Community Drum Circle To Create Upbeat Rhythm
In Downtown Santa Cruz
Award-winning
percussionist and long time LP endorser/clinician Jim Greiner will conduct
another of his popular community drumming events at The Attic in downtown
Santa Cruz on Saturday, February 23rd from 2 until 4 p.m. The cost is
$15, or $10 per person for groups of four or more. The Attic is located
at 931 Pacific Avenue.
Instruments will be provided and bring
your own favorite drum or percussion instrument. All ages and experience
levels are welcome to come drum, dance and celebrate life!
The Attic combines
a community atmosphere with a large dance floor in their huge loft space
under large skylights that perfectly showcase their ongoing art displays. The
full-service, organic restaurant and tea room will also be open during
that day and evening.
Santa Cruz-based Jim Greiner is an internationally
acclaimed percussionist, educator and community drumming leader who has
led thousands of rhythm-based programs worldwide for corporate team-building
and community groups. Jim is also the head of LP's Recreational & Community
Drumming Program (http://www.communitydrumming.com)
"Percussionist Jim
Greiner uses the primal power of drumming to lower the participants' stress,
to exercise their minds and bodies and to bind them together into community." -
PBS Special, "Healing Quest" Call 831-462-3786 or email jgreiner@handsondrum.com
for more information. Come drum for fun, inspiration and to celebrate Life!
Call 831-462-3786 or email jgreiner@handsondrum.com for more information.
Come drum for fun, inspiration and to celebrate Life!
Jim Greiner Provides Groove for Wharf to Wharf Race
Longtime
LP artist Jim Greiner led a drum circle at the starting line to kick
off the 35th annual Santa Cruz, California Wharf to Wharf Race on Sunday,
July 22, 2007. Fifteen thousand people of all ages and skills, from
elite African and U.S. runners to children and elders, participated in the
10 K event. The racecourse runs from the Santa Cruz Wharf to the Capitola
Wharf. This is the 12th year that Jim has led the drum circle at the
start of the race since he initiated it.
The Santa Cruz Wharf to Wharf Race is a benefit that has raised hundreds of
thousands of dollars over the years for Santa Cruz County school athletic
programs. It is considered one of the premier races of this type in the
world. The course follows the
beautiful Monterey Bay coastline and features
musical entertainment along its entire length.
Jim Greiner is a percussionist, educator, community drumming leader and inspirational speaker. He leads interactive drumming programs and percussion workshops for corporate team building, for community groups and in schools worldwide through his company, Hands-On! Drumming® Events. Jim is also head of LP’s Recreational & Community Drumming Program.
For see video from this event, please click this link.
Buy Jim's Award Winning DVD Online
Jim Greiner's award winning DVD, "Community Drumming for Health and Happiness" is
now available online. This informative video highlights ways to join in the
spirit of drum circle gatherings. It offers playing tips that will help you
learn to drum for health, happiness and fitness. Everyday low price is just
$19.99.
Click to Buy.
Jim Appears at the
2007 Seattle World Rhythm Festival
Jim Greiner, long time LP artist, clinician and head of LP's
Recreational & Community Drumming Program, appeared at the 14th annual
Seattle World Rhythm Festival.
Jim presented a number of clinics, supported
by LP, including, Hand Percussion Instruments in Popular Music, Congas
in Popular Music, Fundamentals of Congas, The Contemporary Percussionist's
Role in Popular Music, Rhythm Play for Families and Friends, Communicating,
Cooperating and Celebrating Through Rhythm, as well as leading numerous
drum circles. LP was pleased to donate an LP Aspire Conga to benefit the fund
raiser raffle which Greiner demonstrated on the festival’s main stage.
For more info, please click this link.