Jim Donovan Drums

Sat. December 12, 2009 Binghamton, NY

The Binghamton Day of Drumming with Jim Donovan

Experience rhythmic rejuvenation as you enjoy two exciting workshops!

Presented by Imagicka:  www.primalbeat.com

Advance registration strongly suggested. Space is limited.

Call workshop organizer Rob Wandell at Imagicka 607-348-0090

or

Register online here:

Full Day Pass $65

Single Workshop Pass $35

Cost:

Full Event Pass $65 in advance / $80 at the door : Includes both workshops

Single Workshop Only: $35 in advance / $45 at the door

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Venue: Unitarian Universalist Church

183 Riverside Drive Binghamton, NY 13905

Binghamton Day of Drumming Schedule:

3-5:30pm The Rhythm Renewal Drumming Workshop : Learn rhythms, songs and techniques from Africa, Brazil and beyond! Find new ways to build purpose and connection with others, deepen listening skills, and explore ways to enhance creativity.

7:00-9:30pm Yoga of Drum and Chant Workshop : Experience the power of Nada yoga as you learn to deepen your connection to your true self through group drumming, chanting and intention.

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Beginners are warmly welcomed. Drums are provided. Space is limited.

Ages 17 and over.

About the instructor:

Jim Donovan was a founding member and driving force of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root from 1990-2005. He was recently named "2008 Drum Circle Facilitator of the Year" by the readers of Drum! Magazine. Donovan has recorded and performed with Kirtan specialist Krishna Das.

He has studied and played African drums with various master drummers such as Congolese master drummer Elie Kihonia and Mamady Keita. He also studied African music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana.  He has researched traditional African music for over 20 years via performance, readings and field recordings, and has continuously integrated his findings into all his music both as a solo recording artist and with Rusted Root.

As a solo artist and teacher, Donovan has released 6 highly acclaimed solo CD's as well as 4 instructional drumming CD's. Including his newest release The Yoga of Drum and Chant CD.

Fulfilling his desire to share the power of rhythm first hand, Donovan built a series of educational drumming workshop programs that he teaches across the US and Europe at universities, festivals, schools, corporations, and specialty venues. He is a full time instructor of music at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, the current director of the Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble. and the director of The annual Summer Rhythm Renewal Drumming Retreat.

Donovan is also a featured monthly columnist in Drum! Magazine.