>Ra please be sensitive to the people who have come before you.and to the spirit of the drum and the dance . Carold

???? - What did I do now? Did I say something I shouldn't have? I'm confused..
I'm sorry if I offended you, or anyone else, but I honestly can't be sure what you're talking about with that vague and dubious reply.

If you're talking about my statement about typical drum circle drummers in general not knowing the middle eastern beats that's simply a fact - do you disagree?
I KNOW I could ask 30 of them to play kashlamar and 28 of them wouldn't know what I'm talking about. That's not disrespect. It's just the way it is. Am I wrong? I have nothing against them.

I'm not trying to slam them. I even said so. If that's not what you are referring to then what did I say that prompted you to write this?

If you're talking about djembes. Well I like them too.. I think they rock.

Me and The Toneman drum in a professional capacity. In the last week or so we've been hired to drum middle eastern beats for a rotary club convention, 2 belly dance events and a ren faire.
Seriously - I'm just trying to help. We really do have skills that take years to hone.

I'm simply trying to help put together this project as promised. I'm not trying to step on anyones toes or anything like that.
I'm a veteran burner - I even have a photo in the new calendar - and, unfortunately, I'm an old man. I've been drumming professionally for longer than many of you have been alive - no kidding. Most of "those that have come before me" have died from old age. ;-|
I know and have had class with at least one world famous belly dance drummer and have performed, recorded and practiced for countless hours to contribute to the spirit of the drum and the dance. Most of it, especially in the first years, for no compensation other than the joy of drumming and performing with belly dancers.

I'm simply trying to lend my services towards making something fun, special and entertaining. I'm not a heavy. I'm not trying to ring my bell. I'm simply at your service. You can take it or leave it but I fail to understand what I've done to merit your reply.
Methinks perhaps you are being a bit too sensitive. I'm on your side.

>>Well, you're always welcome at Iron Rose.

Hi Heidi, hey that's fun to say... ;-)

We're down for all that and enjoy playing long repetitions. Thank you very much for the connections.
We're not looking for anything in particular. Just putting the word out in case anyone wants to schedule anything or even work-up a routine based on the mp3's or a mix of beats.
Basically just saying we're at your service and will be equiped with amazing electronix. Our band is actually a mix of middle eastern and industrial rock so we have a lot of fun toys. Since they will be programmed to trigger from one drum controller they'll be inside plastic bags to help keep playa dust off of them but we do need to be plugged into a sound ystem.
So...
It looks like most of the time we'll be playing accoustic drums but whenever possible the electronix are really awesome. The addition of all kinds of world drums, gongs, ambient sounds etc makes a lot of difference and I'm friendly in the mix with accoustic drums.
I've already been in contact with Summer and I think we'll be jacked into the big sound system for a performance.

The mp3's are to show what it'll sound like in case anyone wonders or wants to do a routine with us. They are the bare bones versions, not even many fills, in case musicians want to get in on it too(which I would love).. Our whole band isn't coming. Just me and The Toneman. We would just like to do something cool that isn't all impromptu but if that doesn't work out we'll just play it by ear and have fun.