Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Hands-on drumming class centered on group rhythm, call and response patterns, and supportive community participation. Expect an interactive percussion workshop with guided technique and collaborative groove building.
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Hands-on drumming instruction centered on rhythm fundamentals and group timing, guided by Larry McDowell in a relaxed community setting. Expect participatory playing, call-and-response patterns, and an inclusive, all-skill-level vibe.
Hands-on drumming instruction centered on rhythm fundamentals and group timing, guided by Larry McDowell in a relaxed community setting. Expect participatory playing, call-and-response patterns, and an inclusive, all-skill-level vibe.
Hands-on drumming instruction centered on rhythm fundamentals and group timing, guided by Larry McDowell in a relaxed community setting. Expect participatory playing, call-and-response patterns, and an inclusive, all-skill-level vibe.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Build foundational rhythm skills in a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drums and rhythmic concepts. No experience is needed, and participants can reserve a drum or bring their own.
Build foundational rhythm skills in a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drums and rhythmic concepts. No experience is needed, and participants can reserve a drum or bring their own.
Build foundational rhythm skills in a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drums and rhythmic concepts. No experience is needed, and participants can reserve a drum or bring their own.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Explore rhythmic note values, subdivisions, accents, rests, and hand patterns in a hands-on percussion workshop. Practice call and response, world drum beats, time signatures, and playing along to music; no experience is needed.
Explore rhythmic note values, subdivisions, accents, rests, and hand patterns in a hands-on percussion workshop. Practice call and response, world drum beats, time signatures, and playing along to music; no experience is needed.
Explore rhythmic note values, subdivisions, accents, rests, and hand patterns in a hands-on percussion workshop. Practice call and response, world drum beats, time signatures, and playing along to music; no experience is needed.
Devotional kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle with call and response melodies in an intimate community space. Late-night voices blend into a meditative, heart-centered gathering for connection and contemplative practice.
Devotional kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle with call and response melodies in an intimate community space. Late-night voices blend into a meditative, heart-centered gathering for connection and contemplative practice.
Devotional kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle with call and response melodies in an intimate community space. Late-night voices blend into a meditative, heart-centered gathering for connection and contemplative practice.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
After-work rhythms spill through downtown as hand drums and percussion build a communal pulse for swaying and dancing. An iconic open-air gathering in Pritchard Park where anyone can listen, move, or join the beat.
After-work rhythms spill through downtown as hand drums and percussion build a communal pulse for swaying and dancing. An iconic open-air gathering in Pritchard Park where anyone can listen, move, or join the beat.
After-work rhythms spill through downtown as hand drums and percussion build a communal pulse for swaying and dancing. An iconic open-air gathering in Pritchard Park where anyone can listen, move, or join the beat.
An open, participatory old-time music circle welcomes players of every skill level to bring instruments and join in, while listeners enjoy traditional acoustic tunes and a relaxed community gathering.
An open, participatory old-time music circle welcomes players of every skill level to bring instruments and join in, while listeners enjoy traditional acoustic tunes and a relaxed community gathering.
An open, participatory old-time music circle welcomes players of every skill level to bring instruments and join in, while listeners enjoy traditional acoustic tunes and a relaxed community gathering.
An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey intended to shift brain waves and deepen inner connection. The circle links seasonal celebration with reflection and personal integration.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey intended to shift brain waves and deepen inner connection. The circle links seasonal celebration with reflection and personal integration.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey intended to shift brain waves and deepen inner connection. The circle links seasonal celebration with reflection and personal integration.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Spend three hours line dancing and two-stepping to country western rhythms in a friendly, inclusive setting. No boots, partner, or prior experience are needed.
Spend three hours line dancing and two-stepping to country western rhythms in a friendly, inclusive setting. No boots, partner, or prior experience are needed.
Spend three hours line dancing and two-stepping to country western rhythms in a friendly, inclusive setting. No boots, partner, or prior experience are needed.
Move solo or alongside others through a meditative, freeform dance journey set to curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention, and expressive costumes are welcome.
Move solo or alongside others through a meditative, freeform dance journey set to curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention, and expressive costumes are welcome.
Move solo or alongside others through a meditative, freeform dance journey set to curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention, and expressive costumes are welcome.
Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, bright acoustic tone, and plenty of solo trading. Players and listeners hang in a brewery taproom for late-night community music-making.
Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, bright acoustic tone, and plenty of solo trading. Players and listeners hang in a brewery taproom for late-night community music-making.
Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, bright acoustic tone, and plenty of solo trading. Players and listeners hang in a brewery taproom for late-night community music-making.