Miami drums

FRIDAY NIGHT May 15th ERIC “BLI BLI” GORE and the Soukous Wannabes.
Born in Djsanufla, Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire), Eric Bli Bli Gore has over 20 years of experience as a percussionist and has performed with the likes of Ludacris (MTV awards 2005) and has opened for the Rolling Stones. Eric and the Wannabes will be playing Soukous Style jams,
(Modern Congolese dance music), so PREPARE TO DANCE!

7295 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Fl, 33138 at 9pm (305) 754-6551 Le cafe

SATURDAY NIGHT May 16th PERCUSSION MADNESS DRUM CIRCLE. That’s right – a drum circle inside LE CAFE! We’re moving the tables and opening the space up to the wonderful members of South Florida’s Drum Circle Community. This is your chance to try a little hand drumming, enjoy some belly dancing, have some drinks and food, and learn what makes a drum circle so much fun. If you have a drum, bring it. If not there will be extras so don’t be shy!

7295 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Fl, 33138 at 9pm (305) 754-6551 Le cafe

Virginia Key drum circle this weekend.
Sunday May 17, 2009 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Virginia Key Beach Park – Dance Floor 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Virginia Key, Miami, FL
Phone: 305-960-4600 / 305-632-7514 / 305-960-4618

At last February drum circle is upon us. Next Monday, the full moon drum circle would be held in the glorius beaches of Miami beach. If you plan to go, please plan ahead the clothes and protection for the current chilly nights in South Florida. More info at the Miami drums full moon circle page . It’s becoming a tradition for some people to also leave their comments after drumming, so all type of constructive critique is welcome.

Also this weekend:
Hollywood Drum Circle/Picnic, on Saturday the 8th at 3:00 pm – Holland Park – Main Level of Waterfront Tower, 801 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33019 – 954-889-8615

Broward drum circle – click here for broward info

And two Sundays from next one, we have, once again the Virginia Key Drum circle. I was fortunate to play for a little while on the last one. I’m posting some pictures I took from the drum circle.

Virginia Key drum circle

Virginia Key drum circle

Joe playing iphone Kalimba and jam blocks

Virginia Key drum circle

Mark Richards, from the miamidrum yahoo group is organizing the Virginia Key drum cicle:
Friday December 26, 2008 – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Virginia Key Beach Park Dance Floor 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Virginia Key, Miami, FL. Bring your drum. Bring your dancing feet.
There will be a fire pit to warm things up. The park entrance fee is $3 per car; but if you show your drum, they may waive the fee. Check the weather and dress accordingly. Bring your own seating.

Directions:
NOT the park entrance that is used to get to Jimbo’s. AFTER the Seaquarium (right before the bridge to Key Biscayne) turn left at 2nd traffic light. There will be a small green sign in the median displaying Virginia Key Beach Park. NOAA building and SE Fisheries are on opposite sides of the entrance road to the park.

…and at Saturday 26th :
Liberate your inner child & celebrate the last New Moon of 2008! – at the sandy beaches of miami beach, around or close the 79th St. Let your creativity & dreams spiral into the universe, knowing that this is a time of growing energy, newness, rejuvenation, growth, renewal, and hope.
Refresh your spirit with the ancient sounds of the sacred drums and dance with joy for the upcoming New Year!

Then the following day – Sunday 28th Delou is having another drum and dance class at FIU