July 2021
Solkattu at Crested Butte Music Festival with David & Arlyn Alderdice
David Alderdice and Arlyn Alderdice will offer two rhythm workshops as part of this fun music camp in the beautiful Crested Butte, CO. https://crestedbuttemusicfestival.org/event/bluegrass-and-beyond-camp-2021/
Find out more »August 2021
Embodying Rhythm at Medicine Weaver’s Retreat in Hotchkiss, CO
https://www.mysticmesaranch.com/events--retreats.html# David and Arlyn Alderdice will be teaching an Embodying Rhythm Workshop from 9:30-11am. During this fun and engaging rhythm experience, we will focus on embodying rhythms through rhythmic vocalizations, hand gestures and stepping cycles. We will be using the traditional South Indian rhythm practice of Solkattu to deepen our relationship with rhythm, music and life. Through this practice we will delve deeper into the awareness of feeling rhythm as a full body experience. This fun phrase-centered approach aids musicians…
Find out more »September 2021
World Music – Paa Kow
www.paakowmusic.com Having toured internationally, sharing stages with both African and American luminaries including Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede and Victor Wooten, Ghana born drummer and composer, Paa Kow, (pronounced Pah-Ko), blends rhythm and artistry from his home with jazz and African roots creating his own Afro-Fusion sound. Dubbed "Ghana's most artistic drummer" (Modern Ghana), he plays a custom, hand-carved, traditionally inspired Ghanaian drum set that is the only one of its kind in the world, guaranteeing an extraordinary cultural and musical…
Find out more »Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble live in Paonia, CO
Please note new 1pm start time. The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble plays fun, groovy, multi-dimensional, polyphonic and polyrhythmic music. The ensemble formed in 2015 in Hotchkiss, Colorado through the group’s love of playing fun melodic percussion-based music together. Their music has been described as “perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul.” The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble contains a lot of sounds and spans many musical genres. Besides marimbas, members David…
Find out more »NFV Community and Parade Band in Paonia, CO
The Multi-Award Winning NFV Community & Parade Band, founded and directed by Jeannette Carey and David Alderdice, was formed in 2015 as a way to keep local music students and community members playing funky street music together throughout the summer. Their repertoire consists mainly of groovy tunes from New Orleans and the Balkans with traditional tunes from around the world and funk songs from American pop culture sprinkled in. As part of the Mountain Harvest Festival.
Find out more »Traditionish in Paonia, CO
Western Colorado based Irish-American Folk band Traditionish plays original and traditional music for those who love to listen, dance, drink and sing. As part of the Mountain Harvest Festival
Find out more »Women’s Hand Drumming with Arlyn Alderdice in Paonia, CO
Women, bring your drum or use one of ours. Come as you are and experience the healing powers of rhythm through hand drumming and rhythmic practice in a fun and safe learning environment. We’ll spend time checking-in and coming into rhythm together and we’ll play. For new drummers as well as experienced musicians. Drumming reduces stress and drumming together increases our connectedness both internally and socially. As part of the Mountain Harvest Festival.
Find out more »Rhythm Playshop with David Alderdice & Arlyn Alderdice in Paonia, CO
During this fun and engaging rhythm experience, we will focus on embodying rhythms through rhythmic vocalizations, hand gestures and stepping cycles. We will be using the traditional South Indian rhythm practice of Solkattu to deepen our relationship with rhythm, music and life. Through this practice we will delve deeper into the awareness of feeling rhythm as a full body experience. This fun phrase-centered approach aids musicians of all kinds to get the visceral sensations of many different rhythmic applications from…
Find out more »October 2021
World Music – Tunas Mekar Gamelan
tunasmekar.org Based in Denver, Colorado, USA, Gamelan Tunas Mekar is a community ensemble under the direction of Balinese composer and Artist-in-Residence I Made Lasmawan. Tunas Mekar presents the traditional and new music for Balinese gamelan at music festivals, schools, private events, local venues, specially produced concerts, and by special invitation both internationally and nationally. Modeled after typical village groups found throughout Bali, and learning by traditional methods, this community ensemble provides American audiences the rare opportunity to experience one of…
Find out more »World Music – Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusión
www.meflamencofusion.com Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion plays a complex, rhythmic, lyrical blend of Flamenco, Jazz, European and Indian classical, as well as Afro-Caribbean-influenced styles. They connect strongly with their audiences and love to share their joyful music. 7pm show outside at Poulos Park. Weather dependent. Tickets
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