Monthly Archives: February 2013

Why sacred drumming and dancing in our culture

I was playing with a Rhythm and Blues rock band in Venice, California at a bar called Brennan’s. Its still there. This was a long time ago. It was a normal night in a bar. We were playing some Allman … Continue reading

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About the Blues

Once you’ve played the blues – once you have learned what the blues is and learned to play the blues then you can never leave it. It is a fundamental language of the human spirit and must be heard. It … Continue reading

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New dolphin fullmoon drumming cruise set for May 24, Friday

Next scheduled Full Moon Dolphin Drumming sailboat cruise is May 24, Friday, 2013. Be there at Dolphin Landings on St. Pete Beach at 6 pm and we will weigh anchor and leave the dock at 6:30. We will be out … Continue reading

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Birthday

Today is my birthday and I will doing what I want to be doing: drumming, making music and sharing the groove with friends. Hooray!

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new questions about 7 essential grooves

  Hi Russell Thank you for being so gracious to answer some of the questions I’ve had in the past. I have another. I play conga (not latin) and would like to know how I would approach the 7 essential … Continue reading

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Way of the drum CD

Here is the replacement CD for the book “Way of the Drum” originally published on Llewellyn Worldwide. One of the first books on the theories of drumming as meditation and ritual.   1. downbeat clip 2. Mother Earth Chant clip … Continue reading

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Best Djembe Red Lion Ghana

My favorite drums in Seasons in Santa Monica, CA, 1021-A Montana Ave, Santa Monica, 90403   310-395-1965. Red Lion Ghana Djembe  $895.00 Carved by George Kweku in Accra. One of the best looking and best sounding djmebes I have ever played. … Continue reading

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Anyone for Sailboat dolphin full moon drumming in St. Pete?

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Super Bowl Sunday at Topanga Beach, So Cal

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