The Gathering – Psalm Drummers Northern Ireland – will now be using Facebook to keep track of members, events, gatherings etc.

From now on, all drummers who relate to Psalm Drummers and who are part of The Gathering, please use the Facebook site – it does mean having to register on Facebook!

Visit the Psalm Drummer Northern Ireland Facebook page here →

Hey everybody,

A BIG thank-you to all who came and drummed along with me at the city hall/Christmas market. The weather was cold but there was no rain and we warmed up quickly with the funky rhythms being laid down. Continue reading »

When we (my wife and I) first moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 2004, I had never heard of, nevermind seen, a drum called the lambeg. It was to be an interesting introduction as I realised that this drum divided communities and caused political tension. Now that’s a pretty powerful drum!

Some say the lambeg can lay claim to being the loudest drum, measuring louder than a super 120 decibels, it is easily heard for miles away. It is a voice that is not readily relegated to the background. You could say this drum carries with it a sense of auditory power and commands attention! Continue reading »

The Gathering was involved in Summer Madness and the Street Reach project this Summer. Many opportunities were available for the drummers to be able to play and worship and perform for the delight of onlookers. Drumming is never a one-sided conversation so audience participation is always ‘compulsory’ when we play! Continue reading »