Feedback from the previous get-together in Carryduff on the 25th of January 2008.

As the cold air brought an icy chill to everything outside Shane’s house, all us drummers were in the lounge surrounded by various instruments and a warm fire crackling behind the grating. What an ideal setting for a drum circle, considering we had not gotten together for quite some time. It seemed fitting to begin by just making some noise really, slowly getting a groove going while each person found their voice in the circle and had their say.

After some excellent dynamics and tempo shifts, we decided to take it up a notch and try out some rhythms in different time signatures! Now there was a challenge! Trying to move the old mindset from the 4/4 and tackle the mountains of 5/4, 7/4 and even 9/4… awesome! That exercise proved to be rather enjoyable as we found polyrhythms and patterns going around and around.

Another part of our time was dedicated to some fun activities such as one person starting a rhythm, then the next person coming in and not playing the same beats but rather trying to compliment that rhythm… not easy but a lot of fun and it sounds great!

Thanks to all who came along! I had a great time and it was good too see young guys there who love God and their drums!

We hope to have ‘Gatherings’ on the first Monday of each month…I will keep you posted! Keep an eye on The Gathering page on The Christian Drummer web site.

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 »

Hey everyone

Anyone in Belfast or surrounding areas are invited to join me and other Psalm Drummers in getting together and jamming at The Continental Christmas market being held at the Belfast City Hall. It’s really cool there, they got loads of stalls with all kinds of food and sweets and stuff from different countries. It’s going to be great!

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Date : Saturday, 15th December
Location : Belfast City Hall
Time : 14:00 to 16:00
Bring : warm waterproof clothes! Percussion, frame drums, djembes etc. no kits or snares and be careful with those cowbells!

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So hope to see as many there as I can, I think it will be good fun! Let me know by Friday the 14th of December if you can make it. Email me on matt AT christiandrummers.net.

Drumming in Belfast City Centre and enjoying a typical Irish Summer…

Here is video number 1.

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Here is video number 2.

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These clips and others available on The Christian Drummer YouTube page >>

Ok, the title got your attention! And it is true too! Here’s a shot of the newspaper front page with some of the drummers in front of Belfast City Hall, this was taken shortly before the loooooooooong procession. Continue reading »