30
Nov
Drum Freeze at Lakes Park, Florida
Here is the video of the drum freeze/flash mob we did at Lakes Park.
We froze in solidarity with the Glaziers that we want to help stay frozen for the bears and other wildlife that depend on them.
350.org is an organiztion that promotes reduction in carbon footprint. We froze for 35 seconds then made the 0 by sighing the 0 sound. Then we all started to drum again with the sign behind us explaining to all that did not know what was going on.
28
Aug
A Drum Circle for Every Community
The drum circle in Ft Myers at Centennial park , the drum circle at Vanderbilt Beach, the drum circle at Cambier Park are all wonderful circles full of positive community vibes. A drum circle is a place where people can go and find a friendly face, a loving smile. My hope is that every community has a circle they can call home. I will always support every circle. Environmentally (pollution and gas), my hope is that we can walk down the street and just vibe-dance-hoop-drum-play. The world is shifting. It is shifting toward positive vibes and one love for all. Let go of fear and rise up to love.
I love the idea of everyone having a neighborhood drum circle. Just make a meetup.com site and Facebook group with your area and tag it drum, drumming, drum circle. Find a location and just start showing up on a regular basis. Regularity and consistency are the key. That’s what we did when we started the Fort Myers Drum Circle. We just kept showing up, enjoying the vibe weather it was two or twenty. We were together as one heartbeat. It happens organically.
The world is shifting, many people are going back to the drum. Each community can support a circle. You plant the seed and it will grow.
27
Aug
Drum Circles unite!
I am a circle lover. I find I will drive hours to go to a drum circle. Every one has it’s own special vibe, it’s own special rhythmical quality. People come to circles to unite as one, one community of drummers, one heartbeat. You get to feel your being as something bigger than just self. Read more 
28
Jul
Are Djembes bad for you? No Way!
Have you read the article below. It is worth a read.
There are other drums out there—a lot
22
Jul
Drumming with children
Here’s a video of how drumming is brought into children’s lives in South Florida by Willie Stewart, former drummer of Third World Reggae Band.
Take a musical journey with the one and only Willie Stewart. Willie has dedicated his life to sharing his gift of drumming with children.
Visit solutionsinmusic.com to find out more of what Willie Stewart is doing and how to help children in your area.
Take a musical journey with the one and only Willie Stewart. Willie has dedicated his life to sharing his gift of drumming with children.
Visit solutionsinmusic.com to find out more of what Willie Stewart is doing and how to help children in your area.
20
Jul
Playing the Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo (also spelled didgeridu) is a hollow tube-shaped wind instrument. The indigenous Australians developed it 1,500 years ago. It is thought to be one of the oldest instruments played by humans.
Originally played for Australian Aboriginal dances and ceremonies, now it has become Westernized and played by many around the world.
11
Jun
Poi came from New Zealand
Poi spinning came from New Zealand. The Poi was first used by the Maori women.
The following two quotes are from Home of Poi-a company based in New Zealand that started back in 1998. They have dedicated themselves to teaching and spreading the word of Poi along with making a successful business. Their site is a nice place to visit over and over.
The Poi chant was a graceful, fluid dance involving the rhythmic manipulation and gentle tapping of the poi, a fibre ball attached to a plaited cord.
29
May
Steel Pan at Drum Circle
We had a special treat. Francisco came from Georgia with his wife and son and brought there Steel Pan Drum and played with such sweet perfection. What a treat.
13
Apr
Beltaine Flame Festival
Time to celebrate the festival of light and fertility, marked by the beginning of summer. Often observed on the eve of May 1st but we will attend a local South Florida celebration close to home April 14th to the 17th in the year 2011.
Here are the details of the Bonita Springs Beltaine Flame Festival.
27
Mar
Centennial Park Drum Circle
A nice sampling of a night next to the river in downtown Fort Myers at the drum circle.
Centennial Park is a central location for many to gather. Centennial Park has been good for the community and good to our drum circle.
