Drumming, Travelling and other assorted stuffs

Drumming

People may not know, but I organize a small drum circle called “Port Drum.” Drumming is and was something I’ve wanted to be a part of for a short while.  The beat, the rhythm, the trance where I could lose myself and come out on the other end with a clarity of mind that meditation could never bring me…. I wanted it bad. I hung out with my AWESOME friends at Firedance and learned a thing or two. One – I don’t exactly suck but I do need a LOT of work to be a drummer. Two – why the hell don’t I start a circle closer to home so we can jam with Firedance and not feel like dirt cuz  we aren’t as good as them?? Well Port Drum was born this year. Now I’ll tell you the truth, for a long time I did not own a djembe.  It was heartbreaking. All of that has changed now. Here she is everyone. This is Una:

Toca Black Mamba Mechanically Tuned Djembe -14 in. head

Travelling

I got Una in Montreal, QC. The city was gorgeous! It was nice to get away from it all even if for a few days for sure. It was one of the few trips that I did NOT bring the big camera with me and spend most of my time looking for a good shot. Oh yeah, did I mention that JAZZFEST was going on??? We saw Fat Tuesday Brass Band, heard Stevie Wonder and even bore witness to a parade going by.  Hoping to fit in a day trip or two before the snow flies again

Other Stuff:

Once again, Durham Pagan Pride Day is rolling around. Getting volunteers and fund raising for that. Got some new photo equipement that just rox my sox! Two backgrounds on “jet” color and the other is white. Very cool stuffs indeed. Business isn’t booming but I’m not gonna complaing. Got some new sites – personal and clients – in the works and very happy about it!

This is my walk on the moon!

Tags: Djembe, Drum Circle, Durham Pagan Pride Day 2009, Fat Tuesday Brass Band, Firedance, Jazzfest, Montreal, Port Drum, Stevie Wonder