Bend Drum Circle

Summer Hours

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:40:00 +0000

The Bend Drum Circle is expected to start up again when the Farmer's Market begins, which is as follows:

Mirror Pond at Drake Park, Wednesdays at 6 pm, June 2 – mid-Oct.

Drum for Earth Day!

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:17:00 +0000

Drummers and other musicians are wanted for the Procession of the Species parade on Earth Day. Please mark the following dates on your calendars:

4/17/2010 1-3pm
Kids drumming workshop at Envirocenter.

4/19/2010 6-8pm
Adult Drumming workshop at Envirocenter.

4/24/2010 10am
Drumming for Earth Day, downtown bend.

Procession of the Species

And a reminder, if you're not going to the parade, the World Rhythm Festival is that weekend: World Rhythm Festival

On hiatus until spring...

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:45:00 +0000

As a result of the low turnout of late, the drum circle is suspended until warm weather returns and we return to Drake Park.

Drum Circle Meets Tonight!

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:28:00 +0000

The drum circle meets tonight (and all Wednesdays) at 5:30pm at 2641 NW Robert Way in Bend, OR, near the intersection of Mt. Washington Dr. and NW Polarstar Ave (a private residence). Hope to see you there! [map]

No Drum Circle for Two Weeks

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:53:00 +0000

There will be NO drum circle tonight or next week, as our meeting place is not available, and possibly not after that, since there were only two drummers at the last one.

Dave Visiko's Drum Classes Resume

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:39:00 +0000

From Dave Visiko:

Hello everyone,

My schedule has finally settled down after an East Coast vacation and
a work trip to Portland! I apologize for getting this email out so
late, but classes will begin tonight in Redmond and Wednesday in
Bend. Hope to see you in class soon.

Redmond: Monday nights through December
6:00-6:30 technique practice
6:30-8:00 rhythm
$50 for 5 weeks
$12 a drop-in
@ Santiago Matte Shop

Bend: Wednesday nights through December
6:00-6:30 technique practice
6:30-8:00 rhythm
$40 for 5 weeks
$10 a drop-in
@ Joy of Being Center

For more information-please call 541-760-3204

Much love,
Dave

The Bend Drum Circle has moved indoors!

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:36:00 +0000

Starting immediately, the drum circle will be meeting Wednesdays at 5:30pm at 2641 NW Robert Way in Bend, OR, near the intersection of Mt. Washington Dr. and NW Polarstar Ave (a private residence). Hope to see you there! [map]

No Drum Circle This Week (Sept 30)

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:09:00 +0000

The weather is cold and breezy. If we get some warm weather, the circle may return to Drake Park, but otherwise it'll probably be on hiatus until we get the Tulen Center lined up.

No Drum Circle This Week (Sept 23)

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:48:00 +0000

Although there's nothing to stop you from going to Drake Park and drumming yourself. :)

Sekou Drum and Dance Workshops Cancelled Sept 5 & 6th

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Dave Visiko says, "Sekou had to cancel classes this weekend for personal reasons and will be back to Bend on Sept. 19 & 20
(Saturday and Sunday)."

Drumming with Raquy!

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:31:00 +0000

Raquy and the Cavemen will be performing in Bend at Silver Moon Brewing on Friday, September 25th at 9pm, with Ruins of Ooah. Two amazing bands the same night! $5 cover.

There will be an "all-levels Middle Eastern drumming workshop with
Raquy" prior to the show. The workshop will be from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at a location to be determined. $20 per person. Bring your own drum. (Contact Dave Goodman for more info, or if you need to borrow a drum, or if you'd be interested in a free workshop before Raquy's to review basic doumbek playing.)

Raquy and the Cavemen
http://www.raquyandthecavemen.com

Ruins of Ooah
http://www.ruinsofooah.com

Silver Moon Brewing
24 NW Greenwood Ave
Bend, OR
541-388-8331
http://www.silvermoonbrewing.com

Dave Goodman
dkgoodman@gmail.com

Drumming News from David Visiko

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:12:00 +0000

News from David Visiko, including more dance and drum classes by Sekou Soumah...

Digest:

1) If you would like to be added to this email list: Please send
me an email at DjembeDave@yahoo.com with the email that you want taken
off and I will remove it. I think you are also able to self-remove
too. Thanks

2) Sekou Drum and Dance Classes (September)

3) David "Dauda" Visiko Drum classes for Bend & Redmond & Parks & Rec
and COCC

4) Bio for Portland instructor Sekou Souhma

5) Performance Troupe Fe Fanyi

6) Dance Collective

7) Oba Addy Concert & Fe Fanyi performs too!
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2)
Sekou Soumah (amazing drum and dance instructor out of Portland!) See
BIO BELOW
The more we support his classes the more consistent he will visit us.
His classes are Amazing and well worth it.

Saturday and Sunday, September 5th and 6th and 19th & 20th
Saturday Classes: Dance 4:00-5:30 p.m. Drum 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sunday Classes: Dance 11:00-12:30 Drum 1:00-2:30

Cost: $15 for dance $20 for drum
Where: Terpsichorean Dance Studio
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3) David "Dauda" Visiko Classes
Start back up in October

Redmond: (Mondays) Starting October 19, 2009
6:00-6:30 Beginners 6:30-8:00 (all)
Class cost: $12 a drop-in or Class #1 or Class #6 $50 for five
consecutive classes

Bend: (Wednesdays) Starting October 21, 2009
Class cost: $10 a drop-in or Class #1 or Class #6 $50 for five
consecutive classes

Where: Joy of Being Studio (Alleyway behind 155 NW Hawthorne) Access
alley from Harriman Street.
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4) Sekou Souhmah Bio

Sekou Soumah is a talented dancer and drummer from Portland, Oregon.
Sekou made his professional dance debut in 1998, when he began
performing and touring with the acclaimed Northwest African American
Ballet. The NWAAB was a very important stepping stone in his early
dance career, taking him to venues as far away as Edinburgh, Scotland
where the ballet headlined for the Fringe Festival in 1999. Sekou
worked as a dancer for the company from 1998 -2002.

In the year 2000, Sekou began apprenticing with several of Guinea’s
best drummers and dancers: Alseny Soumah, Mouminatou Camara, Youssouf
Koumbassa, Mamady Keita and Moustapha Bangoura, dancers of Les Ballets
Africans, Guinea’s premier ballet ensemble. Studying under these
master artists, Sekou developed both skill and a deep respect for the
music and culture of Guinea West Africa.

In 2005, Sekou joined a small group of elite percussionists by
becoming an accredited professor for the Tam Tam Mandingue School of
Djembe Percussion, founded by Mamady Keita. In 2008 he earned his TTM
diploma which is the highest level one can obtain in the
organization.

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5) Fe Fanyi West African Drum and Dance troupe

This is a performance troupe for those students who are taking regular
classes with me to perform rhythms taught in class on the djembe and
dunun. We will soon be adding an elements of dance to the troupe as
well. See #6. To join the troupe you must be a regular student and
come to rehearsals. This can be a time commitment, but is also very
flexible. If you are interested please email DjembeDave@yahoo.com
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6) Dance Collective

One of the reasons that I invited Sekou was to start a dance
collective so that on the weeks that he would not be in town, the
dancers could still practice to live drumming the moves he has taught
in workshops. What this does is keep the moves fresh in people's
minds, gives the Fe Fanyi Performance troupe practice with the rhythms
and keeps a close relationship with dancers and drummers so that when
Fe Fanyi peforms, dancers and drummers will perform together! Devon
and Suzanne have offered to co-lead this study and Fe Fanyi will
provide live drums.

If you are interested, please come to Sekou's dance classes so that
you can get the instruction and then join the women who will be
studying on Sundays at COCC campus. If you would like to show up this
Sunday as a drummer or dancer, please be prepared to play Soli-
rapide. Again, this is not a class but a dance study for those who
attend Sekou's Souhmah's workshop.

COCC dance space (Maz Studio?) for 4-7PM Sunday's, starting this
Sunday.
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7) OBO Addy concert
This Saturday, August 29th at NW Crossing Farmers Market

OBO is an icon in the NW, lives in Portland and is from Ghana. Hear
great percussion and traditional rhythms from Ghana. You do not want
to miss this. 10 am-2 p.m.

Fe Fanyi has been invited to perform Obo's break from 11:30-12:30.
Dancers...we will be playing Soli-rapide too.

Thanks,
David "Dauda" Visiko

West African Drum and Dance Workshops!

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:25:00 +0000

It's been a while since I've seen any West African dance and drum workshops in Bend. Now's your chance! Spread the word! Email from Suzanne Schmidt:

Hi there! Please join me in welcoming Sekou Soumah to Bend. Sekou is an accomplished West African dancer and drummer, TTM certified. He is planning some ongoing workshops, and I would love to see our community supporting him:

August 22 and 23rd
Saturday: Dance 4 - 5:30 Drum 6:00 - 7:30
Sunday: Dance 11:00 - 12:30 Drum 1:00 - 2:30

Cost $15.00 per class

Terpsichorean Dance studio. 1601 NW Newport Ave., Bend

for more information, please contact David Visiko at

1-541-760- 3204

Thanks,

Suzanne

Bend Drum Circle has Moved!

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:49:00 +0000

The Bend Drum Circle has switched to its summer hours and location.

The drum circle meets about 5:30pm every Wednesday at Drake Park in Bend, Oregon near the Farmer's Market during the summer months. All are welcome, beginners included. We often have spare chairs and drums for guests to use. We play mostly African rhythms and drums. See you there! [map]

Bend Drum Circle

Drum Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:07:00 +0000

The Bend Drum Circle is now on Twitter:
Bend Drum Circle

That is all.

Bazaar Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:03:00 +0000

Tentative schedule for the Bend Community Bazaar:

7am	Bazaar opens for early birds
9am	Booth registration ends
9:15	Tai Chi with Kylan
10ish	Live poetry & music
11ish	Drum rhythm workshop with Joe Kat of Ubuntu
12ish	Drum circle
1:30	Bellydancing by Sitris
2:15	Local band Paradigm
3ish	Hula hoop workshop with HoopDazzle and Snowflake
4ish	Drum circle and Contact Improv Dance w/ Becky Conner & Hoop Jam
5pm	Vending ends

Bend Community Bazaar Drum Circles

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:59:00 +0000

This Saturday there will be two drum circles at the first of several Bend Community Bazaars at Troy Field, next to McMenamin's. One is at noon, and the other at 4:20 pm.

At 11 am Joe Kat of Ubuntu will be giving a rhythm workshop (updated, the head replacement workshop is cancelled).

In addition to all the other entertainment and vendors lined up for the day, I'll be drumming for the lovely and talented bellydancer Sitris at 1:30 pm.

Also, I'd like to note that I won't be available for the Sunday drum circle at the Tulen Center, but that shouldn't stop you all from setting up in the parking lot as we've been doing with the good weather. Drum on!

For all the latest information on the bazaar, the web site is:

Bend Community Bazaar

Open Mother's Day

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:06:00 +0000

The drum circle will be open on Mother's Day, May 9.

If you have not done so, please send an email to me, Dave Goodman, with your current email address so that you can be notified of changes or cancellations of the drum circle. dgoodman @ infoway . com (remove the spaces)

Cancellation

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:54:00 +0000

Greetings, fellow drummer,

Firstly, thank you for being part of the Bend drumming community.

The primary purpose of this post is to inform you that there will be no drum circle this Sunday, April 26, because Joe and I and other local drummers will be in Seattle for the World Rhythm Festival. (It's free!)

The drum circle will resume the following Sunday, May 3, at the Tulen Center at 3pm. The drum circle will be moving some time soon to another location, probably Drake Park on Wednesdays at 5:30. The current time and location can always be found at our web site, http://benddrumcircle.com

I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Keep the beat.

Dave

Alfalfa Drum Circle - New Hours!

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:35:00 +0000

From the Bend Drum Circle mailbag:

Hello Drummers,

We will be having the Alfalfa Drum circle at the same time all year starting in April. 6-8 pm every month. Please adjust your calendar and websites to this time change.

Thank you,

Peace within,
Steve

We're Moving Indoors!

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:09:00 +0000

Starting Sunday, November 30, the Bend Drum Circle is moving indoors to the Tulen Center, graciously made available by Micah. We'll meet every Sunday at 3:00 pm. For more information, explore the rest of the web site starting at the home page:
Bend Drum Circle. See you there!

From Greenwood Ave:
North on Hill St. (look for Carquest Auto Part)
Right onto Kearney St.
Head on till dead end
Last driveway on the Right (next to Silver Moon Brewery)

Drum Circle in the Park

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:15:00 +0000

New Drum Classes

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:19:00 +0000

From the Bend Drum Circle mailbag, Dave Visiko says,

Hello everyone,

Drum classes starting this week!

NEW CLASS
Monday, March 31 COCC Adult class. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
It is not too late to sign-up through COCC adult learning class. 6 students are currently enrolled... it is a GO! Located at the Joy of Being Center (off of Harriman, in alleyway behind 155 Hawthorne).

Tuesday class #4 of 7 for 9-12 year olds & parents too!

NEW CLASS!
Wednesday Class. April 2 Bend Adult Class 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome! $10 or $40 for the 5 weeks. Located at the Bend Joy of Being Center 1 person enrolled so far!

NEW CLASS!
Thursday Class April 3 Redmond Adult Class 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome $12 or $50 for the 5 weeks. Location: Santiago's Yerba Matte Shop in Redmond. 3 people enrolled so far!

Saturday class #5 of 8 classes for 5-8 year olds and parents too!
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Fe Fanyi West African Drum Troupe-Future performances!

April 12-Saturday Redmond Intercultural Festival. Festival goes from noon? to 5 p.m. Fe Fanyi will play sometime between 2-5 p.m.

April 16-Wednesday Central Oregon Community College
Multicultural Center Open House
Begin play at 11:45 end at 1:00 in front of the student union (hopefully this snowy weather will cease!)

p.s. Don't forget weekly drum circles on Sundays at the Tulen Center starting at 3:00 p.m.

Be well,
Dave

Alfalfa Drum Circle has New Hours

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:12:00 +0000

The next Alfalfa Drum Circle will be held Saturday, April 19. The summer hours are now in effect: drumming is from 7 to 9 pm. Enjoy the bonfire, hot chocolate and friendly drummers. Directions and more information can be found on the Alfalfa Drum Circle web page. See you there!

Aliou's Dance Class Rescheduled

noreply@blogger.com (dkgoodman) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:59:00 +0000

Hello Drummers and Dancers,

Aliou has changed his West African dance class from Wednesdays at 3 to Saturdays at 4pm, still at the Gotta Dance Studio.

If you haven't tried a dance class with Aliou, come on by. You'll be amazed! We are lucky to have this artist here in Bend. High energy, all levels.

The dance class is $15 and if you want to drum for the dance class, you're welcome. It is considered a drum lesson so it's $15 to drum. Or, come by Ali's regular drum class Friday nights at 7 (also at Gotta Dance).

See you there~
Sarah