About CJ...

I have been a hand drummer for several years, starting at age 11 with a drumset and eventually discovering hand percussion several years ago. During this period, I have been fortunate to teach others to drum in various styles, drum for belly dance troupes and lead drum circles ranging from five members up to fifty!

Among my experiences in performances, I have performed with Zeora Sage and the Soulshakers, Obsidian Horizon, The Roses of Shalimar, Adelaide, Goro-Goro, and Village Mandala.

Additionally, I am accomplished in web design, graphics, and IT services.

Finally, I am available for classes, drum circles and belly dance performances. I am learning the didgeridoo and Native American flute. Currently, I am in the process of putting together various performers who are accomplished in instruments such as drums, didgeridoo, fiddle, bagpipes and acoustic guitar. Contact me today if you are interested in any of these venues! drumdawg2004(at)yahoo.com
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Thanks to a mutual friend, I discovered hand drumming and especially playing the doumbek for bellydancing and middle-eastern music! My first hand drum was a bodhran that was a gift and started me on the path to playing Celtic music! I have been fortunate enough to participate in several venues, thanks to the networking of those who gave me the opportunities to perform and put together various drum circles, band performance and solo.

One of my first bellydance troupes that I drummed for was Zaphara. She taught lessons and formed a troupe and she had me drum for them along the way!

A big thanks to Zeora Sage for a long-term performance with her and the Soulshakers folk music band (see gallery).

 

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Here is a list of percussion instruments I play, services I offer, experience and what I am still learning...

• Djembe
• Doumbek
• Bodhran
• Ikigala Bass Drums
• Kpanlogo
• Various percussion (riqqs, claves, shakers, etc.)

Music Genres...

• African
• Mid-East/Bellydance
• Celtic
• World Fusion
• Freestyle Rhythm

Teachers...

Frank Lazzaro
Brian Pound
Walid Assaf

Experience...

Bands

Obsidian Horizon
· Lead Drummer
· Tribal/Rock

Zeora Sage and the Soulshakers
· Lead Drummer
· Folk/Soft Rock/New Age

Paddy Doyle's Boots
• Guest Bodhran Player

Sligo Rags
• Guest Bodhran Player

Goro-Goro
• World Percussion (various instruments)

DrumDogs
• World Percussion/World Fusion/Freestyle Rhythm

Public Venues

Church of Religious Science
· Lead Drummer
· Drum circle for up to fifty people
· Teaching drum and percussion rhythms and circles

Spiritual Elements (Public Drum Circle)
· Lead Drummer
· One-on-one teaching
· Drum circle coordinating, leading and teaching

Palomar Unitarian Universalists Church
· Lead Drummer
· Drum circle
· Teaching drum and percussion rhythms and circles
· Celebratory drumming

Public Gathering Events

· Lead Drummer
· Design of rhythms and performance
· Attend regular rehearsals
· Work with other musicians (not a band)
· Lead Drummer for belly dancers (middle east rhythms)
• Celtic music jam session, Blarney Stone SD

Recordings and Media

Independant movie Circle of Five

• Drumming and Chanting
• Ambient music

 

Current Projects 2006...

Drumming and percussion CD

New meditation CD

 

Still Learning...

• Didgeridoo
• Native American Flute
• Bellydance
• Firedance (fire poi, fire staff, fire swords)

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