Drummers Workshop !

[Hawk]

In todays Altoona Mirror

Johnstown - Jim Donovan , of Rusted Root, will host a day of drumming workshops and events. January 21st at the Bottleworks Ethnic Center, 411 Third Ave. , Cambria City.

Call 536-5399 to register or for performance tickets.

Or visit http://bottleworks.org


Anyone interested in going ? I don't know what the hours are, I haven't called. The 21st is a Saturday.

Maybe a group of us could go.

[rreihart]

That'd be cool, depending on what time it is. I am playing that day.

[RobTheDrummer]

Count me in!

[getclosertothemusic]

I'm in.....

I'll give you call Hawk...

I know exactly were the bottle works is in Cambria City...

Bobby are you in??? lolol

[HurricaneBob]

Figures, all month off but will be playing in Hershey that day, just my luck.

[ThrashKillsYou]

Where's Cambria City? If it's not far i'll go.

[nightcrawler_steve]

I attended one of Jims workshops last year. The one I attended was for percussion and was really more of a spiritual thing than a learning experience - well unless you dont know how to play a percussion instrument.

Jims a great guy to talk to and has some great stories.

You may want to double check to be sure its not a percussion workshop.

~S

[Hawk]

Thanks Steve.

In other words, if you're looking for tips to improve your chops or tips on playing a kit, this wokshop might not be for me ?

[nightcrawler_steve]

Thanks Steve.

In other words, if you're looking for tips to improve your chops or tips on playing a kit, this wokshop might not be for me ?

Hawk....

Yeah, I would double check to be certain its not one of his percussion clinics. He does various workshops for different skill levels for percussion. I've never known him to do a clinic on the kit, but I could be wrong. Be sure - get the details.

If youre into percussion though, definitely check it out. The one I went to was beginner/novice. I didnt learn anything new, but the spiritual/community vibe and his stories were worth the money spent. We also spoke in depth afterwards about stretch excercises for sore wrists and forearms. I had terrible technique when I played in St. Croix and pay the price for it now. My hands go numb if I play congas too hard or for a long length of time. His stretches help.

Hope that helps.

Steve

[no surrender]

we need a Guitar workshop..

who here will teach me to play like Santana?

[SpellboundByMetal]

NS , Santana couldnt teach you to play like Santana.

[getclosertothemusic]

Where's Cambria City? If it's not far i'll go.

Its down where the Folk Festival use to be and now the site of the Johnstown Ethnic Festival
Also Ace's Lounge is right down from the Bottle Works...

[Jim Price]

Some information from today's Johnstown Tribune-Democrat:

"A Day Of Rhythm will be held Saturday when drummer Jim Donovan of Pittsburgh comes to the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, 411 Third Ave. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.

Donovan will teach two drumming workshops and present a live performance.

"KidsJam" for ages 5 to 15 will be held from noon to 12:45.

"Rhythmic Motivation" for ages 16 and older will be held from 1 to 4:30.

"Drum the Ecstatic," Donovan's performance, will be presented at 7:30.

The cost of "KidsJam" is $10 in advance and $15 at the door; "Rhythmic Motivation" is $35 in advance and $45 at the door; and "Drum the Ecstatic" is $10 in advance or for workshop students or $15 at the door.

Information: 536-5399."

[Diavolo]

I saw a Jim Donovan performance at Saint Francis in December. Very good stuff if you dig African music or just want to hear some new grooves. He's a super nice guy also.