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BRINGING RHYTHM INTO YOUR LIFE Bill Taylor, Sue Anne Bennett & Rex Womack |
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OUR NEXT SHOW:::::::::: We will be playing for The Francis House at their volunteer/donor appreciation party Thursday May 23 4:30 - 6:30 pm. This is their way to say thank you to their volunteers and supporters, as well as, welcome new friends to Francis House Center! Delicious snacks and drinks. Come join us in taking a little time to unwind and socialize. Bring a friend! 1422 C Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 http://www.francishousecenter.org/ Francis House Center is a triage center for those suffering homelessness and poverty. It is our mission to provide relief, resources and hope to transform individuals and families from a struggle for survival to a plan for their success. AND THEN ON FRIDAY JUNE 21 7pm, We will play at The Thistle Dew Theatre 1901 P St. in Sacramento. There is very limited seating and tickets are sold in advanced. $25 gets the show and choice of about 5 delicious desserts, coffee and tea. Call the BOX OFFICE : 1-916-457-6286. MORE INFORMATION TO BE POSTE SOON. Meanwhile checkout the theatre's web site: thistledewtheatre.blogspot.com ::::::::::::DRUMSUM'S NEWS::::::::::::::: Join our Fan Club at www.reverbnation.com/drumsum and pick up special gifts and/or get our CD's at half price at our shows. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ OUR NEW CD IS HERE!! Comsit produced our new CD through Disk Makers. Pick one up at our live performances. $10 SORRY! SOLD OUT! ********************************** Drumsum provided the soundtrack for Obsidian Butterfly's new video. It can bee seen at http://www.sacredfiredance.com/video.html Select Obsidian Butterfly v2 from Rusty Rogers on Vimeo We can also be seen and heard on Youtube. Here are the links to cut and paste; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLcoAxHP1y4 The above was taken at a party held by Drumsum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDnc2qX71P0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgQiEx2zGfs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hVrqSfFj2U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQhFEiXJApg&feature=PlayList&p=2D1AE75B2A322868&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=1 Directed by Rex Womack, DRUMSUM is dedicated to developing the healing rhythms in your life. Email me at Rex@drumsum.com Drumsum uses Congas, Kalimbas, Djembes, Mridangam, Didgeridoos, Klang Yaw, Bongos, Flutes, Percussion Toys, Cajons, Bass Guitar, Synth Wind Instruments, Harmonicas, vocals and of course, etc., etc., to take you to a level of great enjoyment, bliss, meditation, and/or movement. *********************************************************** Bowl Ceremonies using Tibetan Bowls, Conchs, and Gongs for Passages, Healing, Celebration, and Meditation are also available. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** Drumsum brings Drum Circles and Percussion Performances to your group or venue. Our band Drumsum, is a 1-7 member band that interpetes various rhythms from around the world with Vocals, Didgeridoos, Percussion, and melodic instruments, providing meditative, trance dance, and multi cultural rock music. We have performed for the Blood Moon Zoo, Sacramento's Fire Spectacular, Cheb i Sabbath's CD Release Party in Temple San Francisco, SWAN Day, KVMR Celtic Festival, Rocking the Gateway, Fairy Mid-Summer Festival, Harvest Festival, Temple San Francisco, 1st Annual Shakerman's Festival, 2nd or 3rd Shakerman's Festival, First Night Martinez, 2nd Saturday Art @ the Brickhouse, Gumbo Parade in Benicia,and numerous Horse Cow events. Our music was used on KVIE for a show on Sacramento's 2nd Saturday. We have been playing in the Sacramento Area for Obsidian Butterfly ,an outstanding Fire Dance Troupe. Check out their web site at http://sacredfiredance.com/ Other musicians are welcome to be a part of us. If you are interested in being a part of this band, please Email me (Rex@drumsum.com) or call me at 916 844-4343. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************ RECENT PAST SHOWS:::::::::::::::::::: May 5 International House in Davis, CA Drumsum will be playing at the International House in Davis. This is a FREE event BUT donations are gratefully accepted. Also performing this night, March 24 We are very honored to be invited back to play at the private party celebrating Nowruz, the Afghan and Persian New Year this Sunday! Saturday Feb 2 , 6 p.m. Drumsum will be playing their fusion of rhythms from India, Middle East, Africa, and America, served up with award winning Afghan food. Complex rhythms are incorporated with the sounds of Didgeridoo, Flutes, Hand Drums, Kalimbas, Keyboard, and other exotic instruments. This evening will fill you with food that is good for your body, and music that is good for your soul! Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant 7622 Greenback Ln. Citrus Heights (916) 725-6009 **************************************** OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY'S THE 5th ANNUAL FIRE SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! August 11th, 2012 This year's theme, The Vision Quest is a performance art piece that will journey into the collective dream space. $20 or $45 for Family (2 adults+2 children witH; FLUX, FIRE PIXIES, FIRE BRUSH, ARTIC FIRE, VIKRAM, CRIMSON MUSE, SHUPADA, HILBELLY, ALLISONE, KUNDALINI BELLYDANCE, AND of course DRUMSUM. For more4 information, use the "Fire Spectacular" link to your right. Friday Dec 9, 6 p.m. Festival Website: http://www.sacredfiredance.com/FireSpectacular.html NO COVER! A family show Drumsum will be playing their fusion of rhythms from India, Middle East, Africa, and America, served up with award winning Afghan food. Complex rhythms are incorporated with the sounds of Didgeridoo, Flutes, Hand Drums, and other exotic instruments. This evening will fill you with food that is good for your body, and music that is good for your soul! Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant 7622 Greenback Ln. Citrus Heights (916) 725-6009 Saturday Aug 20 SPCA Benefit "I've been Picked" book signing, Vendors, Food, Clowns, Dogs, Cats and LIVE Music by Drumsum 10am to 2pm Trends-n-Treats 8929 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks, CA A fun event for Drumsum to play at. We expect a lot of kids and will bring instruments for them to play along with us. Not a kid, just one at heart? Join in with us. More info at www.trendsntreats.com 4th Annual Fire Spectacular Aug 13, 2011 Saturday 5pm to 10 pm William Land Park Amphitheatre 4000 S Land Park Dr. Sacramento, CA 95822 Wednesday July 13 5:30 to 7:30 pm Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce Mixer Outdoors at 8909 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks info @ www.Drumsum.com www.reverbnation.com/drumsum http://www.fairoakschamber.com/ We will be playing at 6 - 7:30 pm FOOD, RAFFLE, MUSIC, DANCE 100.5 FM Broadcasting Live June 18, 2556 Albatross Way Studio E Sacramento, CA !!!!DRUMSUM AND OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY BACK TOGETHER AGAIN!!!! We will be playing at the Sacramento Metal Arts Guild 1st Anniversary and Art Fundraiser. (Their web site is http://sacmetalartsguild.wordpress.com) We will play for the Fire Dancers and then play a set for your pleasure and dancing. It is FREE (be sure to tell Jo) BUT there is a $5 suggested donation to benefit local artists and organizations. The Festival is open from 4 to 10 pm. Sculpture Demos in metal and wood. Over 25 Artist and Demo booths. Welding experience booth, Art Raffle valued at over $2000! =================================== Drumsum played music and tibetan Bowls for; Meditation, Yoga, Ecstatic Dance, and Sound Healing at the Studio for Sacred Dance 712 57th St. Sacramento ::::::::::::::::: Private Party at The Cabin in Citrus Heights Sept 5, Sunday Louisa's Birthday! Friends of Drumsum are Invited. Email or call me for details. BBQ, Belly Dancers, Drumsum, and lots of FUN! ******************************************************************** Sat. Sept 18: 12th Annual Harvest Moon Pagan Festival Fair Oaks VFW 8990 Kruithof Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 6ish to 7ish? We play just before Obsidian Butterfly performs. After their performance, you are welcome to join us for making music and or Dancing. For full details go to http://familyofthegoddess.org/harvest_festival/index.html DINNER PARTY AT BAMIYAN AFGHAN RESTAURANT WITH OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY 1121 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills (www.afghancuisine.com) Friday September 18 Atria El Camino Gardens Private show for residents. Atria has over ten sites in California, and is set up for Elder living. How kwel can this place be, booking our band Drumsum? Sounds like the place I would like to live when I grow up! They actually will have listened to a week of music from around the world. Drumsum will end the series with our mix of world fusion, kind of the sum of all that they have experienced. Saturday 19 September 11 Annual Harvest Festival Fair Oaks "Sacramento Pagan Pride Day" MOVE YOUR BODY at The Bo Tree 815 4th St in Davis. Freeform Dance THE 2nd ANNUAL FIRE SPECTACULAR!!! BENEFIT for the HORSE COW Stellar Studios 202 23rd Street, Sacramento CA 95816. Showcasing local Artists Bamiyan Afghan Restautrant, 1121 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills (www.afghancuisine.com). Private Drum Circle for the Can Tree Charity Fund raiser for (and at) the Horse Cow. 111 North Harbor Blvd., West Sacramento FurBall (Private event) April 11 April 23 Tylor and Molly's Wedding! 2008 DECEMBER 12 7 to 9 pm We will be playing for the GRAND Opening for Eartheart in Nevada City, CA., with a Blessing Ceremony with Tibetan Bowls, 408 Broad St. #7, Neveda City ************************************* FAT CONGAS sponsors this band! Regardless of the sponsorship, Fat Congas make the BEST CAJONS we have ever played! The band will soon all have Fat Congas to entertain you with! A number of people have asked me about the American Indian Flute I play. It was made by Stephen DeRuby and is his Trail Flute in the key of A. His web site is www.deruby.com The long stick one is made by http://fallenbranch.com/ who make very interesting, one of a kind flutes. The double drone V flute is a High Spirits flute in the key of C. The middle Eastern sounding flute is by the Fairy Ring Mushroom People. It is tuned normally, but played to sound that way. ************************************* WEB Links; Obsidian Butterfly www.sacredfiredance.com Our ‘indoor’ light toys http://www.flowtoys.com Fairy Ring Mushroom Flutes (in Citrus Heights) http://harmonyflutes.com/ |
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Rex and the Didgeridoo |
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