Rhythm Sisters "Summer Release" Playshop! (August 2015)

NEW! Rhythm Sisters "Summer Release" Playshop!
Sunday August 23rd at 1-5pm in Vallejo, CA

Join us for a special half-day rhythm intensive to honor and celebrate our individual and collective struggles, perseverance, resilience, and healing as a community. We will spend the day exploring a specific West African rhythm that's played to celebrate when a woman has overcome a personal hardship or challenge. The session will focus on:
 

- Learning all the drum (djembe and dunun) and bell parts.
- Playing the introductory break and an "inside the rhythm" call and response break.

- Specific solo phrases.

- The story and song for this rhythm.JUST ADDED The delightfully talented Francesca Genco of Lilac Music will be teaching the song that accompanies the rhythm we're playing! 

- Rhythm notation for all the parts (handouts will be provided).

This special program is open to women and girls age 12 and older. Appropriate for drummers of ALL levels, Drums are available if needed.

Location: IntegriTea, 717 Marin St, Vallejo. Plenty of street parking available. Accessible by Ferry from S.F. or BART/Bus from elsewhere. Rideshare opportunities will be arranged.

Cost: Sliding scale, $45-75. Space is limited. Contact jeni@drummm.com to register or for more info.

Don't miss this special opportunity to go deep into the rhythmic experience!

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Fall Back Into the Groove! Upcoming DRUMMM Events, Sept-Oct 2014

FALL BACK INTO THE GROOVE!
Upcoming DRUMMM Events
September-October 2014

Friday 9/12 @ 7-8pm - Drummm Jam at "2nd Fridays" Vallejo Art Walk (meet at the corner of Georgia St. and Marin St., right outside The Hub). Bring a drum or soundmaker and join in the fun at this monthly community art celebration! Open to all ages and levels/styles of drumming. Chairs provided. FREE!

Sunday 9/14 @ 2:30-4pm - "2nd Sundays" Monthly North Bay Drummm Circle at The Hub Vallejo, 350 Georgia St. This fun, playfully challenging drum circle is facilitated by DRUMMM Rhythmic Events founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR. Open to all ages, levels, cultures, and styles of drumming. No prior musical experience is necessary to participate. Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5. Bring a drum, or borrow one for $5, first come first serve.

Thursday 9/18 @ 3:30-4:30pm - Drummm OneBEAT at Danville Library, 400 Front St. DRUMMM hits the Arts Enrichment Book Club - fun for kids of all ages! FREE!

Saturday 9/20 @ 4-5:30pm - "3rd Saturdays" Monthly East Bay Drummm Circle - Special Autumn Equinox Celebration!  at Ashkenaz Berkeley, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Open to all styles of drumming (as well as singing and dancing)! Jeni Swerdlow's facilitation makes the experience engaging, accessible, meaningful and FUN for participants of all ages and levels. Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5. Bring a drum, or borrow one for $5, first come first serve.

Saturday 9/27 @ 6-7pm - Jeni Swerdlow leads the Closing Drum Circle at Oakland World Percussion Festival at East Bay Church, 4130 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. "Northern California's Largest One-Day Percussion Event!" FREE!

Friday 10/10 @ 7-8pm - Drummm Jam at "2nd Fridays" Vallejo Art Walk (meet at the corner of Georgia St. and Marin St., right outside The Hub). Bring a drum or soundmaker and join in the fun at this monthly community art celebration! Open to all ages and levels/styles of drumming. Chairs provided. FREE!

Sunday 10/12 @ 2:30-4pm - "2nd Sundays" Monthly North Bay Drummm Circle at The Hub Vallejo, 350 Georgia St. This fun, playfully challenging drum circle is facilitated by DRUMMM Rhythmic Events founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR. Open to all ages, levels, cultures, and styles of drumming. No prior musical experience is necessary to participate. Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5. Bring a drum or borrow one for $5, first come first serve.

Saturday 10/18 @ 4-5:30pm - "3rd Saturdays" Monthly East Bay Drummm Circle at Ashkenaz Berkeley, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Open to all styles of drumming (as well as singing and dancing)! Jeni Swerdlow's facilitation makes the experience engaging, accessible, meaningful and FUN for participants of all ages and levels. Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5. Bring a drum or borrow one for $5, first come first serve.

Check back often, as we're adding and updating events all the time!

More info: www.DRUMMM.com - jeni@drummm.com - 510.316.2850

DRUMMM Community Events (Feb-May 2014)

Sat. 2/8 DRUMMM for Kids @ Claremont Branch Library, Berkeley CA.
4-4:45pm
Family friendly + Free!

Sun. 2/9 NEW "2nd Sundays" North Bay Drummm Circle @ IntegriTea, - 717 Marin St, Vallejo CA.
3:30-5pm

Sat. 2/15 Monthly East Bay Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA.
4-5:30pm

Sun. 3/9 NEW "2nd Sundays" North Bay Drummm Circle @ IntegriTea, - 717 Marin St, Vallejo CA.
3:30-5pm

Sat. 3/15 Monthly East Bay Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA.
Come play and get ready for Sun. 3/16 event (see below), where we will Drummm for the masses!

4-5:30pm

Sun. 3/16 East Bay Drummm Circle Drummers @ Ashkenaz World Dance Showcase (41st Anniversary Bash + Benefit), Berkeley CA.
Must attend 3/15 East Bay Drummm Circle to participate as a drummer at this event (see above).
Doors @ 4:30pm, Show @ 5pm

Sun. 4/6 Closing Drummm Circle Celebration @ Stockton Earth Day Festival, Stockton CA.
4-4:45pm

Fri. 4/11 "Rhythm Ride" Drummm Circle @ East Bay Bike Party, Walnut Creek CA
9-10pm

Sun. 4/13 NEW "2nd Sundays" North Bay Drummm Circle @ IntegriTea, - 717 Marin St, Vallejo CA.
3:30-5pm

Sat. 4/19 Monthly East Bay Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA.
4-5:30pm

Sun. 5/11 NEW "2nd Sundays" North Bay Drummm Circle @ IntegriTea, - 717 Marin St, Vallejo CA.
3:30-5pm

Sat. 5/17 DrumSTRONG S.F. Bay Area "Drumming to BEAT Cancer!" Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA.
4-6pm

Check back often, as we're adding and updating events all the time!

More info: www.DRUMMM.com - jeni@drummm.com - 510.316.2850

Community Drummm Events Calendar (Feb-May 2013)

Join us in these "hands-on" drumming events - engaging, accessible, meaningful and fun for ALL skill levels!

Sat 2/1 Closing Drum Circle Ceremony with Arthur Hull @ MacWorld/iWorld 2013, Moscone Center, S.F.
3:30-4:30pm

Sat 2/16 Monthly East Bay Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA
4-5:30pm

Fri 2/22-Sun 2/24 8th Annual Drum Circle Facilitators Conference (with presentation by DRUMMM founder Jeni Swerdlow) @ Pasaro Dunes Resort, Watsonville CA

Sat 3/16 Monthly East Bay Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA

4-5:30pm

Fri 4/5-Sun 4/7 Embodying Perspehone: Women's Spring Renewal Retreat with Drum, Yoga, + Song @ Black Mountain Retreat Center, Cazadero CA. Facilitated by Jeni Swerdlow + Francesca Genco

Fri 4/19 Imagining Nonviolence: Healing from Violence @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA
Non-Violence Workshops @ 6:30pm; Kids' Drum Circle @ 7:30pm; Healing Drummm Circle with Jeni Swerdlow @ 8:30pm; Followed by live music with SambaDa + Cosmos Percussion Orchestra.

Sat 4/20 Monthly East Bay Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA

4-5:30pm - Dinner nearby immediately afterwards, followed by Baba Olatunji Birthday Celebration @ Ashkenaz

Sat 5/18 drumSTRONG "drumming to BEAT cancer" Annual Drummm Circle at Monthly East Bay Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA. $10-25 Suggested donation. Proceeds to benefit S.F. Bay Area Cancer Support Community.
4-5:30pm

Fri 5/24 Full Moon Drummm Circle Celebration @ UCSF Saunders Court, Parnassus Campus, San Francisco CA. FREE!
12-1pm

Tue 5/28 DRUMMM OneBEAT @ Sebastopol Library, Sebastopool CA (Free + All ages!)
4-4:45pm

For more info, visit www.DRUMMM.com. Check back often - events are being added all the time!

12/15/12 DRUMMM Holiday + Solstice Celebration!

Saturday, December 15th from 4-6pm - Join DRUMMM founder + facilitator Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR and friends in a merry holiday rhythm celebration! Last East Bay Community Drummm Circle of 2012!

-Connect with community in rhythm!
-Celebrate the solstice + holidays, and set intentions for the coming year!
-Drummm Circle from 4-5:30pm, then enjoy a yummy potluck from 5:30-6pm (please bring a dish to share)!
-Donate to the Alameda County Food Bank (accepting canned or packaged foods)!
-Purchase beautiful drums and percussion instruments, imported from Bali!

Location: Ashkenaz Music + Dance Center - 1317 San Pablo Avenue (at Gilman St.), Berkeley, California www.ashkenaz.com

This is an all ages, all levels, hands-on facilitated drum circle event. Beginners are encouraged to arrive on time for an introduction to hand-drumming and basic world grooves.

Cost:
-Adults (13 years + over): $10 at the door if you bring a drum, $15 if you need to borrow a drum (loaner drums available on a first-come, first-serve basis).
-Kids (12 years and under--must be supervised by an adult): $5 at the door if you bring a drum, $10 if you need to borrow a drum.

Info: www.DRUMMM.com
Contact: Jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850

DRUMMM is Back in the Bay and Ready to Play!

UPCOMING COMMUNITY DRUMMM EVENTS
September-December 2012

DRUMMM provides hands-on, facilitated drumming experiences for all kinds of groups and events. Programs are open to all ages, all levels, all styles of drumming. We're connecting the world in rhythm, one beat at a time...join us!

9/15 The Return of the East Bay Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz Music & Dance Center, Berkeley

4:00-5:30PM

9/23 Drummm OneBEAT @ Art in Nature: The Nature of Art Festival, Steam Trail of Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
12:00-1:00PM on the Shuttle; 4:00-5:00PM Parade + Closing Ceremony

9/29 Drummm OneBEAT @ YES Family Camp, Pescadero
All Day

9/30 Drummm OneBEAT @ OMCA Family/Oakland Pride Celebration, Oakland Museum of California
2:15-3:00PM

10/13 Drummm OneBEAT @ YES Family Camp, Pescadero
All Day

10/20 East Bay Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz Music & Dance Center, Berkeley

4:00-5:30PM

11/10 Drummm OneBEAT @ International Drum Month Celebration, Lafayette Library
1:00-1:45PM

11/17 East Bay Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz Music & Dance Center, Berkeley

4:00-5:30PM

12/2 "Universal Grooves - Rhythm for All" with Jeni Swerdlow @ Drum Sundays, Oakland
1:00-3:00PM (Rescheduled from 11/4/12)

12/15 DRUMMM Holiday + Solstice Celebration @ Ashkenaz Music & Dance Center, Berkeley

4:00-6:00PM

More Info: www.DRUMMM.com

Contact: Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR - jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850

Check back again soon - new events are being added all the time!

Drummm Circle takes to the trees at Art in Nature Festival

Samavesha presents

Art in Nature : The Nature of Art 2011

FREE multidisciplinary performing arts Festival (with DRUMMM CIRCLE!) located at the

Stream Trail of Redwood Regional Park, Oakland, California

Sunday October 2, 2011 from 11am to 5pm

Experience participatory art that is in relationship with nature,

and shows the creative process of the artists.

Experience art in nature and delve into the nature of art in 12 Theme Areas featuring music, dance, sculpture, painting, martial arts, poetry, henna tattoo, circus arts, theater, visual arts, storytelling, arts & crafts and kids events.Stroll along the mile-long Stream Trail of Redwood Regional Park and experience more than 120 artists and performers tucked among the meadows, redwoods and oaks in this family, bicycle and dog friendly festival.

DRUMMM's Jeni Swerdlow and friends will be leading hands-on, interactive Drummm Circle sessions throughout the day. No experience is necessary, everyone is invited to participate. Drums will be provided or you can bring your own. More info is at www.DRUMMM.com.

Bring a picnic lunch! There will be NO vendors, or items for sale in the park.

While no admission is charged for the festival, we will be charging a fee for parking and taking the shuttle, a required element in this years event.

Reserve your entertaining ride on the shuttle NOW!

For more info, visit the Art in Nature Festival website.

DRUMMM founder Jeni Swerdlow featured on DRUM CALL

Its time for UpBeat Drum Circles FREE conference call program - DRUM CALL, kicked off in 2011 with guest Jeni Swerdlow of DRUMMM. Jeni will discuss how she became a facilitator, her work in Chicago at the first drum circle nightclub; Rhythm! And her success in running a drum circle business in Oakland, CA. Go to Jeni’s site to get inspired http://www.drummm.com/

Tune in FREE

Feb. 1, Tuesday

5:30pm PST/ 8:30pm EST

218-486-1300

CODE - 554003

***You must RSVP to join this call. RSVP to christine@ubdrumcircles.com.

JENI SWERDLOW, MA, ATR

President, Founder, and Expert Rhythm Facilitator

San Francisco Bay Area percussionist and art therapist Jeni Swerdlow is a dynamic and engaging facilitator, trainer, presenter, and performer. Founding DRUMMM in 2000, her interactive, rhythmic events have captivated many thousands of participants at several hundred events in the U.S. and abroad. In 2009 alone, DRUMMM brought the experience of drumming to over 9000 participants across America!

A Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Swerdlow has over 15 years of professional facilitation experience. In addition to earning an M.A. in Art Therapy from the University of Illinois Chicago and a B.A. in Visual Arts and Psychology from University of California San Diego, Swerdlow has completed extensive trainings in drum circle facilitation with HealthRHYTHMS and Village Music Circles. Since 1999, Swerdlow has immersed herself in the study of traditional/cultural drumming and dance, including training in Senegal, West Africa.

Swerdlow is best known for her innovative strategies and playful attitude that inspire drumming with freedom and confidence among diverse populations. She is currently working on her first book, documenting the rhythmic activities, games, and best practices Swerdlow has developed over the many years of her work with groups.

Swerdlow has received numerous grants for her DRUMMM programs throughout the U.S. She is a professional member of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild, as well as the Global Network of Expressive Arts Facilitators. She has been endorsed by drum manufacturer REMO Inc. since 2006. In 2008, Swerdlow co-founded the Northern California Drum Circle Collective, an association for drum circle facilitators practicing in the Bay Area.

As a percussionist, Swerdlow has performed with such renowned groups as Mickey Hart’s Global Drum Project, Redmoon Theater, and Holy Goat Ensemble. Swerdlow currently enjoys playing with the deliciously danceable samba band, The Loyd Family Players.

DRUMMM JoyBEAT Brings the Holiday Beat to YOU!

Looking for something fun, innovative, and interactive to do with your colleagues, family, or guests this holiday season?

DRUMMM JoyBEAT™ is a sure-fire way to beat the holiday blahs and spice up any celebration.

A hands-on DRUMMM event will raise the roof and bring your holiday celebration to the next level. Guests will leave feeling refreshed, energized, and connected with each other and the holiday spirit. The experience will leave a lasting impression that people will not soon forget.

Dates are still available. Contact info@drummm.com or 510.316.2850 to inquire about your DRUMMM JoyBEAT event NOW!

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