Last night at First Friday, a drum circle was assembled in Center City Park. Every indication is that it was a success. At least 40 people brought their drums and actively participated. Too many people to count, stood around taking photos, enjoying the music, and even dancing. The percussive beat could be heard two blocks away. The gathering was multi-ethnic and multi-generational. Ages ranged from about ten to retirees. The facilitator in the middle was quite skilled at helping everyone feel welcome and at making sure that everyone worked well together.
Drumming the Triad was the group that made this event happen last night. Let's hope they can keep it going.While they stopped around 9pm, Center City still had a lot of people in it at 9:45. It was so nice to have a First Friday that was not interrupted by rain. People were ready! As always, we're happy when we can fit the JP building in a photo! Happy Saturday!
Fun, I bet, if you are a drummer
Posted by: birdman | Saturday, June 06, 2015 at 09:10 AM
Lots of little drummer boys in the making and hopefully, they'll be ready by the time the Xmas holidays roll around! :)
Posted by: Lowell | Saturday, June 06, 2015 at 12:04 PM
That's nice! I like listening to drumming.
Posted by: cieldequimper | Saturday, June 06, 2015 at 01:07 PM
I am not very fond of this kind of music: ot fascinated me for a few minutes, then I have to get away as soon as I can...
Posted by: VP | Saturday, June 06, 2015 at 01:51 PM
An unusual idea- here we sometimes hear drums, but accompanying bagpipes.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, June 07, 2015 at 04:54 PM