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Poi and Drumming meet in New York

SunshinePerformer — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:13:50 GMT

Hey, all!!

Excuse me for not introducing myself, but I have an important message!! In New York City there will be a Poi, Staff, and Juggling meet in Central Park. We're looking for some drummers, so feel free to drop by!! I'll keep you posted. Right now the meet will be on Saturday and the time is a flexible subject right now. We're finding the most convenient times for people to come due to work and night school. So!! Give us a visit, I assure you will have a blast!

With happiness,

Sunshine Performer

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SoCal Sacred Fire, June 27-29, Registration Now Open!

salamandyr — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:18:31 GMT

greetings to Friends, Fire Family and Tribal Community!

SoCal Sacred Fire invites you to join us for the weekend of JUNE 27th-29th, 2008 for a weekend of fire circle ritual, drumming, dancing, singing, chanting, art, prayer, healing, transformation and community sharing.
All faiths and paths are welcome! Together under the starry night sky we shall weave a web of positive intention in sacred space around an all night fire, coming together in voice, drum, dance, and service.

We will meet Pacha Mama's Grove located in the Palomar Mountains one hour north of San Diego.

Registration is NOW OPEN, and will be capped at 90 participants. Meal plan provided. No walk in registrations will be accepted; We expect to meet our cap fairly quickly, and will be closing registration prior to the event.

Get more info, and register now! at http://www.socalsacredfire.com

See you around the Sacred Fire!

The SoCal organizers,
Andrew, Dev, Erika, Kerem, Olivia, Tamara, Forrest

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Healing Drum

Zorro — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:38:48 GMT

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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Dun Dun sets for sale

Joe — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:53:41 GMT

I have two finished sets of three dun duns ready to go. They were made from local wood, and local cow skin. They are professional quality. Send me a message if you're interested.

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Regions and Rhythms ??

Fire-By-Riz — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:29:34 GMT

I would like to see a list of Rhythms form that people have found dancers most responsive too. I am also curious to how they would differ from region to region.

Ill start Im from central Fl I have found funga a favored rythym by a host of dancers from different styles of dance.

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Djembefola.com re-launched - free articles, lessons, videos etc

James — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:00:26 GMT

Hi guys,

I am re-launching my website http://www.djembefola.com and I thought some of you may be interested in it's content...

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.

I hope to see you round

James :)

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Embers Oct.5/6

foxwallace — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:39:02 GMT

Every Man and Woman is a star!

A gathering for those who have experienced the magic of a fire circle. Embers invites you to be your highest vision and share with community your talents and gifts.

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

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new england drumming?

Christie — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:07:56 GMT

due to my architorture job, i can't get off to go to far away weeklong festivals like Starwood. i'm looking for some that are more in the new england area, focussed on drum circles, and awesome even if i can only make weekend dates. can anyone recommend any to me? thanks so much!

-c

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BurningMan Ticket?

Tigris — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:52:37 GMT

Do any of you wonderful souls have an extra ticket to Burning Man?

Hugs,
Tigris

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Drum N Splash / PA 007

Eyeclopes — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:01:17 GMT

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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a bit of SHAMELESS self-promotion

P and J — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:58:44 GMT

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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Call to Austin Texas Drummers & Fire dancers for 1st Thursday show

AmberBarbara — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:24:27 GMT

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 within 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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(~(~(~Enter into Shiva's burning embrace~)~)~)

A_delle — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:59:53 GMT

Come and visit our new sites, fire artists and spectators alike~! We are building a dream

>>>>>> tribes.tribe.net/shivavista
~~~ join the tribe to keep up-to-date and submit requests for performance/activities

>>>>>> www.shivavista.com
~~~ visit our website to read all about the project, view arist renderings of the completed installation, find out how YOU may be able to help, and see pictures of the progress as we build our dream for all to experience!

The Shiva Vista Project is an art installation *by* fire performers *for* fire performers at night and for other individuals and groups during the day. Shiva Vista will create an atmosphere for fire performers, theatrics, sunrise yoga, circus entertainers, poetry, fashion shows, etc. to play, interact, and display their talent six feet above the playa for all to see their evolution, their transformation from one year to the next. When the Shiva Vista is not being used for scheduled performances, it will be available to anyone to use for meditation, shade, drumming, as well as spontaneous fire art and beyond.

History and inspiration...
Shiva is one of three aspects of the Hindu trinity representing divinity. Brahma is the first aspect, considered the creator, Vishnu the second aspect considered the preserver and Shiva, the destroyer. Shiva's function is to destroy all the worlds at the end of creation and dissolve them into nothingness, void, from which point Brahma again creates the world, completing the circle of life. Shiva is responsible for change, both in the form of death and destruction and in shedding old habits to start anew. Shiva's destruction is positive, that of nourishment and construction that builds and transforms life and energy for the welfare of the world and all that inhabit it. Shiva destroys to renew and regenerate. This is the destruction of an artist, a surgeon, a cook; evolution. Through destruction is facilitated the smooth transition of things and events from one stage to another.

The Shiva Vista project represents the theme at Burning Man this year and the continued evolution of Controlled Burn and the Fire Conclave Convergence Camp in the sense that this installation is intended to be built this year and used over the next couple of years, facilitating change, evolution, the shedding of old and creation of new, recycling and the circle of all life. Additions to the original structure are in the design process and will be added for Burning Man 2008, at which time it will be burned as it was designed to do, fulfilling the inevitable departure from existence into nothingness and oblivion!

You can also read a recent write-up in the Reno Gazette Journal, outlining the project and promoting our first fundraiser at
www.rgj.com/blogs/its-yo...or-shiva.html

For questions about the installation, please contact RyanO at ryclay73@msn.com, or call at 775.815.1406

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thursday night fire shows

faeriegirl420 — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:17:20 GMT

me and some of my friends are having a fire party every thursday, to get there go west out 11th in eugene, past target and wall-mart till you get to green hill rd, there is a light at the intersection and a shell gas station on your right. turn right on green hill rd take first left into the drive way... that's where, and when changes, it is always on thursday we try to start by about 8 or 9ish... feel free to stop on by and bring some friends espically if they spin fire

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community and women's drumming circles in the Bay Area!

Acequia Carrie — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:17:32 GMT

***COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE***
New location and time!!
Beginning Oct. 21st
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday—Oct. 21st, Nov. 4th, Nov. 18th, Dec. 2nd, Dec. 16th…
12:00-1:30p.m.
Drummm Palace (Oakland, CA)

No experience necessary. Drums available or bring your own. All ages,
cultures and abilities welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Come
early for an introduction to world percussion and rhythms, stay for the
in-the-moment, music-making magic!

$10-15 includes use of drums (sliding scale--pay what you can or suggest a
barter/trade, no one turned away).

Location: Drummm Palace—5229 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA (in Temescal, 1/2
block east of Telegraph Ave, next to the Kingfish Pub and across from the
Red Sea).

***RHYTHM SISTERS DRUMMING FOR WOMEN & GIRLS***
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday—Oct. 11th, Oct. 25th, Nov. 8th, Nov. 29th**,
Dec. 6th, Dec. 20th…
(**Note: Due to Thanksgiving holiday, group will meet on the fifth Weds.
of November instead of the fourth)
7:00-8:30pm
Drummm Palace (Oakland, CA)

A special night of drumming for our sisters, mothers and daughters. A
little bit of instruction and away we will go on a facilitated rhythm
journey to places unknown. A great way to find your “voice” on the drum,
connect with others, release stress, and have so much fun you won’t
believe it.

No experience necessary. Drums available or bring your own. All ages,
cultures and abilities welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

$10-15 includes use of drums (sliding scale--pay what you can or suggest a
barter/trade, no one turned away).

Location: Drummm Palace—5229 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA (in Temescal, 1/2
block east of Telegraph Ave, next to the Kingfish Pub and across from the
Red Sea).

About the Facilitator...
Jeni Swerdlow is a dynamic and engaging percussionist, drum
facilitator, artist, educator and performer. She is a Registered Art
Therapist (ATR) with over 10 years of experience working creatively
with groups and 15 years of experience working with youth and people
with special needs.
Jeni is the founder of Drummm programs, which feature drum circles,
workshops, school programs and performances to a vast array of
communities and venues. She has been introducing drumming to
professional, educational, therapeutic, cultural and recreational
communities and events in the U.S. and abroad with overwhelmingly
positive results.
Jeni has studied West African drumming, dance and drum circle
facilitation extensively, including training in Senegal, West Africa.
Bringing enthusiasm and creativity to any event, Jeni is sensitive to
the needs of the group and able to work with people of all ages,
backgrounds and abilities. Jeni’s passion for drumming is matched only
by her playful spirit and commitment towards building community.

DRUMMM...Empowering communities through rhythm & play!
Jeni Swerdlow, ATR
510.316.2850
jeni@drummm.com
www.drummm.com

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Fall 06 WildFire is ONE month away

freedomthrufire — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:28:02 GMT

Hello All,
The fall WildFire retreat is less then four weeks away. If you are currently or aspiring to be involved with the dance, drum or fire performing arts then don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn and grow at the largest north east gathering built just for you. The spring WildFire retreat had over 100 artists attend and taught more then 30 classes in a verity of disciplines. This fall we have expanded added more class types and will be offering public transportation access (check out the website for details). We are also opening an indoor area for performing arts equipment vendors to come and show their wares. This is a great opportunity to see, hold, and play with different toys made by different folks. If you are a vendor of performing arts toys and want to participate in this way, please email chad@freedomthrufire.com (no charge to setup, you just have to be open to educating everyone on your stuff).

Summary Info
Sept 11th – 17th
Public Transportation is available
Located at a picturesque Southern CT river front location with hot showers and full bathrooms - directions on website
Car camping type venue – with many pre-built tents and bunk beds if you want them (first reserve, first get)
There are no public audiences at WildFire just performing artist
Classes are taught all four days, with spontaneous sharing happening constantly
Website - www.freedomthrufire.com

Tickets are limited to 150 and ticket prices go up on Sept 1st ($75 now $100 after the 1st). Many people have commented that this is the cheapest and best way they could spend a three day weekend (they really say that – ask them). All food is included in your ticket price and it is good food.

Best wishes to you no matter the route your path takes you on. If these performing arts are a part of your path, then I really hope to see and share with you at WildFire. FYI - For those attending Burning Man, you can check out the WildFire Tribe site to find other north east performing artist that are attending BM and where we are having meet ups and stuff (http://tribes.tribe.net/wildfireretreat/).

Walk in peace,
Chad

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Sacred Fire Circle Magic on the Playa!! One Night Only!!

AbigailSpinnerMcBride — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:58:19 GMT

BURNINGMAN 2006
2nd ANNUAL SACRED FIRE CIRCLE ALCHEMY
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Start: 11pm Wednesday, 8/30
Conclusion: Sunrise, Thursday 8/31

Since the dawn of time, human beings have gathered
around the fire to drum, sing, trance dance and to
weave magic in the light of fire. This year's BM theme
of "The Future: Hope and Fear", offers each of us the
opportunity to powerfully invoke our hopes for the
future and to cast our fears and those beliefs that do
not serve us into this alchemical fire.

We use the word Sacred in the title of this Experience
to infer deep, deep levels of gratitude and respect for each
other, for ourselves and for life. You are encouraged
to explore, maintain and/or cultivate whatever
worldviews work for you, so long as they are mutually
respectful of everyone in the circle.

We will provide this sacred space in the same general
Playa locations last year's all-night Sacred Fire Circle -
approximately 300 yards to the Southeast of the spine
(visualize 2 o‚clock on the dial), a few minutes
bicycle ride beyond the Temple).

Please bring:
drums/percussion instruments (we will have a lockable
trailer at the Circle on Wednesday so as to facilitate
early delivery of drums), warm clothes and enough
water and food to keep yourself nourished. The Sacred
Fire Circle is a potent cauldron for making real-world
magic! Please join us.

For more info: johnny@peakexperience.cc
Jeff@McBridemagic.com

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Fire Dancing Video online - check it out

carrie — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:11:35 GMT

Hi all!
Help support your fellow firedancer - I'm a semi-finalist in an online
contest and a video clip of me fire dancing is online to be voted
on for the grand prize!

1. Go to http://www.atomfilms.com/af/spotlight/collections/alltel_film_contest/

2. Click the 'Vote for clip' button next to my video - it's
called "Hot, Hot, Hot" and is third down from the top.
My full name 'Carrie Wolberg' is next to it.

The website does NOT ask for any registration or email info.
Just click the button.

Thanks!
Carrie

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FireDrums IV Sept 28 - Oct 1

sky — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:30:48 GMT

http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/9b3ffac0-4268-43ff-ab20-62784aa1490e
Please check out this thread and join us for the 4th FireDrums gathering in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains September 28th thru October 1st.

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Last Day to Register For Phoenix Fire Is July 31!

Shana — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 23:21:11 GMT

PHOENIX FIRE, Aug. 10-13 in the California Redwoods
~ Set Your Soul On Fire, Send Your Spirit Higher!~

A safe and sacred place to drum, dance, share your heartsong, or just be present...a chance to be witnessed in your highest intentions...a joyous celebration of the fire circle community reborn.

Greetings Friends,

We are now just 3 days away from the close of late registration for Phoenix Fire. If you haven't already done so, now is the time to register!

Please visit http://www.firefamilygathering.org/register by Monday, July 31 to register and select a meal plan.

Learn more about Phoenix Fire and the Fire Family at http://www.firefamilygathering.org or info@firefamilygathering.org. From there, you can also view a schedule of the many wonderful workshops and affinity groups taking place at the gathering.

Hope to see you around the fire!

In love and service,
Shana Cohen

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Phoenix Fire Aug. 10-13: Register Before Price Break

Shana — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:35:35 GMT

Greetings Fire Friends,

This is your friendly reminder that Phoenix Fire is less than two months away! Our
sense of sweet anticipation is growing as folks continue to sign up for three nights
of spirited singing, dancing, drumming, and sacred soul journeying under the redwoods.
We invite you, old friends and new, to join us for this dynamic new gathering in
the mountains of Santa Cruz, CA. Together, we'll create a powerful space for transformation
and healing as we witness the phoenix reborn, and the formal emergence of
the Fire Family Tribe.

If you haven't yet registered for this exciting event, now is the time to do so!
You can still get the standard registration price by going to
http://www.firefamilygathering.org/register. July 15 is the LAST day to register
at these rates. And remember, if you locked in an early rate with
a 50% deposit before May 15, you will need to pay the balance by July 15
or late rates will apply.

Now is the time to manifest your intention to join us in co-creating a
community-centered container for authentic self expression.
Come awaken to your highest potential. Be part of a circle of artists,
healers, teachers, and friends that honor each other as authentic and sacred human beings.
Lend your voice to a new vision of community ownership and cooperation
as it unfolds around the flames. With voices and drums and the pounding of our feet,
we will weave a celebration of spirituality and creativity as our common birthright,
accessible to all.

We can't wait to see you there!

Blessings,
Shana

______________________________________

We rely on our community to help spread the word about this fledgling event. Please
help us make Phoenix Fire a strong and diverse gathering by downloading and posting
our beautiful flyer wherever you feel is appropriate, and inviting those closest
to you who you feel would enjoy this unique and powerful event! Flyer available at: http://www.firefamilygathering.org/news/print_it_yourself_flyer.

For more information about the Phoenix Fire gathering, please visit
http://www.firefamilygathering.org or
contact info@firefamilygathering.com.

A schedule of fires, workshops, affinity group meetings,
and other events is now available at
http://www.firefamilygathering.org/schedule.

Join the conversation and keep up with all the latest news
by subscribing to our listserve: firefamilydiscussion-subscribe@yahoogroups.org.

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Drumming August 19th at The Bookstore in Warwick, NY

musethpy — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 15:39:23 GMT

We have been drumming at The Bookstore in Warwick for over 5 years now. All skill levels and ages are welcome. It starts at 8pm.

There is no charge, though we do take donations occasionally for local charities (which the owner usually matches).

Blessings
Christine

The Bookstore
20 Main St
Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-8880

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FIREDANCE is Alive and Well -- NEW July 28-30 Event!

Adam — Thu, 11 May 2006 16:18:59 GMT

Subject: NEW FIREDANCE Event Announcement!

(The FIREDANCE Festival that was scheduled for Camp Cutter in the Santa Cruz Mountains on August 12-15, 2006 has been CANCELLED and is not being held this year.)

The FIREDANCE Web site is being remodeled and updated and will go back live in the next week. Here's an exciting preview –

FIREDANCE SANTA CRUZ with DIVINE RAVISHMENT
July 28 - 30, 2006 in the Heart of Santa Cruz!

This year's FIREDANCE main event is FIREDANCE Santa Cruz with DIVINE RAVISHMENT, three days of joyous transformative celebration and deep healing, all wrapped up in cool, lush ocean breezes and majestic Redwoods!

Dance and sing around the sacred fire circle with Cheri Shanti and many more of FIREDANCE's most adept fire circle facilitators and artists. Plus, revel in the Divine Ravishment of our Featured Facilitators Mellissa Seaman and Richard Bock, from Harbin Hot Springs.

This event is being held at exciting new locations in and near Santa Cruz. Part of our intention is to bring the juicy magical FIREDANCE Festival vibe and experience right into the heart of Santa Cruz.

This intimate Festival will be limited to 100 participants and is only $125. to register before July 1, 2006. ($150 after July 1, if available.) Registration will open next week, with details to be posted on the new updated web site.

FEATURED FACILITATORS & ARTISTS

Mellissa Seaman
Mellissa is an authentic shamanic priestess, an ordained minister of the Quero Apache Tlish Diyan tradition, and a widely recognized natural shamanic healer of amazing power. Once a Stanford-educated Catholic Lawyer, Mellissa had a strong Spiritual Awakening experience. She was instructed to leave her lucrative legal career to become a healer, teacher, and priestess.

Mellissa transmits profound healing energy while remaining accessible to people of all backgrounds, traditions, and lifestyles. Her life path has led her through a Stanford education, years of Catholic liturgical experience, seven years as an attorney, three years as a crisis counselor, and ten years directing, teaching and performing with the Center for the Improvisational Arts. Mellissa's varied experience and open sense of humor create in her a beautiful balance between the spiritual and material worlds. For more information on Mellissa go to www.heartwisdom.net.

Richard Bock
Richard has been teaching meditation since 1978 and is a longtime facilitator of Quantum Light Breath, an embodied form of ecstatic breathwork that opens the emotional body. As a master aquatic bodyworker and massage therapist, he has been utilizing touch and breath to bring people back to their bodies for many years. Richard's style is warm, humorous, open-hearted and down to earth. With Mellissa Seaman, Richard teaches the Divine Ravishment workshops and provides Tantric Inquiry counseling sessions for individuals and couples interested in balancing their male/female energies and expanding their hearts and capacity for loving unconditionally in every moment.

Cheri Shanti
From drummers and dancers to the shyest child, Cheri brings out the rhythm in us, reminding us we are capable of creating our own music. She believes in the medicine of the drum in a modern world and in the Truth that rhythm and magical unity bring. Cheri dips into the well of African and Afro-Cuban as well as Middle Eastern rhythms, and most of her work is finding the unique expression within each individual.

ABOUT DIVINE RAVISHMENT!

Mellissa Seaman and Richard Bock facilitate "Divine Ravishment." Feel the Divine ravish you through song, dance, the Sixteen Elements of Ecstasy, spiritual yoga, shamanic journey, ritual and Quantum Light Breath.

"I am NOT the person I was when I started this experience - I am so much more now... more open, joyful, jovial and blissfully content" - TL

"It was an experience of Heaven on Earth!" - Jand

"Divine Ravishment took us to the core of the heart where joy & ecstasy reside" – KD

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MORE INFO TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON -- STAY TUNED

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Drumming, BBQing, Potlucking in the Park.

dub — Thu, 04 May 2006 14:27:04 GMT

Hey Gang,

So the weather's getting pretty nice out there. Time to get together for a day in the park? Last year we got together a few times during the Spring and Summer, Tilden Park, Alum Rock Park. And I'd like to start things back up again this year and see if we can have some more successful gatherings.

I know most of us now are in the East Bay. I'd like to get some ideas going for locations. There's a BEAUTIFUL spot that's adjacent to our last Tilden Park circle. Much more secluded and hidden from other picnic sites and roads. The table and bbq setup is a little more convenient, more space, all around much more superb.

Garin Ranch in Hayward is pretty nice, but not suite as secluded and out-of-the-way, and I'm not as familiar with the layout, but it's nice.

Anyone with other ideas for locations?
Dates this month and next month?
Shall we get something started?

I hope everyone's well, and I can't wait to get together.
dub

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WildFire in 1 month + 1 week

freedomthrufire — Thu, 04 May 2006 01:10:42 GMT

Hey everyone,
This is the one month + one week reminder for the upcoming North East’s performer’s retreat – WildFire. If you are a beginner or a long time professional performing artist (drum, dance, fire, or otherwise), this retreat is an adventure created just for you. Let this be the jump start to your summer performing arts journey. Definitely check out the website, find, share or offer a ride, pack your performing/camping gear and don’t miss this incredible weekend. Tickets are limited and time is quickly running out.

www.freedomthrufire.com

Pertinent Info
June 8-11
Tickets are $75 now and $100 at the gate (includes all classes, hot showers, and all meals)
150 tickets are available
Located in Southern CT at an incredible remote camp ground (with a lake and boats…)
Car/tent camping

This retreat is created by performing arts for performing artist. So, “no spectators” here means everyone attending is a performing artist. This creates a unique energy that pushes all of us to new levels and reinforces the strong community bonds we share.

Forever Burning,
Chad

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New Burning Man drummer tribe

K-THRILL — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:32:27 GMT

There is now a tribe for drummers that were or want to be a part of the Man's pre-burn fire show, and are not already a supporting member of a fire conclave.
Join up! There will be the need for more ambiance players at the 2006 burn!

http://tribes.tribe.net/ambiancedrumming

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remembering Babatunde Olatunji

dununba — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:07:57 GMT

Babatunde Olatunji was a virtuoso of West African percussion.His 1959
album "Drums of Passion" was a worldwide smash hit. He received a
Grammy Award in 1991 for his collaboration with Grateful Dead drummer
Mickey Hart on their Planet Drum album.

Baba passed away on April 6, 2003. Its hard to believe its been 3
years already.

I was lucky enough to be able to take numerous classes with him and
spend a week with him at Esalen. I went for the drumming but always
left with the songs. Baba once said the human voice was the most
powerful instrument.

Baba opened many doors for other african drummers and musicians in the US.

I am remembering Baba today. I miss him.

"I'm the drum, you're the drum, we're the drum..........."

Ashe

Mark

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West African Drum Class

jonathan — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:34:04 GMT

Hi, my name is Jonathan & I just joined this tribe. I'm looking forward to participating in some of your rituals if I'm welcome, and I'd like to share some of mine as well. I organize and guide non commercial whitewater trips if you're interested, and I love drumming and refining my earth footprint more than anything except family, my friends, and my cat. I'm new to this internet tribe thing, & my life is pretty full- so I'll probably not be a great online contributor, but I would like to expand my social contacts a bit. Enuf about me for now.

Amadou Camara, formerly of Le Ballet Djoliba, is giving us group classes on Thur. nites in or near Sebastopol. Currently, we are rotating class sites among the students' homes while we look for a more permanent home. All levels are welcome to participate. There are four of us that have been playing together for a while now, & are together enough to play for Amadou's wife Sheri's west African dance class which has followed the drum class. Any participant in the drum class is welcome to play for the dance class- we ask that you listen to be sure that your notes are in the rhythm, as none of us except Amadou is capable of sustaining parts when there is a lot of chatter. Sheri's class is going to be "on hold" for a while, as she is finishing growing their baby, so the drum class which has been about 1.5 hr will probably be longer. The drum class costs $20, a real bargain for the opportunity to learn from a truly gifted musician. You can contact me, on or offline, or 707-579-0633 to find out more, or to let me know what you are doing that you think I'd be interested in.

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friends

jonathan — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:45:00 GMT

the tribe honchos tell me I need to add friends to my network. It's out of character for me to grovel & ask strangers to be my friend....I guess I'm too old to get comfortable with the impersonal nature of internet communication. But you can save me from obscurity, not to mention the reminders from "the tribe" that are beginning to make me feel lonely, even though I'm really not. I just ask that you don't flame me, or send me a bunch of self serving commercialism.

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Anything happening San Jose?

vincentdorleans — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 12:13:16 GMT

Found out yesterday I'll be in San Jose this month 20th - 25th. Anything happening then near about? I don't get to west coast often.

Trying to decide if I should carry djembe along.

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Monday 2/27 People's Park Drum Circle

Oshan — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:16:38 GMT

Greetings!
Starting up a possible weekly Drum Circle at the Berkeley People's Park (Dwight Way, just above Telegraph). Anyone interested in a freeform jam, we'll start-up this Monday (2/27) at 6pm and go until time freezes, we freeze, or the UC Police kick us out. A few extra drums are available, but bring one if you got it!

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Goatskin Heads/Anthrax

Carlton — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:29:34 GMT

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/24/nyregion/24drums.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

I hate to spread what might be seen as bad or sensationalistic news,
but I
figure that reading these informative articles will be better than
simply
hearing the rumors which will inevitably spread through drumming
communities. I've included the text of the most recent articles below.

This appears to be the bottom line for most folks:

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February 24, 2006
Drum Maker in Brooklyn Has No Fear of Anthrax
By ANDY NEWMAN
Ibrahima Diokhane spends most of his waking life surrounded by
goatskin.

His shop, in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn, is crammed with West
African
drums of every shape and size, all crowned in goatskin that Mr.
Diokhane
personally fetches from his native Senegal.

Down below in the cramped basement, where Mr. Diokhane stretches the
skins
across the heads of the wooden drums, the air is saturated with a
pleasant,
gamy leather smell. Goat hides hang from a line, drying, some still
covered
in the black and brown hair of their original owners.

Even after a day of being bombarded by news reports that an African
drummer
and craftsman in Brooklyn had contracted anthrax from working with
unprocessed goatskins, Mr. Diokhane (pronounced jah-KHAH-nay) said he
was
not afraid of getting sick.

"I used to hear of anthrax coming from the post office by the mail," he
said
yesterday. "I never hear of it coming from a drum. I never hear of
anyone
getting sick from a drum."

In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Michael Marcus, who has worked with goatskin
drums for a decade, is not reaching for the Cipro pills to fend off
anthrax,
though he says he has a drummer friend who contracted skin anthrax
after
handling goatskins in a village in Guinea several years ago.

Mr. Marcus said his main fear is the government.

In the expanding community of devotees of the West African drum called
the
djembe, the anthrax case stirred concern that American officials would
curb
imports of the African goatskins that they say are essential to the
full-bodied sound of an authentic drum.

The city's health department said yesterday that imported animal hides
and
pelts are generally not seen as posing a risk for inhalation anthrax,
and
that drums in particular pose no health risk.

Mr. Diokhane, however, is prepared for the worst. "I think they're
going to
crack down," he said.

When people talk about West African drums, they usually mean the
djembe, a
tall drum shaped like a top-heavy hourglass with a web of taut ropes
attached to the head.

Mr. Marcus, who runs a drum studio and an import business, said the
djembe,
with its wide tonal range, is the most popular hand drum in the country
now,
more popular even than the better-known conga drum. The djembe turns up
in
nightclubs, in informal African drumming circles in city parks, and in
hundreds of school music programs.

Each drum needs a skin, and the skins don't last forever. That is where
the
importer-repairman comes in. Mr. Marcus said there are several dozen
people
in New York City who import drum skins.

Twice a year, Mr. Diokhane goes to Senegal and picks out goats for
slaughter. He helps prepare the skins, which are soaked in water,
shaved
with a razor blade and dried. Then he ships them to New York, where
they are
typically held by the federal Department of Agriculture for several
weeks,
he said.

Back in the basement of his Brooklyn shop, Keur Djembe on Union Street,
Mr.
Diokhane washes the skins in a bleach solution to disinfect and whiten
them,
shaves and air-dries them again, fits them to the head of a drum and
tunes
the ropes by hand. "I soak myself in the skin every single day," he
said.

Mr. Diokhane and Mr. Marcus scoffed at the notion of using anything on
a
West African drum other than the skin of a lean, free-range West
African
goat. "American goatskins are terrible," Mr. Marcus said. "They're
fatty and
rubbery, they don't dry well. They're harder on your hands."

Skins of other animals, like cows, do not stretch nearly as well, Mr.
Diokhane said.

His customer O'sow Danone, a musician from Ivory Coast, said: "In
Africa,
the drum was originally used for communication from one village to
another.
At night when you want to send a message, you need something that
projects."

Even Mr. Marcus's friend who survived skin anthrax in his hand, Ryan
Edwards, was not daunted by the disease, which he contracted in 1999.

"I saw it as a spiritual experience," said Mr. Edwards, who lives in
Michigan. "I went to an old medicine woman, who got out this rock and
pounded a green herb into a paste and put it on my hand. She said, 'If
you
don't touch any women, don't take a bath for three days, all the evil
that's
in your hand will leave it.' "

It worked. After he returned to the United States, he said, doctors
found
dead anthrax cells in his hand. Not everyone is sure the skins are
safe. In
the African bazaar that has grown up in the Chelsea Mini-Storage in
Manhattan, a craftsman from Burkina Faso, Goulgoul, said he was done
with
drums.

"I don't want to fix djembe no more," Goulgoul said, adding: "Have six
kids
in Africa. Two wives. Me die here, this problem for me. No good."

But most of Goulgoul's business is repairing wooden sculptures. He can
afford to turn away drum work. Mr. Diokhane cannot.

Mr. Danone, the musician, said he had faith that reason would prevail.
"This
is a very sensitive moment we're living in," he said. "But we cannot
live in
fear. If America lives in fear, the whole rest of the world lives in
fear.
It's unfortunate that this has happened in America. But I think we'll
get
back to the groove."

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Winter Kirtan Series - Berkeley (bay area)

zemaya — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 22:00:21 GMT

I am definitly going to at least one of these!

z+*

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Kirtan / Devotional Music Series
STARTING SAT. EVE, DECEMBER 3 with
the kirtan ensemble..
Jagadambe
STUDIO RASA~
BERKELEY
933 PARKER
(between 8th and 9th)
DOORS OPEN 6:30 Kirtan starts at 7 pm!!
Admission $15 advance, $18 door
CONTACT:
Studio Rasa: 510-843-2787 or
info@studiorasa.org
WWW. STUDIORASA.ORG

The vision of the series is to bring the highest quality Kirtan & Sacred
Music Artists musical artists - both locally and from all over the world - to
expose many more in the Bay area to what this genre has to offer in a
beautiful space with quality sound and lighting.
Join us for some truly world classMusic and uplifting chanting!!!

Kicking off the series is Jagadambe (means Victory to the Divine Feminine), a musical group that has several incarnations, offering both smaller devotional Kirtan ensembles and a large Mantra Dance band - think Hindu/World Chant/Gospel/Reggae with the Sacred Groove! Jagadambe was founded by Mantra masters Peter & Daniela Delong, on voices/chants/ guitars, world flutes and harmonium and is composed of a gifted cast of both core and Guest Artists, including gifted multi-instrumentalist Martin Orimenko on voice, mandolin, trumpet, bowed psaltery and violin; Bruce Klein on lead guitar, and Jason Parmar on tabla and percussion, along with some very special muical and dance guests!
Peter and Dana have been studying Mantras and Sacred music for nearly 20 years, much of it in the temples of northern India on eighteen journeys there. They also incorporate Kirtan , Sacred Sound & Music in many forms as a part of retreats, seminars and workshops.

Jagadambe offers an exciting blend of global rhythms and eclectic instrumentation. World Chants and Sanskrit Mantras are expressed through powerful vocal harmonies and a group of core musicians that
Opening Meditations: Daniela DeLong with special guest from her Flute Mantras project!

ARTISTS? DATES IN SERIES CONFIRMED SO FAR!!
December 3 Jagadambe
January 14 Kali's Angels
February 11 Jaya Lakshmi
March 4 Suzanne Sterling
April 22 Jai Uttal
May(date TBA) Nina Hagen

All Kirtan evenings are on Saturday and start at 7 p.m.
Admission $15 advance, $18 door

Upcoming Artists (to be confirmed) for Series include:
Donna DeLory, Rasa, Girish, D.C.Stringer, and more!

What is Kirtan?
Kirtan is an ancient musical art form with Indian roots that springs from
Bhakti Yoga, or the Yoga of Devotion. In its fervor and heartfelt expression, it has been likened to American Gospel music. Traditionally, many kirtans are done in a call and response style. Rhythm also carries the energy of the kirtan; if the group is in sync, the whole musical experience is enhanced The atmosphere of a kirtan can become
charged with spiritual energy, and is a true co- creation of singers, musicians and participating audience.

MORE INFO ON KIRTAN ARTISTS

Jagadambe ~ December 3
Kicking off the series is Jagadambe (means Victory to the Divine Feminine), a musical group that has several incarnations, offering both smaller devotional Kirtan ensembles and a large Mantra Dance band - think Hindu/World Chant/Gospel/Reggae with the Sacred Groove! Jagadambe was founded by Mantra masters Peter & Daniela Delong, and is composed of a gifted cast of both core and Guest Artists. Peter and Dana have been studying Mantras and Sacred music for nearly
20 years, much of it in the temples of northern India on eighteen journeys
there. They also incorporate Kirtan , Sacred Sound & Music in many forms as a part of retreats, seminars and workshops.

Jagadambe offers an exciting blend of global rhythms and eclectic
instrumentation. World Chants and Sanskrit Mantras are expressed through powerful vocal harmonies. Opening Meditations:
www.clarity.org (hotlink www.clarity.org)

Kali's Angels ~ January 14
Kali's Angels, featuring Suzanne Sterling, Lakshmi Devi and Amy Carr, is a powerful vocal and multi-instrumental trio. Deeply passionate and dynamic, Kali's Angels interweave rich vocal harmonies, powerful lyrics, enticing melodies, hypnotic rhythms & deep ritual with seamless fluidity, while constantly riding on the improvisational edge. Accomplished solo artists in their own right, together their sound is unique. Original songs and ecstatic chants weave folk, celtic and gospel influences with Indian and Middle Eastern modalities. Their sensual sound draws the listener into a sonic sanctuary where a potent blend of vocal magic evokes transformation and awakening.
www.kalisangels.com (hotlink www.kalisangels.com)

Jaya Lakshmi ~ February 11
Inspired by the deep devotional mood of Indian singing and music, Jaya
Lakshmi began leading kirtan with harmonium and 12 string guitar and writing her own devotional songs over 12 years ago on the island of Hawaii, shortly after she received harinam initiation from Srila Govinda Maharaj. Her singing and kirtan leading has had a powerful effect amongst various communities in the islands of Hawaii, the West Coast, and Europe, always creating a deep sense of intimacy with divine. In addition to leading kirtan, she is the lead singer and songwriter for the band One at Last?, a high energy tribal trance experience.
www.jayalakshmi.net (hotlink: www.jayalakshmi.net)

Suzanne Sterling ~ March 4
Suzanne Sterling is an ecstatic vocalist and songwriter whose devotional
music has been called a "groove-loving and seductive journey into Spirit."
Suzanne currently performs and records with innovative electronic dance act Alcyone and acoustic trio Kali's Angels. She led and produced her own band "Bhakti" through several successful years, performed internationally and recorded as lead vocalist with well-known electronic dance act Medicine Drum, and has recorded as a session vocalist on many album projects. She also works extensively in the yoga and wellness communities, bringing a special blend of music, yoga, kirtan and sacred ceremony to a wide range of nationwide events such as retreats, emerging culture conferences, large festivals, dance parties and sacred gatherings.
www.suzannesterling.com (hotlink www.suzannesterling.com)

Jai Uttal ~ April 22
Jai Uttal is a pioneer in the world music community. His eclectic east
meets-west sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion
movement. Jai Uttal's musical roots embrace a rich variety of cultures and
traditions that span the globe and the centuries. During his early visits to India, Jai became deeply absorbed in the practice of kirtan, the ancient yoga of chanting, or singing to God. This form of prayer became the core of his musical and spiritual life. This Grammy-nominee has produced many cd's along with his music group Pagan Love Orchestra and is a highly acclaimed musician in this genre.
www.jaiuttal.com (hotlink www.jaiuttal.com)

Nina Hagen ~ May (exact date TBA)
Legendary German punk-rock diva Nina Hagen is a devotee of Babaji and the great saint Muniraj. Her fiery devotion is expressed through Mantras to many forms of the Divine. Nina will be offering a special SHIVA night- if you have not experienced one of these, they are not to be missed!
We will be confirming this date as her European spring schedule books.

CONTACT:
Studio Rasa 510-843-2787 or info@studiorasa.org

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Halloween in the Castro

nerfduck — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 21:11:21 GMT

It has become somewhat a tradition for Taz, Ocelotsden, and I to go to the Castro for Halloween. A few years ago, before it went City sponsored, we decided to take our drums and it changed the whole experience for us. It let us bring some of the party to us instead of trying to find the party, if you know what I mean. With the City sponsored sound stages, it diffiuclt but not impossible to find places to set up and play. we usually grab a bus island or street divider.

I know its on a Monday night this year, but we always have a blast.
If you're interested in contact one of us and we'll keep you in the loop of where we'll be or give you the means to find us in the crowd. w might even join the parade down market.

Other infor can be found here: http://www.halloweeninthecastro.com/
PS. last year it was fairly easy to bring in alchohal hidden in the drum bags

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Request for Focussed Energy, please, thank you

maiyaholivas — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 13:03:05 GMT

I'm creating a template for Family Healing Centers:

self-sustaining energy work based centers to train family members to release negative patterns and enhance their quality of life in a socially conscious, environmentally sound and economically viable way.

The curriculum will be based on the Energy Healing Camp I co-create in the summers with my friend Brien, and the recent work I have been doing with:

anger management for teenagers via drum circles;
reducing test anxiety with self-acupressure for 4th graders & kindergarteners;
reducing stress and insomnia for homeless parents through self-acupressure;
and healing family patterns through energy clearing.

My initial location is a large, low-income inner-city location. I have an interested funder.

My rough draft target date is October 15th.

Thanks in advance for your visioning help, and I reciprocate and multiply all positive energy I receive right back to you for your highest and most enjoyable manifestations.

Peace & rhythm,

Maiyah

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Carmel Valley - The Rapture of Being Celebration...

zemaya — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 17:01:40 GMT

Primal Arts WOWhouse
Voyager Tarot
&
AXIS MUNDI
Sonic Shamanic Trance Chant

invite you to join us for

The Rapture of Being
A Rapture & Heartstorming Celebration
To Discover NEW WAVES OF BEING

Saturday Oct. 22 - 2005
Primal Arts Playhouse & Rejuvenation Spa
153 Country Club Drive - Carmel Valley, Ca.
$20.00 Donation - At the Door

DOORS & Facility OPEN at 8:00pm
Festivities and Performances start at 9:00pm

Explore the Deep Inner Mystery and Ecstasy that is
your Essence! This venture into Primal Energetics,
Tarot, & Kundalini Trance Chant, coupled with
sensuous relaxing delights, will bring you fully into
the realm of Embodied Rapture. Share, Exchange
and Experience heart felt modalities of Quantum
Consciousness Shift. Journey into non-ordinary reality
& Devotional Longing at theTrance Dance Celebration
with the Bay Area's unique World Groove Sacred
Sound Ritualists > AXIS MUNDI <

Delectable VEGAN Meals, Snacks, Sweets,
Chai & Beverages
by CONVERGENCE Mobile Organic Cafe -
(Non-Hosted...)
www.convergencefoods.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

HIGHLIGHTS:

PRIMAL ENERGETICS Demo with Elisa Lodge
A new, quantum body language is introduced
which supports the fluid embodiment of eight
emotional energies with breath, sound, and
movement.
www.primalenergetics.com

Group TAROT Reading with James Wanless,
creator of Voyager Tarot
www.voyagertarot.com

WATER WOMAN RITUAL by Primal Arts
around the Ritual Circular Pool

DRUID Invocation ~ Calling Dragons
with Druid James, Ovate of Taliesin

ECSTATIC TEMPLE DANCE
by Cathryn Calderon
A special return appearance from Texas!

Acrobatic SPOKEN WORD by Travieso

THE COSMIC GONGS by Karen Stackpole

MUDRA Activation with Auntie Matter

SATSANG > Kirtan, Chakra Toning
& Pranayama with Stuart-jivanand

Uncle Puzzle's TRANCE DRAWINGS

and....
Ecstatic Trance Dancing to the
Sonic Shamanic Sacred Sound
of
Axis Mundi
World Groove Trance Chant
Experience the Ecstasy of the Vedic Cave Rituals
of ancient India!

AXIS MUNDI's powerful devotional Chant revives the
timeless ritual of Shakti-Shiva's Dance...
the Spontaneously Arising Ecstatic Agony of Endless
Bliss born at the dawn of Consciousness. Join us for
Trance Dancing & Dynamic Whole Body Meditation as
we journey through the mystical dimensions of Coherent
Emotion & Primal Yearning.

Stuart Sovatsky - Trance Chant
Sondra Slade - Percussion
Alyssa DeCaro - Percussion
Travis Wernet - Didgeridoo

www.soundclick.com/axismundi
AxisMundiSpiritTribe.tribe.net

We respectfully request that you honor the Focused
Intention during the AXIS MUNDI sacred sound
performance and do not play along with any
instruments or percussion.

*************************************************************
"I could feel the grounding and stimulating symphony of
energy that tingled up my spine and charged my light
body. Axis Mundi is truly a shamanic orchestra of healing."
Kashi Stone, Founder GAIA & Eden Tantra Kabaret

"Your music and the spirit of your souls is a wonderful
energy to dance to." Tim Blake, Owner, Area 101

"I had a great time letting go into the sounds of Axis Mundi -
the dance happened, and I had periods of disappearing.
Thank you all so much for your wonderful music that
releases patterns, normal holding, uptightness and fear."
Sikha, Sufi Dance Meditation Facilitator

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PRIMAL ARTS PLAYHOUSE -
1-800-676-1256
Located in sunny, beautiful Carmel Valley, CA,
a place of magic, light, mountain view, indoor/outdoor
house, heated Pool and Spa, Santa Fe aesthetic, ..
a perfect, private alchemical cauldron of Stone and
Fire, Air and Water.
jwanless@redshift.com
www.primalartsplayhouse.com

HOW TO GET THERE:

From Highway 1 going South:

*Past Carmel Exit - Turn Left at Light onto Carmel Valley Road.
*Go about 11 miles, pass the Los Laureles Lodge on the left, &
*Turn Left onto Country Club Drive
(This turn is on a curve and there is a sign for an empty building
called the "Portofino Inn".)
*Go up Country Club DRIVE - about .2 of a mile.
*Turn Right into Country Club WAY and PARK.
Loads of PARKING ROOM!!
*Walk back up Country Club Drive about 30 yards
(approx. 1/2 block) to: *153 Country Club Drive on the Right.
You are here!

DO NOT PARK in the house car port area!
Flat Parking Available for Cars, Vans & RV's at the large
parking area just 1 block away...next to the empty Portofino
Inn (see above...)

Other Routes, More Directions : www.mapquest.com

To view this listing, click here:
sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listin...0c26485

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Burningman: FireDancing—Weds. Night @ Hookadome

Patrick Harvard — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:53:56 GMT

MEET ME ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT WITH YOUR FIRE!!!

Hello Burning People,

I am super excited to be DJing for you at the Hookadome’s Fire Spin Jam, one of Burningman’s most thrilling ethnic dance events. The fun will begin on Wednesday night, sometime after 9:00 PM. Clan Destino kicks off the night with aerial, belly dance and fire performances, and then the Fire Spin Jam begins. We will dance until kerosene runs out.... Haha!

Because this is a Hookadome outdoor dance night, I plan to spin a kick-ass set. However, to give you expressive dancers a variety of tempos to work with, the music will be punctuated with funky midtempo dance music that will make your hips get slinky and reckless.

I will be playing a melodic set of deep, bass-heavy breaks house and funk of Middle Eastern, Asian and African origin. I will also be mixing it up with Bellydance and Bhangra music you will love.

To all you African Dancers, Tribal Bellydancers and Indian Temple Dancers, you don't need to have fire tools. There will be lots of great music that will appeal to you.

The Hookadome is located at 3:30 & Esplanade.

Looking forward to seeing you happy dancers on the Playa,
DJ Patrick Harvard (Southern California Dance Collective)

PS Also ~ Friday night @ Cirque Berzerk (2:00 and Amnesia) Sometime after 1:30 AM, I will be playing Funky Breaks and Tribal Asian Beats in a pumping ocean of bass with Janaka Selecta, Michelle Bass, Jessey Wright and Breakbeat Buddha. Come to the big circus tent.

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Harbin Hot Springs 8/27-8/28

neodolatelna — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 01:50:58 GMT

A friend and I will be going to Harbin the weekend of 8/27-8/28, would
anyone be interested in joining us? Especially those of you who have attended any of our events, it would be great to reconnect again!

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TranceMission Update

Matthew — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:25:56 GMT

Hi again folks,

The donations and RSVPs are rolling in. Oberon is going to be there. Here is some missing information to make it easier for everyone to be involved. Deposits can be made directly to the accout! Just walk, or dance, to your local Washington Mutual Bank and make a deposit to account number 181-259943-9. If mail is easier Mail to:

TranceMission
c/o Matthew Petronko
428 Madison Taylor Ct.
Las Vegas NV 89144

I would ask that after you donate that you email me here so I may amass a list of all the contributers.

ALSO-

There is a new way to donate! Sponsor a dancer! One or more dancers may be wearing pedometers to track how far we walk during the night. You can sponsor a dancer by the meter or by the mile, or any other measurement of legnth. I will leave the donations up to you as I don't know what to expect from the distance. Any takers for $1 a mile? Maybe $10? A penny a meter?

AND-

Does anyone have a chainsaw? Some waterbuckets for firesafety? Assistance with setup on Thursday. Drummers and drums, these we need more of. Alter Materials too!

If anyone has any more questions email me or call me at 510-282-5859.

Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm

Matthew

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From the Desk of Oberon Zell

Matthew — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 22:24:09 GMT

> Dear Friends,
>
> Something amazing is happening and I wanted to share it with you. My dear
> friend and apprentice Matthew Petronko is organizing and hosting a
> wonderful benefit event on our behalf, and he asked me to write a little
> note of introduction.
>
> The event is called Trance-MISSION, a 3-night, all-night sacred fire
> ritual, at a lovely private home in the Santa Cruz mountains this coming
> weekend (Friday 8/12- Monday 8/15). See below for more information...
>
> I will be there for the event and Morning Glory also (her mother's health
> permitting), to join in the festivities and share stories, songs, chants,
> drumming and dancing around the fire. We'll bring along a batch of my
> books, Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard, which I'll be happy to
> autograph for anyone who wishes to purchase one. We'll also bring some of
> our Millennial Gaia statues, and our new jewelry including the beautiful
> Phoenix Caduceus inspired by FireDance. We look forward to raising our
> energy together and sharing sacred space.
>
> The occasion for this benefit is to help us move into a new home. We have
> lived at our present location, "Shady Grove," in Penngrove for 5½ years
> now. This is a charming little complex of dwellings inhabited by nine
> people, five of whom were the original Ravenheart family, but now also
> including our friends Linda and Julie, and Morning Glory's sweet
> 88-year-old invalid mother, Polly. It is also the home of our family
> businesses-Mythic Images and the Grey School of Wizardry.
>
> But the property had actually been purchased those years ago by our
> 10-year Ravenheart family- and business-partner, Liza. Recently, she has
> gotten engaged, and she and her fiancé have served us all with eviction
> notices. Most of the gang here have already moved out, leaving just
> Morning Glory, Polly, Linda and me.
>
> We have been searching for a suitable new home for us, and for our
> businesses, and have applied for several promising places. As much as we
> would love to purchase a property, such a dream is unfortunately beyond
> our present means, so for now, we are just looking at rentals. We can
> certainly afford the monthly rent on those places we are looking at, but
> we will need additional money for deposits and moving expenses, and our
> own resources have been pretty well depleted at the moment by restocking
> merchandise for the coming holiday season. Needless to say the timing on
> this move is hardly ideal.
>
> And so--all on his own--Matthew conceived this generous idea to throw a
> benefit for us. It will also be--all on its own--a fantastic Fire Circle
> event! We are deeply touched and moved by this kindness, and are looking
> forward to seeing you there. If you can't attend, then please hold a place
> in your heart and your magick for us, so that this story will have a happy
> ending.
>
> Blessed Be,
> Oberon
>

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Michigan/Ohio Circles

DancerAnnie — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 21:05:08 GMT

Anyone know of any drum circles in this area? I have only found one that meets once a month in Flint...

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BDAY drumming

nerfduck — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 09:43:41 GMT

Decided I'd open up the invite to my birthday picinic. Haven't tried to drum in Lake Chabot, but the ranger I asked about noise restrictions didn't seem to think it would be something to worry about, even seemed enthusiastic about it.
so....
What: Sean’s 35th Birthday
When: Saturday, July 23rd
Where: Lake Chabot in Castro Valley
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Castro+Valley,+CA&ll=37.722257,-122.113037&spn=0.065399,0.084964&hl=en

Won't know specifically where unitl the day. I'll need to do a land grab in the morning. Look for signs pointing to DUCK PARTY or the like. I'll try to grab someplace that will be the least disturbing to people, or move the circle away from crowds. {look for posting here as we get closer and I have more tiem to scout out}

Time: between 10a and 5p? (or when enough’s enough)

BRING:
o Yourself, friends.. This is open invite, just let me know how many. I’m friendly and only bite when you look tasty. [carpool if you can] Dogs are aloud on a leash for a $2 fee.
o Something to eat/drink, to share if you like. We’ll provide some basic picnic goodies (no one will starve) and there will be places to BBQ.
o Something to sit on (blankets, etc) We’ll be grabbing a few picnic tables, but it’ll be a morning land grab so I may not get the pick of the litter. There’s plenty of grass.
o Something to play with (bikes, drums, poi, bocce ball sets, Frisbees, footballs, chess sets, WHATEVER!) It’s a great big park with lots to do!
o Some money for boat rides
o Good shoes. Lots of hiking trails to take advantage of around a beautiful Lake.

TO REACH THE PARK
In Castro Valley on I-580 westbound, take the Strobridge Avenue exit. Turn right on Strobridge, right on Castro Valley Boulevard, and left on Lake Chabot Road. The Lake Chabot Marina is about two miles ahead on the right. In Castro Valley on I-580 eastbound, exit at Redwood Road and go left, go left at Castro Valley Boulevard, right at Lake Chabot Road, and follow the directions above. From I-580 in San Leandro, exit at Fairmont Drive and go east (uphill). The marina entrance will be to the left at the bottom of the hill.

Park on Lake Chabot Rd. and walk into the park if you can otherwise there’s a $5 parking fee.

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Free Herbal School Collective

neodolatelna — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 01:07:07 GMT

I've just started a a new tribe! Check it out...

Free Herbal School Collective
tribes.tribe.net/freeherbalschool

A collective of people in the Bay Area, CA who are interested in learning from and teaching each other everything to do with herbal healing. This includes but is not limited to:

- incorporating healing herbs into food
- foraging for wild and medicinal plants and mushrooms
- making your own herbal salves, tinctures, and other herbal medicine
- how to grow an herbal garden

With all the issues we are dealing with today, from peak oil to corporations patenting seeds I feel it is very important to learn how to take care of our most basic need. We all need to eat and we all need our good health. Do you have skills or knowledge to share? Are you curious about these topics and want to learn more? Let's get together and start teaching each other what we know!

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June Drum Circle Thanks

La Dame — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:20:31 GMT

Hey guys, thanks for coming out to drum. I had a great time. Wonderful park Eddo. Acoustics were great and it was just beautiful! Can't believe they shut us down 4+ hours into it. Ah well. Something to remember to check for the next time we plan a new spot to drum.

I'll be MIA through July 4th preparing for my move. I hope someone else can get something started for July though.

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Any fire drum circles in Tampa, Florida?

tampamayhem — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 14:33:18 GMT

Hi,
Im fairly new to Tampa and was wondering if there are any fire drum circles in or near Tampa, FL. We spin fire at clearwater beach near pier 60 on sat and sun nights. I love spinning to drums and we are finally getting a couple of drummers to come out with us. I think fire and drums go well together, there seems to be some kindred spirits there. Anyway, please feel free to contact me or post a reply. Hope to get to meet some new people soon.
Ciao,
Mayhem

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Aloha Beloveds!

Michael — Sun, 12 Jun 2005 21:25:19 GMT

...only minutes to go until departing to the Fire Tribe Hawaii Summer Solstice Gathering!

Full of gratitude that this prayer, work and play exists in my life, and for all of you who are part of it. I'm glad that you are joyfully gathering around your local fires during the yummy summer months, but we will miss you here. I'm delighted to report that we do have some mainland family joining us!

That said, I hope you will be joining us here for the Winter Solstice Gathering, December 14-18. (Remember, airfares for December are cheapest in the next month or two.)

Again, much thanks to those of you who have sent prayer flags. The care, creativity and commitment which has gone into each one is felt and valued.

We're hovering somewhere around 90 celebrants for this moment of magic. As always, the rumblings of fresh, unexpected and brand new offerings in the festival and circle have reached my ears, and I am so looking forward to the inevitable surprises and delights of the Oahu's ever-morphing fire culture.

The 10 day weather forecast says the same thing for every day of the Gathering: 88 degrees in the day, 76 degrees at night, 10% chance of rain (that accounts for the morning sprinkle blessings we receive here nearly every day).

We'll be circling the Fire on Wednesday and Thursday night until 3am or so (maybe we'll stop!) , and then onwards to dawn on Friday and Saturday. Reach out through the ethers and join us in the the circle of light!

Bright Blessings

michael

manifest your highest vision
magnify your clear intention
we call on the fire
to bring our dreams to life!

breath it pure
breath it bright
feed it power
feed it light

we call the inner fire
to bring our dreams to life!

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June Drum Circle

La Dame — Wed, 18 May 2005 20:26:46 GMT

Hey, I am swamped already this month as I am sure everyone else is. I am also knowing I am going to be swamped at the end of July. So since June is right around the corner, who is up for June 11 or 18th weekends to gather and drum and spin?

Someone suggested a park in the San Jose area (which would be great for me) or I know of a good place in Woodside I can research further.

So who is up for this?

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Drumming Party in Vermont!

shiva777 — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 03:52:00 GMT

Hello all. Wanted to invite you to the handfasting of me and my beloved partner on August 6th. We are going to have a handfasting in the woods with our friends which will segue into an all night drum and fire circle. The location will be in Granville, VT. For more details visit http://www.organicdigital.com/events/handfasting.html

Thanks and hope some of you can make it!
~shiva

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June Drum Circle

Frida — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 18:18:28 GMT

hey all!
i was reading the posting about gathering at alum rock for drumming......i'd really like to attend and see everyone again. i guess everyone wasn't really sure about the date yet......just wanted to mention that for me, the 11th would be the best since it'll be my last weekend free for the next 3 weeks after that. i'm currently in san jose myself but still need directions to get there too. maybe i can carpool with someone/s??
namaste,
fidelia

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Baba Olatunji Quote

dununba — Thu, 26 May 2005 22:33:40 GMT

"The Creator wants us to drum. He wants us to corrupt the world with drum, dance and chants. After all, we have already corrupted the world with power and greed....which hasn't gotten us anywhere - now's the time to corrupt the world with drum, dance and chants." --Babatunde Olatunji

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SOLARIS at Gaia's Oasis June 16-19

Sibylla — Tue, 31 May 2005 04:39:20 GMT

Hello Fire Drum Circle folk!

Are any of you planning to come to Gaia's Oasis for the upcoming SOLARIS gathering?

SOLARIS is an event put on by Community Seed, a pagan community group based in Santa Cruz. Although Community Seed meets in Santa Cruz proper, attendees for SOLARIS will be coming from all over California and potentially Vegas and a few other places . . .

I think past FDC community members have previously attended SOLARIS . . .

SOLARIS is known for juicy eclectic pagan rituals, a clothing optional vibe, and is restricted to adults only (18+). They love drum, chant, and dance, and plan to use the sacred spaces of the tipi and also the fire circle at Gaia's Oasis.

SOLARIS is an absolutely drug and alcohol free event, so if you register please plan to leave any sacraments or substances at home.

Last I heard there are about 15 or so spaces left, so it is possible for FDC to come as a posse.

Scott and I will be there since we live at Gaia's Oasis, and it would be great to see many of you again.

Here is the official info and the website link is below.

Date & Time: Thursday, June 16 2005 - Sunday, June 19 2005

S o l a r i s

A Pagan Festival by Community Seed - June 16 - 19, 2005

For many years Community Seed has provided the Santa Cruz Pagan community with opportunities to create closer bonds of love and understanding with one another. Solaris is a chance to come share songs and chants, and learn new ones.

Let us share stories, cook food in the community kitchen, have workshops & play by day and ritual & merry making by night.

For more information on the Solaris IV Festival, please click here:

http://www.communityseed.org/CS_-_Events/Solaris/solaris.html

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full moon drum circle may 21st

sonnytwofeathers — Wed, 18 May 2005 20:58:56 GMT

This is a quick note to let all of you know that we will be having another drum circle on the 21st of May. We will gather around 5pm or so but if this is your first time out to the drum circle you might want to get there before dark so we can all socialize before the gathering @ the firecircle. This is a potluck so bring some food and firewood to share if possible. Camping is available. Follow these directions and we hope to see you there. Follow these directions exactly:

From hwy 1 and bonny doon rd

Turn on Bonny Doon rd. Go 5.3 mi to Ice Cream Grade.(bonny doon rd
will become pine flat. continue straight)

Just before you get to Ice Cream Grade you will pass Bonny Doon
Elementary. Turn Right on Ice Cream Grade. We are the third drive on
the left, after the bend. .49 mi from pine flat to the house.
( Look for the Fire and Listen for the Drums)

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Fire Drum Circle @ the LaunchPad on Monday nights

jedeye23 — Fri, 13 May 2005 05:21:39 GMT

Hi, ya'll!

There's a new community fire drum circle, music, and fire spinning night at the LaunchPad in NW Oakland. Everyone is welcome. Bring good vibes and musical instruments! There's always a fire going, unless it's raining. Festivities begin around dusk and usually continue until midnight. The LaunchPad is located at the NW corner of MacArthur and Martin Luther King jr Way in NW Oakland, just west of the MacArthur BART station. Intelligent conversation about music, paganism, anarchism, and anything else is very much encouraged!

peace

jed

lauchpad.tribe.net

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This sounds AWESOME!

zemaya — Mon, 09 May 2005 07:33:34 GMT

Some one please go to this! I will be in Pennsylvania, alas, but omigod!
Didjing with the master Stephen Kent in a huge tunnel! And I assume this guy is talking about doing some tuvan throat singing?

(crossposted from Throatsinger on didjeridoo.tribe.net)

******************************
June Concerts in San Francisco

I'll be in San Francisco around the first week of June. Activities will include
2 "transformational" concerts in which I'll be performing with didg wizards multi instrumentalists Stephen Kent, Alan Tower, and Raphael Bejerano. Also some private lessons, and a workshop if anyone is motivated to organize such.

The performances will be June 4th at 8 and 10:30 pm in the Hawk Hill Tunnel, in the Marin headlines above the Golden Gate bridge. Also featured will be visionary environmental speakers/authors Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow. This event is part of UN World Environment Day. Hope some of you will join us!

Steve Sklar
khoomei.com
www.bigskyrocks.com

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Who posted the new pics?

zemaya — Mon, 02 May 2005 08:06:31 GMT

Interesting new pics we have... From hawaii. Is that one of the building on the kona coast? I think I may know where that is... And is the princess Lilliuokalani? That's my puppy's name and she was named after the last hawaiian queen I thought, but maybe she was a princess...

Anyway.. end random...

z+*

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Oracle Gatherings in WA

zemaya — Wed, 04 May 2005 17:36:24 GMT

Has anyone been to one? I just looked through their website, quite impressive! The next event is in June.

http://www.phidelity.com/oraclegatherings.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=44

z+*

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Vegas Vortex now on tribe

Sibylla — Tue, 03 May 2005 18:00:00 GMT

Hello friends,

the Vegas Vortex is now representing on tribe.net:

http://lasvegas.tribe.net/tribe/7fc898c9-e325-4762-abdc-dfe9fe6488a0?r=10700

If you are interested in all night fires and magical gatherings in the Nevada desert, have a peek at the tribe or visit www.vegasvortex.com

Love and fire,

Liz

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NEW DRUM CIRCLE IN GG PARK

djembedave — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 16:37:00 GMT

I am starting a "DRUM 'N HOOP" Gathering at the Crossroads Circle in GG Park. It will be held on Saturday from 12pm-on(until it gets dark or so cold that it doesn't work). If you like to play(or want to learn) and want to come to some place cool, this is place to express yourself/be. The vibe/energy at this place is VERY COOL. Imagine a place for everyone to sit in a circle and EXPRESS THEMSELVES. If anyone is interested, then come on down.

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Shamanic Drum Group

marza — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 05:29:05 GMT

Starting a Shamanic Journey Group in Grass Valley looking for people to join in...

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FireDrums Gathering April 15-17

sky — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 08:10:13 GMT

FireDrums Gathering April 15-17
http://firedrums.tribe.net/
Friday, April 15 2005 - Sunday, April 17 2005
Red White & Blue Beach near Sana Cruz
A fire arts and hand drummers gathering.
This is not a 'festival' nor is it a BurningMan sponsored event.
This is just a casual fun weekend where we can meet new and reunite with old friends of the fire arts and drumming community.
For those who haven't yet experienced RW&B, it's a beautiful secluded beach with camping amenities near Santa Cruz that is fire friendly.
We hope to have a DJ 'part' of the time but RW&B is under new management & we're still feelin things out.
Although we'll certainly be dancing and playing with our friends, please be aware that this is NOT A RAVE or dance party.
This is an amazing place and it's extremely important for all of us that we have absolute respect for what is a very rare fire friendly place.
Please DO NOT FORWARD this to lists out side 'our' community.
Please DO forward this to our fire friends and drummers and we'll see you mid April for a very special weekend.
AND OF COURSE THIS IS A LEAVE NO TRACE GATHERING ! ! !
6 miles north of Santa Cruz on Hwy 1 at Scaroni Rd.
Red White & Blue Beach
5021 Coast Rd
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
http://redwhiteandbluebeach.com/
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=9bTYV.p_0TqHsw5YKY4ygCtmZkaaZac-&csz=Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95060&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=

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Full Moon Drum Circle April 23rd

sonnytwofeathers — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 23:33:47 GMT

Hey all!

What are you doin this saturday, April 23rd 2005 @ 4pm till 12am ? We are having a Full Moon Drum Circle here in Bonny Doon, Ca. Near Santa Cruz. If you would like to come out to the drum circle please follow these directions or for more info. please contact me @sonny_twofeathers@hotmail.com or reply to this post. Remember this is a PotLuck so contribute if you can and help us feed the fire.

Follow these directions exactly:

From hwy 1 and bonny doon rd

Turn on Bonny Doon rd. Go 5.3 mi to Ice Cream Grade.(bonny doon rd
will become pine flat. continue straight)

Just before you get to Ice Cream Grade you will pass Bonny Doon
Elementary. Turn Right on Ice Cream Grade. We are the third drive on
the left, after the bend. .49 mi from pine flat to the house.
( Look for the Fire and Listen for the Drums)

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anyone need to rent a room?

neodolatelna — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 19:32:24 GMT

we have a room for rent in our house here in fremont, see the listing & pictures on the main page of the tribe or go to our craigslist ad:
http://www.craigslist.org/eby/roo/67799736.html

our house is really nice, lots of plants, lots of space, a small veggie garden, 2 very musically inclined people who makes good music, a good cook who makes yummy food (me), plus we would like to start having drumming sessions and potluck dinners here at our house to try to bring together the bay area fire drum circle community. if this is the community you're looking for check out our ad! :)

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Drum Circle in Bonny Doon < Ca. near Santa Cruz

sonnytwofeathers — Sat, 02 Apr 2005 06:01:47 GMT

Hey all!

What are you doin this saturday? If the answer is shit, then come on down for a drum circle. Dont forget the drums, didj, some food, a pipe (preferably not empty), and YOUR DANCIN SHOES!!!!!!

Follow these directions exactly:

From hwy 1 and bonny doon rd

Turn on Bonny Doon rd. Go 5.3 mi to Ice Cream Grade.(bonny doon rd
will become pine flat. continue straight)

Just before you get to Ice Cream Grade you will pass Bonny Doon
Elementary. Turn Right on Ice Cream Grade. We are the third drive on
the left, after the bend. .49 mi from pine flat to the house.
( there will be markers for the driveway)

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New Moon Drum Circle

sonnytwofeathers — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 01:08:35 GMT

Hey there Brothers & Sisters,

If you got a Djimbe just sittin there waiting to be played or you just feel like gathering around like minded people around the fire. Then the New Moon Drum Circle is where you need to be. The New Moon Drum Circles are Shamanic Journey Circles. Journey Circles are for personal Empowerment. We go deep within to the beat of the drum to raise our vibration & align with the Earth Vibration; to seek answers for our Selves, our Friends & Communities. The Drum represents the Sacred Womb of the Feminine –Creation. The masculine Beater light the spark & we co-create a new. Drums can be traced back to 25-30,000BC when the Drummers were Women, holding the communities together, performing ceremonies for birth, death & everything in between with single headed drums. Today People around the Globe still use the single headed drum to reach altered states of consciousness, non-ordinary reality to converse with the Beings of the Earth & Universe, guides & helper that are waiting for us to ask for assistance & guidance so that they can help us. We Must Ask!

Drum Circles are held on the New Moon, Solstices, Equinoxes, all Sacred Days in the Circle of Life. On the New Moon, we ask for what we want to Make Manifest for the highest & best good of All. The Dark New Moon is the most Power filled time of the month. From the Black Void comes All Creation. So Join us for this New Moon Celebration. Potluck is always the path for all our circles held here and if you are able to help feed the fire with a bundle of wood it is greatly appreciated. Aho. Many Blessings,
Sonny TwoFeathers

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