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

Ruben — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:45:07 GMT

Darbuka Solo by Ruben in France, accompanied by his brother Rutger on Shruti box.

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New EMP Titles Available for Pre-Sale

Jeremiah — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:37:56 GMT

Here is the latest pre-sale info on these new titles from EMP.

Eastern Expressions 3: Asahi by Ruben van Rompaey, release date March 26. The third release from this percussion master, Asahi suprises with melodic instruments and incredible vocals from guest musicians. One of our favorites is track 2 where Ruben says the rhythm, then plays it. Incredible stuff! "Dum ta dum ta dum ta dum ta tekididi da!"
To pre-order EE3: Asahi, click here: http://secure.infinities.com/commerce/empcds/onlinestore/detail.cfm?ID=eve24&storeid=1

This title is available for $14 when you pre-order by March 1!

In more news about Ruben, he will be returning to Japan this April for more workshops and incredible performances. To see some video of him in Japan this past November and keep up with his happenings, visit him on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/rubenvanrompaey

Opium Head
We are ecstatic to announce the release of the Opium Head Special Limited Edition 2 CD Set by Solace. Scheduled for a May 20, 2008 release, this full length album includes a bonus disc of music that will only be available with the limited edition Opium Head, and arrives in premium special packaging, complete with exclusive artwork. The gorgeous Rachel Brice graces this albums cover. Jeremiah is extremely happy with the look and feel of this release and he can't wait to share it with you! (We tried to say limited edition and special a couple of more times in this paragraph, but just couldn't do it.) Check out the new song “Lost Children” on the Solace Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/soundsofsolace

Opium Head will make its debut at Tribal Fest in Sebastepol, California. You may pick it up at the event by placing "pick up at Tribal Fest" in the special note section of your pre-order. Special Pre-order pricing of $27 (regularly $30) is available until May 1. Pre-order it here: http://secure.infinities.com/commerce/empcds/onlinestore/detail.cfm?ID=6961176748&storeid=1

More Opium Head News: The single, "Sleeping Sober" is being used in one of the Tribal sections of the Belly Dance Super Stars show. Thanks to RB for sharin' the love!

Bound To Earth: Strange Flesh 2
The follow up to the well recieved Strange Flesh is tentatively scheduled for a May release. Bound to Earth will feature exclusive tracks from Solace, Shiva in Exile, and Christian St. Claire, as well as tracks from Projekt Records Black Tape for a Blue Girl, Khvarena and Rajna. Stay tuned for photos from the upcoming photoshoot with Gothic Bellydance's Enchantress, Ariellah, featuring the clothing of Skin Graft Designs.
Old Time Favorites: $12!
Get your love (or yourself!) the treat of heartfelt music this Valentine's Day.

Shimmer Sustain by Maduro
Eastern Expressions 2: Gomera by Ruben van Rompaey
Strange Flesh Various Artists
Click here for EMPs Storefront.: http://www.empcds.com/store.html

Where will EMP and Solace be?

February 9 @ Gothla in Fullerton; info@gothla.com EMP Reps will be on hand to help you find the perfect music for whatever your next project is!

February 9 @ Day of The Dance in Palmdale; http://www.freewebs.com/dcmecda/ Jeremiah teaches Rhythm Compositions for percussionists! We'll also have your fave CDs available!

February 11 Photo Shoot @ Ryan Beck Photography with Ariellah for Bound to Earth

February 22-24 @ Tribal Con in Atlanta Georgia; ziah@tribalcon.com We'll be hawkin' the wares and spreadin' the love at one of our favorite events!

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"Eastern Expressions" in France

Ruben — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:26:51 GMT

Hi all!!

Just keeping you up-to-date:

This upcoming summer I'll be teaching a one week intensive full of workshops in oriental percussion and rhythms, based on the music of the Eastern Expressions cd's!! Location: a small town called Acquet in Picardie northern France Date: 20-26 July. Check it out!! www.marcreizen.nl

(^-^)

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Happy new year!!

jolanda — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:33:36 GMT

I hope everyone has a great 2008
with lots of bellydancing and great drums!!!

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How was your tour?

Rosie D. — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:04:06 GMT

Tell us all about it , Ruben!!

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Holy Shit.

kami — Thu, 31 May 2007 14:50:51 GMT

Look what I just found.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvmXWV0XIDA

So the question is.... will you be at Raqs Britannia again this year Ruben????

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Whats going on...?

zaheea — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 04:59:16 GMT

these days with Ruben?

~Zaheea

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Kami Liddle on EE2: Gomera!

Jeremiah — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:37:54 GMT

Those are Kami Liddle’s hands!

Yes, they are! We reprinted Ruben van Rompaey’s Eastern Expressions 2: Gomera and graced the cover with Kami Liddle’s hands! But it’s not just her hands; she’s all over the cover!

We also added 2 bonus tracks that are only available with the reprinted version. And, it’s on sale until January 1st 2007 for $13.50!

If you all ready own it, you’ll have another reason to own again! Visit the Store Front page: http://secure.infinities.com/commerce/empcds/onlinestore/detail.cfm?ID=6961174663&storeid=1

The artwork is not updated on the EMP website yet, but it is on the Store Front.

Thank you Kami and Ruben for your talents!

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Watch Ruben Rock Out.

kami — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:21:13 GMT

I've posted a video on youtube of my performance with Ruben in Manchester.

Check it out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOytEtckGWI

P.S. This was improv, so Ruben was taking it easy on me. You should see him really rock out.

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When I met Ruben

Laura — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:56:47 GMT

Dearest Ruben,

I met you one year ago at Tribal Café and I’ve never been the same. Your drumming and musical skill is only exceeded by your sparkling smile. We spent only a few moments together, yet you are constantly in my thoughts. Perhaps it is because I listen to your CDs all the time, try to emulate your magic fingers, and hope that one day I can drum like you, even in the slightest way. I have etched your words into my mind from your class and the private suggestions you gave me. I replay the video recorded in my head of you drumming to absorb every detail of your technique. I sadly do not practice enough, but if it were for wishing to be like you; you’d already have a Mini-Me following you around like a puppy.

I was so excited the last time we spoke, I proposed to you. Just live with me and teach me; and I would take care of your every need. This was my dream. Yes I am utterly smitten. Luckily this doesn’t bother my wife so much, she understands completely.

So as we approach this year’s Tribal Café, I reflect upon these things. And if you ever want to live in Southern California to escape the Nordic winter chill – let me know to look for a bigger house.

I adore you, but I think you knew that already.
Laura

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Ruben in Spain

Ruben — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:01:12 GMT

Hey all!

Just to let you know...
I will be teaching darbuka workshops during a Music Fest in Taragona, Spain September 14-15-16 Th...

dum tek ka
Ruben

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FREE Azam Ali Download

scarletflux — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:03:12 GMT

Hello!

If you like Vas or Niyaz, you will love Azam Ali's newest project/solo album. Check out her FREE downloadable track sixdegreesrecords.com/artists.php

~Katrina

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Strange Flesh

BonnieMargay — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:07:25 GMT

I could listen to Bon-Syo on repeat for all of eternity.

Ruben ... so hot right now!

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Pre-Order the New Solace CD, NAGARI

Jeremiah — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:13:16 GMT

Hello Everyone!

The new Solace CD is available for pre-order now! Order "Nagari" and receive a 10% discount until September 12, 2006. You can visit the online store and reserve your copy:

http://secure.infinities.com/commerce/empcds/onlinestore/main.cfm

Here's a little descript:
"Jeremiah M. Soto has spent the last 6 years constructing and composing what is now called Nagari. It is a mirror into the heart and mind of his pain, struggles, and revelations. Jeremiah’s goal was to produce a CD that was more “human” and not so polished and perfect. Nagari’s raw and organic sound is attributed to Tim Rayborn’s virtuoso string playing, Ruben van Rompaey’s heart felt and driving percussion, and Kate St. Pierre’s powerful, soulful vocals, only to be topped off by Jeremiah’s orchestral layering arrangements. Nagari is by far Solace’s most intriguing and anticipated releases on EMP, harking back to the days of Shawaza and The Gathering Season."

A tentative release date is August 19 at Tribal Cafe. We are hoping to have it then, but rest assured, if it is not, we will continue to take pre-orders and your CD will be shipped as it becomes available.

The artwork was painted and put together by Daniel M. Diaz of Blind Divine. Check out his beautiful artwork and music:
www.danielmartindiaz.com
www.blinddivine.com

Listen to the new track, "End of Religion" on Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/soundsofsolace

Thank you to all who have contirbuted to Nagari, it was worth the wait!!

More to come...

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Raqs Britania

kami — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:26:53 GMT

I just wanna say that I had quite a pleasant weekend in Manchester watching Ruben perform! He is such an amazing talent and really impressed some peeps here in the U.K. We did an improv drum solo together and it was more fun than I have had in a long time! Hope we get to see you back in the U.S. again soon and tell your dad I said hi!!!!

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Lava & Sisters of Alchemy websites!

Lavastudio — Mon, 29 May 2006 04:53:28 GMT

Check out my new websites - both Lava site & Sisters of Alchemy site

www.lavastudio.ca

www.sistersofalchemy.com

Everything listed - performances, workshops, classes, photos
& plenty of updates for the summer, I have more tribal workshops for the summer!
more... more... more...

Lava xo

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Video clip of Ruben and me (Zaheea)

zaheea — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 05:16:14 GMT

I had the pleasure of dancing with Solace recently and Ruben did a wonderful drum solo at the end.

I hope I can dance with you again some day!

http://www.zaheea.com/video.html

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Solace @ Tribal Caravan L.A.

Julie_J — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 20:41:57 GMT

Registration is now open! INcludes a Jeremiah Soto workshop
Go to our tribe: Tribal Caravan ~ Los Angeles
or visit our website to download a registration form:

tribalcaravan.com/

workshops with Sharon Kihara, Heather Stants, Atash Maya, Blue Damsel, Jeremiah Soto, Jim Boz, Katie Kay, Ayse Cerami, Laurie Miller and Bryan Foley

All day dancing, vending, MIddle Eastern food and music....plus camping!!!!
Come join us in Agoura Hills ( Los Angeles) April 22.

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Updates of Venues & Cities for SOS Tour 2006!

Jeremiah — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 20:29:16 GMT

Hello Everyone!

Here is an update of cities, venues and times for the upcoming Sounds Of Solace Tour 2006. The tour encompasses the Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions of the US. We will be playing old and new unreleased songs, so get your tickets and come immerse yourselves in the Sounds Of Solace!

Contact information is included for every venue; so if you need more detailed info, contact the promoter in the related city.

http://www.empcds.com/calendar.html

Dancers and troupes who would like to perform are welcome to contact Solace for set lists; emprod100@aol.com.

We are having a sale on Tribal Fusion Bellydance 2006 calendars! All proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders, so get your copy. Quantities are limited.

http://secure.infinities.com/commerce/empcds/onlinestore/main.cfm

Thank you for your support!

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Ruby comes to Cali again

Damsel — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:14:20 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know that Ruben will be joining Solace on the Pacific NW leg of the Sounds of Solace Tour.

Yay!!!!

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Sounds Of Solace Tour 2006 Dates & Venues

Jeremiah — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 17:13:31 GMT

Hello Everyone!

On the cutting edge of Middle Eastern dance music, Solace Live brings it’s enigmatic sounds and moods to the stage performing some of their classics as well as never before heard songs played for the first time live!

Here are the dates everyone has been waiting for in regards to the Sounds Of Solace Tour 2006. These dates encompass the Pacific Northwest and the South West regions of the US. I would like to introduce the musical talent:

Tim Rayborn: strings & percussion
Susie Hall: keyboards
David Hall: electronic drums & percussion
Jeremiah Soto: keyboards & Percussion
Ruben van Rompaey from Holland: percussion
Rachel Lazarus Soto: manager

Workshops will also be offered and more info in regards to this will be posted on the EMP and Solace websites soon (www.empcds.com) (www.soundsofsolace.com).

We are welcoming local talent to perform with us. If you are a dancer or troupe that will be in one of the cities listed below, please contact the representative in that city.

Thursday, March 16, Fresno, CA
Show 9 pm, $6
Club Fred, 559-233-3733
1426 N Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
www.clubfredfresno.com
Contact: Lydia Fortner, tanjora@earthlink.net
www.tanjora.com

Friday, March 17, Reno, NV
Workshops
Times and locations to be announced.
Contact: Monique Baron, 775-322-4172
cooleststore@meltingpot.ws

Saturday, March 18, Reno, NV
Show 10 pm, $8
The Green Room, 775-324-1224
144 West St
Reno, NV 89502
www.renogreenroom.com
Contact: Monique Baron, 775-322-4172
cooleststore@meltingpot.ws

Tuesday, March 21, Roseburg, OR
Show 7:30 pm $15
Sahara at Seven Dance Studio, at Alter Egos
2405 Diamond Lake Blvd
Roseburg, OR 97470
Contact: Gwen Wallick, 541-430-5282
junglegwen@gmail.com
www.medge.com

Wednesday, March 22, Bend, OR
Show
The Grove Cantina
541-385-6718
1033 NW Bond St
Bend, OR 97701
Contact: Quinn Donovan, 541-420-5416
gypsyfirebellydance@yahoo.com
www.gypsyfirebellydance.com

Thursday, March 23, Bend, OR Workshops
Times and location to be announced.
Contact: Quinn Donovan, 541-420-5416
gypsyfirebellydance@yahoo.com
www.gypsyfirebellydance.com

Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, Portland, OR
Workshops
Caravan Studio
4050 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
Contact: Jen 503-287-1794
jen@gypsycaravan.us
www.gypsycaravan.us

Saturday, March 24, Portland, OR
Show 8:30 pm, $15
Lola’s Room (21 and over only)
503 225-0047
1332 W Burnside
Portland, OR 97209
www.mcmenamins.com

Thursday, March 30, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Show 7:00pm $20
Norman Rothstein Theatre
950 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7
Tel (604)257-5111 ext 293
www.normanrothsteintheatre.com
Contact: Martina, 604-241-4371
mhewett@sprint.ca

Saturday, April 1, Seattle, WA
Show and Workshops
Details to be announced

Thursday, April 13, San Diego, CA
Show 8pm, $10
Kava Lounge
2812 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
www.kavalounge.com
Contact: Heather Stants, 619-261-8676
www.urbantribaldance.com

Saturday, April 22, Agoura, CA
Tribal Caravan Show and Workshop
Details to be announced
Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
Contact: Desiree
Tribalcaravan06@aol.com
www.tribalcaravan.com

Sunday, April 23, Redlands, CA-Show
Festival of Dancing Colors
Redlands Masonic Temple
Contact: Dea 909-874-1249
jadidea@hotmail.com
www.mecdaie.com

Saturday, May 20, Sebastopol, CA-Show
Tribal Fest 6
Sebastopol Community Center
390 Morris Street
Sebastopol, CA 95473
Contact: Kajira 808.891.8891
kd@blacksheepbellydance.com
www.blacksheepbellydance.com

Saturday, June 10, Canyonville, OR
Show and Workshop
Bellydancer USA Competition
Contact: Mezdulene, 541-459-3115
mezdulene@jareeda.com
www.bellydancerusa.com

CDs, t-shirts and posters will be available for sale at these shows and workshops, so come on by and get your official SOS Tour 2006 merchandise signed by us!

For more dates in other cities and states, visit the Solace tribe at: SolaceMusic.tribe.net

We look forward to seeing you in your town!

Jeremiah M. Soto
Solace/Eventide Music Productions

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Kisses for knees here!

Damsel — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 05:21:48 GMT

*smooch*

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Holland America Market

ElizArtist — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 22:12:15 GMT

just in case anyone is interested I just got a postcard from the Holland America market in Artesia and they have a website now for all the goodies...lekker kaas!!!
http://www.1dutchmall.com/

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Slang

Damsel — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 05:19:38 GMT

Hey all! Ruben is on a mission to learn as much slang as possible. Give him your doozies!

Shoooo(t)

The alternative reason for this thread is to create anxiety in Tim's perfect grammer brain. Heeee

EE--OO--RRR--RRR--RRRR
*said while turing imaginary dial to make robot noise*

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Slang Practice Thread

Damsel — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:01:43 GMT

Hey Yo! I was chillin' and thought it would be cool to practice some dope slang on Ruben's tribe. No straight talk here, just straight trippin'!

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Tribal Trance Dance

Ruben — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 08:40:40 GMT

Hey all!

Let's talk about the sensual connections between Tribal Trance Dance & the ever expanding Universe...

;-(

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Pimp Name--just for Tim

Damsel — Sat, 10 Sep 2005 14:57:02 GMT

Hey All!

Princess Farhana just forwarded me this fantastic pimp name generator:

http://www.playerappreciate.com/pimphandle.asp

If you click the button multiple times, you keep getting different names. Some of my favorites are:

Devious Honey Slide
Ice Master Blue
Tricktickler Shmooove

Even more amusing are the names I came up with for Tim (for some reason it was more fun to use his name.

Papa Rayborn Wicked
President Rayborn Flex
Sugartastic Rayborn Jazz

and my personal favorite (its sooooo Sunday morning in Baptist church)

Deacon Doctor Rayborn Fresh

What now?!

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Recommendations for practicing percussionist

dancepanther — Sat, 03 Sep 2005 06:57:16 GMT

I've a tribe friend who asked for music recommendation for practicing percussion for belly dancing. He has Baka Beyond, Afro Celts, Manu Dibango... would like other ideas, sounds like he's interested in some of the more traditional stuff. Tim, would any of Susu's recordings be good for that, and Mary Ellens? Your own cds?

Ruben, what about you? This one?

http://www.eventidemusicproductions.com/artists.html
Ruben van Rompaey - rubenvanrompaey.nl One day, I received a package from Holland. I opened the package and discovered a CD-Rom and letter saying: "My name is Ruben van Rompaey, drums/percussion The Netherlands. At the moment I'm searching for an interested record label to release the album "Eastern Expressions" which I've included within this package, containing modern style groovy Oriental percussion pieces. I'd be very interested to release it as an album at Eventide Productions". After listening to the first 2 minutes of this remarkable masterpiece, I called him long distance and told him how blown away I was with the quality and performance on this disc. I was considering releasing a Rhythm Of The Dance; Part 2. Well, needless to say, I didn't have to! EMP can now say, we have our own Hossam Ramzy, enter Ruben van Rompaey.

I invited my friend to join this tribe and inquire... just getting the ball rolling. ~Lisa

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Welcome to Ruben!

timrayborn — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 18:12:35 GMT

Welcome Ruben, to Tribe!

We're glad your here, and can now keep in touch with the rest of us crazy people on a daily basis! :-D

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Blue Damsel

Ruben — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:46:02 GMT

Hey All!

I think Blue Damsel & Jeremiah did a great job during TC!
Let's thank these wonderful people for their support and organisation!

Shooo(t)...

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