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The Drum Exchange (4501 Interlake Ave. N) will be hosting a full day of percussive workshops, demonstrations and the like this Saturday, June 2nd. Here’s the deets:
The Drum Exchange is hosting a FREE “Day of Percussion” event on Saturday, June 2, 2012 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Celebrate the wide world of percussion during an exciting day of great music, classes, door prizes and other freebies. The “Day of Percussion” event is geared toward anyone who has an interest in percussion whether as a student, teacher, professional or enthusiast. This unique event will feature clinics and demonstrations given by Master Percussionists Jeff Busch (Brazilian Percussion), Ernesto Pediangco (Cuban Percussion), Alan Keown (Drumline), Michael Waldrop (Marimba), and Garey Williams (Drumset).
We are grateful to the following sponsors and contributors for helping to make this event possible: YAMAHA Percussion, Sabian, Vic Firth, Remo, DW, ProMark and the Washington Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Please visit drumexchange.com for event details and schedule. The Drum Exchange is located at 4501 Interlake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 545-3564.
Following the “Day of Percussion” there is an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. with Thione Diop, a Master drummer from Senegal, West Africa who is widely recognized for his powerfully expressive Djembe performances. This event is sponsored by and will be held at the CMA Gallery and Performance Space, located at 4501 Interlake Ave N. #9, Seattle.
There’s more information on the Day of Percussion web site, and Ed has put together this handy video that explains exactly what’s going on: