice Gathering for all People - Worldwide, and the Invitation reads:

We, who are Sisters and Brothers, Children of Spirit, Families of Life on Earth, Friends of Nature and of all People, Children of Humankind, calling ourselves Rainbow Family Tribe, humbly invite:

all races, peoples, tribes communes, men, women, children, individuals -- out of love,
all Nations and national leaders -- out of respect,
all creeds, religions and religious leaders -- out of faith,
all politicians -- out of charity,

to join with us in this Annual Gathering for the purpose of expressing our sincere desire that there shall be Peace one Earth, Justice, Harmony, Healing among all People. This Annual Gathering to take place beginning July 1- 7, 2009, within New Mexico on a Home-Site of (public) land that we hope to scout, seek vision for this Annual Gathering - and to hold open worship, prayer, song, petition, or whatever is the want or desire of the people, for three days, but upon the Fourth Day of July at Noon to ask that there be a meditative, contemplative silence wherein we, the Invited People of the World may consider and give honor and respect to anyone or anything that has aided in the positive ecolution of humankind and nature upon this, our most beloved and beautiful Earth -- Asking blessing upon we people of this World and hope that we people can effectively proceed to evolve, expand, and live in freedom and peace.

Om Shanti Amen

(Ignore all rumors of cancellation of this creation)

http://www.welcomehome.org, http://newmexicogathering.blogspot.com

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Abundance Festival at Nippur - Smoky Mtns

2009-06-04T11:25:14Z

July 29 to August 2, the weekend following Starwood. Drum circles rock all night. For more information, write to: Nippurtemple@yahoo.com

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New drum circle in Los Angeles county

2009-06-01T17:52:00Z

Drumming circle [djembe, congo, dumbek, didgerido, rhythm instruments, etc.] to meet Sunday June 7th between 11am and 2pm.

We have a limited number of instruments to provide for you to join us in making music.

We're posting this to find other drummers/belly dancers in the Antelop Valley.

Great if you are interested, even better if you already play.

We'll be located in a pavillion on the western side of the park. listen for our music, and feel free to drop in and say helllo!

This event will double as a picnic [not a potluck, since we are unsure how manhy people will show], so bring some food and relax into some creative live music.

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WANTED now: Onsite AND Offsite Rainbow Press Crew SALARY: Good Karma

2009-05-26T07:15:59Z

The officers involved in last year's Kid Village Incident probably wouldn't have opened fire if television news cameras were pointed at them first. Our own cameras certainly didn't stop them. This year, kind folks like yourself can help ensure that future gatherings will exist for our children to enjoy when they're grown and that gatherings will once again be safe.

The Rainbow press crew seeks volunteers to help achieve these goals. Last year we sent out a request for off site volunteers. http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Alt/alt.gathering.rainbow/2008-07/msg00005.html
This year we sent out a request for on site volunteers. http://groups.google.com.ag/group/alt.gathering.rainbow/browse_thread/thread/37380484d41625d6# The press crew needs you; the press crew IS you.

At this point we're in need of both on site and off site helpers, but firstly we're seeking off site volunteers to lend a hand as soon as possible to help get the ball rolling for this year. If you're interested in helping and can commit, please contact rpcrew09 at gmail.com . We have tasks that need to be done in the next week and on through mid July. Any contribution is a big help.

Last but not least our new site is up. http://rpcnews.us/ It's mostly for the press to view our old press releases. Have a look if you like, and hear one of our favorite songs there!

Thanks in advance for anything you can do. To the woods!

Please forward

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Doumbek Workshop in Philadelphia

2009-05-18T14:54:22Z

With Turkish percussionist Nezih Antakli

Learn how to play basic techniques, traditional Middle Eastern rhythms and belly dance accompaniment. For beginner and intermediate levels.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Basic playing techniques of the doumbek.
• Exercises to develop precise timing and sharp sounds.
• Middle Eastern rhythms from Egypt and Turkey.
• Combination of rhythms.
• Ideas for belly dance accompaniment.
• Simple explanation of odd time signatures.

Location: South Street Sounds 1531 South St Philadelphia, PA 19146
When: May 23th 2009. 3:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $25 (instrument rental possible - $4)
To sign up or for more information call
215 900 8599 or e-mail mideastmusicphilly@gmail.com
LIMITED SPACE ONLY!!!

Also check:

nezihantakli.blogspot.com/

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Frame Drumming in Brazil!!!

2009-04-20T21:09:15Z

Hi all,
I've been invited to teach at a beautiful retreat center in Brazil this fall and wanted to let everyone know the details. We will be covering frame drum techniques as applied to Middle Eastern and Indian rhythms. Beginning and advanced students are welcome. As a bonus, the center is one of the most beautiful places in the world - seriously. Please spread the word if you know of anyone that might be interested. More info at:

http://www.LightsAndBridges.com

http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo337/mvkilmer/brazilEflyer.jpg

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Strange project if anyone is interested

2009-02-11T14:33:33Z

i,

I hope you are doing well!

I am a casting producer for ABC Television's hit reality show, Wife Swap. I am currently trying to cast a family that loves to participate in Drum Circles for a special episode of our show and thought perhaps you might know someone that would be interested in such an opportunity.

In case you are unfamiliar with the show, the premise of Wife Swap is to take two different families and have the Mom's switch place to experience how another family lives. Half of the week, Mom lives the life of the family she is staying with. Then she introduces a "rule change" where she implements rules and activities that her family has. It's a positive experience for people to not only learn but teach about other families and other ways of life.

Wife Swap airs on Disney owned ABC television on Fridays at 8 pm- the family hour! There is another show that copies ours. We focus on having fun, learning and teaching. They focus on conflict. I just want to make sure our show doesn't get confused with theirs!

Requirements: Each family must consist of two parents and at least one child between 7 and 17 and should reside in the continental U.S. (There may be other children living in the home who are older or younger than the required age…as long as one child is in the required age range.)

This is a very unique experience that can be life changing for everyone. In addition, each family that tapes an episode of Wife Swap receives a $20,000 honorarium for their time. Anyone who refers a family that appears on our program receives $1000 as a 'thank you" from us. Please feel free to forward this email on to anyone that you feel might be interested.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this. If you have any questions, please email me at the address below. Thank you for your time!

Best,

Jessica

Jessica Jorgensen| Associate Producer, Casting| Wife Swap
100 Avenue of the Americas| 3rd floor| NYC| NY 10013
tel. + 646 747 7947| fax. + 646 216 4295| jessica.jorgensen@castingrdf.com| www.rdfusa.com

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FIREDRUMS 2009

2009-01-20T15:31:44Z

Just so you all know, there will be a lot of drumming going on, and even more fire spinning, in the Santa Cruz Mountains April 30th - May 3rd.

http://firedrums.tribe.net/

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New myspace dedicated to "Women Frame Drumming"

2008-12-18T03:35:00Z

There is a new myspace dedicated to women frame drummers from around the globe.

http://www.myspace.com/womenframedrumming

and there is also a space for the book "When the Drummers Were Women" written by
Layne Redmond.

http://www.myspace.com/whenthedrummerswerewomen

Enjoy,
Miranda

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Who wants to go to West Africa?

2008-12-14T15:33:49Z

...to study drumming/song/dance/kora/balafon ,for 2 to 6 months,this spring or next fall/winter? I'm looking for 2-5 people to share costs.
Thanks
Zvonko

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Drum Circles

2008-11-25T17:16:19Z

My drumming began in 1988 at SCA events ( Society for Creative Anachronism). My enjoyment of drumming then shifted to Science Fiction Conventions. Several years later I am looking for more drumming and find it mainly in Pagan Circles. The weather is getting cold here in NC and I would love to make contact with others in my area and drum with them. Who are you and how can we hook up?

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Spiritual Art and Drum Sale

2008-09-17T13:15:23Z

From Bill Cote:

Sept 20--21

I am moving to Montana & Must reduce my collection of over 400 paintings. My art has been described as 'Outsider', or 'Primitive' Art. The work reflects my interest in mythology, spirituality, family, and geometric design. The work includes pieces ranging from 4 by 8 feet, to many small pieces. I paint on canvas, glass, plastic, but mostly recycled wood.

Northwest style hand drums and a Pow Wow drum also available. I have been creating drums with permission of my elders for 21 years.

ALL ITEMS PRICED TO MOVE.

Please come join us for fun, music, and a slide show of my computer art Sat evening. We invite you to bring an instrument, song, story, poem, or listening ears for fun with art, music, and sharing.

contact info: bill (360) 528-9455

Address of Sale: 5116 se Ankeny, Portland ( 1 block off Burnside), Portland, OR

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Djembe classes in San Fran???

2008-09-15T17:59:59Z

I was learning djembe from Bolokada in Berkeley, but he has taken a teaching class in the midwest....I'm so happy for him, but now I'm scrambling to find another class...

Anyone know of djembe classes in San Fran????

I've been searching online, but can't find anything.....are there really NO classes in SF?

thanks for your help!

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Eastern Mass Rhythm Festival 2008

2008-07-22T01:38:33Z

The premier drum circle event of the season
Eastern Mass Rhythm Festival 2008.

For the fourth year an ambitious and possibly foolhardy group of drum circle leaders has organized a daylong outdoor festival devoted to the joys of drumming in community.
There will be workshops on Gongs, Drum Vocalization, Middle Eastern and African rhythms, bellydance and others as well as an open freestyle dance and drum circle running throughout the day during the festival.
Come to drum.
Rain or shine
10AM to 6PM
River Bend Farm State Park, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA
And it’s Free, Free, Free

for more information and directions:
http://drumfish.bravehost.com/EMRF.html
or
http://www.drumsforoneandall.com/emrf.html

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have a very nice trade for djembe

2008-07-13T19:13:18Z

I am looking for a nice hardwood african djembe in about the five hundred dollar range.
I have traditional hawaiin shell leis (necklaces) for trade. These necklaces are made out of one of the rarest shells in the world. Kahelelanis. Kahelelani means "The pathway to heaven" . Back in the day these necklaces were made for only the king and queen of hawaii, when they passed from this life to the next. hence "The pathway to heaven" Today they are still made by the local kauain and niihaun families. I was blessed enough to learn how to make them in kauai. They are the only shell in the world considered a gem.
There are anywhere from 5 to 3000 shells on each necklace depending on the style. The prices ranges are from 100 to 1000 dollars for the ones that i make. You can check them out on my tribe photos. I am willing to trade a double strand rope for a nice djembe.
Thank you

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TMG Schedule is up!!!

2008-07-04T04:58:24Z

A Schedule Page for all three days of the festival has been added to the TMG website.

Detailed workshop descriptions will be forthcoming within the next 48 hours.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

www.treemangathering.com

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Anyone here play Cajon?!?

2008-06-12T15:59:36Z

Hello all!

I am interested in learning more about this percussion instrument, and have started to do research on possibly purchasing one in the near future. So far, I have been looking at Schlagwerk, Meinl, and Cajon Lucina...

Anyone familiar with any of these, or have any opinions on a decent instrument to consider?

Any opinions are appreciated, and thanks in advance for your help!

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i love it

2008-06-07T22:10:51Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQXn5ba0aT8

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Steve Shehan on Ocean Drum

2008-06-06T13:28:02Z

Mesmerizing
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JTc6593-E6c

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Mickey Hart Catalog Re-Issue, New DVD and Summer Tour News!

2008-05-29T22:59:14Z

Hey everyone,

We just wanted to give you an update of what is going on in the world of Mickey Hart. We have a ton of exciting news to share with all of you.

This Spring, Shout Factory released The Mickey Hart Collection which includes the Grammy winning Planet Drum in addition to At The Edge, Diga Rhythm Band, Superlingua, and Mystery Box. Hart's Planet Drum won the first ever World Music Grammy and still stands as one of the genre's benchmark albums.

Next, Star City Recording has just released brand new new Rhythm Devils DVD which was filmed in Chicago during their fall tour in 2006. The Rhythm Devils featured Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Mike Gordon (Phish), Steve Kimock, Sikiru and Jen Durkin. With original material from Robert Hunter and the band, this experience is unlike any other concert. This 2 DVD set also features a gorgeous 24 page hardcover book. The DVD is available now on Star City's website and will also be available on Hart's summer tour. Click the link below for the store...
http://www.starcityrecording.com/store.html

Finally, Mickey Hart will be touring with The Mickey Hart Band this summer around the country hitting major festivals and some great venues as well. The Mickey Hart Band features Steve Kimock on guitar, George Porter Jr on bass, Jen Durkin on vocals, Walfredo Reyes Jr on drums, and talking drum master Sikiru Adepoju. For more information on tickets and VIP access to these shows, please check the Mickey Hart website...
http://www.mickeyhart.net

Here are the Summer Tour Dates..

06.06.08 | Harmony Festival | Santa Rosa, CA
06.08.08 | Wakarusa Festival | Lawrence, KS
07.02.08 | Southgate House | Newport, KY
07.03.08 | Rothbury Festival | Rothbury, MI
07.04.08 | Nelson Ledges Quarry Park | Garrettsville, OH
07.05.08 | Lakeview Music Festival | Chicago, IL
07.06.08 | Summerfest | Milwaukee, WI
07.08.08 | Calvin Theater | Northampton, MA
07.09.08 | Birchmere | Alexandria, VA
07.10.08 | Community Theatre at Mayo Centre | Morristown, NJ
07.11.08 | Penn's Peak | Jim Thorpe, PA
07.12.08 | Great South Bay Music Festival | Patchogue, NY
07.15.08 | The FIllmore NY @ Irving Plaza | New York, NY
07.17.08 | Thursday in the Square | Buffalo, NY
07.18.08 | Magic City Music Hall | Johnson City, NY
07.19.08 | Palace Theatre | Greensburg, PA
07.20.08 | Rams Head Live! | Baltimore, MD
07.22.08 | The Vogue | Indianapolis, IN
07.23.08 | Slowdown | Omaha, NE
07.24.08 | 10,000 Lakes Festival | Detroit Lakes, MN

http://www.mickeyhart.net
http://www.myspace.com/mickeyhartmusic
http://www.youtube.com/mickeyhartmusic
http://www.shoutfactory.com/browse/152/mickey_hart.aspx

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A week of non-stop drumming

2008-05-20T02:49:16Z

Plus dancing, workshops, free food, etc. http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo/wyoming.html

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Drumming Event San Jose 5/17/08

2008-05-13T16:44:54Z

This weekend they're kicking off the Zero1 festival in San Jose. They're holding a drum-circle to start the dedication ceremony along with the presentation of Homouroboros.

Homouroboros is a zeotrope, first displayed at Burningman last year. It's an interactive art installation using life-sized monkeys swinging around a tree. When it gets up to speed, and they hit it with strobe lights, the monkeys animate in real-life, and appear to swing from branch to branch. It's an incredibley impressive display. You can view a video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HucB3vwYNw

Here's the site for the dedication, and contact info:
http://www.blackrockarts.org/events/homouroboros-dedication-ceremony
SouthBay@BurningMan.com

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Anyone interested in playing in Baltimore?

2008-05-08T01:40:23Z

send me a PM, i am interested in forming a group of sorts, looking for didge, and what else works, sound systems?

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TMG Early Registration ends this week...

2008-04-28T15:58:14Z

Just a quick reminder… there are only a few days remaining for early registration before May 1st.

The souvenir festival t-shirts will only be available to folks who register early, as I do not plan to sell them at the event.

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Any upcoming drum events?

2008-04-26T14:56:55Z

I work a job for months at a time that does not enable me to spend as much time with my precious drum as I'd like, so I am looking for info on any festivals I can attend over the next month that might be going on.

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Creating an Amazing Gathering in Wyoming

2008-04-25T16:38:17Z

Happy Earth Week Family!

I hope everyone is taking the time to be a local activist for the earth.

Questions of the day:

What is Front Gate?
What is Welcome Home?
(Answers are below)

As a follow up to Rainbow Magic & Patch Adams video, a long, long, long time gatherer
(going back to the first Rainbow Gathering in 1972 and before) sent me this story
from days gone past.

*********************Begin Patch Adams Story**********************

Patch Adams talking in council at the Rainbow Gathering in Arizona, July 1979

I listened to Patch's rap in the council. It was all about hygiene and how simple things like handwashing and better dishwashing could help keep us healthier. He explained the fly-feces-food connection and how we had to break that string of connections in order to keep from getting the runs.

When he finished people cheered and clapped and he stepped outside the circle. I went up to him. "Patch, that was terrific. That was exactly the kind of thing this council needs to hear," I told him.

"No, you're wrong," He told me. "They didn't get it. They understood it. But I wasn't clear enough to get this circle to tell everyone else so the message really makes a difference."

"No, Patch, you did great," I said trying to be encouraging.

"Uh-uh." He shook his head smiling. "You come back tomorrow. I'm going make myself more clear."

The next day Patch returned to the council with a troupe of mimes. They were all dressed up in outlandish costumes. When Patch's turn in council came, first two people mimed using a latrine at the edge of the circle and there appeared two giant 'turds' - really people in gunny sack outfits - lying on the ground. Then two big ol' flies came a buzzin' round and round the circle. The crowd was in stitches. The flies landed on the poop. Munch, munch, munch!

Meanwhile the two people come returning from the dinner circle carrying a gigantic bowl. Oh, they're tired! Let's skip getting this dirty bowl washed...we'll just leave it outside the tent. So they lie down to sleep, zip the imaginary tent door and here come the flies! Buzzing onto the food crud dried on the edge of the bowl.

Patch is explaining how this why so many of us in camp have diarrhea. And how dishwashing can save the day. Everybody told everybody. In fact we're still telling everybody. Real teaching. Patch in his element, healing people by making them laugh.

************************END PATCH ADAMS STORY***********************

@@@@@@ GREAT NEWS FAMILY!

We have focalizers for creating a positive, loving Front Gate and Welcome Home!
However, they can't do it alone. So if you've been having an itch to make sure
folks coming home get greeted in a kind, loving fashion with a cup of coffee
or a pot of soup, please plan on helping out (volunteering) in these areas. If you want to be
involved in the pre-gathering planning for Front Gate and Welcome Home, send
me (kzirk at earthlink dot net) your contact info and I'll pass it on to the people I know involved in these efforts.

@@@@@@@@@@ SCOUTING HELP NEEDED

We need folks to go scouting (no experience necessary, just a willingness to learn).
We need folks to contribute some green energy to buy gas for people who are going scouting.

If you want to plug into the scouting effort, call Jimbo 1-406-222-5662 or
lovmontanamud at yahoo dot com
and attend the rendezvous with other scouts at the scout fire in Pinedale Wyoming the first week of May.

If you want to send some green energy - Money Orders can be sent to
Jim Anderson P.O.Box 2355, Livingston Montana 59047.

##### Join the movement for an amazing gathering in Wyoming

Don't forget, we're circling for Wyoming and building energy in San Diego every Sunday @ 1pm.
If you want to plug in, please join us. http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo/BacktoBasics.pdf

As always, please copy and distribute this information freely.
Visit http://www.welcomehome.org or http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo for more information.

######FRONT GATE ANSWER###############
Front Gate is on the road and you hit it driving into the gathering. The Front Gate Crew directs traffic on the road and gets you set up with a safe and legal parking spot (so you don't
get towed). The parking lot crew greets the world with hugs and info. They maintain an organized and secure parking area, and make an around the clock commitment that involves: greeting new arrivals, giving out information, traffic control, security, minor auto repair, maintaining a kitchen and fire circle, & an active Shanti Sena.

######WELCOME HOME ANSWER##############
Welcome Home is set up past the front gate, just before the main camping areas to meet & greet people as they enter the site on foot. It provides a place for people to rest from their journey, be informed about site specifics conditions, and receive copies of "Rap 107" and " Rap 701". A site map is posted.

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one man drum circle.

2008-04-17T14:21:36Z

i was thinking about just going to one of the local east bay suberban parks with all the yuppys walking ther dogs and druming, see what hapens.

i don't have a drum yet thow, once i have the time i'll start checking trift stores and garage sales and the like, but that seems like the sort of thing that will get snatched up prety quick and that peaple wouldn't trow away very often.

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Drum N Splash / PA 008

2008-04-14T16:05:12Z

ello Everybody!!
Are you a Drum Teacher? Performer Artist / Musician? Fire Tribe? Vendor? Student? or just Love to Shop?
Drum N Splash Is for You!! A Camping Family Friendly Drumtastic Event in PA about 3 hours from Fredericksburg, VA.. I love this place, the people, and the experience!

I am Organizing the event, reviewing Teachers / Performers - Anyone interested in becoming a part of this 3 ring Circus I could use the help!!

Check it out! Read, look at the Schedule from years past.. imagine your name in lights... http://4qf.org/_DrumSplash/index.htm

Thanks,
Ken Crampton

iclopes@verizon.net
Ken@everybodydrum.com

http://www.eyeclopes.com
http://www.everybodydrum.com
http://www.communitydrumcircle.com

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Rainbow Gathering in Wyoming over July 4th

2008-04-14T00:34:02Z

The annual gathering of the tribes is taking place in Wyoming - for more info visit
http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo/wyoming.html

Or keep reading

From the invite to the very first Rainbow Gathering in 1972:

We, who are brothers & sisters, children of God, families of
life on earth, friends of nature & of all people, children of
humankind calling ourselves Rainbow Family Tribe, humbly invite:

All races, peoples, tribes, communes, men, women, children,
individuals -- out of love.

All nations & national leaders -- out of respect

All religions & religious leaders -- out of faith

All politicians -- out of charity

to join with us in gathering together for the purpose
of expressing our sincere desire that there shall be peace on earth,
harmony among all people. This gathering to take place
beginning July 1, 1972, near Aspen, Colorado -
or between Aspen & the Hopi & Navaho lands -
on 3000 acres of land that we hope to purchase o
r acquire for this gathering -- & to hold open worship,
prayer, chanting or whatever is the want
or desire of the people, for three days,
but upon the fourth day of July at noon to ask that there
be a meditative, contemplative silence wherein we, the invited
people of the world may consider & give honour & respect to
anyone or anything that has aided in the positive evolution of
humankind & nature upon this, our most beloved & beautiful
world -- asking blessing upon we people of this world & hope
that we people can effectively proceed to evolve, expand, &
live in harmony & peace.

WHERE WILL THE GATHERING BE?

The truth is no one knows where the gathering will be at this time.

In July 2007, Vision Council called for it to be in
Wyoming

Thanksgiving Council

In November 2007, Thanksgiving Council (T-Council) took place
over the four day holiday weekend to discuss planning
for a healthy and safe gathering and they came up with the
following dates for the next councils:

For T-Council notes, visit http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo/TCouncil2007One.html

Specific dates for future councils where set as

May 1st - Mobile Scout Fire (First scout council)

All the scouts and anyone interested in being involved
in site selection show up. No experience necessary, but
you must be able to pay your own way, contribute to food,
gas, etc.

June 2nd - Second Scout Rendezvous

All people who have been scouting will come together
to discuss what they found and possibly revisit sites
that hold great promise.

Spring council
Starts June 10

Spring Council is when people get together and share
the info on the possible sites available for the gathering, discuss the prons and cons of each location and then reach a decision. It generally takes one to seven days. If you come to Spring Council,
please be self sufficient and and prepared to feed and water yourself.

As soon as the site is selected, information is widely
distributed. All the information I have is located
at http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo/wyoming.html
I also email updates to folks on my email list.

Until spring council reseaches a decision, there is no
answer to the question "where is the gathering?"

Once Spring Council reaches a decision, Seed Camp begins.
Seed Camps is when we create the infrastructure to support the
gathering. This means building kitchens, digging shitters,
laying water pipe and building water filtration stations.
Seed camp generally finishes by the end of June.
If you come to seed camp early be self sufficient and be prepared to work.

The Annual Gathering of The Tribes

The main day of the gathering is July 4. Some people come
a few weeks early to create the gathering. Some stay a few
weeks late to help with clean up. Plan on spending at least
a week so you have a chance to get settled in, make friends
and get involved.

Gatherings tend to be located many miles from the nearest Interstate
and paved road. When planning your drive, realize that the
last 50 to 100 miles may be traveled at 20 MPH and plan
accordingly.

Always plan to arrive early in the morning. The roads
into the gathering are generally in poor shape and it's
easy to get lost at 1 AM in the dark when you've been
driving for 12 hours. Kick it at a camp site for the
night, get up at dawn and come on home.

It can take 4 to 8 hours from the time you park
your car until you've gotten to your campsite and pitched
your tent. If this is your first gathering, I'd plan
on 8 so you can figure out what's happening and where
you want to camp.

KIDS:

For people with kids, if you've never been to a gathering
plug in with Kiddie Village - a kid friendly space with
lots of parents willing to share how to sanely and safely
parent at a gathering. If you've never camped with kids
before, read up an that to make sure you're prepared.
Read the rap on kids at Gatherings http://rainbowguide.info/Raps/RAPeng.php?id=13

ACCESS:
For people with special needs, ask for Handicamp - a space
for people with mobility and other related disabilities with lots
of folks willing to help you make the most of your gathering
experience. While the trails can be tough and conditions vary from
site to site, there's usually
a couple of friendly folks just waiting to assist with the
rough spots. Sometimes we have cool things like rickshaws
to assist people in getting around.
Bring your own personal supplies (catheter, wraps, chair,
medical supplies, diapers, cleanup, etc.).
Bring own attendent if you need assistance with personal care
(bowel programs, skin, transfer, catheterizations, wounds, etc) or
supervision issues or other issues (mobility, access, safety) as needed.

FOR EVERYONE:

I recommend that you read the Mini Manual of
Gathering Consciousness to prepare for a positive gathering.
You can find a copy on online
at http://rainbowguide.info/PDFs/Mini-Manual2004.pdf
If you can't read PDF files, email me and I'll send
you an ASCII text copy.
There's other great raps at http://rainbowguide.info as well.

For general information on the gatherings,
http://www.welcomehome.org

If you're looking for a ride to the gathering, or can make
room in your vehicle for one more person, please check out
http://kindrideshare.net/rainbow/ - Let's help all our family get home safely.

Love,
Karin

Ignore all rumors of cancellation or organization!
Live Lightly with the Land and People!

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The oldest drum circle in the states?

2008-03-28T12:52:57Z

OK folks. I was talking to a friend today and we were discussing where the oldest drum circle is at. The drum circle has to meet every week on the same day without missing a week. My first thought was Hippie Hill in SF, but I'm not sure if it has ever missed a week.

It seems like I remember one in Santa Cruz too. To much of everything to remember that far back though.

There's one in Norfolk that has 9yrs +.

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Black's Beach San Diego

2008-03-27T22:59:58Z

So I received this email last night from a Black's Beach regular.
As a point of reference, the actual night of the full moon was Friday.

Since we canceled the Full Moon Circle, people seem to be going anyway and while
many Rainbows go on the night of the full moon to try to teach people how to
be conscious with the land and each other, the nights surround the full moon
seem to be an issue as well.

I went to Black's Saturday evening shortly before sunset and did some minor
trash pickup (cigarette butts and small scraps of plastic in the sand) as
well as removed some left over clothes, shoes, towels, etc. I didn't leave
until dark and there was no one there when I left - but I'm guessing later ....

At any rate, I am very sadden by all this. I've left the brother's name off
the email because who he is isn't important - what is important is the information
and pain he is sharing.

***********BEGIN FORWARDED EMAIL********************

I'm always thankful for your efforts. We all mean well, but you have fallen short this last gathering. As I arrived the morning of March 22, there were still many people hiking up the trail. I saw one man rightly challenged for failing to keep his promise of carrying up cans. I'm sure he never kept that promise.

As I hiked down, I was saddened to find that steps had been taken from the trail. Just as we were getting ahead on trail upgrades, we suffered a setback. Soon afterward I discovered that volleyball poles had also been cut off. Soon after that I found the poles had not gone up in smoke. It was a senseless crime against us.

Eventually I learned that the vandalism of the trail had not taken place Friday night, but rather Thursday. Then Sunday I learned that a further act of vandalism had taken place Saturday night. More of the trail had been raided for firewood.

These acts of vandalism are taking place before, during and after your gathering. Abusive and irresponsible people are arriving before you, and staying after you have gone. I don't know what you can do about this. I just want you to be aware of the depth of the problem.

I feel a personal pain because I have done much of the trail upgrades. This vandal not only undoes my work. He leaves it in a dangerous state, specifically spikes sticking up. I hesitate to continue with our upgrades, because we may just be supplying him with more firewood.

If you want to be part of the solution, visit http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo and get in contact via email or phone.

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Drum circle in Norfolk, Virginia

2008-03-25T02:02:07Z

Folks,
There will be a "facilitated" circle at the Studio for Healing Arts on March 30th at 3:30. The cost is $7 to get in and $5 to rent a drum. It's in Ghent somewhere. They're online.

I hope to make it. Out of the 20 yrs I've been playing in circles, I've never been to a facilitated circle before. I've never heard of renting a drum at a circle before either. I wonder if this is a Arthur Hull deal.

Andy

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BIRDS 2008--Please Read, then Drum!!!

2008-03-09T00:20:54Z

Respects...
You might see this letter cross-posted all over the place. I wish to reach the widest community possible and your understanding is appreciated. Should you know someone who might benefit from this information, please pass it along.

I apologize that it has been a while since I last wrote. This past BIRDS festival was a smashing success. Thanks to everyone who participated in making it a most memorable event.

There are some fantastic pictures posted on-line for all to see. These pictures are from the two evening concerts and have been provided by Eric Willison, President of the Mill Valley Cultural Arts Umbrella (www.millvalleyarts.org); click on the BIRDS link under the Latest News banner. We will be posting many of these on the BIRDS’ site shortly. If anyone took pictures during the Saturday street fair, we are looking for new photos for the website. You will receive proper photo credit and a link to your web page, should you have one and wish a link.

On to other matters, John Millen has informed me that he wishes to step down as president of the board, after many years of dedicated service to the festival. I congratulate John on his extensive commitment and dedication to the community. He has expressed his desire to continue serving on the board in a sort of emeritus capacity. Institutional memory is vital to the success of any organization.

So where does this leave BIRDS? Well, to put on a festival that can reach a maximum potential public requires people who can work together to create the event. We need people who have fundraising & grant writing experience. Additionally, we need people who have skills in promotion & marketing…audio, photo & video production… programming & logistics... community education, etc. We are looking for imagination, innovation and creative problem solving.

This is a tall task!!! However, it cannot be done successfully by just a few people. This is especially true when taking into account that everyone has a life outside BIRDS: i.e. work, school, family and other obligations. BIRDS is a community-based organization that needs a strong community behind it.

Now, to next topic: the BIRDS’ Board. I am announcing that there are six to ten openings for new board members. We are looking for people who want to be community builders and who wish to influence the future direction of the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival. The board needs people who can do all those items I addressed above, plus bookkeeping and general office assistance.

There are no limits to the possibilities that can be accomplished if we work together. That said, it is important for everyone to realize that for BIRDS to move forward we need people to step up and take on these various tasks.

The beauty of this is that no one will be asked to do anything outside their expertise. If we can get enough folks to become involved, then no one will have to work too hard and much more will get accomplished. It is truly up to the community to decide the direction of the organization. It should never reflect just one point of view, but many.

Well, there you have it. I am challenging everyone to get involved. It’s now up to all of us to make this wonderful organization achieve its fullest potential.

Aleichem Shalom…

Daveed Korup

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Conspiracy History compilation DVDs torrents

2008-03-06T22:30:53Z

**************************************************

Greetings to all my relations.

This is the last step of our project History Watch. If History is
defined and known by the texts, we can now add to this definition the
recorded events of the filmed archives. Animated images are harder to
deny than printed words. Our objective is to spread out freely some of
the little broadcast, even hidden informations about our collective
History.

We put online a collection of 391 documentaries and other selected and
recut videos, to offer to a wide public the best of the infos
available on the net in english and in french. If you are interested,
you have the time, the right equipment and connection, all you have to
do is open the joint document and decompress it if needed (but normaly
your system should do it automaticaly). You'll find therein nine links
that will open the torrents for the nine DVDs we compiled (around 4.6
Gig each, for a total of a little over 41 G, being over 100 hours of
videos).

Otherwise, you can go directly to btjunkie.com and search for these titles.

11 Septembre 2001 - 9-11
Bush family & friends
Capitalist & Communist regimes
Capitalist conspiracy
Mind Kontrol - Secret Programs
New World Order - Secret Societies
Secret services - cover up - covert ops
Secret weapons - UFO
Terrorism Theories propaganda

Torrents are a system of peer to peer data transfer. The more people
download a torrent, the faster it spreads and the longer it stays on
the net. If you don't have a bittorrent software, we suggest that you
download uTorrent on utorrent.com. If you want to participate in
facilitating the diffusion of these infos about our collective
History, download these torrents on as many computers as possible,
whether it is in cybercafes. It takes one or two minutes to open up
the links and the downloading will keep proceeding on its own.

Please spread this out, take part in this action for social education
on a planetary scale. Thanks.

For more info: watch.history@gmail.com History Watch

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Looking for an experienced Foley artist

2008-02-25T17:06:07Z

Hi..
I work for a children's museum in Baltimore, Port Discovery. One of my latest projects is centered around teaching children about sound effects, using only those items that they would normally find around their own home or classroom. What I am looking for is to locate an experienced Foley artist who can advise me on the gear that they would use and techniques that would be appropriate for young children, ages 6 to 12.

I can be reached at dkorup@portdiscovery.org.

Thanks...Daveed Korup

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Healing Drum

2008-02-14T07:54:14Z

Hi friends,
just to share with you this fascinating interview interview with Amber Elizabeth Lynn Gray,
human rights advocate, mental health professional and Director of “Restorative Resources” which provides consulting and training to people and organizations who serve survivors of extreme personal trauma.She talks about the healing power of Nature, movement and drumming:
http://www.futureprimitive.org/GAIAlogues.html#latest
Warm regards,
Zorro

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Searching for drum circles and events in Denver Colorado

2008-01-13T01:14:00Z

Greetings :)

I am on the lookout for some cool drumming events and drum circles around the denver area. Does anyone have any leads? Much love and light.

-Precious

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Drum Circles in NYC?

2007-12-29T19:26:28Z

Can anyone tell me where they are?

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Anyone here from the Sacramento, Ca area?

2007-11-23T23:08:20Z

Im looking to play some drums. I have searched for a drum circle in my area and haven't found one yet.

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Sensitive Question

2007-11-21T07:55:06Z

So I stopped doing drum circles a few years ago, but miss the general vibe. So now I'm organizing some small get-togethers to test the waters. I recently got a small group together to play for an hour at the Green Expo, and it went well. Really well, actually. I'm hoping it'll continue to work out, but...

Here's the problem...I'll illustrate with a specific example of what happened at one gathering (though similar things have happened before), and I'd appreciate if you guys cold tell me honestly if my actions were inappropriate. I meet up with a bunch of folks and everyone drags their gear out. We set up and just leap right in (there is no leader, just spontaneous music). I get excited because the first groove up is just SOOO happening. Straight 4 thing a bit quicker than heartbeat's pace. One guy lays in some cool syncopations that open up an opportunity, so I step in with these dotted quarters against the pulse (implies a 3 against 4). So far so good.

Then I decide it would be cool to drag it across the bar line. This is where it starts to go bad. A couple of guys look at me funny and start to lose the beat. One stops, so I say (roll with it, bro - just stay on the pulse & you'll be OK", so he does and it works out...but he doesn't look happy. My buddy smiles real big, though, because he really digs it, and so he starts playing a progressive accent across 4 bars (accenting 1 on one, 2 on bar 2, 3 on bar 3, 4 on bar 4 - rinse, repeat). We get the funny looks again, and a few stumble, so I pound the quarter to help them stay on. He sees what's happening and eases back. The rest of this groove goes well.

The next groove comes up and it's also a kicker, so we're grooving along a few minutes and I start putting this 3/4 groove against the 4/4. Again, it's easy to stay on so long as you keep the quarter. I get the harsh look again and so am about to go back to the 4, but my buddy hears this and so he drops in a 7/8 thing against the groove. To my ears, things are REALLY happening now, and I'm really pounding the down so nobody gets lost...but then 2 guys just stop playing completely and one yells "Will you guys PLEASE just STOP!".

So we both drop back to the 4 and everything goes smoothly, if a bit boringly, again.

Now, I understand that some of these little oddities can throw a person if they aren't used to hearing them, but not if you keep track of the down beat, which is why I told them to stay on the down and they'd be OK. Is it them being silly, or is it simply inappropriate for me to engage in that sort of rhythmic play in a drum circle?

I'm not asking to argue - I really wanna know, so feel free to tell me straight if I was being an ass.

Thanx in advance!

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Djembefola.com re-launched - New articles, layout videos etc

2007-11-12T19:39:59Z

Hi guys,

I am re-launching my website http://www.djembefola.com and thought some of you may be interested in having a look.

It's all about West African djembe and dun dun drumming from West Africa.

We provide free online lessons and cultural background as well as forum for discussion.

James :)

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drumming in Indiana

2007-11-07T15:59:46Z

in Indianapolis, there is a weekly circle at a place called Bongoboymusic.com every thursday.
in Bloomington there is master Dr. Djobi from Ivory coast teaching Djembe classes every tuesday and friday. he works with all skill levels and he is a the real deal.

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Tahitian / African Drum Fusion

2007-11-01T22:13:40Z

Where is your Mountain?
What is your River?
How did you come here?

These are the questions at the heart of "A Walk by the Sea", the concert and the CD by Mahealani Uchiyama. We will offer a special concert version of "A Walk by the Sea" at Oakland’s Regents' Theater on the campus of Holy Names University.

Dance, music, story telling, ceremony and celebration featuring multi-cultural performances from the Pacific Islands, Native America, Africa and India.

The concert also coincides with Mahea's 50th birthday celebration!

A "Walk by the Sea" was last performed on Saturday, September 23rd, 2006 to a standing ovation at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts.

This will be the final performance of "A Walk by the Sea".
Don't miss this special event!

Saturday, December 8th
8:00PM
Regents' Theatre at Holy Names University. 35oo Mountain Blvd in Oakland.

Tickets: $30 and $35 reserved. $55 Reception and VIP seating.
Tickets are now available!

Contact the studio: 510-845-2605 or CBON 925-798-1300.

http://www.mahea.com

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October 13 Rainbow Family Council on Black's Beach Full Moon

2007-10-12T21:19:53Z

There will be a San Diego Rainbow Family council:

Saturday, October 13 @ noon @ Stonehenge on the UCSD Campus
- across from the Che Cafe.
"A council to discuss how to create a safe, sane full moon circle
at black's beach that supports peace and healing and the positive evolution
of the planet. All people who attend or want to attend the full
moon circle are strongly encouraged to come and share their ideas
and suggestions"
I heard through the grapevine that more detailed information may
be available at the Sunday afternoon circle in Balboa Park.
Visit http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo for directions.
For a downloadable and printable flyer, http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo/councilflyer.GIF

Just an FYI, Rainbow councils are open to everyone and the more
people come and share their thoughts the better. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
If you haven't participated in a Rainbow Family Council, you might
want to check out this link and get an idea of what to expect
http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/focalizers/council-mini.html

We have held councils at this location in the past to discuss issues with the Full Moon Circle. The directions we used in the past were

Directions: Stonehenge is at the Southwest end of the UCSD campus adjacent (just north) of the Theater District.

If you're coming by car, from Interstate 5 exit La Jolla Village Drive and go west. Get in the far right lane as soon as you are west of the Interstate. Exit onto Gilman Drive North (the far right lane will veer off onto Gilman Drive. Turn left on Scholars Drive South (the first left). Continue past the Che Cafe. Stonehenge is just past the Che on the right hand side of the road. For parking, continue past Stonehenge and turn right into parking lot P103 (the first lot on the right). No parking permit is required on weekends.

If you're coming by bus: take the North County Bus 101 or San Diego Transit buses 30 or 41 and get off at La Jolla Village Drive at Revelle College/Theatre District. Walk north past the theaters. We'll be south of Revelle Plaza.

Here's a link to UCSD's interactive online map
http://maps.ucsd.edu/Viewer.htm?Map=Visitor

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Rhythms of Trinidad and the Caribbean

2007-10-03T00:01:58Z

Hugh Humphrey invites members of the community to be part of the joyous and energetic rhythms of Trinidad and the Caribbean.

Students will be introduced to the spiritual, traditional and the historical roots of this rich heritage. While students learn about this warm and passionate culture, they will also develop technique and rhythm phrasing. In addition, students will develop their own distinct essence to the energy and vibration of many Caribbean rhythms by developing their skills to solo.

Hugh Humphry is one of the Caribbean's most dynamic percussionists. He has trained with Zak Diouf and Babatunde Olatunji, and has performed extensively, including with the National Dance Association of Trinidad and Tobago, and with Harry Belafonte.

Classes held at
Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance
729 Heinz Avenue in Berkeley

Sundays 5:00 - 6:00, ongoing.
Drums will be provided and may be available for purchase.
Tuition: $12/class

www.mahea.com for more information or call 510-845-2605

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Free show : Mickey and Giovanni

2007-09-28T01:52:25Z

Mickey hart , and Giovanni Hidalgo and a few other percussionist are doing a free show at amoeba in berkeley at 6 PM on october 2nd which is next Tuesday. They are doing autographs since they are doing some new "plant drum" type music project. A free show with Giovanni definately doesn't suck. Get down there all you hitters!

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New CD of World Music calls for community

2007-09-27T05:34:41Z

Where is your mountain? What is your river? How did you come here? These are the questions at the heart of A Walk by the Sea (Dancetera label) the long-awaited fourth CD by Mahealani Uchiyama. The Bay Area artist is known for her ethereal and lyrical performances which meld music and dance. Mahealani is an artist of African and Native American ancestry, and her new CD is a collection which speaks of Mahealani's search for the spiritual and cultural traditions of her ancestors.

A Walk by the Sea is a ceremony of thanksgiving, a celebration of community, and of finding home. The collection contains a message of healing and peace which transcends the obstacle of language difference.

Mahealani is a dancer, musician, composer, and kumuhula (instructor of hula and ori). She has performed in such venues as San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts, Te Papa Tongarewa (the National Museum of New Zealand, Aotearoa), and the Grand Heiva in Tahiti, French Polynesia. She has won numerous awards for excellence in traditional Hawaiian and Tahitian dance and music.

She writes, “Is the place where we were born the place were we belong? Is home a physical location, or is it the summation of our experiences? Is who we are what we look like, or is it what is inside of us? The search is the same for all of us. The experiences and the results vary from person to person.

Special guests include Hugh Humphrey, one of the Caribbean's most dynamic percussionists, Ashley Moore, a composer, performer, producer and recording engineer whose award-winning work can be heard on radio, television, theater and film, and Aaron Sencil a drummer, choreographer, costume designer, song writer, and artistic director for the award-winning dance company Hui Tama Nui.

In A Walk by the Sea, Mahealani sings in several languages and calls upon all of us to overlook the superficial differences which divide us, and instead, to celebrate our common humanity.

It is available on CD Baby, eBay, and mahea.com. It will soon appear on iTunes and Amazon.com

One can hear samples of the music at www.mahea.com on the catalog pag

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Thanks to Everyone

2007-09-08T01:49:11Z

who came out and made last night's 1st Thursday Fire & Ice Social at Amy's Super South in Austin such a success! The simple feelings of happiness & cooperation that blanketed the whole show were sweeter than I could have imagined or expected.

I want to extend a personal thanks to the drummers. The drumming last night was absolutely sublime. I heard so many comments from audience & performers alike about the extremely high quality of drumming & the wonderful and very visible synergy between performers & drummers. Folks in the audience mentioned that to me several times & I found myself wanting to hang with the drummers, dancing in the background rather than on stage. The drumming was deeply satisfying beyond words.

Stay tuned for the pics...

Big Hugs from Belly Dancing Barbara ;)

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San Jo: Sat Aug 11th Drum at Jazz Festival?

2007-08-08T19:30:06Z

Whoops, I almost missed it! This weekend is the San Jose Jazz Festival and heres a link to saturdays schedule

http://www.sanjosejazz.org/festivalsaturday.html

I was wondering if any one was interested in getting some street drumming going on. Its $5 bucks for all day entrance and My personal local favorite is Karabali playing the Latin stage at 6 pm and then might try and make it to La Familia at 2 pm. I'm going to check with my crew and see if we can rally a carpool down there for some rhythms and debauchery out in da streets of my former home town...
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Heads up---BIRDS Fest!!! is just around the corner

2007-08-05T14:01:35Z

The drumming magic is back in Baltimore and the celebrate, the 11th edition of the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival is just around the corner, September 28 & 29, at St John's United Methodist Church --- St Paul & 27th (the heart of Peabody Heights and Charles Village).

There are a few open slots left for performances on the outdoor stage. If anyone is interested, just give me a shout.

As for the main acts, BIRDS is proud to announce Mahiri Fadjimba Keïta and friends, Shodekeh ( Beatboxing), Freek Factory (Nu-Funk New York underground, bass and drums), & Mz Imani and the Rhythm Shamans. This is just a partial listing of the various rhythm weavers that will be performing. More names will be announced as details become available.

Now's the time to start making plans to join the Baltimore International Rhythm and Drumming Society (BIRDS) in this annual celebration of world rhythmical traditions. Keep checking back for further updates and take a look at our website:www.drumtogether.net, for more details and schedules.

If anyone knows of any folks who might wish to take part in the festival marketplace, please refer them to the website. A vendor's pack is downloadable as a .pdf file. It only costs $65 to reserve a space. A great value that can potentially reach several thousand people.

The magic is only starting. There is so much more to come!!!

Daveed

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Utah?

2007-07-27T00:02:49Z

We have a very strong community out here.
We have a good size circle in Liberty park SLC, UT every Sunday.

Also there is a group that is focused and proficient very tight stuff.

I have only drummed for 15 years but can keep up with most anything.
If you come through drop a tribe line. We will drum.

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Doumbek recomendations please

2007-07-24T23:21:03Z

Hi everyone! I'm looking for a good doumbek, but one that's affordable. It has to be good for constant traveling, and in all climates, indoor an out. An all around good drum. Any recomendations? Oh, I have to be able to buy it online too. No local resources here. Thanks so much! Hugs, Amazon

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Issam Houshan at Baltimore Bellypalooza!

2007-07-23T02:59:38Z

Saturday, August 4
ISSAM HOUSHAN of the Belllydance Superstars teaches 2 workshops at the BALTIMORE BELLYPALOOZA  Location: The Mattin Center, Johns Hopkins University, 33rd Street & N. Charles, Baltimore, MD

1) ISSAM'S MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHM WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS (2pm-3:30pm): $35/advance or $40/door  This workshop is geared primarily toward the dancer. Issam will teach the rhythms that are most common in Middle Eastern music, so that the dancer may understand the structure of the rhythms and the sounds of the tabla. This class includes music theory & how to work with the drummer as well as movement. This knowledge will improve both your choreography and improvisational skills.

2) ISSAM'S BEGINNING DUMBEK WORKSHOP (3:30pm-5pm): $35/advance or $40/door  This class is for those who want to learn to play the dumbek (tabla), and will cover basic techniques & drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. Please bring a drum or let us know ahead of time if you need to borrow one.
To register for any of Issam's Workshops, please visit: www.raks-n-rhythms.com/shopping

Also, for the serious drum student:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5: ISSAM HOUSHAN - ADVANCED DUMBEK WORKSHOP  Sidqi Studios, Arlington, VA (12pm - 1:30pm) - $35/Advance or $40/Door
Issam will teach intermediate/advanced strokes and techniques for the tabla. Issam will also teach a formula for creating drum solos for dancers. ***Attendees of this workshop must possess basic drumming skills***  To register for this class, please visit www.raks-n-rhythms.com/shopping

For more info. on Bellypalooza, go to: www.pipermethod.com

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Remo Klong Yao

2007-07-20T03:30:36Z

Anyone familiar with this drum. I ran across one at a local music shop that nothing else but Remo Djembes. Of the three sizes does one sound better than the other. I was surprised at the range of sound… thinking Klong Yao was mostly low tones. Any input would be appreciated.
By the way, I am a newbie drummer… bodhran and Daveed Korup doumbek.

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Drum N Splash / PA 007

2007-07-15T18:50:59Z

http://www.4qf.org/_DrumSplash/index.htm

Greetings everybody!
Drum and Splash is approaching fast, and I would like everybody to consider coming to this Premier East Coast Drumming Event...
There will be Afro-cuban, West African, Middle Eastern Drumming, and Body Percussion taught and performed. The event attracts over 400 individuals from the folks that appreciate the Rhythmic Arts to new and Professional Players. It is a Family Friendly Camp that is truly a modern urban village. We have classes all days, concerning Art, Dance, and Music. The camp is located with a tri state destination, just over the Penn. Border, if you have questions about this please email me or call.. Thanks, Ken Crampton

Drum N Splash

Wed. July 4th through Sunday July 8th, 2007

at Four Quarters

http://www.4qf.org/_DrumSplash/index.htm

One of Four Quarters’ best kept secrets, Drum and Splash is simply a Very Good Time, and a great way to Celebrate an Alternative Nation’s Birthday with Family, Friends and Tribe.

Five Days with no agenda other than to Drum, Swim and Play, sharing with each other and our Masters of the Drum for Teaching and Performance.

And sharing a working vision of the possible through Spiritual Community, Ecological Sustainability and Personal Responsibility.

Over the years we have developed an alternative idea of community and of the greatness of our great nation. A modern day American Tribe of flourishing diversity and tolerance.
A community that values family in all of its flavors; and supports the personal choices of each individual.
Where, for a time, we can return to our human roots and take simple pleasure in simple things.
Song, Dance and the making of beauty.
A swim in the river.
The laughter of children.
Sharing a meal under an oak tree.

Hope to see you there!
Ken Crampton
iclopes@verizon.net

http://www.eyeclopes.com
http://www.everybodydrum.com
http://www.communitydrumcircle.com

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Berkeley: this friday 7/6 Bolokada Conde Performance

2007-07-12T01:55:15Z

Berkeley Friday 6th July Bolokada Conde Performance
Today, 10:29 PM
Green Card celebration for Bolokada!
La Pena Cultrual Center in Berkeley

Bolokada Conde just received his green card
as an "Alien of Extraordinary Ability".
If the government thinks he's great, you're going to love him!
Come and celebrate with us!

Les Percussions Malinke is an inspired percussion ensemble specializing in the vibrant rhythms, songs, and dances of Guinea, West Africa. Les Percussions Malinke master drummer and showman, Bolokada Conde, heads a troupe of charismatic and culturally diverse musicians and drummers from Africa and the world. A tour de force in concert, the group delights audiences with a joyous, high-energy spectacle awash in light and color.

Bolokada is renowned as a gifted folklorist and a djembefola - a master of the djembe. For years he toured the US and internationally with Les Percussions de Guinée and gained a worldwide reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic djembe players alive.

For tickets call La Pena at 510-849-2568
3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
8:00 PM, $15
www.lapena.org
For information about Bolokada Conde and Les Percussions Malinke call 415-454-1994 or visit www.bolokada.com

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Dohola and sumbaty darbuka

2007-07-05T08:46:03Z

Dear all ,
i would like to announce that we have changed completely our website and added many new products including sumbaty and dohola drums of gawharet el fan . hope you like these
Drum link: www.sphinxshop.com/shop/egyptiandrums.htm
sitelink: www.sphinxshop.com
Free drum catalog link: www.sphinxshop.com/shop/freecatalog.htm

Have a nice day and best regards
Sincerely
Essam

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Indiana anyone?

2007-06-19T18:35:26Z

Hey I am in Indiana for a while near Kokomo I just was wonderin if anyone in this tribe is in Indiana and wants to get a drum circle goin? peace~tony

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Drum and Dance Event

2007-06-12T01:02:46Z

The M Room
Friday, June 22nd
8pm to Midnight

Opening Ceremony at 8:45pm

Live/DJ'ed Dance Music * Dancing!
Drum Circle * Pot-Luck * Interactive Art
Massage * Closing Meditation

Held at and co-sponsored by the
Center for Conscious Living
471 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ(at Eagle Rock Ave).

$10 Entry
Bring a drum, meditation mat/blanket,
healthy finger food to share, dancing feet,
and a smile.

973.728.2112www.theMroom.com <- more details

Connect with us at Tribe: tribes.tribe.net/themroom
Connect with us at MySpace: www.myspace.com/themroom

PS flyer attached.

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To jump on or off the M Room email list, send a note to contact2@theMroom.com.

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dont laugh.....Delaware????

2007-06-07T13:39:15Z

anyone interested in a northern delaware drum circle??

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a bit of SHAMELESS self-promotion...

2007-06-06T21:26:40Z

Well...I did it. I added a Paypal shopping cart to my long neglected drum and shekere website. With some changes happening in my life it has become necessary for me to get back to it and pay attention to promoting my craft. What an interesting and lovely turn! The website itself is just ... well, gaudy is one word that comes to mind - the next is functional. A gaudy, but functional website. It needs a good revamp but I don't have the time to change the look and feel of it right now. So here is the url.... browse about, enjoy, pass the url to someone else - and I hope it doesn't sting your eyes too much to look at it ;-)

www.wildwoodinstruments.com

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Drum Circles in Chicago...?

2007-06-06T01:28:07Z

Are there any drum circles that meet on a semi-regular basis in the Chicago area?

Thanks for any pointers.

dep :)

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Glasgow, Kentucky

2007-06-05T20:17:24Z

Looking for a Drum Circle in the area. I am 30 minutes from Bowling Green, 2 hours from Louisville, and 1 hour from Nashville.

Peace,
Stephanie

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Alchemical Fire Circle: Live on YouTube!!

2007-05-15T17:03:39Z

Greetings Friends!

We're thrilled to let you know that a great video has been posted to YouTube showing the Alchemical Fire Circle, with voiceover by Jeff McBride explaining how the dancing is analogous to the orbits of the planets.

If you've been wondering about what we'll be doing at Fires Rising at Four Quarters Farm in a few weeks, take a look at this, and then pass the word! The video is from a documentary produced by Vision TV about Jeff's magic profession and his work with alchemical fire circle with Abbi. You'll see many familiar faces here.... We hope you will enjoy and want to put out huge thanks to the Four Quarters office guy Micheal for putting this together!

www.youtube.com/watch

Please, tell your friends about it! If any of you have a YouTube account, we'd appreciate you linking/favoriting it.

Once you've seen the video, you can go to www.4qf.org/_FiresRising/index.htm
and register online for an incredible and magickal gathering!

We hope to see you there!

Yours in Fire,
Spinner & Jeff McBride

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Seating your doumbek head

2007-05-07T23:33:08Z

I have wondered this for a while, but can't find an answer. When I place my mylar head on my doumbek I get one of two results, either the metal ring that forms the top of the drum is too high, or too low. When it is too high, my fingers bang against the sharp edge of the ring. When it is too low, the metal edge from the drum body sits higher than the metal ring, and my fingers hit that. If I adjust so that everything fits just right for the fingers, the drum is not properly tuned. It's like there should be shims or something to make sure it all aligns. Am I missing something?

Thanks

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Ozark Gathering

2007-05-03T17:32:44Z

A very cool gathering deep in Missouri Ozarks may 10 thru 13. For info www.wolvenwold@drak.net

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Searching for a Drum Circle In NE PA

2007-05-01T02:15:21Z

Hi there. Being new to hand drums (but playing drum set for 20 years) i am looking for a drum circle in North East Pennsylvania.(Allentown, Stroudsburg) I thought by finding one it would enhance my knowledge of hand drumming and be an enjoyable experience.

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FireDrums V ~ Cinco de Mayo weekend

2007-04-30T19:16:26Z

This will be our fifth FireDrums gathering and we've planned more workshops for fire and flow arts, drumming, yoga and even a Reiki circle. The Santa Cruz redwoods are both incredibly energizing and yet at the same time magically peaceful and serene. This being our fourth year and the fifth gathering, we have grown a wonderful collective of volunteers to help organize and make this opportunity the best possible learning and sharing experience. Please check out the web site and tribe @ ~ http://firedrums.org ~ http://firedrums.tribe.net

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Invasion of the Drum Facilitators

2007-04-17T20:34:26Z

I don't know if it's just the Washington DC area, but we're being invaded by the Arthur Hall crowd. I've noticed that most of them can't drum to save their lives and want to get up an interrupt the riff in the name of facilitation. Drumming to me is like screwing, I hate to be interrupted for any reason once the riff is hot and kicking.

I've facilitated circles before and the only time I put my two cents into the riff to change course is when the circle isn't listening to itself. And that can be done with a bell or a high sharp clave to get everyone back on the one.

What are your thoughts?

:)

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Frame Drum Cover

2007-04-16T23:23:52Z

hi!
Does anyone have a recommendation for a cover for my 18" frame drum? Thanks!!

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Relocated to the Bay area looking for a Drum Circle to join

2007-04-13T02:04:45Z

Hello to all, I am from California but moved away for 20 years, I am looking for a drum circle, and I have a drum with a bad head so I am also looking for someone to replace the head for me. Look forward to drumming with everyone.

Where and when.

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Dun Dun sets for sale

2007-04-11T03:44:15Z

I now have two finished sets of three dun duns for sale. These were made here in Humboldt county from local wood, and local skins. They are professional grade. send me a message if you're interested.

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BIRDS Fest Community Meeting Reminder

2007-04-03T13:18:10Z

Daveed here!
Just a reminder that Tuesday, April 10th at 7 PM, will be a community meeting for the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival at St John's (traditional site for the festival). St John's is located at 2640 Saint Paul St, at the corner of St Paul and 27th.

I wish to encourage anyone and everyone who is involved in the rhythm world to come and join in. For a community festival to succeed it must have a community members participating. Bring a drum, an idea or just yourself, the rest will be provided.

Though the meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 PM, since a number of you might be having to drive some distance, the meeting will begin with drumming and our conversation on the festival will start around 7:30.

If you wish to be involved, but can not make the meeting, please contact me privately via email at drumfest@yahoo.com or call me at 518-435-5343.

Looking forward discovering what new rhythms we can all weave together as a community. Until then, I remain...

Respectfully yours...Daveed

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sundays in NWA

2007-03-25T13:45:38Z

If you're in or around fayetteveille, Ar. there will be drumming in wilson park around 2pm laters

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Call to Austin Texas Drummers for 1st Thursday show

2007-03-24T22:16:25Z

Hi All,

WyldeFyre Productions puts on a live show every 1st Thursday at Amy's Ice Cream on Far South Congress. The next show is April 5, 2007. The event opens at 6 with fire spinning classes, then belly dancing performances, then we have fire dancing performances & then we have open performance with live drumming & dancing (all types). We need live drummers (all style welcome - middle eastern is great for the belly dancers, african for the fire dancers, etc) & dancers (belly dancers, fire dancers or other ethnic dancers are all wanted). Please feel free to email me at AmberBarbara@hotmail.com or here in Tribe Austin/AmberBarbara for more information.

I hope the drummers can make it out with us. Live drumming makes the show for me!

Ethnic Drumming & Dancing exhibitions/performances will also be considered.

Thanks in advance,

AmberBarbara

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ADV: Djembe Meister Build. Repairs and Sells World Class Djembes

2007-03-22T06:30:19Z

I have seen posts about fixing and reheading djembes. I am in the bay and do a lot of work reheading djembes to the satisfaction of the owners. I only use premium goat skins and have tons of skins from from Guinea or Mali and occasionaly Ivory Coast.

I also sell everything from Djembes, Dun Duns and Goumbe to Balafon. Please check out myspace -- myspace.com/sfdjembeman
and also photos.yahoo.com/sfdjembeman .. feel free to conact me with any questions.

Peace and blessings,
Arnold 'Djembe Man'
Nkosi Sikeleli Africa - God Bless Africa

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Like drum circles? Check out this CD!

2007-03-20T17:12:21Z

The new Shredd! CD's are here!
Shredd is the percussion part of the GypsiKelts as seen at Spirit of the Tribes 5 and 6 and the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival 2005 and 2006!
Our forthcoming CD entitled "Tribical" is on its way in the next couple of weeks too! stay tuned!

Check us out on CD Baby!
http://cdbaby.com/cd/shredd

Join our tribes to get the scoop first!
http://tribes.tribe.net/shredd
http://gypsikelts.tribe.net
http://tribes.tribe.net/djembelly

Drum and Dance Your Bliss!

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San Diego Drum Circles?

2007-03-19T04:55:13Z

I just tried to go to South Shores on Sunday night a couple weeks ago and nobody was there for the circle. Anyone in the San Diego area know what's going on? Hopefully the full moon ones are still going. thanx all!

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Baltimore International Rhythm Festival Community Meeting

2007-03-17T20:56:04Z

Hey folks...
For anyone interested, I am hosting an open meeting for this year's Baltimore International Rhythm Festival. It will on April 10th at 7 PM at St. John's United Methodist Church (the traditional site for the festival), 27th and St Paul in Baltimore.

This is an opportunity for the community to contribute ideas and comments about the festival. Also, we are looking for folks to get involved with the planning of this year's festival. It takes a community to put on a community festival, so encourage anyone and everyone who lives in the Baltimore/DC area to please attend this special meeting.

If anyone has any questions, please email me privately at drumfest@yahoo.com.

Thanks...Daveed

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Daveed's World RHYTHM Drum CIRCUS to be held at Port Discovery, Baltimore MD March 10 - 17

2007-03-08T17:30:51Z

Greetings, Daveed here..
I wanted to let you know about a little project that I have happening in Baltimore. Here are some details:

Daveed's...WORLD RHYTHM DRUM CIRCUS
PORT DISCOVERY
Inner Harbor, Baltimore MD
March 10 – 17

Instillation Descriptions

• DRUM TOWERS
Two PVC towers,
With single headed drum gongs and double headed barrel drums ---
The drums are made from 50-gal plastic barrels, ABS corrugated pipe,
PVC pipe, and bicycle tires
Note: All drums will be headed with recycled, outdoor billboard vinyl

• TREES
Hub Shrub
The Elizabeth Tree of bells, cymbals and things

• GONG GARDEN
17 to 24 gongs on rackets

• METALLOSARUS
A stainless steel metallophone (xylophone)

• WATERWORKS
Water Gongs – large plastic water jugs
The Pond, with frogs, shakers, rattles, & other small hand percussion

• DRUMMER’S ROW
Drum clusters made from 50-gal plastic barrels,
ABS and PVC pipe and sand filters

• THE GALLERY
An assortment of goblet drums, barrel drums, and frame drums

• MISCELLANY
Cowbells, blocks, mounted washboards, ratchets, etc.

Additional details for Port Discovery project...

Basic Nuts & Bolts

Load in and set up will be on Friday, March 9, 2007 after 1 PM
Tear down and load out will be on Sunday, March 18, 2007

Schedule:
• Fri 3/9 Load In & Set up after 1 PM
• Sat 3/10 11 AM – 4 PM
• Sun 3/11 1 – 4 PM
• Tues 3/13 10 AM - Noon
• Wed 3/14 10 AM - Noon
• Thurs 3/15 10 AM - Noon
• Fri 3/16 10 AM - Noon
• Sat 3/17 11 AM – 4 PM
• Sun 3/18 Tear down and Load out

This program can accommodate up to 40 students per 40 to 50-minute session.

Basic Program Flow…

Students are greeted at the MPT door and brought into the foyer by the Ring Master
(this is like entering Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory)

• Simple orientation is given in foyer (rules of the road) 5 minutes
• Students are free to explore and have free play 10 minutes
• Guided music play 20 to 30 minutes
• Students Exit Exhibit 5 minutes
• Total Running Time per Session 40 to 50 minutes

Educational Elements ...

Multiculturalism, through historical, cultural and social context; the environment and recycling; and creative expression through a guide music creating process.

Within the confines of 40 to 60 minutes, there is only so material for much students can absorb.
A program guide will, hopefully be available for teachers and, there is an outside change that I'll get one done for students, as well.
__________________________________________

Thought you folks would be interested...Daveed

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drumSTRONG needs your support!!!

2007-03-08T06:51:12Z

drumSTRONG is a unique, multicultural charity event held in the pastures of Misty Meadows Farm to raise funds to support those dealing with cancer, cancer education, awareness, and funding for research. It will involve people of all ages and “walks of life” but educating youth to the causes, early detection and affects of cancer is one of our primary missions and we know this event will enlighten a lot of young people and spark involvement.

The Guinnesss World Record organization has been informed that drumSTRONG drummers (and others) will keep continuous rhythm in motion for at least 24 hours starting on May 5, 2007 just outside of Charlotte, NC.

Along with local high school and college drum corps, a horde of professional artists have been invited to participate. Full stage and backline support will be on site and all present will play along with center stage activities.

health fair
There will be an area at the event with tents and tables where various health (and other) organizations will have a venue to convey their missions and methods to a large group of people. Few people are not "touched" by cancer in some fashion...

DrumsForCures is also organizing a national network of percussionists to bring rhythm into children's hospitals and clinics for the unifying, healing and entertainment values. We know that it works on many levels.

If nothing else, I’d love for you (family and friends) to come play – drum, sing, dance, enjoy…

Much more info. is shared on the website www.drumstrong.org.

I would greatly appreciate it if you would drop me a line and share your thoughts. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions.

All the best,
Scott

Scott L. Swimmer
drumSTRONG™
DrumsForCures, Inc. Founder and President
725 Providence Rd. suite #210
Charlotte, N.C. 28207
scott@drumstrong.org
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“We must never be so self-absorbed as to become insensitive to the situation around us. Everyone can do something, beginning with oneself, one’s family, one’s neighborhood. We must always be mindful that ours is one world; improving it in part improves it as a whole.”
Rebbe Schneerson

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how to shrink/fix a djimbe head?

2007-02-19T18:15:50Z

I got a djimbe for my six year old and hadn't seen it in a while. the head is loose and warped and has a tiny hole only on the outside edge. How do I shrink it? is it the usual blow dryer method or other heat source method like i used to do for another skin headed drum?

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[Boston] Drummers wanted for circus band

2007-01-25T21:45:51Z

Our newly formed project is in dire need of people that can lay down a serious groove in the rhythm section, as well as being able to create texture and interact with other performers. We are going to be the musical foundation of a performance troupe, so you can think of us as a kind of sideshow chamber orchestra or circus band. We are pulling from a wide variety of musical styles including, but not limited to, New Orleans brass bands, klezmer, Dixieland, afrobeat, modern jazz (think mingus), ragtime, 19th century marches and old world folk music.

You should be a competent musician with enthusiasm for this project. We are looking for folks that meet any/all of the following descriptions: set drummers who can be extremely versatile, percussionists with experience playing ethnic/world music, people with experience in drum corps/marching/street bands. We are a large band and this is very much a labor of love, so this is not the band for you if you are just a hired gun or looking for a steady paying gig.

Feel free to hit me up with any questions you might have.

x-posted

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In search of a drumming circle this NYE

2007-01-16T20:25:14Z

Boyfriend and I hate the club/party scene on NYE. We both play d'jembe and we are in search of a drumming circle that would welcome us this New Year's Eve. We are courteous, respectful and easy to be around. Does anyone know of or are you sponsoring a circle that will be drumming in the New Year? SF or East Bay. Please send me a message if you can help.

Thank you.

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anyone live near york, PA?

2007-01-14T21:38:01Z

i live in the middle of nothing...and have no drummy friends to play with, and i'm depressed.....

can anyone help a girl out?

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Making Mallets

2007-01-11T17:43:19Z

Hi all.
I'm working on a log drum and would like to make some mallets so I could use the drum in a quieter setting. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

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Drumming Workshop with Issam Houshan

2007-01-08T19:59:53Z

Saturday February 17th 2007
Norfolk, VA

Presented by
BodyWorks By Chandani
(757) 313-8000
chandani@cheerful.com
www.chandani.net

ABOUT ISSAM HOUSHAN
The union of music and movement is the essence of dance. The union of a musician and a dancer to create a seamless artistic expression is the ultimate manifestation of such a union. Issam Houshan does exactly that. Call him the “Wassan Pharaoun,” “King of the Drum,” or “Mr. Magic Fingers” and you only tell the half of it. His connection to the dancer is the essence of his magic, a merging of egos serving a mutual and identical goal. Issam is now recognized as the ultimate master of this art. An international music star, his past credits include touring with Sting in 2000, performing at the Grammys on the hit single Desert Rose, as well as performing and recording with countless Arab stars. In addition, he has toured with the Mile Copeland-produced Bellydance Superstars, the world’s premiere professional touring bellydancer performance group since 2003, with whom he has appeared in over 1000 shows in 16 countries over the past three years.
A highly accomplished percussionist on assorted Arab hand drums, Issam was formally trained at the Damascus Academy of Music and is the only remaining disciple of the legendary Arab drum master Mahmood Salahadeen. An accomplished and sought-after music instructor, he taught at the Damascus Music Institute for nine years and continues to teach workshops and private lessons around the world. Unequaled in his field, Issam is known by fellow Syrian musicians as the Wassan Pharaoun (Pharaoh of Rhythm) and his al assaben al Sahriha (magic fingers) are currently insured for 10 million dollars (1 million each).
His drum solos with the Bellydance Superstars are major features of each show, as captured in the films American Bellydancer, Solos from Monte Carlo, Bellydance Superstars, 30 Days to Vegas, Behind the Shimmy, and the instructional DVD The Art of the Drum Solo. His CD releases include his own Wassan Pharaoun, The Dancing Drum and Tabel Ya Issam, as well as percussion on the Galactic Caravan albums. For more information, please check out Issam Houshan’s website: www.tablabyissam.com

Workshop Schedule and Description

11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Beginning Drumming workshop for Drummers. Essential Techniques & Rhythms for the Tabla: This class is geared for musicians and will cover basic techniques & drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. All levels from novice to intermediate and advanced will benefit from Issam’s detailed teaching style.

1:00 – 2:30 pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drumming workshop for Drummers. Issam will teach intermediate/advanced strokes and techniques for the tabla. Issam will also teach a formula for creating drum solos for dancers. ***Attendees of this workshop must possess basic drumming skills***

3:30 – 5:00 pm: Middle Eastern Rhythms and Drumming for Dancers This workshop is geared primarily toward the dancer. Issam will teach the rhythms that are most common in Middle Eastern music so that the dancer may understand the structure of the rhythms and the sounds of the tabla. This knowledge will improve both your choreographed and improvisation performances. ***Attendees do not need drums for this class.

***A limited number of drums will be available on a first-come basis for individuals who do not have their own drum otherwise please bring your own drum.

***All attendees are encouraged to eat a good breakfast and to bring water and snacks to maintain their energy throughout the workshops.

Hafla Saturday Feb. 17th
8:00 – 10:00 pm at the
VA Youth Symphony Orchestra Building (Same location as the workshop)

Featuring Performances by:
Master Musician - Issam
Award Winning Belly Dancer - Samira
All the way from LA - Sorsha
and many more!

Workshop COSTS AND DISCOUNTS:
Beginning Drum Workshop ($35 by Feb 3rd - $45 after Feb.3rd)

Intermediate/Advanced Workshop ($35 by Feb 3rd - $45 after Feb.3rd)

ME Rhythms for Dancers Workshop($35 by Feb 3rd - $45 after Feb.3rd)

Two Workshops ($60 by Feb 3rd - $90 after Feb. 3rd)

All Three Workshops ($95 by Feb 3rd - $135 after Feb. 3rd)

Hafla ($7 for workshop participants)
($10 for non workshop participants)

Workshop held at the:
Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYSO)
2618 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
(VYSO is the yellow building)
(The old Contes Bicycle Shop)

Click here for the registration form:
www.chandani.net/Issam.htm

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT:
Chandani @(757) 313-8000
chandani@cheerful.com
www.chandani.net

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