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WELCOME TO THE DJDJ CONNECTION – KamloopsDrumConnection.com

Birth of this website was 01-01-2012

(Partial photo header above is from an original photo by Dave Eagles – Kamloops)

Please cruise through the pages listed above and get to know what’s happening with drumming in the Kamloops area and as well a little more about drumming! We hope to see you soon at drum circles or lessons. Come and say hello! Namaste, Raven

This front “Home” page of posts, the “Dates” page and the DJDJ   Connection List sends of e-mail  from djembedjango@hotmail.com will keep you current about drumming in the region. Connect with Raven to get on the e-mail list.

 

CONFIRM all events at this website – on this HOME Posts’ Page.  Check here to make sure the lessons are running on the community Sunday times 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Let’s Move Studio. The lessons will run if registration #s are in with Raven. Please confirm the lessons and other events here. See the “Drum Instruction” page to contact Raven about lessons at another time. Thank you.

Photos on this site are from public places and promote drumming and circle fun. If your photo is on KamloopsDrumConnection.com and you don’t want it on display, just send Raven an email at djembedjango@hotmail.com with details of what picture and it’ll be off the website a.s.a.p.

You are welcome to REGISTER with the - KamloopsDrumConnection - please see the right side button. Submit your name and e-mail and a note will then come to your e-mail asking you to subscribe and be a member. You are then automatically sent a note when posts are made on this website. You are also welcome to leave comments if it says Leave a Reply on the bottom of a post. Talk to you soon!

KamloopsDrumConnection.com gives information on drum circles, djembe lessons,  drumming skills, drum tuners, and resources for buying drums. Please share this site with your friends, press the share button and spread the word about this website and drumming in the area. Many thanks and Drum on! Enjoy the beats of info and rhythms!

Drumming is fun and a good release from the driving things of everyday life.  There are many benefits from drumming: a connection to the music world, a release of stress, time with friends, time for you, creating something together, bonding time, community time, meditation, and a boost in your immune system with an increase in your white blood cell count. Wow! Make the move – come to a circle, take some lessons, come and try a shaker or clap along! Come and be a drum buddy!

Drum Camp in Victora

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Drum Camp in Victoria….

Join the world’s two best djembe players in Victoria, BC from May 30-June 4…
FamadyThe two living legends of African Drumming, Mamady Keita (age 62) and Famoudou Konate (age 72) will be in Victoria, BC from May 30-June 4, 2012 to share their expert knowledge with students from across North America. There are only 30 spots available for this exclusive drum camp. Registration begins immediately.

Each day of the camp Mamady & Famoudou will each teach one two-hour workshop. You will have the opportunity to study with both of the Grandmasters. Mamady will teach djembe, and Famoudou will teach both djembe and bass drum. There is the option to take single workshops. Workshops will be held at the University of Victoria’s School of Music.

Cheers,

WORKSHOP!! by Robin Layne – African Rhythms for Djembe and Dundun

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WORKSHOP!!  West African Rhythms for Djembe and Dundun

ROBIN LAYNE  bio info – www.robinlayne.ca

Plus a bonus Marimba introduction. 

May 18th 7  – 9 OR May 19th Saturday morning 11-1

Time: 2 hours  Cost: $25

ONE WORKSHOP ONLY, we are chosing the time and date based on drummers’ interest. Please respond by Thurs. May 3rd as to which one you can come to and once there is a majority, then that’s the date we’ll advertise on Friday. Do you want the Fri. night or Sat. We’ll pick one and get back to you as to when it’s being offered. AND then you need to register as instructed in the second send out. Thanks. Contact djembedjango@hotmail.com
From Raven

AGENDA: 
Robin Layne presents a workshop on djembe and dundun   playing, drawing from his recent study trip to Guinea West Africa where he   studied with Famoudou Konate.

Boogie the Bridge UPDATE – Free Drum Circle – April 29th 8:15 a.m

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Hi drummers, please respond and let me know if you’d like to participate in this fun time community “Boogie the Bridge” drum circle on Sunday, April 29th by the Overlander Bridge overpass at 8:15 a.m.  YES! It’s an early time, earlier than usual. They have the race starting at 8:30. All levels of drummers are welcome. We’ll create rhythms together.

This drum entertainment is for the Boogie the Bridge Event! We are encouraging the runners and walkers and having fun! Dress in layers, dress warmly to start. Bring water and a snack if you like. We are there until the event is over – about 3 hours.  We drum in shifts to give others a break. Bring your drum, chair, dashiki, colourful costume shirt, funny hats if you like, percussion toys, and noise makers!

Email Raven at djembedjango@hotmail.com to get put on the list for the April 29th Boogie the Bridge Drum Circle.

WHAT: Free Community Drum Circle WHO: all TIME: 8:15 WHERE: left side of bridge by the Overlander Overpass PARKING: by the Grube or on side streets, be careful coming to the drum spot, let officials know you are with the drum circle

A drum circle is easy and a lot of fun! You’ll need your chair and drum or rent one from Raven. Send me an e-mail, give me a call. Come and join us! Give a call if you have any questions.

Namaste,

Raven: 250 828 2953 djembedjango@hotmail.com

Full Moon Hosts Wanted

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Please, pretty please… take the initiative to hold a full moon gathering. Just email Raven with your plans and I’ll put your invite out there for responses. It’ll be something great to look forward to. My schedule is pretty full, for these next full moon dates almost until the fall I have other things scheduled. So rats, I’ll be howling else where.

Please see the Full Moon page for more details.

Is anyone game to plan a June 4th, July 3rd, Aug. 1st full moon drum circle? I’ll spread the word!

Our full moon eve routine has just been to set a date, time, place, how to, what to bring etc. We get there at dusk or when ever and we drum, sing, chant, howl, laugh, and give praise for new beginnings! Then we hike to the cars with our flashlights!! Good fun!

Namaste, Raven

FULL MOON GATHERINGS:  Stay tuned to the HOME page posts for details such as; Hosted By, Date, Time, Things to know or bring, Car Pool, Location; Riverside Park or Howling Moon Rock or……..???

No Gatherings: April 6th, May 5th