Last Sunday I ventured into Haulover beach. It was the first time I attended this drum-circle. I was happy by the fact that It was relatively close to my house, so I put my little Djembe [Buda] on my car and drove to the beach. Directions were very sketchy, tunnel crossing and a ’shelter’ section were my only aid, and supposedly were the drum-circle was going to be held at.
After reaching Vincent on his cellphone, he directed me to where the drum-circle was, or it was supposed to happen.
Vincent:-”After the brown gate, look for the Tiki!“- I could only see a small fence very far away on the horizon, and I suspected that the fence was the “gate” he was referring to.
To my surprise, the fence divides the beach between the optional clothing section and the, lets call it normal beach area.
I must confess this was the first one for me…Not many people showed up for the drum-circle, well at least people with drums, and clothes on… I guess that after a while I just concentrated on my drumming skills and stopped looking around… Kind of chewing gum and walking at the same time.
There wasn’t any seating available so you have to get your own.
If You go:
Next drum circle is going to be March 25th, and I’m afraid I’m not going to make it to that one.
Directions:
It’s at the end of Haulover beach, the north side where clothing is optional. You can find Vincent on one of the Tikis - If you are coming from South, It’s the first one, after crossing the fence.

Full Moon Eve - Friday March 2
Full Moon Night - Saturday March 3

85th Collins on the beach in Miami Beach
Police attention last month as early as 11PM. We’ll try to make it around 8:30 or 9:00.

Drums in Miami are going crazy because the next drum circle in town is happening this very Saturday at 4 Pm at Peacock Park, Coconut groove.
Bring your docile hands and your drum for a percussion feast Saturday afternoon.

Police showed up last night at 11PM on the dot to send eveyone home =
10 police cars. Sure made us feel important! Here’s tonight’s Ft
Lauderdale option for the late night crowd:

Title: Full Moon Drum Circle on the beach

Date: Friday February 2, 2007
Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Repeats: This event repeats every month.
Location: South Ft Lauderdale Beach Park
Street: A1A - 2 Long Block south of Las Olas Blvd, across from Bahia

Thanks Mark for the update!

I guess that this is mainly because of the super bowl being held down here…All Miami police gets a little touchy when events like this are held on their ground…I wish they could play along with everyone else…