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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Upcoming Summer DRUMMM Events (June - August 2015)

Get in the Groove! Join us at our Upcoming Bay Area Summer DRUMMM Events.

EXTRA SPECIAL EVENTS

FRI 7/17 Opening Drummm Circle - Born to Drum Camp, Bort Meadows, Oakland @ 7-8:30PM

SUN 8/29 Rhythm Sisters "Summer Release" Playshop, Vallejo @ 1-5PM

COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLES

SUN 6/14, 7/12, 8/9 "2nd Sundays" Up Bay Drummm Circle, Vallejo @ 3:30-5PM

SAT 6/20, 7/18, 8/15 "3rd Saturdays" East Bay Drummm Circle, Berkeley @ 4-5:30PM

LIBRARY EVENTS (FREE, family-friendly events. All programs are 45 minutes. Instruments provided. Check with individual libraries for more info)

SAT 6/6 Pittsburg Library @ 1PM
TUE 6/9 Woodland Library @ 2PM
THU 6/11 Lafayette @ 1PM
THU 6/11 Oakley Library @ 6:30PM
TUE 6/16 Dublin Library @ 1PM + 2PM (2 shows)
TUE 6/16 Cesar Chavez Library, Oakland  @ 6pm
WED 6/17 Richmond Library @ 1PM
WED 6/17 Clayton Library @ 7PM
MON 6/22 Walnut Creek Library  - Insiders @ 11:30AM, Kids @ 3:30PM, Adults @ 6:30PM
TUE 6/23 Moraga Library @ 3PM
TUE 6/23 Rockridge Library, Oakland @ 7PM
WED 6/24 81st Library, Oakland @ 1PM
SAT 6/27 Orinda Library @ 3:30PM
MON 6/29 Children's Room Library, Oakland @ 10:30AM
TUE 6/30 Danville Library @ 4PM
WED 7/1 Castro Valley Library @ 2PM
TUE 7/7 Dougherty Station Library, San Ramon @ 6:30PM
THU 7/9 Mountain View Library @ 2:30PM
SAT 7/11 Union City Library @ 2PM
MON 7/13 Martinez Library @ 6PM
TUE 7/14 San Ramon Library @ 3PM
TUE 7/14 Piedmont Library @ 7PM
SAT 7/18 Weekes Library, Hayward @ 1PM
MON 7/20 Hercules Library @ 7PM
TUE 7/21 MLK Library, Oakland @ 5:30PM
THU 7/23 Asian Library, Oakland @ 10:30AM
SAT 7/25 Montclair Library @ 11AM
SAT 7/25 Claremont Library, Berkeley @ 4PM
TUE 7/28 Dimond Library, Oakland @ 7PM
WED 7/29 Newark Library @ 2PM
SAT 8/8 Golden Gate Library, Oakland @ 11AM
WED 8/12 Brentwood Library @ 4PM
FRI 8/14 Camp Erin, Occidental @ 7PM
MON 8/17 Pleasant Hill Library @ 6:30PM

For more info visit the DRUMMM Rhythmic Events website. Contact Jeni Swerdlow at jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850.

Check back often, as new events are being added all the time!

"2nd Sundays" Up Bay Drummm Circle hits Vallejo!

Now in it's second year! Every "2nd Sunday" of the month is UP BAY DRUMMM SUNDAY in Vallejo CA!

Are you ready to groove your heart out? This fun, playfully challenging drum circle is facilitated by DRUMMM Rhythmic Events founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR. Beat stress, expand joy and wellness, connect with community. Open to all ages, levels, cultures, and styles of drumming. No prior musical experience is necessary to participate. Jeni will get your hands moving and grooving on the drum in no time!

Every 2nd Sunday of the month @ 3:30-5pm

Located at IntegriTea, 717 Marin Street, Vallejo CA

Cost: Adults $10-15 sliding scale; Kids 13 + under $5-10 sliding scale; Babies under 2 are Free.

Bring a drum or percussion if you have one, or play one of our drums for an additional $5 each (first come, first served).

Questions? Contact Jeni Swerdlow at jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850.

Upcoming Community DRUMMM Events! November to December 2014

Sunday 11/9 @ 2:30-4pm
"2nd Sundays" Monthly North Bay Drummm Circle 
The Hub Vallejo, 350 Georgia St.
Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5. Bring a drum or borrow one for $5, first come first serve.

Saturday 11/15 @ 4-5:30pm
"3rd Saturdays" Monthly East Bay Drummm Circle 
Ashkenaz Berkeley, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5. Bring a drum or borrow one for $5, first come first serve.

Sunday 11/16 @ 10-11am
Family Drummm Circle
In Harmony Studio, 101 East H Street, Suite D, Downtown Benicia. 
Rhythmic fun for the whole family! Open to all ages and levels of experience. Instruments provided or bring your own. Space is limited! Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
$25 per family (max 3 per family) in advance or $30 at the door if space is available. 
Register: http://www.inharmonymusic.net/Drummm.html

Sunday 12/14
CANCELLED FOR DECEMBER -  "2nd Sundays" Monthly North Bay Drummm Circle Have a happy holiday! See you in 2015!

Saturday 12/20 @ 4-6pm (extended time!)HOLIDAY EDITION - "3rd Saturdays" Monthly East Bay Drummm Circle - Potluck, Annual Food Drive, Gift Bazaar, Holiday Grooves...
Ashkenaz Berkeley, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
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!

INFO: www.DRUMMM.com - jeni@drummm.com - 510.316.2850

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

5/11 Celebrate the Rhythms of Life with Mom!

Join us on Sunday, May 11th for a Mother's Day Drummm Circle! Moms get $5 off admission!

This fun, playfully challenging "Second Sundays" drum circle is facilitated by DRUMMM Rhythmic Eventsfounder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR. Open to all ages, levels, cultures, and styles of drumming. No prior musical experience is necessary to participate. Jeni will get your hands moving and grooving on the drum in no time!

3:30-4pm Beginner Lesson: Intro to Hand Drumming/World Grooves
4-5pm All levels Facilitated Drummm Circle + Community Celebration.

Located @ IntegriTea Art + Event Space, 717 Marin St, Vallejo CA

Adults: $10; Kids 13 + under: $5; Seniors 65 + up $8; Babies under 2: Free. $5 off for Moms!!

Bring a drum or percussion if you have one, or play one of Jeni's drums for an additional $5 each (first come, first serve).

Questions? Contact Jeni Swerdlow at jeni@drummm.com or 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

Deck the Halls with Grooves and Rhythms! Celebrate the Holidays with DRUMMM

What better way to celebrate the holidays than with your community in rhythm! Please join in one (or both) of these Drummm Circles and let your spirit soar!

Sunday 12/15/13
VALLEJO COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE + HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

Facilitated by DRUMMM Founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR
Open to all ages, levels, cultures, and styles of drumming. No prior musical experience is necessary to participate. Jeni will get your hands moving and grooving on the drum in no time! Please donate to our local Holiday Food Drive! We are accepting healthy canned or packaged foods for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. 
3-5pm
IntegriTea Art + Event Space, 717 Marin St, Vallejo CA

3-3:30pm Beginner Lesson: Intro to Hand Drumming/World Grooves
3:30-5pm All levels Facilitated Drum Circle/Community Celebration.
Adults: $10; Kids 12 and under: $5; Babies under 2: Free
Bring a drum or percussion if you have one. There will be plenty of extras on hand.

Saturday 12/21/13
EAST BAY COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE, SOLSTICE CELEBRATION, POTLUCK + HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Facilitated by DRUMMM Founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR
Eat! Beat! And Be Merry! Winter Solstice is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the coming one. Please bring a dish or beverage to share at our annual Community Potluck, plus healthy canned or packaged foods for our annual Holiday Food Drive. All proceeds will be donated to the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
4-6pm  in the Main Space
Ashkenaz Music + Dance Center - 1317 San Pablo Avenue (at Gilman St.), Berkeley, CA www.ashkenaz.com
Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5
Drum Rental $5

Are you having a holiday event of your own that could use a little "kick"? Contact Jeni Swerdlow at jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850 to book your interactive holiday drummm circle or live drumming performance for your staff party, community event, or family gathering!

For more info, visit DRUMMM.