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Didgeridoo Tribe?

Pam — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:13:55 GMT

Does anyone know what's happening with Didgeridoo Tribe?
They've been "closed of updates" for awhile.
Hope they come back.

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Speaking From Spaces Performance

Pam — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:07:52 GMT

Hi Everyone,

It's been a very long time since I've been here. Hope this finds everyone safe and happy and healthy.

Some of you may know, a good friend and co-conspirator of mine VJ Tasara and I have been working
on a little project called Speaking From Spaces involving many moving
parts. We describe it something like this:

A merging of many worlds of sight and sound as the didgeridoo played
by Pamela Mortensen is married with the visual poetry of VJ Tasara.
What are the stories they tell? Take a journey through your
imagination and find out....

Translated:
Speaking from Spaces is a work of imagination, merging the worlds of
music, moving video graphics, dance and theatre. It takes the
audience on a journey through many realms depicted in song and visual
poetry as told by the character The Nonentity. These realms range
widely in feeling from devotion to the struggle between the forces of
fire and water to the gentle wisdom of the elders who pass their
knowledge to others.

For those of you who relate to visuals more, here are a three video
clips that give you a sample of what the performance is like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrJX8nJXrS4&feature=PlayList&
=ECD805C95AA7C6DC&index=0&playnext=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6n55BfnEUE&feature=PlayList&
=ECD805C95AA7C6DC&index=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezaiLFxvMCw&feature=PlayList&
=ECD805C95AA7C6DC&index=2

Our websites:

Pam: www.pamelamortensen.com
Tasara: www.dryadspool.com

And now for the important info:

Friday, 20 Nov and Saturday, 21 Nov
8pm

Embrace the Moon
1716 NW Market St
Seattle,WA 98107

Admission is $15/Adults $10/Students and Seniors
Tickets now available at Brown Paper tickets
Call: 206-251-0890
or
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/86272

Many thank yous and take care.

Your didge servant

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Good didge bags? anyone?

didjmunkey — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:49:15 GMT

although didge socks are great for keeping the finish neat when getting bungered around the house i was wondering what the going opinion is for a good travel bag for curved bells? Something that would pass through the airport is the partial goal although i was trying to avoid a hard case to avoid having to hulk big plastic box around. Didgeridoo breath?

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good karma creations?

Jaylon — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:50:32 GMT

Does anyone know how to get ahold of the good karma creations folks ( the people that sell the tie-dye t-shirts) I want to see if they do special orders, im looking for specific colors in my gigantic size :)

-Jaylon

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Pictures from InDidjInUs 2009?

Shaunice — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:36:45 GMT

Anyone have any pictures they'd like to share from this wonderful gathering? I'd love to reminisce :)

Please and Thank you!!! :)

You are all so wonderful! Thanks for being apart of it this year!

Peace and Harmony

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Thanks to everyone for a great fest!

Robert — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:45:56 GMT

A warm thanks to Chad, Heathre, Peacock, Daniel, Margie, Chris, Everett, Jemila and all the other folks who worked hard to make the week another great one:)
And special blessings to all of you who attended... you were beautiful!
peace and respect,
robert

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I need doonooch photos, audio and video for their website

michael — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:43:21 GMT

please contact me off list to send me the full size files.

it's been a few years and i have absolutely no content, i'm depending on you all to give these guys a usable site !!!

mmm

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Lost A Tent Bag

Pam — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:06:41 GMT

Hi Everyone,

First, I want to say how much FUN I had at Indidjinus this year. It was a BLAST!!! Meeting new people, seeing all the incredible performances and seeing the beautiful work being done on the grounds with the kitchen and that gorgeous stage! :-)

Second, I lost my tent storage bag. It's a navy blue REI Half Dome bag with most of the stakes in it. Please let me know if anyone has seen it. I get the feeling I left it behind at Prindle Creek. Thanks much for any help and hope to see everyone soon!!!

Much love,
Pam

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Lost and Found

dkgoodman — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:04:04 GMT

I had a blast at InDidjInUs! Can't wait till next year.

If anyone came across some amber sunglasses with spring hinges, or a small silver LED flashlight, please let me know.

Also, Pam is in search of a navy blue REI Half Dome bag.

Thanks!

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In-Didj-In-Us '09

chad — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:33:30 GMT

So we're only three months away from the big event and it's time to start gettin' ready. We just had a work party there this past weekend and built a big stage, or at least we got alot done on the construction of the stage over the weekend. Peacock did alot ahead of time and there's still quite a bit to do but y'all will be amazed. More and more stuff got done too, and there's still more on the back burner. I really need to do updates on the website and would love to post all of your favorite In-Didj-In-Us pics. E-mail them to me at chadbutler@bhumsiva.com
Workshops will be an area of improvement at this years fest. We'll be scheduling many of them before the vision council so don't wait to volunteer to lead a workshop, speak up now and get listed.

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In Didj In Us is happening Now!

Jemila — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:06:42 GMT

Get your self down here! Now!!! See you soon : )

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Workshop Schedule

Jemila — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:13:28 GMT

With Indigenous just a week and a half away my excitement is mounting but, in order to make this the best workshop year ever I need YOU!!!! What skill, idea, or dream are you going to share this year? Join us in co-creation, step up and share with your family. I'm going to do a Kid's Kraftwork shop Sat morning after Breakfast. A few other folks are planning to do workshops on solar cooking, juggling, and surviving swine flu. Please post here or contact me by email so we can start to fill in the schedule. Much Love! See You all soon!

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What Fest Items or help are needed?

Robert — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:55:14 GMT

Chad, Peacock others.......
What fest support is needed now?

I expect people should look for some extra plates and cups for the kitchen?
Maybe watch for a yardsale for some pots, cups and plates..........

Is there any thing else that jumps out as a needed support?

Pre fest donations maybe?

love ya all, see ya there
peace,
robert

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rideshare to indidjinus

didjmunkey — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:11:20 GMT

got space for two more groovy people in our van from San Fran leaving on the 5th for indidjinus. vision council is friday mornin right? lol

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need ride from portland

Zu — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:57:01 GMT

Hi beautiful family, this is Zu, coming from Canada to join you guys again. I was there in 2006 and 2007, wearing tiger stripe pants, hanging off trees, playing the violin... My plane lands in Portland on Wed Aug 5 and I would like to get on site ASAP to help out. Let me know if anyone has space in their vehicule for me by writing to suanlite@yahoo.com. Or text me at (613)608-3721. Otherwise, please pick me up when you see me hitchhiking. Yeepeeeeee!!! Here I come!!!

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Didgeridoo Workshops and Performances

Pam — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:30:30 GMT

Hi Everyone,

There are a few didgeridoo related treats on the menu for this coming weekend so here we go:

Friday, 24 July 7-9pm
Performance @
Zippy's Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave
Everett, Washington, 98201

Cool rhythms on the sticks to tap your toes by as you sip on a Chai.

Saturday, 25 July
Workshops @ Dusty Strings
3406 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Beginners Workshop
10:30am-12:30pm
This is a fun workshop for beginners who have never played didgeridoo before. We will cover the basics of getting the drone, circular breathing, vocals and simple rhythms and more as well as have a laugh or two along the way.

Circular Breathing and Rhythms
1:30-3:30pm
We'll cover more about circular breathing and how to get it and include it in rhythms as well as covering a more meditative approach to this seemingly elusive technique. We will also explore rhythms and techniques and how to put them together to make a song. If you do not have a didgeridoo, no worries, I will have extras on hand. For more information go to http://www.dustystrings.com/workshopsandevents/musicschool/workshops/miscellaneous/tabid/247/Default.aspx

Saturday, 25 July
5pm
Moore Brothers Music
22820 NE 8th Street, Suite 102
Sammamish, WA 98074

We are celebrating five years with a party at Moore Brothers Music in Sammamish. This is where I teach piano and voice (as well as a bit of didge). There will be student and instructor performances all day long so come on down and join in the fun. The sticks and I will be on at 5pm for some tasty rhythmic fun. More info can be found at http://www.moorebrothersmusic.com/

I think that's it. Thanks for letting me ramble on and hope to see you soon! :-)

Peace on,
Pam

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Five Rivers Mountain Stomp

Peacock — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:31:48 GMT

Hello NW festers,

If you are looking for the most affordable family festival experience in the most pristine and beautiful private property in the central coast range with over 25 bands and three stages , as well as a kids circus and tons more fun then.... Check out mountainstomp.com
This is a first year annual event grass-roots style. With some of the best up and coming NW bands and musicians with decades of festing experience, this party is sure to please all six senses. Oh yeah , don't forget the state of the mind art laser show all weekend. Check us out, and we hope to see you there. :-)

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Work Party!:-) at Prindel Creek

Peacock — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:49:55 GMT

Hello all,
A quick note to let you all know that we are hosting another work party on june 19,20,21. All are invited and welcome to enjoy this potluck gathering to spruce up the campgrounds, work on the pavillion showers, and finnish work on the new beautiful stage. this year has started well and has found all of us here excited for the new season of fun. Come join us and be a part of the fun :-)

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Joy on Free Range Radio

Sarah_Dipidy — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:42:03 GMT

This Friday April 3, 2009 at 4:30 PM I'll be interviewed and play didgeridoo on KHEN "Free Range Radio".

you can listen at http://www.KHEN.org.

The show will be archived at http://www.bowersfreelancesoftware.com/khen/localmotion.xml

enjoy!

Joy

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Rocky Mountain Didgeridoo Festival August 21-23, Crestone, CO

Sarah_Dipidy — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:22:09 GMT

It looks like we have a festival ground & firm date for a weekend Rocky Mountain didgeridoo festival. The inspiring Dream Weaver Sanctuary is several acres in the Crestone area, at the foot of the glorious Sangre de Christo Mountains in southern Colorado. This is a new location about 35 miles from Joy’s place.

It is a green site so we compost and recycle everything. There will be potlucks and the End of the Road Café will be serving up yummy coffee and maté treats, and with everyone’s help can be a communal kitchen. This will be a self-sufficient camping event, be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms. Lodging is available nearby in the town of Crestone. It’s hoped that each person can do an hour or two of volunteer work a day, and it looks like we’ll be able to offer work trade & sliding scale.

The date for the festival is August 21-23 … this is one week after California’s Jammin’ Tree festival and two weeks after both the Crestone Music Festival and In-didj-in-us in Oregon. Ondrej Smeykal sounded excited about playing in Crestone, and other international artists will likely perform. They will need to travel great distances, so support them with your generous donation.

The hope is to draw audience and performers from around the region, and showcase mountain-state talent. There’s enthusiastic didj communities in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and a well-organized bunch in Colorado Springs as well. There are a number of players and makers here in the San Luis Valley as well. Everyone is invited to play, either in a performance slot, open mic, ceremony, or sound healing. The End of the Road Café will be a small, intimate venue for acoustic performances and open mic… so volunteer to be a barista! Everyone is also encouraged to set up a booth to show their wares, or offer instruments informally by leaning them up against a tree. Anyone may offer a workshop.

Volunteers can work on festival coordination, publicity, booking acts, being an act, setting up the physical site, website, fund raising, you name it. Remember… it is YOUR festival, be a leader!

There will be a one-day potluck fund raising & planning event at north of Denver in Dacono Saturday June 6, the same date & place as last year’s event. If you remember It’ll be a great place to jam and have a blast!

Super big thanks to all the people who have made it possible to get this far.

A new yahoo group is forming for volunteers & performers… please contribute your ideas and be a part of making it real.

sign up by emailing rockydidj-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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Ondrej Smeykal final march shows

chad — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:43:19 GMT

Ondrej and I have been traveling the U.S. this march, already 16 shows and 10,000 miles travelled. We've got two more shows until he flys back to Europe. The last two dates are Missoula Montana on saturday march 28th (happy birthday to my son Elijah!) at the Missoula Downtown Dance Collective 6:30 pm, and on tuesday March 31st in Portland Oregon (milwaukie) a house concert at 5761 s.e. Harrison st. Milwaukie, OR. at 7pm cross streets king and stanley. Come early for a potluck dinner. If any of you can get onto didgeridootribe.com and post this info I'd appreciate it, I have been having troubles trying to log on there.

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didjeridu sound healing gig spots in CA?

Tom — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:18:11 GMT

Greetings,

Jen and I are taking our sound healing event on the road for a sound tour from Portland down to Joshua Tree in May. I'm looking for connections with places that might be interested in hosting our Sound Awakening event.
It's an hour of didjeridus, gongs, Tibetan bowls, flute and more. We spend most of the time on our feet floating through the room playing on/over people so they feel as well as hear the soundwaves.

I've been doing this group sound night in Portland for about 5 years and the last 10 or so of my 14 years with the didjeridu has been focused on sound healing. I can't not do it and I love it. I'd happily provide you many references if that would make a difference... or just ask Chad! It was a special treat to share this past Tuesday with him and Ondrej - an hour of Ondrej rocking our socks off followed by another hour of our sound meditation journey... and a repeat performance this Tuesday!

For this trip we're especially looking for contacts in the general vicinity of Chico, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, LA, San Diego and Joshua Tree. Not sure we'll get to all of these but I've been working on this trip for 2 months now and things really aren't falling in to place yet so I'm seeing what opens up for us.

If anyone has any suggestions I'd really love to hear from you. I'm not on Tribe much these days but will be checking in for this. I respond very quickly to email at tomlange1@yahoo.com

Peace through music,
Tom

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didgfest dates

Jessica — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:04:07 GMT

Anybody here anything yet. I need to get a time off request form filed out at work.

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Didge crafter challenge

Cj — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:49:17 GMT

Alright folks! CJ Henderson here. I have recently started playing with the Wicked Tinkers and have a bit of a challenge for any of you crafters who feel you can make this happen! We play in the key of Bb+(matches the bagpipes) and have a great 7 foot long super low didge that lives on a stand (thanks Zumwalt!). We are in the market for a lightweight, portable( for romping through audiences and table dancing), good playing/sounding, and cool looking didge that plays a low Bb. It does not have to be as low as the big Zumwalt didge obviously, but we do not need it bumblebee high either. We have a great high Bb didge (thanks Chad!) and our horn. I think we are leaning more towards the hardwood or leather didges, but I am open for ideas! Let me know what you all think!
CJ

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Looking to build an audience

Pam — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:08:05 GMT

Hi Everyone,

This is Pam.

I got bit by the performing bug so at the risk of shameless self-promotion, I’m starting the process of scheduling some performances (gigs) and didgeridoo workshops around the Seattle and Puget Sound area (and beyond?) and wanted to ask if anyone in these areas would be interested in learning more about what I’m doing. If so, please let me know and I can put you on an emailing list. Or if you’d rather you can visit www.pamelamortensen.com and where you’ll find an email sign up on the home page as well as more information about what I do.

Also, if you know of any venues in your area that you think a didgeridoo performance would fit, let me know about that too. I’m covering as many places as I can but locals always know of a place I may end up missing.

Thanks for your help and see you soon!

Pam
pmcomposer@earthlink.net

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Zippy's Jam Tomorrow

Pam — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:27:58 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that the jam at Zippy's Java Lounge is on.

Tomorrow is a day for lovers (actually, every day is a day for lovers)
so come celebrate your love for the didgeridoo, drum, banjo, shakers,
Native American flute, shakuhachi or any other acoustic instrument at
the Valentine's Day jam from 4:30-7pm. There will be an informal
didgeridoo lesson beforehand at 3:30pm ($5 suggested donation) so
if you live in the Seattle/Everett area (or even if you don't) come
on down and join in the fun!! It'll be better than chocolate.....well
almost.

Zippy's is located at
1804 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98201

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Pam

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Native Australian Women -- There must be something we can do...

Sarah_Dipidy — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:48:04 GMT

While searching the web for the history of indigenous female didjeridu playing, I came across these articles about the current very difficult situation there. Obviously native Australian women have lots more to worry about than playing didj!

AUSTRALIA: Ignoring Abuse of Aboriginal Women, Children
By Neena Bhandari
http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=33317
(not for the faint of heart)

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • International News
West Australian Aboriginal Women 18 Times at Risk of HIV: Study
http://www.thebody.com/content/world/art25623.html

I don't know what organizations are already involved, but surely we didj players can find a way to help. Even though times are tough, they're tougher over there! With all the joy and healing our music can bring, there must be a way.

super huggers,

Joy

--
Sound Healing website http://www.soundawakening.com
Joy's CDs and Digital Downloads http://www.cdbaby.com/JoyHughes

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Didgeridoo Performance and Workshops

Pam — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:11:30 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I've got a few didgeridoo related things coming up in the next couple
of weeks for those of you who are around the Seattle or Puget sound area....or even if you're not. They are:

Sunday, 2/8
7-9:30pm
Didgeridoo performance with Steve Saville on hand drums
Makeda Coffee
153 N 78th St.
Seattle, WA 98103

Saturday, 2/14
4:30-7pm
Didgeridoo and Acoustic Instrument Jam
Zippy's Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
I know it's Valentine's Day but come jam anyway!! We'll have
ton's of fun.

Sunday, 2/15
Didgeridoo Workshops
Dusty Strings
3406 Fremont Ave. N,
Seattle, Washington 98103

Didgeridoo Workshop for Beginners
12:15-2:15pm
This workshop will cover the basics of getting the drone, clarifying
the drone, circular breathing, vocals and other techniques to get you
started. Past classes have been a lot of fun so come over and join in.

Intermediate Didgeridoo Workshop
2:45-4:45pm
This is a continuing workshop from the beginner class. In this
workshop, students will learn more about circular breathing,
intermediate techniques, simple rhythms and how to put those simple
rhythms together to make a song. The focus is on fun as you learn.

If you don't have a didgeridoo, no worries, I will have
extras with me for both classes.

For more information or to register you can call Dusty
Strings at 206-634-1662 or toll free at 1-866-364-1662 or you can
logon to www.dustystrings.com.

Hope to see you soon!

Cheers,
Pam

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indijinus family down under

globaltree — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:06:20 GMT

g'day mates...

we fullers are traveling down under for the next few weeks, and would be happy to visit with indijinus family here in Australia... we are currently in Tumbi Umbi, NSW, but we will start the new year with a trip to Tassi, and back through Victoria, which covers lots of terrain and places for potential visits...

Contact is everett@thefullerfamily.com and phone down under is: + 612 4367 4000

Have a happy and loving new year every one,

--Everett, Christine, and Jonah

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Didge and Acoustic Instrument Jam at Zippy's

Pam — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:34:19 GMT

Hi Everyone,

This coming Saturday, 10 Jan., come on over to Zippy's
Java Lounge in Everett, Washington as we host the next didgeridoo
and acoustic instrument jam. We've had a pretty great time so far so let's get together and celebrate a new year. Here's the best part, all levels are welcome so you don't have to be an expert at anything! So bring your didge, flute, djembe, oud, tabla, doumbek, hand percussion, harp, banjo, or any other musical instrument and join in the fun!

An informal didgeridoo lesson from 3:30-4:15pm ($5 suggested donation)
Didge and Acoustic Instrument Jam will be from 4:30-7pm
At
Zippy's Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98203
425-258-4940

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Pam

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selling 7 didjs

windhorse — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:09:11 GMT

I’m selling 7 didjeridus from my collection!
For the last two days I've been working with the new computer's sound and video software. Garage Band, and Imovie combining some sound clips from my CD Animal Dreams, and recording new tracks with the multi-track function to make some songs to go with the sounds and pictures of the didjeridus I'm selling. The small ones will go for $200, and the big ones for $300.
Here's the YouTube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Roo50ogCQqU

Dave

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Tyler Spencer at WRF 2008

Pam — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:12:17 GMT

This was cool to watch live. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRtszL4F04I&eurl=http://swps.org/swps?zs=7857396394;dpage=home

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Ondrej Smeykal U.S. tour

chad — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:49:15 GMT

Ondrej will be coming back in March for a 'full U.S.' tour. I'm booking his shows, working it around a few key shows already in negotiation. We'll be looking to add a bunch more dates for concerts and workshops. If you want Ondrej to come to your hometown and think it can draw enough of a crowd to be profitable contact me through e-mail or over the phone and we'll see what we can set up. chadbutler@bhumsiva.com (503)394-2362. We'll be starting early march on the east coast, moving through the midwest on an undetermined route, down to Arizona for a show on the 14th, then it's west coast time until the end of the month. Anything is possible. Hit me up.

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Zippy's Didgeridoo and Acoustic Instrument Jam

Pam — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:59:52 GMT

Hi Everyone,

This coming Saturday, 13 Dec., come on over to Zippy's
Java Lounge in Everett, Washington as we host the next didgeridoo
and acoustic instrument jam. We've had a pretty great time so far so let's get together and make it a party. Bring your didge, flute, djembe, oud, tabla, doumbek, hand percussion, harp, banjo, or any other musical instrument and join in the fun!

North Seattle Didgeridoo and Acousticals
Didge and Acoustic Instrument Jam
All acoustic instruments are welcome

An informal didgeridoo lesson from 3:30-4:15pm ($5 suggested donation)
Open Mic will be from 4:30-7pm
At
Zippy's Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98203
425-258-4940

Hope to see you there!

Thanks much,
Pam

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Didgeridoo and Acoustic Instrument Open Mic

Pam — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:24:23 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Sorry this is short notice. The weekend snuck up on me. If you can make it to this, we'd love to see you there.

This coming Saturday, 8 Nov, come show your stuff at Zippy's
Java Lounge in Everett, Washington as we host the next didgeridoo
and acoustic instrument open mic and jam. We've had a pretty great time so far but let's get together and grow this puppy! Bring your didge, flute, djembe, oud, tabla, doumbek, hand percussion, harp, banjo, theramin or any other musical instrument that doesn't normally get heard at an open mic. Heck, if you come, I may even sing the theme to Star Trek. One never knows. Anyhow, here's the who, what, when, why and how.

North Seattle Didgeridoo and Acousticals
Open Mic and Jam – All acoustic instruments are welcome

An informal didgeridoo lesson from 3:30-4:15pm ($5 suggested donation)
Open Mic will be from 4:30-7pm
At
Zippy's Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98203
425-258-4940

Come on out and jam together or just have a listen. Hope to see you there!!

Cheers,
Pam

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Original Didgeridoo Tribe is LIVE

DidgeridooTribe — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:17:52 GMT

http://www.DidgeridooTribe.com is back and alive! Come and join in on the new forum that is especially made with our members in mind. Help unite the tribe's original group feel welcomed in their newest home. Your support is needed and respected. Read more about the Didgeridoo Tribes journey.Join in and share your didgeridoo experience. Many thanks to those who have supported our tribe. I hope you will make it your home once again.

Cheers, Rick

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Richard's sons dies in Vegas

kiriel — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:14:36 GMT

to all my family...
my good friend Richard..had only one son.....
he didn't talk about him alot ......
and when he did..it was always with a deep love ....
he was a very smart kid.... you could hear the pride ..
. ..........in Richards voice as he would talk about him ..... prior to his death........
there were probably reasons why they hadn't talk in a while .
.. i don't know ...
(why haven't i talked to my son for over a year?????)
he was 31.........
this is what the newspaper said about it....
but before you read it ..
. Richard asked that we all play some music somewhere for his son "RC",..
........ just a little song or something dedicated to "RC".. is what he asked me to pass on to you..
Richards son lived in the Florida panhandle.....he didn't live in Vegas....
there are many unanswered questions to his death ..... Richard needs our prayers ......
He is devastated ...........
he doesn't have any e-mail
his phone number is 760-915-0232
love kiriel

....Pedestrian killed overnight by truck on 215 Beltway
By Mary Manning

Published Wed, Oct 22, 2008 (8:58 a.m.)

Updated Wed, Oct 22, 2008 (4:06 p.m.)

The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a man who was hit and killed early this morning by a cement truck on the 215 Beltway.

The man, who has not yet been identified, darted from a rock-strewn embankment onto the highway in front of a cement truck that was heading west toward the northbound I-15 onramp, according to Trooper Kevin Honea.

Traffic ground to a halt on the highway after the accident, which occurred about 3 a.m., as officers worked the scene. All lanes were reopened on the Beltway by about 7:20 a.m., Honea said.

The man struck by the truck was wearing dark clothing and did not have a wallet or other identification, Honea said.

As part of the investigation, the highway patrol is looking into the man's run into traffic as an "intentional act," Honea said.

The Clark County coroner's office has not released the identity of the pedestrian.

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virtual reality photos from indidjinus

michael — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:19:54 GMT

if you couldn't make it to these events this year or even if you did, you can experience them (again) in virtual reality (vr).

if you haven't seen a quicktime vr (you don't need quicktime), you have to check these out !
when you get to my site, click on a thumbnail OR on the 'high' or 'low' links below the images. a new window will open and the vr will load, click on the image and drag your mouse around to look around.

you can look up, down and all around these images.

vr's from indidjinus are here: http://pdxvr.com/tours-project-60

you can see ones from jt here: http://pdxvr.com/tours-project-62

there are a bunch of others from my trip this summer too, the best way see them all is to go to http://pdxvr.com/tours-new and click the next / previous buttons on the top right

if you know me or i know you, check them out and you can see a lot of the places i went.

mmm

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Amazing throat singing video

Sarah_Dipidy — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:25:43 GMT

http://www.boingboing.net/2008/10/23/tuvan-throatsinging.html

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where did my post go ?

michael — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:21:53 GMT

somehow i don't think eric deleted it. what gives ?

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Didgeridoo Tribe

Batjay — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:45:46 GMT

Hey gang;
Being that Tribe.net seems to be down as much as it is up these days; I would like to suggest that we all reconnect over at facebook.
I do not want to lose the connections that I have made here if Tribe goes down for good.
I have started a "Group" there called "didgeridoo tribe".

The description reads:
A continuation of the Didgeridoo group, formerly on Tribe.net. A place to discuss all things didgeridoo including, but not limited to: Instruments, techniques, performers, and festivals.

If you are leary of Facebook, believe me, it has crossed over. It is no longer just high schoolers and endless games. It is quickly becoming the premiere online social networking site.

No pressure, and you certainly don't gotta - but I hope to see most, if not all, of you there.
I will cross-post this to several of the didge tribes here.

Peace
Jay

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indidjinus t-shirt

michael — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:20:58 GMT

i've got a 3xl shirt here
the kind that was given to those who donated $75 dollars or more.

to get it all you have to do is donate $75 to chadbutler (at) bhumsiva (dot) com via paypal and i'll mail it to you. i'll also mail it to you if you buy one of his didges.

-mmm

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Didgeridoo and Acoustic Instrument Open Mic

Pam — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:01:18 GMT

Hi Everyone,

This coming Saturday, 13 September, Zippy's
Java Lounge in Everett, Washington will be hosting a didgeridoo and acoustic instrument open mic. Here are the specs:

North Seattle Didgeridoo and Acousticals
Performance and Open Mic
All acoustic instruments are welcome

An informal didgeridoo lesson from 3:30-4:15pm ($5 suggested donation)
Open Mic will be from 4:30-7pm
At
Zippy's Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98203
425-258-4940

We're back from the summer break so bring your didge, bring your drums, bring your
flute, bring your stringed instruments or even bring your kazoo and come on out and jam
together or just have a listen. Hope to see your there!!

Cheers,
Pam

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Ondrej in Portland tonight

chad — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:52:44 GMT

Ondrej is playing in Portland tonight with Tom Lange at Tibet Spirit. Tom listed the details in a previous post titled ' Didgeridoo filled evening".....

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InDidjInUs 2008 Photos

dkgoodman — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:45:38 GMT

Random photos here:

http://flickr.com/photos/dkgoodman/sets/72157606974995958/

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Ondrej Smeykal in Seattle for Concert and Workshops

Pam — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:30:38 GMT

Hi Everyone,

As CJ posted earlier, Ondrej Smeykal will be in Seattle on Saturday and Sunday to hold some workshops and a concert. For those of you who missed him at Indidjinus or JT, now is a great chance to see him and support the didgeridoo community!! If you're not familiar with Ondrej's work please follow this link:

www.youtube.com/watch

To see other samples, go to Youtube and just type in Ondrej's name.

Here are the specs for the workshops and concerts:

8/30/08
Workshop for Intermediate and Advanced didgeridoo players
4-6pm
$25

Concert
7pm
$25

8/31/08
Workshop for Beginner didgeridoo players
11am-1pm
$25

All events will take place in room #8 at the Lake City Community
Center at 12531 28th Ave NE, Lake City, WA 98125. Entrance to the
center is in the back of the building on the park side where the
courtyard is. Go upstairs and
room 8 will be the first room on the right.

Thanks and hope to see you there.
Pam

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Ondrej Smeykal performances and workshops in Seattle

chad — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:13:17 GMT

At the moment we're working on booking an Ondrej Smeykal performance and workshops in Seattle for the weekend of August 30-31. Keep an eye to this thread to find out where and when once a site is secured.

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13th Gathering 2008

Daniel — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:33:29 GMT

Thank you all for a great weekend. The site is still buzzing with energy, I can still hear the didj, vibrating a tone in harmony with the land, the trees, the water and the wildlife. The new structure served as the kitchen, but more importantly a central focus for people to gather and enjoy the food and drink and each other. I hope it is evident that we are committed to having In-Didj-In-Us visit our land each year. The addition of the pavilion is one way we hope to express a commitment to events that feature the participants as well as sharing the land and environment with adults and children. We hope to share an understanding of nature and how many of us, need time like the In-Didj_In-us weekend, to center and ground ourselves so we can again go back to our lives and feel complete. I have posted some photos, if you would like to see, go to the link below. Thanks again, Daniel
http://picasaweb.google.com/PrindelCreekFarm/InDidjInUs2008

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last weekend

zach_bender — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:14:45 GMT

thanks to Chad and the crew for an incredible weekend. Ondrej Smeykal was -- well, there are no words for it. and the Persiads, and the food, and the quiet, secure space. thanks.

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Info about camping

Emily — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:55:29 GMT

This is kind of last minute, but I'm just wondering what the camping set up is like? Can I camp in my van or should I bring a tent to set up instead?

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Rides from Portland?

Peacock — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:57:06 GMT

I have had a few friends up in Portland ask if I would help network a ride from Portland to Indidjinus for gas money, trade, ect... Does anyone have a seat or two?

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Possible last minute ride from N Calif available to the fest

Robert — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:36:54 GMT

It is just maybe kinda sorta possible that I might be leaving EARLY Friday morning from the Chico N California area up 99/5 to the fest.....
I have 1 empty seat in a pickup with an additional jump seat that might fit a smaller person.......room for tent/didj whatever in the back.....
I expect to arrive Fri evening or Sat Morning.
Return by same route Monday.
If interested, please respond by tribe email by 8pm Thursday.
If I don't already know you, please let me know who our mutual friends might be.........
namaste,
robert

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CHAD!!! WHAT DO YOU GUYS NEED UP THERE MAN!!!!

Cj — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:47:29 GMT

Next weekend....already time for the magic to begin again! It was easy to see last year that there was some serious effort put in to make in-didj-in-us as amazing as it was, and I'm sure that there was no less put into it this year. SO! For those of us who are coming from far away places where there be monsters and mayhem and no open spaces, WHAT CAN WE BRING!!!! Are there any bulk foodstuffs, containers, utensils or apparatus that are needed that can ride along the long dusty road with us? Anything at all! Let us know what you need brother!!!
CJ

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RIDE AVAILABLE from Eugene for one sweet woman

gardenofdreams — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:08:41 GMT

Leaving Thursday (would be nice) or Friday (more likely) from Eugene. Space is available for one lady and her stuff (a not-super-long didj would probably fit). If you want to read more about me, visit www.gardenofdreams.info. I have lots of fun art supplies and a free store in the makings...

Call asap: 808.205.2157

Peace,
~*Ravenna*~

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World Music Gathering

Hopinjon — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:17:58 GMT

Not Private-Open to All
The World Music Gathering (WMG) is a Colorado-based event featuring awesome ethnic music from around the globe. All proceeds to go to the WMG Seed Fund - to start a non-profit in Colorado to support this annual event for local musicians and artisans. The World Music Gathering is held in Colorado to support the didgeridoo, ethnic flute and drum communities. All are invited to participate in sponsored events.
The WMG's first event was held on June 7, 2008. It was a great success and all who volunteered and attended are very much appreciated.
Our second annual Gathering will take place on August 1-2, 2009 on the front range of Colorado. If you would like to participate as a volunteer, vendor, musical artist, workshop teacher or sound healer, just let us know!
Mark your calendars now and watch the website for early bird specials.
For information as it happens please join our world music gathering yahoo group , groups.yahoo.com/group/worldmusicgathering
Also, visit the WMG website: www.worldmusicgathering.org
To hear some of the amazing bands that played for us this year check out our myspace page, www.myspace.com/world_music_gathering.

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Pre IndidJinus work party

Peacock — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:08:56 GMT

Hello everyone,

Over the past few weeks I have been working on creating a new kitchen/picnic structure. Actually two structures. The Concrete will be pouresd this coming tuesday, This weekend I will be peeling poles lovingly chosen from here on the property. Things are lining up. What I need is a few pairs of hands to help with roof framing, skip sheeting and metal instalation. We were thinking that if anyone wanted to come visit the weekend before the gathering we would supply food drink and lively work environment. This is the first step in continued improvement of services and facilities for this property. thanks for reading and feel free to respond with any questions or input.
Work party (raising the roof)------August 1,2,3 .
looking forward to seeing everyone. Peace

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Didgeridoo Performance Aug 2nd

Pam — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:33:42 GMT

Hi Everyone,

The crazy crew here in Seattle are having a didgeridoo performance at the Lake City Pioneer Days Festival on 2 Aug at 12 noon-1:30pm. Come join the fun, hang out and enjoy some salmon from the salmon bake. There are also vendor booths, a car show and fun things for the kids to do. The fair is located at 125th and Lake City Way. For more info, log on to www.lakecityfestival.com.

Hope to see you there!

Pam

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Misssing you all ;-<

Sarah_Dipidy — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:50:11 GMT

Dear Indijinators,

I'll have to miss the festival this year, what with settling in Colorado and my daughter flying in...

I'll miss all of you, super much... the good news is next year there's going to be a didjfest in Colorado, the week before Indidjinus!

super huggers,

Joy

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Karl Sacksteder passed away

windhorse — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:33:21 GMT

For the last year or so, Karl has been battling a form of Lymphoma. He was in the Cambridge nursing and rehabilitation center in Skokie, IL, recovering from his last round of Chemotherapy where he lasted a month and half. Karl passed away on Saturday, June 28 at 6:10 p.m. central standard time in a hospice surrounded by his family and held close to the hearts of all those locally who knew and loved him in addition to all those who knew what he was going through . His family is currently in the process of making the arrangements to have him buried in Cleveland with his grandparents. Locally his parents will be arranging a Memorial service in his honor in mid to late July. For the immediate present, there will be a memorial space created at Give Peace A Dance for those who wish to pay their respects. See the website for details.
http://synphorium.com/gpd.html

If you'd like to know more, or get in contact with Michelle, the lady who is taking over the communication aspects of Karl's funeral, IM me and I'll get you on her e-mail list.
Sincerely,
Dave

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Caravan/Carpool/Stuff/Pack 'em in tight ROADTRIP to JT Fest!

Shaunice — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:41:57 GMT

So my partner is planning on coming with me to InDidjInUs this year and then we're hoping/planning to make it to JT Festival as well. I remember talking to Geoff, Tom, and others last year and they were talking about taking that whole week in between and visiting a few places along the way to California. Making a roadtrip out of it and visiting good people along the way. Wondering if this is going on this year? What is everyone's plan? Who is all going to JT this year and are you planning on driving? Woohoo!!
I can't wait! :) Love you all.

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Getting excited

Shaunice — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:20:11 GMT

I am getting so excited for Indidjinus this year! I can't wait for August to come around! It is going to be great to see you all again this year, connect with you and didj with you! And I can't wait to play all those marvelous didgeridoos! Geoff, are you bringing some more of your Dr. Seuss didjs? Mmm!!
Can't wait, all!

Much Love and Healing Vibrations
Shaunice

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A wee bit of fun

Cj — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:18:56 GMT

A while back I posted this on the Didgeridoo tribe page under a topic on the horrifying and toxic world that is didge finishing/sealing. I want to make sure that you are all well aware of the dangers of epoxies, oils, waxes and all other forms of malevolently sinister sealants. I wanted to share with you my hallowing stories and experiences with the various didgeridoos, or as I have come to adress them
"Doomlogs"
Be warned folks......this is not pretty.

"For what it's worth I've been playing the be-jesus out of many of Jeff's logs and so far I'm only missing the left half of my top lip. Being that I am a side puffer, I have simply started to rotate and assume I have a good 3-5 years worth of flappable lip remaining. After my head swelled up to the size of one of Antlers gongs I stopped playing Chad's sticks for a while....but now that I'm only at twice normal head circumference, I feel I can get back on them once more. Frost's logs cause sexual side effects that I feel no need to reiterate here, all will say is the doctor says it should grow back....eventually. Tyler's didges give me chronic diarrhea, which gets extremely interesting when I am playing in kilt with the Wicked Tinkers. All in all, I feel these are very minor prices to pay for being able to play such wonderful sticks, and assuming that I will be able to get my head into my truck and make it to in-didj-in-us without my colostomy bag exploding and infecting my lip, I look forward to playing all of your great new logs. Take care guys."

So there you have it! Be very careful with those septic sticks. None of this stopped me, and that is the source of my unparalleled concern. I'm frightened to see where the world of didgeridoo playing will go if you all go loosing your lips and searching for other flappable sources of sound.......oh the HORROR!!!! THE HORROR!!!!!!! JUST THE THOUGHT ALONE!!!!!!! IT'S GRUESOME!!!!

hehehe :^P Cant wait to see you all next month!
Cheers!
CJ

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Didgeridoo and Acoustic Instrument Open Mic

Pam — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:32:08 GMT

Hi Everyone,

This coming Saturday, 14 June, Zippy's
Java Lounge in Everett, Washington will be hosting a didgeridoo
performance and open mic. Here are the specs:

North Seattle Didgeridoo and Acousticals
Performance and Open Mic – All acoustic instruments are welcome

An informal didgeridoo lesson from 3:30-4:15pm ($5 suggested donation)
Open Mic will be from 4:30-7pm
At
Zippy's Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98203
425-258-4940

I’ll be taking a break for the summer so this will be the last open mic till September so bring your didge, bring your drums, bring your flute, bring your
stringed instruments or even bring your kazoo and come on out and jam together or just have a listen. Hope to see your there!!

Cheers,
Pam

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i think this is hate mail

drmatt — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:39:10 GMT

got an email tonight...these folks got my email off some flyers i put up on campus at evergreen. the flyers were advertizing my free didj class that meets once a week for six weeks... not really sure how to handle this one anyboy got any ideas, thoughts, words of wisdoms.....is this just a young pissed off college kid that just took a class on cultural apropration...or what.... this is sort of voilent in nature... is this a threat.

are you a brother from what is now known as australia?
in other words are you indigenous? if not then stop
now what you are doing. it's racist and we as Native
people here in olympia will not stand for it. six
weeks to teach other white people how to play an
instrument that is thousands of years old, and was and
is still used by traditional people to pray, to dream,
to live. Native people have been murdered for trying
to play this instrument that you apparently have
"borrowed". we want you to come to your senses,
before it's too late and you allow other people to
play along with your racism. this kind of crap needs
to stop in olympia. we wait you response.

and if you are charging money, then you indeed have
no soul.

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the perfect didj

chad — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:23:19 GMT

A good friend of mine just stopped through. She's hyper intelligent and way hooked on didj. While she was here she was telling me she wanted to work on computer modeling to create specs for the perfect didj which could then be replicated with machines using CNC technology. I hear this kinda talk so much and I see so many different approaches to crafting. I think that if someone has a deep enough relationship to didge that the guidance in building them will be intuitive rather than scientific modeling but whatever, a thousand monks a thousand religions right? My response to her rather than trying to change her concept or method was to encourage her that in order to scientificly create the perfect didj that it was first necessary to determine what is the perfect note.

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the emptiness inside

chad — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:41:38 GMT

Our dear friend Tara had sent me a letter asking about some didge crafting specifics and after I wrote a long and wordy response my computer failed to send it properly and nothing I could do would bring it back up so that I could just send it again, but I could still see it, so I transcribed it by hand and decided I may as well share this info with everybody. The main portion of her questioning was about lengths and interior dimensions as far as tuning and playing characteristics. So here goes....
As far as lengths and diameters, I'm sure that the sticks you have already can give you a bit of a tutorial on what already seems to work. Basicly, air flow is very similar to water flow so in your mind if it makes it easier to conceive of how water would behave inside a boreshape then that gives you a conceptualization to work with. Pitch is basicly a result of speed. In a top end when the input (volume or amount) is the same, air or water will have to move away to make room for the continued input so in a tight top end the flow rate will be faster resulting in a higher pitch AND higher backpressure and in a more open top end the flow rate will be slower resulting in a lower pitch AND lower backpressure. If the bore is conical and opens up too quickly causing a very short high pressure zone near the mouthpiece followed by a low pressure zone where it opens up the effect will be similar to if the didge length is cut near the beginning point of the low pressure zone, so effectivly the key will be determined by the length of the higher pressure zones. Opening up with a conical bore causes incoming air at the bell which gives a bouncy responsive type of playing action. If the bore remains cylindrical without coning out the effect of the backpressure will be more a result of the air inside the column getting in it's own way thus causing a slower flow (lower pitch) and slower response which is in direct contrast to the quick bouncy response of a conical didge. This cylindrical aircolumn causing it's own flow resistance is another way of adding backpressure yet as I described, it's a different type of backpressure in terms of the response and playing characteristics. A bell is basicly a no pressure zone and can be completely cut off without affecting the key but it would affect the tonal qualities as the bell section acts as a natural amplifier which adds bass tones and volume. A bell is a double edged sword as even though it adds to the power of a didge it also muddles the clarity and precision of the upper asnd mid-range responses. For vocals a more open top end projects with more clarity because the movement inside the bore is not as turbulent, though on an open topend you need to keep a longer section of cylindrical bore so that the backpressure remains high enough for ease of play. A tight topend on a conical bore is more suited to a quick percussive style yet the high backpressure also allows the player to nurse it slowly for airplane ( or meditative, or whitefella) style making it easy for a lazy player to do basicly anything they want with it. This is a style I create most often = awesome stick for beginner through intermediate. My opinion is that your abilities (Tara) and your diaphram strength would allow you to push on a didge with lower backpressure than others would find comfortable so if you're crafting for your own self there's no need to go too tight on the top end unless you're trying to get a first trumpet that comes in at less than an octave above the fundamental. You'll notice that didges with a cylindrical bores havea first trumpet that comes in at way more than an octave jump and conical bores will have trumpets that come in closer to one octave above the fundamental. Simply knowing that bit of info there can help you to craft sticks in which not only your fundamental is intentionally tuned but also your trumpets can be intentionally tuned. Like I mentioned about the pressure zones causing the pitch, you'll get the biggest bang for the buck in the tuning processes at the mouthpiece end of the stick by either cutting shorter (raises the pitch,and generally leaves the trumpet about the same depending on what bore characteristics you're getting closer to by this shortening) , hollowing out (lowers pitch and pushes trumpet further from fundamental), adding length(lowers pitch and can draw the trumpet closer, though generally leaves the distance between fundamental and trumpet about the same), or shrinking the interior diameter (raises pitch and brings the trumpet closer). This is all a very basic description. Your mileage may vary.

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Didgeridoo Sound Healers?

Shaunice — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:11:50 GMT

Hello everyone! I am looking for as many didgeridoo healers as possible with their contact information. If you yourself are a healer or know someone who is, I would love to include them on my website. The only healer I know myself is Tom Lange. There's gotta be more out there!!! And I don't mean just the Northwest, I am looking for as many didj healers as possible. The more the better!
Thank you for your help!!

Peace, Love and Harmonious Vibration

Shaunice

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World Music Gathering-Colorado

Hopinjon — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:19:51 GMT

check out this site for all info.
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/worldmusicgathering/

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The Colorado Didgeridoo and World Music Gathering

Hopinjon — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:10:39 GMT

Greetings tribe members. The Colorado Didgeridoo and World Music Gathering, aka “The Gathering” is on the drawing board. However, in order to pull it off, it is necessary to raise some seed money. For those of you who are in the Denver/Boulder metro area, would you be willing to attend at least one music fund raising concert? If so, Please reply to my tribe named DIDGE (Denver InDigenous Gathering Exchange).

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Didgeridoo and Acoustic Instrument Open Mic

Pam — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:25:07 GMT

Hi Everyone,

This coming Saturday, 10 May, Zippy's
Java Lounge in Everett, Washington will be hosting a didgeridoo
performance and open mic. Here are the specs:

North Seattle Didgeridoo and Acousticals
Performance and Open Mic – All acoustic instruments are welcome

An informal didgeridoo lesson from 3:30-4:15pm ($5 suggested donation)
Open Mic will be from 4:30-7pm
At
Zippy's Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98203
425-258-4940

This is a great chance to get together with other didge brothers and sisters and play. Other instruments are welcome too so bring your dumbeks and djembes, your Native American flutes and Chinese xios, anything that doesn't normally get heard at open mics and join in the fun. Hope to see you there!!!

Cheers,

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Workshops at World Rhythm Festival

Pam — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:14:06 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that CJ, Tyler and I will be presenting didge workshops at the WRF this year. Here are the specs:

Saturday 26 April
Beginning Didgeridoo with CJ
Center House, Floor 4, Room E 11:15am

Didjeridu: Introduction to playing/ circular breathing/rhythm techniques with Tyler Center House, Floor 4, Room E 4:15pm

Sunday 27 April
Rhythm and Song Building for Didgeridoo with Pam
Center House, Floor 4, Room B, 1:30pm

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Pam

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Gathering for World Music-Colorado

Hopinjon — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:23:39 GMT

Greetings tribe. You are all invited to attend the 2008 Colorado World Music Gathering. The date is set for June 7, 2008, and will be held near Dacono, Colorado. This year’s event will be a one day outing; arrival time is 10am, with a start time of noon. The event will go until midnight, however, later celebrations can be individually structured at a location of your choice or at a nearby campground just north at a reservoir. Locate and reserve early.

All are welcomed, from the curious to the beginner to the professional. At this year’s gathering we are including the didgeridoo, ethnic flute and drum, tribal & fire dance communities.

All pertinent info is now posted on the Yahoo Group WorldMusicGathering. Rules, regulations and other considerations will be available via the Yahoo Group.

Join today and commune with other attendees regarding directions, carpooling, nearby camping, and other logistics. Perspective Workshop leaders and Vendors are welcome to post letting people know what they plan to make available to attendees.

Volunteers are welcome. Please contact Hopinjohn46 .

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/worldmusicgathering/

Please use this group page as your primary vehicle for event communications. One point of reference will reduce confusion, increase my response time and prevent info from getting lost.

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World Rhythm Festival 25-27 April

Pam — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:02:36 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that the World Rhythm Festival will be taking place at Seattle Center in Seattle from 25th-27th of April. For those of you who have never been, it's three days of playing, jamming, learning, hearing, dancing and awesome fun.

This year, didgeridoo will take mainstage at the Center House for awhile with Tyler, CJ Bastron and myself for a performance on the 27th at 11a.m. If you can make it, we'd love to have ya come!

You can learn more about the festival at http://www.swps.org

Hope to see you there!!

Cheers,
Pam

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Jake Duncan performance this friday

chad — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:03:29 GMT

Jake Duncan is debuting his new (and first) cd this friday April 4th at Loafers in Albany Oregon at 7:30pm.
Jake has studied with Tyler Spencer and with Ondrej Smeykal and is very good at that percussive multi layered style.

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New didge maker and lover on tribe...seeking info..whats the info on the didge fest?

Luminess — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:51:28 GMT

I create handmade agave didgeridoos! am new on the scene....check out my site for pictures of my didges ....any suggestion for great didge
venues? namaste....b-love

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It's almost spring and I have some free vegetable/herb seeds for fellow festies :)

Robert — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:22:46 GMT

Some of you may know that I used to have a small hierloom vegetable plant nursery......and I always grow at least a small garden....
So I have a bunch of extra seeds left from past years that I would love to have go to a good home.
Probably at least a dozen hierloom tomato types, radishes, tabasco pepper, cucumbers, green beans, some herbs....stuff like that.
Some of it is a few years old, but should still be good.
I'm thinking that if there is any interest, I'll write up what I have and send small/large amounts to whoever wants. You can pay for postage with an extra donation to indidjinus fest if you are able.
All I ask is that you really plan to use them.
Post here or email me through the tribe.
peace and respect,
robert

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Didgeridoo and Acoustic Instrument Open Mic

Pam — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:50:49 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Come join the fun this Saturday, 8 March, at Zippy's
Java Lounge in Everett, Washington as they host the 5th didgeridoo
and acoustic instrument open mic. Here are the specs:

North Seattle Didgeridoo and Acoustical
Open Mic – All acoustic instruments are welcome

An informal didgeridoo lesson from 3:30-4:15pm
Open Mic will be from 4:30-7pm
at
Zippy's Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98201

If you're in the area, stop by and play for awhile. Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Pam

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Pam's coming to Portland this weekend!!! I see a didj session in our near future...

Shaunice — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:52:01 GMT

Hey Portland didj players!! Pam is making her way to Portland this weekend and I would LOVE to get together a didj jam session!! What day works best for you? Who's in? Saturday or Sunday? It would be so great to get some players together :) Send me a message and we'll work something out. Let's have some good soul music playing.

Peace, Love and Harmonious Vibrations
Shaunice

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Love of Lewis

chad — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:35:15 GMT

I just got off the phone with Lewis Burns. He had gotten a little sidelined for awhile but now he's back working doing art and he'll be going to France to perform before he comes to In-Didj-In-Us. I think this is great news. It was excellent to hear his voice. I just love Lewis so much and had to share my excitement.

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didgeridoo community resources website

Shaunice — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:15:15 GMT

Hello beautiful people! I am creating a website for my Foundation Portfolio website class. And with this website, we can create any website we want. And so I've been thinking, what is something that inspires me, something I'm interested in, so that I can make this website amazing? I was talking with Dawn and she expressed that she's not on Tribe very often, maybe she doesn't like it much? Not sure. But I want to create a website for the didj community, maybe with info, news, upcoming events, maybe even a post like Tribe (not sure what that entails and if I'm capable of it, but if it's something you're interested in, I will learn how to do it!) Does anyone have any ideas? Anything you would LOVE to see online for the didj community? I would love as much input and ideas as possible to make this website truly useful.
Do you have any ideas?
Do you have any good resources for me?
Didg events?
Feel free to send me a message if you'd like, I can't wait to hear some of your ideas. I have 10 weeks to create this website. Although the whole project doesn't have to be within that 10 week span, and I can take it further than 10 weeks after the class is over. Thank you for your input! I look forward to it!

Peace and Love
Shaunice

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Hey in didj in us Family.....just thought we'd drop a note and let you all know....

Mantra & Thunder — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:17:55 GMT

it's a boy! Oct. 7, 2007
Sashos Akai Tieman

hope your year was great.....
and Happy New Year - lets welcome 2008!

Joel & Jen

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Didj scene in France?

Shaunice — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:58:47 GMT

Hello everyone! I am planning a trip to France in March and April! I am actually going over to see my penpal get married, I am very excited to meet her :) And of course, I am taking my didj with me! Does anyone know if there is a didj scene in France? Anyone have any connections? I would love to meet and hopefully play with some more didj players over in France, but I'm not sure what's there.... Thank you so much!

And how was everyone's holiday? Man, and here comes another one! I can't wait for the New Year, so many good things to look forward to!

Peace and Much Love
Shaunice

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Happy.......Happy >>>>>>>>>>

kiriel — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:54:57 GMT

To all my family ...
have a great winter solstice......
............... a great hoilday..... and talk to you next year.........
stay warm and dry.....
love kiriel

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Just Checking In

Pam — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:37:22 GMT

Hi Everyone,

It's been quite a couple of days and I just wanted to check in with everyone and see how you faired with the weather. Looks like a lot of us in the Oregon/Washington area got creamed. Hope you're doing alright out there.

Peace,
Pam

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Didgeridoo Performance and Open Mic

Pam — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:45:57 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Yep, it's that time again. This coming Saturday, 8 December, Zippy’s Java Lounge in Everett, Washington will be hosting a didgeridoo performance and open mic. Here are the specs:

North Seattle Didgeridoo and Acousticals
Performance and Open Mic – All acoustic instruments are welcome

An informal didgeridoo lesson from 3:30-4:15pm ($10 for lesson)
Didgeridoo Performance 4:30-5pm
Open Mic will be from 5-7pm
At
Zippy’s Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave. NE
Everett, WA 98203
425-258-4940

If you're in the area, bring your didge, bring your drums, bring your flute, bring your stringed instruments or even bring your kazoo and come on out and join the fun or just have a listen. Hope to see your there!!

Cheers,
Pam

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effects

zach_bender — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:39:17 GMT

so I am listening to this recording
by david hudson
called woolunda
recorded by steve roach back in 93

incidentally, a recording I think
every didg player should have

and like a lot of similar performances
this is full of sounds
you might call frog voices or whatever
and also some pure trumpet resonances
at about a tenth interval above the drone

and I know it is early in my apprenticeship
and there is a long learning curve ahead
but I have zero idea how he does this

does anyone have practical suggestions

zb

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where to get discarded pvc

zach_bender — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:00:12 GMT

my first didg is a piece of bamboo from Toca percussion
somewhere near a low "d"
and it has been good to learn on
but I am wanting to branch out
eventually get something authentic of course
but for now maybe a piece of pvc pipe
which I know I can probably get at a hardward store
but I do not want to participate in creating a market for
this use of petroleum
so I want to pick up a piece used somewhere
any ideas where

zb

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Just wanted to let you all know....

Shaunice — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:53:13 GMT

That you are missed and I think about you all often! I can't wait until another didj gathering. It is definitely time! I would love to reconnect, get some didj sessions together. Anyone in the Portland area that would like to get together and play and play and play. If you have an open space with good acoustics, that would be great..... I feel distant from my didj and fellow didj players. It is time to reconnect and play within the harmonious vibrations of the didjeridoo.....

Much Love and I hope you are all doing well!

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Reeble Jar on Halloween!

Shaunice — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:00:59 GMT

Reeble Jar is playing in Eugene on Halloween night!! Is anyone going to the show?! I can't wait to see them perform again! Tyler is the guy who introduced me to the didj, I didn't even know what one was before I saw Reeble Jar perform this last summer! SO EXCITED FOR REEBLE!!!!
I hope to see some of you there! Tickets are only $10! It'll be a great show!

Peace and Love
Shaunice

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Vivid Curve performance

Tom — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:07:26 GMT

Howdy,

Although Jeff Cooper was not at Indidijinus this year, he's still a damn fine Portland didjeridu player and nice guy. He's in a band called Vivid Curve - drums, guitar/mandolin/vocals, and didjeridu. Awesome upbeat fun music.

They're playing at a place called The Amazon this Wednesday evening, Nov 14th, at 9pm.
2nd and Couch - I think he said it might be upstairs?
no cover

Come on out and get your didj groove on, they rock hard!

Tom

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How do you make those instruments?

Shaunice — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:38:37 GMT

There were different lengths of pvc pipe at InDidjInUs laying up against the picnic table..... They were so fun, reminded me of the Blue Man Group....
Whose were those anyways? And how do you make them? Was it just a rubber stop on one end? I can't remember... but I REALLY want a few for myself, I think it would be really fun to bring to Firejam on sundays!!!
Thanks!
I hope all of you are doing well. I'm missing my fellow didj players.... anyone in Portland want to get a session together and play? I'm in dire need of the vibrational healings.

Much love

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Looking for Mattie

Pam — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:05:53 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know how I can get a hold of Mattie (sp?) the didge maker? After thinking about it for a day or two, there is a little redwood didge that he brought to Indidjinus that I loved playing and really can't stop thinking about. I wanted to see if I could contact him about it. Thanks much for any help.

Peace,
Pam

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didjeridus in the bunkers at the beach with a yurt - hot damn!

Tom — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:02:14 GMT

Greetings,

Matt Kearns here in Portland (and Indidjinus attendee) has reserved a yurt on the Oregon coast for the last weekend of September. I think it's for Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th, but I'm not sure. I am also not sure of the location, but it's probably Fort Stevens or one at the south end of Washington.

He and I did this last fall at the Washington campground - went into the bunkers and played a lot of music with some absurdly delicious acoustics. Quite a treat for all you didjeridu players.

I am not sure I will be able to make it this time, but am trying to get some people interested. It's going to be a wonderful trip, the yurt is a nice place to stay if it's wet and if it's dry - well then you're at the beach on a lovely day. If you want to come out for just the day and hang out and play that's cool too.

If you are interested or want more details, contact Matt at 503-758-8586 or email mohatman@hotmail.com

Hope to see you there,
Tom

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Still looking for didge lessons

David — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:20:55 GMT

anyone interested in teaching a novice didge player? I recently purchased a didge at the Oregon Country Fair and am struggling to find adequate training material, so I am resorting to taking lessons. I live in the Corvallis/Albany Oregon area, if you are interested email me at david97355@gmail.com with details. Unfortunately, I missed this years didge fest near Philomath.

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Las Vegas Didge Fest?

Batjay — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:07:01 GMT

So, would anyone be interested in a didgeridoo gathering near Las Vegas sometime around April or early May of 2008?

It would be held in the magnificent Valley of Fire State Park, about 45 minutes north of Las Vegas. The weather is great that time of year. Information about the park can be found here:

http://parks.nv.gov/vf.htm

For those who don’t enjoy a somewhat primitive camping experience (there are toilets and water, but no showers) there are plenty of reasonable hotels in Las Vegas – and it’s an easy drive. There are also no food vendors at the park, but I’m open to ideas on that.

Perhaps we could incorporate a “Do Las Vegas” evening for those who enjoy such things. Maybe get a group rate on a Cirque du Soleil show.

This is just in the “talking about talking about it” phase, so no promises – but I’d be interested in facilitating such an event close to my home.

Thoughts?
Ideas?

Jay

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Anyone with Antlers contact info

Shrek — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:24:23 GMT

Hey Didgies, i connected up with Antler at the JT didgfest and never was able to get any info. If there is anyone who can help with an email or phone message me please.

thanks

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In-Didj-In-Us 2007 Photos Available Now

Daniel — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:31:07 GMT

In-Didj-In-Us 2007 Photos are available at the following link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/PrindelCreekFarm/InDidjInUs2007
If you want photos of higher resolution than available here email me your request.
Feel free to print any of the photos.

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Do you have pictures from In Didj In Us 2007?!

Shaunice — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:30:51 GMT

Hey guys, does any one have any pictures from this years In Didj In Us Gathering? I would LOVE to have some photographs to look back on. Pictures of the people, didjs, campsites, kitchen, anything...... I would appreciate it SO much!!!

Peace and Love
Shaunice

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Lessons

David — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 03:05:03 GMT

Hello all,
I new to this tribe.net as well as this tribe, so please excuse me if I don't do this correctly. I am looking for didgeridoo lessons in the Corvallis, Albany, Philomath, Oregon area. Does anyone know of someone who would be interested in this? What is the rate and what should I expect?

Thanks,

David

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I miss my Didj Family!!!!!!

Tealraine — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:39:50 GMT

Hello Beautiful Ones:)!

I am SOOOO very sad that I missed in didj in us this year. I was SOOOO looking forward to seeing all of the beautiful people that met last year and meeting many new beautiful souls this year. There was nothing in my mind that even came close to thinking that I would not be there this year. Unfortuantely, a last minute big one made it impossible. I am so happy to hear that everyone had such a good time. Thank you for keeping my spirit alive at in didj and JT this year in my physical absence. DIDJ FAMILY ROCKS!!!!! I love you guys :).

HUGE hugs, giggles, and smiles :) :) :),

Jen

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