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MECDA Fall Festival of Music & Dance

Mahin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:40:44 GMT

Calling all musicians & drummers!
We've got all-day entertainment on the festival stage and would love to include your group - with or without a dancer -as part of the lineup.
We're also planning two Open Jam sessions during the day for a drum circle and general dance revelry.

For more info:
www.levantalsonora.com

Or email president@levantalsonora.com to reserve a spot on the festival stage - they're going fast!

Come on out and celebrate our local talent!

Mahin

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Drum Vid - Mahmoud El Masri (Egypt) and Renê Heluany (Brasil) - Doumbek, Djembe and a BellyDancer

Renê — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:33:50 GMT

Hope enjoy

www.youtube.com/watch

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My last Drum Vids

Renê — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:33:09 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY6eSOk9mZ4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2d_G5pxSDo

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Big Hafla May 3rd with Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal (Phoenix area)

elissa — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:26:46 GMT

Hi, everyone, I just wanted to update you with information on the upcoming hafla and workshops with Souhail Kaspar. He will be here the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. (Please disregard the earlier date. We had to move it back one weekend). The hafla will be a dance party with Souhail and Rachid Halihal. Also some local musicians, some featured dancers, some wonderful vending by Fashionable Movement and Anaya Tribal, oh yeah, and LOTS of dancing for party attendies. Fun, fun, fun!

More info will come later, and I have updated the website: www.phoenixhafla.com

Also, don't forget to cheer Souhail on on February 10th for the 50th Grammy award show! He has been nominated for this year's Grammy in World Music for his work with Rahim Alhaj in "When the Soul is Settled: The Music of Iraq."

If you have any questions, ideas, or want to volunteer, please drop me a line. I can't wait to see everyone in a few months!

Elissa

P.S. I will once again be performing with Nawari Dance and Music Ensemble at the Arizona State Fair every weekend from Feb 9th to March 31st. If you're out there, please come by and say hello!

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New Drum Class

DaveFrankus — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:37:36 GMT

Greetings drummers,
I am offering a basic drum class for beginner, intermediate and advanced level drummers ( yes, we all need to learn to play together ). We will be learning many rhythms in various time signatures, ie 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 10/8, 12/8 etc. How to play for dancers, accompanying musical instruments, the drum circle ( my forte ), drum circle etiquette, Estrella War drumming and trance drumming.

The class will be in my home on Tuesdays at 7pm for 1 1/2 hours and will cost $15. If you are interested please send me a personal message on tribe.

Peace and Rhythm,
~D

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Cyrcle At Bookman's

DaveFrankus — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:49:59 GMT

To all my local friends; I will no longer be doing the 19th Avenue and Northern Bookman's Music and Dance Cyrcle. I will let you know if I start one another somewhere. Bookman's was extremely hospitable and wonderful to work for. The choice was mine. Thank you so much for your support.
Peace,
~D

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Open Drum & Dance!!

gypsydrum — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:03:13 GMT

The Nadastati Kumpania Gypsies will be drumming and dancing this Thurs. night (10/25/07) at Trick Shot Pool Hall. Trick Shot is located on the Southwest corner of 43rd Ave. and Cactus Road in Phoenix, AZ. The fun starts at 7:30pm, all are welcome!

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Phoenix Faerie Festival Fund Raiser Show this Saturday

DaveFrankus — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:36:42 GMT

I'm very excited to announce that the Soul Invictus Gallery will host a Gala Faerie Festival Fund Raiser Show Saturday October 13th 2007.

Soul Invictus is located at
1022 N.W. Grand Ave
Phoenix AZ

The all ages show will include a
*Fantasy Artist's Showing
*Raffle
*Live Music and Dancers
Including performances by;
*Stage 6 Productions
*Anaya Tribal Dance
*Joe Bethancourt
*Zina BintBadia
*Jasmine
*Wyllow Ravenscroft
*Epona

Great Raffle Donations From:

Sylvan Woods

Fetish Falls

the Root Seller Gallery

Gypsy Faerie

Anaya Tribal

PF Chang's China Bistro

Anna's Devious Wigs

Bronwynn Torgerson & Dan Poland
AND MORE

Come Out and Show Your Support
Time 7pm - Doors Open at 6pm
Tickets $10 ea (Cash Only) Children Under 6yrs FREE

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Wednesday, October 3rd - "Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

DaveFrankus — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:37:51 GMT

Wednesday, October 3rd - "Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

at

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
Wednesday, October 3rd

Come and share the love and communal spirit of this wonderful event. The lights are low and there is magic in the air. Loose yourself in the moment while you give and receive revitalizing energy. It's all about the love and your individual expression of it. Just let yourself go.....oh yes...and there will be group hugs.
Dancers of all types and skill levels are welcome!
Musicians, bring your melodic instruments, drums and or light percussion..
This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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Wednesday, September 5th" - Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

DaveFrankus — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:11:22 GMT

Wednesday, September 5th" - Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

at

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
Wednesday, September 5th

Come and share the love and communal spirit of this wonderful event. The lights are low and there is magic in the air. Loose yourself in the moment while you give and receive revitalizing energy. It's all about the love and your individual expression of it. Just let yourself go.....oh yes...and there will be group hugs.
Dancers of all types and skill levels are welcome!
Musicians, bring your melodic instruments, drums and or light percussion..
This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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Open Drum & Dance!

gypsydrum — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:32:06 GMT

The Nadastati Kumpania Gypsy Muscians & Dancers are hosting an open dance the last Thursday of this month (Aug. 30th) at Trick Shot Pool Hall. Trick Shot is located on the Southwest corner of 43rd Ave. and Cactus Road in Phoenix, AZ. The fun starts at 8:00 pm, all are welcome!

The Nadastati Kumpania Gypsy Muscians & Dancers will performing for the Umbrian Royalty in Northern Calif. at the Adrian Empire's Imperial War on Labor Day weekend. If this sounds like fun to you, and you want to join us for 3 days of Medieval Festivities and camping in Beautiful Northen Calif., e-mail Mary through Tribe for the details.

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African drum and dance on the playa

Acequia Carrie — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:40:00 GMT

Greetings,
Hope to see your stomping feet and smiling faces on the playa again this year. Please come support and help create community and a vibe for newcomers! Here's the West African events that I know of:

West African dance (taught be me!)
Wednesday 1pm-2:30pm at Contact Camp 4:30 and D

West African dance (taught by Marsha)
Cyphertown Tues 5-6pm, Sat 3-4pm

West African Drum Circle/Music Jam (with Suzen & Jeni Drummm) at Mecca Shiva Camp (3.30 & Estuary), Weds/Thurs @ 3:30-5pm

See you on the playa!
Carrie

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Last Night's Cyrcle

DaveFrankus — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:28:31 GMT

I just recieved a message from one of my friends asking me what happened to the groove in Wednesday's Cyrcle. He was right. There was not much of a groove and it had a lot to do with my energy. Below was my reply...

I'm sorry I dropped the ball last night. I find it right at impossible to hide my emotions because they run so deep. Last night I died. I will keep you posted about next month. Don't want to talk about it.....sorry.
Peace,
Dave

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Wednesday, August 1st " - Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

DaveFrankus — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:01:34 GMT

Wednesday, August 1st " - Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

at

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
Wednesday, August 1st

Dancers of all types and skill levels are welcome!
Musicians, bring your melodic instruments, drums and or light percussion..
This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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Calling All Musicians!

Mahin — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:31:20 GMT

We're doing it again at Oasis 2!
Bring your drums and other music making devices....

Open Dance Night
Thursday, July 26th 7:30 pm
Oasis 2
SW corner of Broadway & McClintock in Tempe
$2.00 admisson at the door

Come early - last time was a full house!

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This Is Awesome!!

DaveFrankus — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:44:30 GMT

Animusic - Pipe Dream

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5503582578132361295

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In need of a rhythm....

SashaD — Tue, 22 May 2007 00:06:12 GMT

Other than Karsilama, what other 9/8 rhythms are out there in M.E. music??

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Open Dance NIght

gypsydrum — Sat, 12 May 2007 15:32:37 GMT

All are welcome to an Open Drum & Dance Night at Trick Shot Pool Hall, This is an excellent oppurtunity for student dancers to perform in front of a small audience to live drummers. It is a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Come dance, drum, smoke a hookah, hang out and have fun!
Date and Time: Thurs. May 31st at 7:00-10ish.
Location: Trick Shot is located on the Southwest corner of 43rd & Cactus Rd.,
It is the last suite next to Cactus. There is no sign on the outside of the building. For more information please email Mary on tribe.

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Drum instruction help please

TribalAmazonGypsy — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:03:29 GMT

I'm having trouble working on my drumming (doumbek) skills alone. Can anyone recomend a great instructional dvd? I have found a few online but would really like recomendations. Thanks so much! Amazon

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Student/Open Dance Night at Sultan's Grill

gypsydrum — Sat, 19 May 2007 00:39:25 GMT

Come join us for Student Dance Night at Sultan's Grill, Come dance to the live music of Campana Gypsy Drums, eat wonderful Middle-Eastern food, smoke hookahs, relax and have fun!
Date: 5/24/07
Time: 7:30pm--10:00pm
Location: Sultan's Grill
5625 W Bell Rd Ste B
Glendale, AZ 85308.
(602) 298-4400

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Doumbek recomendations please

TribalAmazonGypsy — Fri, 04 May 2007 01:12:15 GMT

Hi everyone! All of the dvd instructional recomendations were great, so I thought I'd ask your opinions on a drum too. I'm looking for a good doumbek, but one that's affordable. It has to be good for constant traveling, and in all climates, indoor an out. An all around good drum. Any recomendations? Oh, I have to be able to buy it online too. No local resources here. Thanks so much! Hugs, Amazon

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Remember Bookman's Tomorrow Night

DaveFrankus — Tue, 01 May 2007 18:19:08 GMT

I hope to see you there.....I love the energy and I thank you for it.

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Az Musicians Tribe

Mike — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:11:53 GMT

I'd like to post a link to my new tribe in case anyone wants to link up with other musicians in Az:

http://tribes.tribe.net/am?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Bf4edf4fa-e14d-4a27-8c1d-3ec987bff266%5D

I'm a bit short on members at the moment, but I'll be inviting people from other tribes as well (mostly guitarists and bassists, but also other musicians). I hope to get some creativity flowing. There are a lot of talented people in Az, especially in the central highlands (and of coarse the Phx area).

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Brazilian Belly Dancer in a duet drum solo, darbuka and doumbek

Renê — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:57:07 GMT

I placed a current video in youtube, one duet of doumbek (Marco Hajjar) and darbuka (Me), Nanda Najla as Belly Dancer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhF33hx470

Hope enjoy!!

Hugs

Renê Dalton Halwani

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Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal in Phoenix March 31st/April 1st

elissa — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 06:00:16 GMT

Mark your calendars!

Master percussionist Souhail Kaspar will be back in the Phoenix area at the end of March (which, incidentally, is also the beginning of April) for more percussion workshops and a rhythm and movement workshop for dancers. Also, Moroccan musician extraordinaire Rachid Halihal will be offering ensemble music workshops, which include voice and instrumental lessons, so bring your ouds, neys, violins, drums, and beautiful voices!

After the workshops, there will be a kickass concert and hafla featuring some of our favorite local dancers and maybe a guest appearance by our once-local violinist Bruno Bruzzese, and of course some of the best live music imaginable. Anyone who attended Rachid’s house concert last November can tell you what a blast it was!

More details to come….

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I want to jam with my DOUMBEK!

brilliantsoma — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:50:36 GMT

Where is the group? Any lessons or gathering going on??I have plenty of friends that work with the african drums but I love the doumbek.

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April 4th?????

Ankestamen — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:37:56 GMT

Are you having a drumming circle April 4th? My students are ready to come play that day. I really would love to have some oud and flute too. I just love flute.

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It's No Fun If the Drummers Don't Come!

Mahin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:53:33 GMT

Calling all drummers and M.E. style musicians - open stage for all to jam...
Ensembles are welcome to have some performance time - just contact me so we can plan ahead.
Open dance floor for all dancers too. Soloists/groups are encouraged to perform.

Cleopatra Cafe
7826 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix

Delicious food and *seriously* premium hookahs available all night.

Admission is $2.00 ($1.00 for MECDA members - bring your card)

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Wednesday, March 7" - Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

DaveFrankus — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 02:23:20 GMT

Wednesday, March 7" - Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

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Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
Wednesday, March 7th

Dancers of all types and skill levels are welcome! Also bring your melodic instruments.
Drummers, bring your drums and or light percussion..
This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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Saturday night's 2-24-07 Bellydance show

Brad — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:59:08 GMT

If you were not able to make it, you missed out. You can see footage of me playing for Nissa if you go and view my profile. I will post pics soon. Levana also has a YouTube link to her footage on her latest blog. Check it out!

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Soooooo........?

SashaD — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:04:55 GMT

It's now bday+1 and I haven't heard a peep out of the b'day boy. Is he still alive? Did he pass out somewhere with a lampshade on his head?

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"Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Circle

DaveFrankus — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:25:38 GMT

"Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Circle

at

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
Wednesday, February 7th

Dancers of all types and skill levels are welcome! Also bring your melodic instruments.
Drummers, bring your drums and or light percussion..
This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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Christina of Black Lotus Clothing is Hipdrop's Featured Artist of the Month for February 2007

Steve — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:22:07 GMT

You can read all about Christina and see some of the pictures of her and her clothing line - Black Lotus Clothing on our website www.hipdrop.com

Make sure you also click on the Hipdrop Radio icon and listen to her interview with Aneaj.

If you missed last month's interview with Carmine, or would like to listen again. You can still hear it on Hipdrop Radio. Just click on the Hipdrop Radio icon from our website.

If you, or someone you know would like to become a Hipdrop Featured Artist or have a question or a comment about our website or our radio station. Please feel free to send email to Aneaj at: aneaj@hipdrop.com

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Drummer circle at Sinbads in Tempe?

Ankestamen — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:33:35 GMT

Has anybody heard of this? I just saw it while looking for a cultural event to take my daughter to.

Tribal and Middle Eastern Drum Circle
Ongoing:
Sundays
Sunday: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sinbad Restaurant
5004 S. Price Road
Tempe, 85282
Phone: (480) 491-5588

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Who Is Going To Estrella War???

DaveFrankus — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:28:37 GMT

Sound off!

I'm thinking about it.

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I NEED DRUMMERS on Feb. 17th to jam with Babukishen

lucylipschtiz — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:44:37 GMT

this is his first time to AZ, straight from Mumbai (Bombay), musician, drummer, and Bollywood composer, Babukishen das Baul, is doing a mini-tour in AZ. I will go ahead and post the event that is happening here in Phoenix; he is also doing shows and workshops in Tucson, Sedona, and Flagstaff. We do not have drummers for Tucson yet. He told me he wants to meet many musicians and drummers to accompany him in his shows.
So, check out the flier for all the info, and feel free to contact me.
Lucy:)

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This Tuesday January 16........Yasmina's !!!LAST!!! Last class recital at the Mesa Senior Center

DaveFrankus — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:35:13 GMT

Yasmina's !!!LAST!!! Last class recital at the Mesa Senior Center

LET'S SHOW THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN WHO HAS BEEN A PILLAR OF THE BELLYDANCE COMMUNITY SOME LOVE AND SHOW UP ! ! !

**Yasmina's Mesa Parks and Rec. recital class**
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Mesa Multigenerational Center
247 N. Macdonald (1 block south of University, 3 blocks east of Country Club)
Guest dancers welcome -- more info contact Yasmina,
yasmina@joyofbellydancing.com

Guest musicians - Obelysk

Now.....who's going?.......

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what do to and where is it????

Na'imah — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:57:46 GMT

Hey everyone, I'm coming back to Az really soon (like, in a couple days if I can get motivated to pack :P), and was wondering when drum circles get together?? I seem to remember something that went down Tuesdays in Mesa??....It's been a while and my memory is fuzzy.
Anyways, I'll be staying in Apache Junction. If anyone is getting together not TOO far from where I am (I'm not the biggest fan of driving), I would love to meet people and spin fire and jam out!
Peace and blessings,
Lynnea

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Ren Festival anyone??

lucylipschtiz — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:43:02 GMT

Guys and ladies.. I'm up and ready to do a couple of gigs at any of the Ren Faires, esp. the BIG one! So, if any troupes want to round out with a dancer, or drummers want an extra drummer, please let me know. I haven't been able to do any faires here in AZ, the timing was always off.. this year, now that I'm not so sick anymore, I want to try new venues. I DOD dance at a closed SCA event a couple of summers ago, wow!!! the drummers were incredible. this is my favorite style to dance to..
I play darn good basic rhythm, any rhythm, once I hear it. Have drummed in many drumming circles, and can thank Night Wolf Clan in Tucson for helping me to practice in a group.

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Get your groove on! January 3rd

DaveFrankus — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:37:41 GMT

"Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum and Dance Circle

at

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
Wednesday, January 3rd

Dancers of all types and skill levels are welcome! Also bring your melodic instruments.
Drummers, bring your drums and or light percussion..
This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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This Wednesday January 3rd - "Cyrcle" at Bookman's

DaveFrankus — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:59:56 GMT

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Jazmine's Retirement Party TONIGHT!

Mahin — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:04:09 GMT

Yes, Jazmine is officially retiring from restaurant work and she's doing her final show at Oasis tonight at 1:00 am. All are welcome to come enjoy it and dance into the wee hours of the morning (Oasis closes at 4am!) Drummers are welcome too - come on out and show her some luuv ;-)

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This Friday at Mythos... Classical Arabic Music Masters

Mahin — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 04:11:28 GMT

Friday, December 29th 11:00 pm
Mythos Bistro
2515 N Scottsdale Rd. (E side of Scottsdale north of McDowell in Wilshire Plaza)

Gabby Tawil on percussion, Tony Hajar on ney and the new guy in town.... Ashraf Hakim on cello joined by Joe Borik and Helen Finch on percussion.
These three Arab-born and trained musical masters take the stage for an evening of beautiful classical Arabic classics starting at 11:00pm. Dance show at 11:30 with Mahin.

Come out for a fabulous evening and support live entertainment!

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There's a place for us ...

Levana — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:50:16 GMT

When I started dancing, my very first public performance was at a Traveler show. Dancing to the live music was exhilarating and interacting with the audience was amazing!! It was dancing for the pure love of dancing. I had loved the dance for years but it was there that I fell in love with performing.

Part of my New Year's goals was to surround myself with positive energy and peaceful people. In line with that goal, I have an idea. What do you all think about setting up someting monthly - or at least quarterly - where we could get together and perform. Everyone ... no matter what style or experience level ... to live drums (wink wink drummer boys and girls) or to recorded music ... someplace "safe" and happy ... to support and encourage one another and to bond as performers.

I know I sound all hippie peace-lovin flower child-esque but ... well ... that's me LOL!

What do you think?

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"Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum and Dance Circle - Dec 6th - 7pm - FREE!!!!

DaveFrankus — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:21:27 GMT

Get your groove on!

"Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum and Dance Circle
at
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
on the FIRST Wednesday of every month starting on December 6th 2006

Dancers of all types are welcome! This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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Sambaladi or Maksamba?

Renê — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 15:30:23 GMT

I know that the times I can seem flat or insistent placing links for videos here, but this presentation, this performance of my friend and partner Karol its realy good!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGT0ZydQ5E

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Two more vids added in my website

Renê — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 06:32:29 GMT

www.renedalton.com

click on drummer site english version, go to link downloads, this 2 last vids.

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Tabl Saaid Video

Renê — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:22:39 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azhc0-P4L2U

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World Music & Dance - Hejira of Seattle - in the Valley

Mahin — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 03:31:28 GMT

Hejira is a Seattle-based World Fusion Jazz Band with spellbinding music, soulful singing and mesmerizing dancers, .

http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=66972

Monday Nov. 20th 7:30 pm
Efes Turkish Cuisine
SW corner of Guadalupe & McClintock in Tempe
$5.00 cover at the door + dinner required

Wednesday, Nov. 22nd 7:30 pm
Cleopatra Cafe
west side of 27th Ave. south of Northern Ave, in Phoenix
$5.00 cover at the door + dinner required

Hejira specializes in World Rhythms such as; Beledi, Ayub, Zaar, Cheftitelli, Turkish 9/8, Bulgarian 7/4, Persian 6/8, Brazilian, etc. A Middle Eastern dance troupe also regularly perform with us. They welcome all area belly dancers to join us in 'open dance'. Drummers are encouraged to join in, as well.

Come on out folks & welcome them to Phoenix!

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Happy Thanksgiving Drum Friends !!!

DaveFrankus — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:18:01 GMT

Hope everyone has a great day and that you find something and someone to be thankful for. I know I have.

Gotta go drum up some turkey dinner....(rim-shot)

Groovy,
~D

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First Friday in Phoenix / Tempe?

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 18:25:54 GMT

Suddenly realizing that for the first time in months I have no kids this weekend. can anyone suggest some of the best places in Phoenix / Tempe to go jam with a circle tonight?

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West Side Drum and Dance Cyrcle

DaveFrankus — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 23:41:41 GMT

Dear fellow drummers and dancers,
Is there any interest in a weekly or monthly drum circle on the west side (west Phoenix or Glendale)? I have been approached by someone who would like to have one to go to. I am willing to start one if there is enough interest, say 5 - 10 people or more. Some of the things we would be doing would be layering, free style, Middle Eastern rhythms, some African rhythms, trance and dirge. Dancers of any kind and Hoopers and other performers are welcome .... the interaction is wonderfully rewarding.

The only way this will happen for you is if you get off your apathetic butts and respond to this post shortly. I will wait a week or so to hear from you and then I will move on to something else. I love you all and I'm motivated on this.

Peace,
~Dave Frankus - aka edric aziz

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Looking for a Dancer!

Gary — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:54:16 GMT

I'm looking for a dancer that would be willing to do street performances with me on Mill Ave. for tips. Must be willing to play from 6-11 pm. By myself I usually bank about 20-60$ But I'm sure with a dancer drawing attention tips would be extensive. I drum you dance we split 50/50 any takers?

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New Tribe - AZ MECDA - Levant al Sonora

Mahin — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:52:22 GMT

We now have a tribe for Levant al Sonora - AZ's MECDA chapter!
Check it out here....
http://tribes.tribe.net/levantalsonora

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Souhail Kaspar workshops in Phoenix, November 4th-5th, 2006

elissa — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:18:43 GMT

If you live in Arizona, you're in for a treat! Souhail Kaspar returns for a rare visit on November 4th and 5th.

White Claws World Percussion Ensemble presents
Middle Eastern Percussion and Dance Workshops with Souhail Kaspar!

The Master Percussionist, known for his ability to improvise and embellish the rhythmic patterns of Arabic music, will be instructing the following:

Saturday November 4th:

Fundamentals of Egyptian Doumbek: 12 noon – 2 pm $40
Intermediate Egyptian Doumbek: 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm $40
Riq (Arabic Tambourine): 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm $35

Sunday November 5th:

Advanced Egyptian Doumbek: 10 am – 12 noon $40
Drum Solos (for Dancers): 1 pm – 4 pm $60

Multi-class Discounts - the more classes you take, the greater the discount!
2 Classes: $20 discount; 3 Classes: $35 discount; 4 Classes $55 discount.

Class Descriptions:

Percussion class titles are pretty self-explanatory. They get progressively harder, so attendance in order (fundamental, intermediate, advanced) is strongly recommended. The riq class can be taken by all skill levels.

Drum Solo - This is a dance workshop. Learn how to improvise with live drum solos! A great 3-hour intensive workshop covering all aspects of the challenging art of drum solo. Emphasis placed on rhythm and movement, with a lecture on Raqs al-Sharqi.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as classes fill up quickly! To pre-register, private-message me (Elissa) for instructions.

Souhail’s Website: www.neareastmusic.com
Souhail’s Email: arabmusic@adelphia.net

For more info on the White Claws:
www.whiteclaws.com

Workshop Location
7141 W Redfield Rd, Peoria, AZ
(71st Avenue north of Thunderbird)

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Where's Edric?

elissa — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 02:48:25 GMT

What in the world has happened to Edric? Is he spelunking? Climbing Mount Everest? Running against Jon Kyle in November? Helping his friend Dave find more instruments to take pictures with (or behind)? Working on the latest carpentry project with the Baron? Shopping for fur-lined handcuffs? Writing the next great American novel? Buried deep in his recording studio producing the next triple-platinum CD? Writing the final goddamn book of the Harry Potter series so we don't have to wait anymore? Having lunch with Hossam Ramsy? Re-inventing the wave theory of light? Re-building the Devonshire castle for next year, this time with ten turrets and a functional moat? Has he taken up pottery so he can make his own signature-series drum capable of crushing skulls with the most resounding doum imaginable? Is he building a summer mansion on Alcatraz island? Sailing the Pacific in a full-sized replica viking longboat? Freeing Tibet? Where the hell is he?!

Inquiring minds want to know....

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MECDA Kick-Off Event Needs Help!

Mahin — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 23:07:26 GMT

Hello all,

We have had organizational difficulties in getting our MECDA chapter started and are in need of much help to get things rolling. We had committed to a November 3rd Dance Show/Fashion Show but now find ourselves without the participation of two of our four officers to help steer this event.

We NEED lots of immediate help to keep this commitment to the local dance community and make our chapter a reality beyond its existence on MECDA Central's paperwork. We understand that everyone's lives are very busy but even a small amount of volunteering can help this go forward.

The event is Friday November 3rd 7:30 pm at Layali Restaurant - see my Tribe page for full details.

We do have some performers booked already but we may have room for more both -cabaret and tribal styles

We need:
Publicity Help
Vendors
Vendor Coordinator
Models for costume fashions
Helpers to dress the models and do makeup
Someone to run sound
An Emcee
Ticket takers
A large tent for models and performers to dress in ( there is not sufficient space inside the restaurant for that many people to prep)
Raffle donations / raffle coordinator

Please respond to myself or Tom Pettijohn ( tom.pettijohn@cox.net ) ASAP if you can help in even the smallest way. We realize we are almost reaching for a miracle here but we believe....

Thank you,

Mahin , Interim President
Tom Pettijohn, Interim Vice President

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Off Topic, Bon Jovi?

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:22:16 GMT

Hello everyone,

first I apologize for such a off topic post, but I want to invite you all. see below

what's this all about you say?

Here it is, I've kept quiet for some time... a second project I've been working with for the last several months. I would like to extend an invitation to a breakout debut / party for "DEAD OR ALIVE: The Bonjovi Experience". This is an ultimate tribute to Bon Jovi and our debut is September 30th at Alice Cooper's Town (downtown Phoenix) @ 8PM (show starting approx. 9PM).. This is being released to the press and radio this week and we've taken the time to make it look, feel and sound right. If your interested in attending, email me a message and I'll put you on my guest list :) I'll just need your full name, and any of your friends or significant others names and the cover charge will be waived :) The producer is allowing me to do this only once, so come down, have a drink, enjoy the sights, listen to the music and show your support!

Remember to email me with your info otherwise you'll be charged a cover :(

You can check us out here -> http://www.myspace.com/deadoraliveband

Thanks!

Gary

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the new guy

Ruben — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:18:27 GMT

hey just wanted to introduce myself. ive been taking lessons from Gaby Tawil a local drummer here in Phoenix, Az
ive been playing for a several months now and hoping to get some pointers from you seasoned vets out there :)

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Yasmina's Class Recital

DaveFrankus — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:24:43 GMT

Yasmina is having her students recital tonight at 7pm and she has asked me to play some saz and drums for her class to dance to. Elissa and Lara will be joining me. Should be fun. It's at the Mesa Senior Center near University and Macdonald. "The last minute is the best minute."

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New video added

Renê — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:17:38 GMT

Dear friends,

I today placed in my site a new video, a presentation with 3 musicians and a Belly Dancer, the spectacle happened in the national Theater in Brasilia in June of the last year.

I thank the attention and the time, the video is great but valley the penalty to wait to see.
Commentaries well will be come, the video are in the section downloads in my site www.renedalton.com

Big Hug

Renê Dalton

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New tribe forming: Ethnomusictherapy

songflowermari — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:14:57 GMT

A place for those who use music of the world in their therapeutic and sound healing practices can come and exchange resources/ideas.
tribes.tribe.net/ethnomusictherapy

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The drumm in my life

Renê — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:14:48 GMT

It would like to share with all here a little on the influence and importance of the percussion in mine life. When I age child, for return of mine 4 years of age, my mother had some problems of health, doctors did not obtain to discover what he was and nothing they made to help it, my father tried of all forms to find some solution or somebody that could help, but nothing he advanced. A certain, a couple of friends of my parents had day been in house in visiting them, of this visit, after much colloquy this couple invited my parents to go in a section in a center of umbanda. Thus my mother if initiated, started to improve and starts to frequentar this center regularly. In my first time, I was a little nervous, anxious, common thing in the children, when the section it started, that the tambores (atabaques) had started to touch felt an emotion so strong as if had gained a toy new, the emotion, the joy was incredible that that was causing me, I was very happy and moved with this new experience!

The percussion, the sound of the tambores, I believe, I must of some form modify my cardiac beating, my chemistry corporal, but independent of this, to incorporate the percussion, to live deeply the touch of the drum stops me is to bring the life a new perception of the world and the people. The touch of the drum, the conscience of touch of the drum, gave a new perception to me of rhythm, of time, in any situation in my life. I feel that the percussion helped me to develop the patience and the calm, when I have the chance to touch tambores with friends I feel well, I am happy, is as if everything left there that leaves me sad, everything what it bothers me and in this way it renewed my energies and hopes. The percussion beyond all these benefits, helped me to make new friends, to open new horizons, to enrich my culture and knowledge.

When I decided to start to touch, never I was worried very about technique, always oriented myself for the sound, exactly because in Brazil it is one in such a way difficult here to find professors of Arab or African percussion, then I had to basically guide me for the sound. With the Internet the things if had become more easy, easiness of research, to find rhythms and notations techniques. I have conscience of that I am and I will always be in initiation process, I have much despite to learn e I want to always learn, therefore to touch for me is a way to express me, to say to all how much I am happy, of that it is possible to be happy, with a so simple thing. Touching tambores, the percussion changed my life, for better and is very happy therefore!
Peace and best thing for all!!

Renê Dalton

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WANTED: Tabla player for Dance Class in East Valley

Mahin — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:14:31 GMT

I am looking for a tabla player for my Intermediate Bellydance class in Gilbert. If you are interested please contact me privately by Tribe mail.

Thanks!

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Musicians Needed!

Mahin — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 03:01:06 GMT

We're having another Open Dance night on July 27th at Layali Restaurant in Phoenix (Ahwatukee area). This is a very fun event and an opportunity to meet and jam with lots of new musicians!

Musicians that contact me in advance will be put on the list and pay only $4.00 admission which includes mezze plate and soft drink. Any additional menu items ordered will be discounted for performers as well. Just a small thank you for your musical talents :-)

For full details check my Tribe page or www.mahinbellydance.com

Thanks!

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Arizona has a MECDA chapter!

Mahin — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 02:02:36 GMT

If you haven't already heard... Arizona now has it's very own MECDA chapter - and our very first webpage:
http://www.geocities.com/lady_brianna_the_oblivious/AZ-MECDA.htm
Musicians this includes you!!!!

This chapter is a local branch of the Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association based in California which hosts Cairo Carnivale and many other events. There are MECDA chapters all over the U.S. and now we have one too! There will be an informational meeting in July for anyone interested in finding out more about this group and what it can mean for the Arizona ME music and dance community - if we all pitch in. Stay tuned to Tribe -the meeting details will be set soon and posted here.

We'd like to have a "more creative" name than AZ MECDA so there is a naming contest going on as well - hit the webpage to enter your sugesstions. The winner will ultimately be decided by member vote at the information meeting to be held in July.

The first major event - our kick-off, will be held in October. We encourage you all to get involved and help make AZ MECDA chapter something that is fun, educational and in celebration of our diverse, statewide Middle Eastern music and dance community here in AZ.

If you are already a MECDA member you can request to be affiliated with the AZ chapter.

Any of the interim officers can be contacted for more information. We can be reached through the AZ MECDA webpage.

We are looking forward to great things with everyone's involvment!

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Stop Pirates

Renê — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:30:01 GMT

I am very sad in seeing as people exist who do not respect the work and the creation of nobody, finished to discover that she has a person vendendo copies pirates of the compact disc that produced, of the musician Tony Mouzayek , Hossam Ramzy and the Belly Dance Superstar, if by chance somebody to want to verify or to try to take some attitude follows below the addresses of the person who is pirating and its profile in the site orkut.com:

Her personal page
http://paginas.terra.com.br/arte/liane/avai/liane.htm

Her perfil in orkut
http://www.orkut.com/Scrapbook.aspx?uid=7258029461762608763

CDS and DVDS pirates
http://paginas.terra.com.br/arte/liane/encomendas/catalogocd.htm

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Left handed hits

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:17:00 GMT

Hey drummers,

I am finding that I need to use my left middle finger to really get a loud ca rather than my weak ring finger....is this acceptable?

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more 2 drumm vids now whit belly dancer too

Renê — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:37:24 GMT

http://www.renedalton.com/ecentro_downloads01.htm

=)

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Beginner practice time

Tue, 23 May 2006 21:31:01 GMT

Hey drummers,

I am averaging an hour a day learning rhythms and getting a confident sound. How much practice per day is ideal for a beginner who has musical experience as is eager to learn? Thanks:)

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Video advice

Tue, 30 May 2006 05:02:14 GMT

Hey drummers,

Can anyone give me advice on what would be a good video to buy that would give me an idea of how to drum for a dancer? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

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New drumm vids in my website

Renê — Sun, 28 May 2006 21:10:59 GMT

Dear Friends,

I put some new drumm vids in my website, hope like it.

www.renedalton.com in downloads section

Hugs from Brasil

Renê Dalton

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I got my new drum!!!!

Mon, 22 May 2006 22:50:31 GMT

It has a wonderful sounding dun but there seems to be a bit of carryover of the dun sound when I hit the tek and ca....any suggestions?

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Synthetic head vs. animal skin

Sun, 21 May 2006 08:42:23 GMT

Hi fellow drummers,

Tonight was the first time i picked up a doumbek and i tried 2 with different heads...I found the animal skinned one better sounding and easier to play than the synthetic one....has anyone ever experienced this? Please share your thoughts....thanks)

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Open Dance - Thank You!

Mahin — Thu, 18 May 2006 17:09:16 GMT

We had a great time at Olive Branch last ngiht - lots of musicians - lots of dancers - a couple surprises and lots of fun! Thanks to everyone who showed up and participated - tribal, cabaret, SCA-what a cool mix! . A full description of the evening and it's solo performers is on my blog - and photos in my Tribe photo album.

If you missed out this time - don't miss next time :-)

Thanks again,

Mahin

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Answers

Tue, 16 May 2006 06:09:19 GMT

The answer to #49 is B.

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Calling All Drummers/Musicians!

Mahin — Tue, 09 May 2006 00:15:51 GMT

Come out for Open Dance night on Wed. May 17th at Olive Branch. The stage will be open for all musicians and the dance floor for all dancers. This is a fun night for the drum and dance community to get together, socialize and enjoy each other's company and skills. We will have solo performances by Azula, Fatimah, Zoraya, Zina bint Badia and more! Yours in Service of the Drum will be joining us also!

Hang out with old friends and make some new friends - full details at:
http://mahinbellydance.com/events.htm

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A funny thing happenned on the way to this tribe site...

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:16:55 GMT

Hey Edric, I was just trying to back you up on that other BD site. Now, I just found out I was talking smack to the brother of the drummer for the Police. But even though I feel he asked for it, I think we finally came to terms. The whole thing (when taken into context) was quite humorous and I can only imagine how many people were entertained if not offended. But that is just they way I roll... ya know, walking on the moon with Roxanne in perfect synchronicity. I guess everything us drummers do is magic. It kinda makes me get all goo goo goo a gah gah gah, that's all I wanted to say to you.

Peace...

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New Burning Man drummer tribe

K-THRILL — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:39:54 GMT

There is now a tribe for drummers that were or want to be a part of the Man's pre-burn fire show, and are not already a supporting member of a fire conclave.
Join up! There will be the need for more ambiance players at the 2006 burn!

tribes.tribe.net/ambiancedrumming

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Local Drum Group Looking Add

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 04:37:37 GMT

The local drum group (The White Claws), based in Peoria AZ, is looking to add a drummer or two of intermediate skill level or above. We play African, Middle-Eastern, Latin, fusion, etc. We jam open drum circles and also have an extensive repertoire of arranged pieces. We are constantly evolving… growing in terms of music and skill. We rehearse every Sunday afternoon in a private studio. We play a few SCA events but are now starting to do more non-SCA paying gigs with various local dance troupes. If you are interested and serious about world drumming, please contact Glenn off-tribe at evildrums@cox.net for more info. If you know someone who might be interested, please pass the word along. Thanks.

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Drum circle this Sunday at Shirley's?

gypsydrum — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 01:57:50 GMT

Will there be another cool drum circle this Sunday at Shirley's Dehli?

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Advice for a Drummer Virgin....

SashaD — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:23:17 GMT

To all of you experienced musicians/instructors out there....

1. What should a newbie look for in a drum? Think in terms of materials, workmanship, sound. How would one know a good drum from a lesser quality drum?

2. What is a reasonable price range for a good quality drum?

3. Any suggestions as to where one should go and look for a drum?

4. Practice time: What would be your minimum recommended "practice time" you'd tell your students to do at home between lessons?

5. Any other info you'd like to share?

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Where should one go?

Patrickthebutcher — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 21:00:24 GMT

I have a friend looking for intro doumbek classes in the Sacramento area. she is between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe.
any suggestions kids?

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Support Visting Talent!

Mahin — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 16:23:07 GMT

Souhail Kaspar will be here for Doumbek & Riqq workshops on Saturday, March 11th, a dancer's rhythm & movement workshop on Sunday, March 12th and a fabulous show on Sunday evening at Olive Branch.
He has put together a wonderful ensemble of musicians: Naser Musa on Oud, Majdi Kurd on additional percussion (all from California) and our own Ramzy on keyboards. If that wasn't enough - there's dancers too!
Please come out and support these events. The valley's bellydance scene can only grow if we continue to learn and be a welcoming spot for touring artists and instructors Without a supportive dancer/musician community we will find Phoenix is passed over by the best and brightest of the Middle Eastern entertainers and instructors. I hope to see many of you there.

Thanks!

Mahin

Full info at: www.mahinbellydance.com

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Drum Circle at Shirley's Delhi

DaveFrankus — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:51:09 GMT

Hi to the group!
This Sunday and the first Sunday of every month after that is a time to let your soul connect with your primal rhythm at "Cyrcle" the drummers groove drum cyrcle. Bring your drums and other percussion and blend with the groove. Dancers are welcome! It's time we got back to our roots. Word has it that Edric will be there. :)

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Estrella War

DaveFrankus — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 02:03:05 GMT

So how many of you went to Estrella War? What was your favorite memory?

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Musicians - We Need You!

Mahin — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:58:59 GMT

Please join us for Open Dance Night at Layalena Restaurant Wed. Feb. 22nd!
I have a limited number of complimentary admissions for musicians that sign up ahead of time. Please contact me if you are interested - we had a great time last month and are looking forward to another :-)

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Renê Dalton Website english version

Renê — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 11:55:59 GMT

My friends, I ask for excuses for the delay, but finally my site in the version in English its on, still they lack two parts of the site, the section of projects and workshops, but most of the content that really is interesting its ready, mainly the section of downloads, with interactive animations and videos.

Commentaries well will be come!

www.renedalton.com

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THANK YOU - Open Dance Night in Chandler

Mahin — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:03:41 GMT

I'd like to say thank you to all the fantastic musicians that came out to play for us last night Marceau, Dionisio and their crew did a fabulous job of providing music that made it hard to sit down! Abdou Abdullah on the oud was a wonderful addition to their ensemble.

Every seat was full, many were left to stand and more were turned away at the door because it was so full. Our musicians were in some tight quarters but were very gracious about it. I cannot thank you all enough for bringing your art and good energy to the evening. It would not have been half as much fun without you all! We hope to see you all again next month.... date and (larger) location to be announced!

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Drummers - We Need You!!

Mahin — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:56:43 GMT

It's just no fun if the drummers don't come!!

Wednesday, Jan. 18th we'll be having an Open Dance Night at Tina's Ethiopian Cafe, 479 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler, 7:00-9:30 pm. We would love to have any and all musicians come and join the fun! As a thank you, dinner will be provided for musicians if you call or e-mail me ahead of time to be put on the list.

All dancers are welcome - cabaret, tribal or fusion. The performance slots are full - we will have solos by Makara, Azula, Zina, Athene, Rukshana, Shirley (of Shirley's Delhi) and Gazelle's troupe. There is still plenty of time for open floor dancing so come and make some new dance friends!

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Open Dance Night Jan 18th in Chandler MUSICIANS NEEDED!

Mahin — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 18:14:01 GMT

Calling all Drummers and ME style Musicians!!

Come to Tina's Ethiopian Cafe on Wed. Jan 18th from 7:00-9:30pm and enjoy an evening of open jam and dancing with just a few performance slots.

Musicians that commit in advance to coming will have their meal provided at no charge. Hardly pay but a sincere gesture of THANKS for your services. :-)

Interested? Tribe me or contact me at mahin@cox.net or 480-233-0022 for more info.

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Fire spinners of the world unite!

Patrickthebutcher — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 17:38:52 GMT

we have started a group on (sorry) Myspace dedicated to establishing an SCA fire performers guild. we need all the support we can get .
this is not a fly by night operation...we are planning to present a real, thoroughly researched and documented case to the Atenveldt Seneschalls to see if we cant bring back Fire performance to the SCA. PLEASE... sign on and help out.
here's where: http://groups.myspace.com/firespinnersunite

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Warning >>> Be carefull whit West Coast Drum Center

Renê — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:26:31 GMT

My Friends,

It would like to become public what it happened with me, when by means of the InterNet, using my credit card I tried to buy instruments of percussion of the company West Coast Drum Center.

I bought 1 Tar and 1 Bodhran, the value was in $150,00 and received an email informing that the delivery tax would be in $45, thus totalizing $195,00.

Thus that the value of $195,00 was debited of my account was anxious for knowing when would receive the instruments and sent an email the West Coast Drum Center asking for a forecast of date of delivery, I was made an impression when I received the information from that they could not foresee, therefore they did not have the product in supply.

After one week of anxiety, I received a new email from the West Coast Drum Center informing that I would have to pay an extra tax of $35,00 to be able to receive the instruments, I answered the email informing that it would not pay more nothing, therefore already it had pay the instruments and a tax of $45,00 of the delivery.
I received another reply informing that the money would be returned.
I consulted the company of my credit card asking for an aid the respect of this in case that, I was informed of that it would have to ask for then to the company West Coast Drum Center a letter of confirmation of the cancellation of the purchase with the number of cancellation confirmed for the company of my credit card.
I made this order the company West Coast Drum Center and I was not taken care of, but they had said that my money already had been returned.

Now it would like that all evaluated the following problems:

Problem 1)
When I effected the purchase, I would have to little having been notified of whom he did not have the available product in supply before the confirmation of the purchase, thus being able simply to undo the business without problem some.

Problem 2)
The value of $195,00 was deducted of my credit card and I did not have no forecast of when my purchase he would be delivers and if really he would be delivers, the attendance of the company West Coast Drum Center was the worse possible one, nothing it was clearly and at any moment some interest in taking care of was demonstrated or deciding my problem to me well, always I was taken care of in extremely cold way, it dries.

Problem 3)
In my country, no matter how hard it is infested with corruption and people without moral value, the word still valley very, if I to say that a show mine is $50,00 the value that I will charge I am $50,00, if the show will be in the sky or in the hell and I will have that to spend some thing therefore, it is problem mine and of who it did not contract me, therefore I found a nonsense to have to pay more for a question of organization lack, forecast lack, incompetence or experience of the company West Coast Drum Center, the error of calculation was of them, they erraram and I did not receive to the little one clear satisfaction not even on the devolution from my money and an order from excuses.

Problem 4)
The days of anxiety and uncertainty that I passed and all the humilhação to have that to be almost that diarimente asking for to information on date of delivery and devolution of the money it was what more reached me, it is not the value of the money or the most important amount for me, e yes the attendance and the satisfaction of a good purchase.

Problem 5)
I received an email from the Yahoo Shopping asking as it had been the attendance of the company West Coast Drum Center, therefore the system of vendas of the West Coast Drum Center is filiado the Yahoo Shopping, I answered the email explaining the problem that was having and to leave of this I started to direct all e-mails that I received and I sent the West Coast Drum Center for the staff of the Yahoo Shopping, but as already she was of if to wait nobody of the Yahoo Shopping entered in contact with me and nor knows if they had received mine e-mails or had taken knowledge of this case.

I do not know as the people if they relate outside of Brazil, in the North America or the Europe, but I can affirm that the Brazilians have blood, it has heart, they are emotional, e demonstrates emotion, we are not robot, we are not machines, we are human beings!

I do not want that nobody me bajule, or it frees fogos of artifice for my cause, I only want well to be taken care of, with education and good will!

I am only becoming this in case that public for two reasons, I do not have blood of cockroach in my veins and was in a group in the Tribe.net that I found the address of the West Coast Drum Center in the InterNet.

Please they divulge this in case that, so that other people do not come to have this type of problem.

Tks for your time and atention

Renê Dalton

www.renedalton.com

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I need find Ooloo Balash mp3

Renê — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:19:52 GMT

Hi, i need some help to find Ooloo Balash in mp3 format, i think its from cd Samara Al Hilwa Various Artists.

Tks in advanced

Renê

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Drum Circle at Shirley's Delhi This Sunday

thebaronspleasure — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 05:14:07 GMT

There is a drum circle at Shirley's Delhi (43rd Ave & Cactus)this Sunday at 12 noon. Dancers are welcome to dance. It's pretty informal and a lot of fun.

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Marceau is a Pro

Patrickthebutcher — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 03:51:04 GMT

Marceau and his troupe, "Yours in Service to the Drum", have a regular gig at Sinbad's on sunday nights, and they could use all the support we SCAdians can give. come on down Show Marceau and his kids some love and have the Hummus (it rocks)
info at Sinbad.com( I think)
if that doesn't work shoot me a line here and i will give you directions.
If any dancers would like to come and play on sunday nights, the set is open dance for all comers, and Marceau and Lady Z would love to have you.

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off topic - My fight against the cigarette

Renê — Tue, 04 Oct 2005 16:53:20 GMT

I started to smoke to the 12 years of age, still I remember as if it was today, it was in a cinema section watching the movie ET.
I have 35 years and in 23 years of smoker I used to smoke up to 3 cigarette mallets per day.
For some times I promised myself that i would quit smoking, but only today I perceive how much this is being difficult and how much the dependence, the vice enslaves us.

I ask myself if really ex-smokers exists, because even without smoking a few days, I dream that I am
smoking, in mine

thoughts I am smoking. I must archive this victory, I have a wife and a daughter who I really love and I want to live for them, I want to enjoy
my life with them and I must be healthy for this, but the cigarette doesn't allow that, if I continue smoking I know that earlyer or later

I will feel the consequences of this vice, consequences that are perhaps irreversible.

Today it is being the most difficult day for me, I woke up during the night some times sweating cold because of the
will to smoke and I hope to have enough will
to win this battle and I ask for who is reading my words to warn your children about the hazard of the
tobacco, don't let then fall in the market's lies, that attacks and it appeals exactly in the emptiness of the young,
in the anxiety of the teenagers in feeling adults, in their necessity to feel accepted by society...

The cigarette is like a false friend, that approaches you, seduces you and follows your decadance and dependence until the
end, a truth enemy is less harmful then a false friend.

Perhaps I win this battle, but only another addictioned can have any idea of the tremendous challenge tha is winning a vice.

Renê Dalton - a smoker who stopped to smoke

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Bruno's Last Arizona Concert!

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 01:14:04 GMT

Come and say good bye to Bruno Bruzzese. He's moving to New York and his last gig is with Rachid Halihal on Friday November 4th in an intimate House Concert setting. Hey everybody! Bruno has given so much of himself to the belly dance community over the last few years. We will miss him. Let's see him off in style!

Date - Friday, November 4th 2005
Time - 7:30PM
Location - Katayna's Beautiful Scottsdale Home
Address - 11880 N. 104th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
More Info - 480-833-4358

*See the Rachid Halihal House Concert posted in the Events section of this tribe for more details.

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Cajon

gaelicgrrl — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 21:39:12 GMT

do you use them? Do you like them? What's a good price for one?

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Tks for invite

Renê — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 22:23:41 GMT

Dears members of this Tribo and Elissa, I would like to thank of heart the invitation and use to advantage to
ask:

This Tribe would be something as a great circle of drumers in a fire?

Yours if only finds virtually or keeps meeting in the real life?

A great one I hug to all and I wait to learn very for here.

Renê Dalton

PS: Sorry my bad english

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