Asheville Drum Circle
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
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A lively, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand percussion, clapping, and improvised rhythms. Locals and visitors gather outdoors for an open, come and go community jam and dance friendly energy.
A lively, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand percussion, clapping, and improvised rhythms. Locals and visitors gather outdoors for an open, come and go community jam and dance friendly energy.
A lively, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand percussion, clapping, and improvised rhythms. Locals and visitors gather outdoors for an open, come and go community jam and dance friendly energy.
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An evening arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with a community-festival feel. Expect outdoor creative showcases and opportunities to browse, mingle, and celebrate local artistic talent.
An evening arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with a community-festival feel. Expect outdoor creative showcases and opportunities to browse, mingle, and celebrate local artistic talent.
Participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and call and response grooves in an open downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen for a relaxed, all skill levels Friday evening jam.
Participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and call and response grooves in an open downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen for a relaxed, all skill levels Friday evening jam.
Participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and call and response grooves in an open downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen for a relaxed, all skill levels Friday evening jam.
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