big thanks to mary, diane, and the group for having us with the sound bath last night. another intense one we al shared. total wa wa's
New England Drummers
A Place for Drum Circles and Those Who Love Them
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AUGUST SPOTLIGHT
As a great many members of the New England drumming community get ready to gather for the 7th Annual Eastern Mass. Rhythm Festival ( Saturday August 20th, 2011 Uxbridge Mass.) now is a perfect moment to honor, recognize, and celebrate the man without whom there would…
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JULY SPOTLIGHT
Dave Estes, a Shamanic Practitioner, utilizes the didgeridoo to facilitate a deeper connection to the core vibrational rhythm of ALL.He skillfully, artistically, and through channeling…
ContinueCreated by FONSHAKER Jul 6, 2011 at 12:23am. Last updated by FONSHAKER Jul 6, 2011.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
David Horst is not only a fellow drummer, but has also served as current Reverend and Pastor of the Malden UU Church in Malden Massachusetts for the past eight years. Among his many achievements that he accomplished during his tenure, the creation, support, backing, and attendance of the Malden Drum…
Created by FONSHAKER Jun 12, 2011 at 8:17pm. Last updated by FONSHAKER Aug 10, 2011.
COMMUNITY DRUMMING
2nd & 4th Tuesday - ROOTS CAFE DRUM CIRCLE PROVIDENCE RI
http://www.rootscafeprovidence.com/3rd Friday - BELL STREET DRUM CIRCLE…
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anther kikass night in worcestor. i have big blisters on my hands from arty's new drums and mallets. sweat off my brow, head down, eyes shut
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Drumming in JP - Thursday, February 2nd, 6:30 to 8:30pm at First Baptist Church of Jamiaca Plain
February 2, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
New freestyle drum circle starting in Jamaica Plain. We will meet the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30PM beginning Feb. 2. Location: First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St. Jamaica Plan, MA Open to all. Bring hand drums, other percussion instruments - No Drum? Some will be available. $5 suggested donation.Free parking on street or the city lot a block away.The First Baptist Church is located a short distance from the Green St. stop on the Orange Line T and #39 Bus stops right in front of…See More
Event posted by Don Goldman
Sound Healing Session With Soundscapers at City Aiki Dojo
January 29, 2012 from 5pm to 7pm
Once again folks we'll be coming to Kim Testa's Enter You site at the City Aiki Dojo in Providence for a full Sound Healing Session, this time on a Sunday evening. These have been amazing events, in a peaceful, loving environment, and you won't want to miss it. $20 donation, plenty of free parking, and what a way to end one week and begin another.Bring your intentions, then let your mind, body, and soul be bathed in the healing tones of the hand drum, the didgeridoo, the human voice, and…See More
Jeffrey V Churchill is attending Joe Hayes's event
Bedford DrumFusion at North Shore
January 28, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm
Drummers of all levels are invited to fuse drumbeats, & collaborate to create mindful sounding improvisational music together. Dancers, Didgeridoo and flute players are welcome.Drums and percussion instruments will be available to use.No experience necessary…discover your inner rhythm at your own pace.See More
Joe Hayes and Rich Venanzi are attending Daniel Shea's event
FONSHAKER left a comment for Brenda Fae Forest
brenda,
yes, im josh from down in prov. host of bell street drum circle and i have been to new dawn, and great to have you with us...much luck and blessings to your son with this new endeavor in his life...i was in the national guard here in ri,…
Brenda Fae Forest left a comment for FONSHAKER
Hi,, thank you for the nice welcome. Is your name Josh? I believe I met you at New Dawn this past summer. Thank you to you and your Brother for serving. Yes my Son is in the Army Reserves.. he is with a unit in Boston his MOS is 91D…
get ready people cause soundscapers is coming to worcestor tonight to give one hell of a sound bath...who's ready to be vaporized??????
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FONSHAKER left a comment for Brenda Fae Forest
hello Brenda,
welcome to the group. and i hope that we have a chance to drum together soon....you should find plenty of drumming activity and then some from the community.....i'm unclear as to where bellingham is in relation to some of the…
Sound Healing after Worcestor Drum Circle with Soundscapers at Worcestor Drum Circle @ Worcestor UU Church
January 27, 2012 from 9pm to 10:30pm
Suggested Donation $20 Dollars This is a seperate event from the drum circle. Sign ins and donations will be collected before the start of the sound bath after the drum circle has ended. Soundscapers are making their way out towards the western part of Massachusetts for one special night with their premier at the Worcestor Drum Circle in January 2012, that will combine both a Drum Circle hosted by Mary Cote Diaz and then a full 90 minute Sound Healing Session hosted by Soundscapers (Joe Hayes…See More
Valerie Sampson is attending FONSHAKER's event
Jamaica Plain Drum Circle at First Baptist Church
February 2, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
This is a brand new freestyle drum circle (hand drumming) starting up in Jamaica Plain! It is a repeating event, that will meet the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30PM beginning Feb. 2. Location: First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St. Open to all. Bring hand drums, other percussion instruments. $5 suggested donation. Info: iglassman@earthlink.netSee More
Event posted by leftistpoet
Sound Bath Healing, Citi Aiki Dojo Prov. RI Dec 18, 2011
When the vibrations of our physical and spiritual bodies are out of harmony it can cause disease. A Sound Healing Session gives us the opportunity to repair ...
Video posted by FONSHAKER
Sound Healing Session With Soundscapers at The Natural Food Exchange
February 12, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE ON THE SECOND SUNDAY EVENING OF THE MONTH THIS MONTH, NOT THE THIRD Donation $20. Anyone who has attended the Sound Healing Sessions at the Natural Food Exchange in Reading knows how powerful and transformative these events have been. Please join us as we once again bring the magic of the human voice, Native American drums and rattles, the didgeridoo, and a full set of quartz crystal sound bowls to this beautiful and peaceful environment.Bring your intentions, then let your…See More
Event updated by Joe Hayes
Annual Drum Building in Grafton at Susan's Home
May 19, 2012 at 9am to May 20, 2012 at 8pm
Come build a drum with us and have an amazing experience! You have your choice of building a Djembe, Ashiko, Dunun, Native American Frame Drum or Native American Ceremonial Drum at our next Workshop on May 19th and 20th, 2012! This is a once a year Workshop, so be sure to get in on it if you want to build a drum this year! Please let me know if you are interested even if you aren't quite ready to sign up! To register for this workshop or for more information please go to:…See More
Event posted by Susan West
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Events
June 23
Thursday
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New African Drumming Classes in Providence
June 23, 2011 at 7pm to June 7, 2012 at 8pm – The CareNet Center
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Bedford DrumFusion
January 28, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – North Shore
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Bedford DrumFusion
January 28, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – North Shore
January 29
Sunday
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Sound Healing Session With Soundscapers
January 29, 2012 from 5pm to 7pm – City Aiki Dojo
February 2
Thursday
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Jamaica Plain Drum Circle
February 2, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain
February 11
Saturday
February 12
Sunday
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Sound Healing Session With Soundscapers
February 12, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm – The Natural Food Exchange
March 7
Wednesday
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Sound Healing @ The Crystal Cave with Soundscapers
March 7, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – The Crystal cave
March 31
Saturday
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TaKeTiNa Workshop with Elaine Fong
March 31, 2012 from 1pm to 5:30pm – Grafton UU Meetinghouse
April 1
Sunday
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Taiko Workshop with Elaine Fong
April 1, 2012 from 11am to 4pm – Henry Agri's Kenpo Karate Studio
May 19
Saturday
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Annual Drum Building in Grafton
May 19, 2012 at 9am to May 20, 2012 at 8pm – Susan's Home
Blog Posts
My New Enjoy Holistic Healing Website!
Happy New Year everyone! Hope all your dreams, desires, drum, and dance wishes are coming true! I'd like to welcome you all to explore my new website. I am a bodyworker, massage therapist, who also makes, sells hand-blended aromatherapy oils, smudgesticks, and feather earrings. You can also keep up to date there about my specials, articles, and every week I post a "Feature Holistic Artist." I'm also open to any drum, dance, or sound facilitators having a chance to shine, and be discovered, so… Continue
Posted by Joy Clarkson on January 17, 2012 at 9:30pm
Ralph Macdonald
Lost a legend in percussion.Ralph Macdonald LP artist.Learned a lot from him RIP.
Posted by Pastor (Pat) Cales on December 18, 2011 at 10:11am
Drum Casket in Providence
Thank you to Josh and the Bell Street community for inviting NY artist Amery Kessler to bring his Drum Casket to last night's drum circle. It was an amazing night! I didn't get any photos, but there will be some videos posted on Amery's website soon.
Amery is planning to build a similar drum casket in Bamako, Mali, this January and is looking for folks to back his project. You can get involved by going to his kickstarter page at:…
ContinuePosted by Rachel Nguyen on December 17, 2011 at 1:09pm
SOUND HEALING SESSION SATURDAY DEC. 14TH, 2011 The Barefoot Dragonfly Reflexology Center
Sound Healing Session at The Barefoot Dragonfly
370 Main Street, Stoneham, MA
Sunday Evening, December 14, 2011 7:00-8:30pm
Website or…
Posted by FONSHAKER on December 13, 2011 at 3:30am
SOUND HEALING SESSIONS WITH SOUNDSCAPERS, NOVEMBER 2011
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Hello to All,
Below are the two upcoming dates that we're providing a Sound Healing Session for the month of November...We hope to see many of you there for the first time, and to see many return for more...
Suggested donation $20.
Bring blankets, pillows, and yoga mats
1.) Time: November 19, 2011 from…
Posted by FONSHAKER on November 19, 2011 at 1:39am
Didges from Bali
Nice wooden Digeridoos for sale. Made by a family in Bali,Indonesia. reasonably priced and a portion of the cost goes to the family's community to build schools and hospital.…
Posted by Iyawata Schneider on November 1, 2011 at 4:13pm
Mallets & Beaters for sale!
I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this but those of you who know me know that I've been building superball mallets for 30 years and Native-American style beaters for about 10 years. I sell these all over the world via my personal website. Several online companies sell my mallets also (though at a much higher marked-up price). Even Kalani buys my mallets and refers his students to me.
The thing is, I'm not really diligent about updating my website. The last time I…
ContinuePosted by Rick Cormier on November 1, 2011 at 2:18pm
Any Drummers in the Exeter, NH Area?
Looking to network with drummers in the seacoast NH area for possible drum circles. I usally have to drive over an hour to find established circles. I live in Exeter.
Posted by Karl Geib on October 27, 2011 at 11:08am
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The Facilitators' Forum
Hi Drum Circle Facilitators, I am inviting you all to come and share your experiences, your methods and philosophies about the drum circles you facilitate. I am a newly-trained facilitator and am…Continue
Started by Mary Cote'-Diaz Oct 4, 2011.
What a Day! 2 Replies
Hi Kids,Fionn and I just got in from the long ride home, but later (after a shower and a meal) I'm going to post an account of our fabulous day at the Temple of Music in Roger Williams Park today.…Continue
Started by Joe Hayes. Last reply by FONSHAKER Oct 29, 2009.
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