– UPCOMING WORLD MUSIC CONCERTS –

– UPCOMING EVENTS –

North Fork Valley Community and Parade Band at Cohere info and tickets

Saturday, October 5th at 6pm

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Video link: Hittite Prana, with David (on hybrid frame drum kit) and Dylan (on mandolin) jamming with Glen Velez and Loire Cotler.

Video link: Kardemimmit – Hius heliä – Fair Hair

Greetings,

I hope that you are well and that your transition from mid-summer to late-summer has been good. We got to spend a lot of time this summer in the mountains and are just starting to get into the full-day Kindergarten routine. I got to go to my first soccer practice as a father a couple days ago. It’s a whole new era.

I am so excited about Glen and Loire coming to Paonia. I pick them up at the airport today. Arlyn wanted me to send out the following note. Some of you might have seen it on facebook already, but I’m sure that some of you haven’t.

As the first concert in the 2019-2020 World Music in Paradise Series we have Glen Velez and Loire Cotler for a workshop and performance this weekend. Concert is on Sat. September 7th and workshops on Sun. the 8th. Tickets are available at the Paradise, the Cirque, and Brown Paper Tickets online. Workshop reservations by replying to this email or 872-4238.

Right about 20 years ago, I took some drum classes with the internationally renowned percussionist and frame drum expert, Glen Velez. He introduced me to the simple single headed frame drum as well as many different ways of playing it, which in essence, helped spearhead my musical direction, from that point, into the future. I dedicated a lot of my time over the next 10-15 years studying and practicing different frame drums from around the world. I found a lot of other teachers besides Glen to help me learn as much as I could. Most of the frame drum teachers I found were also students of Glen’s. Not only has Glen reinvented the ways of modern frame drumming, but he is also an amazing educator. His wife, Loire Cotler, is also an other worldly vocalist and a great teacher.

I am extremely honored not only to have Glen and Loire here in Poania next weekend to present a concert and two very accessible workshops at the Paradise Theatre, but I am also very excited to get the opportunity to sit-in and play with them for a few songs at their concert here with Dylan Fixmer on bass and mandolin. Jeannette Carey, Beth Quist and Jeff Skeels will sit-in and sing with us for a piece as well. Glen’s work has been such a musical inspiration and influence on me throughout the years, so I am extremely glad to be able to share his music with you and the Western Slope community. 

I hope you have a great day,
David

World Music in Paradise 2019 – 2020 Season

SAT, SEPT 7, 2019 Glen Velez & Loire Cotler online tickets

Grammy-winning, iconic world music drummer Glen Velez and acclaimed rhythm vocalist Loire Cotler will share an exhilarating concert exploring the astonishing power of voice as a rhythm instrument and a mystical symphony produced from a single-headed drum.

all shows 7:30pm at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia
tickets – $20 advance, $25 day of show, $15 students
paradiseofpaonia.com
215 Grand Ave. 970-527-6661

click here to view/download the full calendar

Series Producer & Artistic Director David Alderdice

MON, SEPT 23, 2019 Kardemimmit online tickets

Mesmerizing vocal harmonies from four Finnish women along with their national instruments, the 15 and 38 stringed kantele, will transport you to a different time and place.

WORKSHOPS & MORE

register for workshops by replying to this email or contact: info (at) embodyingrhythm.com

HAND DRUMMING with GLEN VELEZ
SUNDAY, SEPT 8: 10:00 – 11:30am ($30)*

RHYTHMIC VOCALIZATIONS with LOIRE COTLER
SUNDAY, SEPT 8: Noon – 1:30pm ($30)*

WOMEN’S DRUMMING with ARLYN ALDERDICE
SUNDAY, SEPT 22, 2019: 10:00 – 11:30am ($20)**

MEN’S DRUMMING with DAVID ALDERDICE
SUNDAY, SEPT 22, 2019: Noon – 1:30 ($20)**

RHYTHM STUDY GROUP with DAVID & ARLYN
SUNDAY, OCT 6, 2019: 10:30 – Noon (mixed gender) ($20)**

*register for both workshops ($50)

**register for three workshops ($50)

more information: embodyingrhythm.com/worldmusic

Hello Dear Ones,

We hope that you’ve had a good summer and are enjoying the fruits of your labors. We were able to get into the mountains a lot this summer, which is why you haven’t heard from us in a little while. We’re back in town and ready to start school and to roll out some fun, fall offerings.

We’re excited to announce our 2019-2020 World Music in Paradise Concert Series Line-Up. See all the details below or online. The series starts at the beginning of September with Glen Velez and Loire Cotler offering a concert on Saturday, Sept. 7th and workshops on Sunday, Sept. 8th. Glen Velez is the teacher’s teacher of frame drumming and we highly recommend this event and the workshops! David (along with Dylan Fixmer and other friends) will get the opportunity to sit in and play with Glen and Loire during this special performance (Glen’s only show this year in Colorado).

best,
Arlyn & David

World Music in Paradise 2019 – 2020 Season

all shows 7:30pm at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia
tickets – $20 advance, $25 day of show, $15 students
paradiseofpaonia.com
215 Grand Ave. 970-527-6661

click here to view/download the full calendar

Series Producer & Artistic Director David Alderdice

SAT, SEPT 7, 2019 Glen Velez & Loire Cotler online tickets

Grammy-winning, iconic world music drummer Glen Velez and acclaimed rhythm vocalist Loire Cotler will share an exhilarating concert exploring the astonishing power of voice as a rhythm instrument and a mystical symphony produced from a single-headed drum.

MON, SEPT 23, 2019 Kardemimmit online tickets

Mesmerizing vocal harmonies from four Finnish women along with their national instruments, the 15 and 38 stringed kantele, will transport you to a different time and place.

FRI, NOV 8, 2019 Celtic Duo, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa online tickets

Music from County Claire: A journey through the Irish idiom on fiddle, guitar and tenor banjo.

FRI, DEC 6, 2019 Fortunato online tickets

Gypsy, Klezmer, Indian, Latin, African and other roots traditions into a jazz setting.

SAT, DEC 7, 2019 Tabla Recital online tickets 11am ($10)

with Andy Skellenger from Fortunato

FRI, JAN 17,2020 Listening Concert Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble online tickets
SAT, JAN 18, 2020 Dance Concert Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble online tickets

The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined both evenings by the sounds of mandolin, trumpet, flute, melodica, drumset, cajon, steelpan, percussion, clarinet, alto saxophone, and voices.

KID’S MATINEE with Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble SATURDAY, JAN 18, 2020 1:00pm (free)

WORKSHOPS & MORE

register for workshops by replying to this email or contact: info (at) embodyingrhythm.com

HAND DRUMMING with GLEN VELEZ
SUNDAY, SEPT 8: 10:00 – 11:30am ($30)*

RHYTHMIC VOCALIZATIONS with LOIRE COTLER
SUNDAY, SEPT 8: Noon – 1:30pm ($30)*

WOMEN’S DRUMMING with ARLYN ALDERDICE
SUNDAY, SEPT 22, 2019: 10:00 – 11:30am ($20)**

MEN’S DRUMMING with DAVID ALDERDICE
SUNDAY, SEPT 22, 2019: Noon – 1:30 ($20)**

RHYTHM STUDY GROUP with DAVID & ARLYN
SUNDAY, OCT 6, 2019: 10:30 – Noon (mixed gender) ($20)**

CELTIC MUSIC WORKSHOP with JON SOUSA & ADAM AGEE
SATURDAY, NOV 9, 2019: 10:30 – Noon ($25)

INTENTIONAL RHYTHM, PERCUSSION & DRUM GATHERING
SUNDAY, NOV 10, 2019: 10:30 – Noon (mixed gender) ($20)**

BLACK CAT, WHITE CAT movie showing
MONDAY, NOV 11, 2019: 7pm ($10)

MARIMBA MUSIC WORKSHOP with DAVID ALDERDICE
SUNDAY, JAN 19, 2020 10:30am – Noon ($25)

*register for both workshops ($50)

**register for three workshops ($50)

VISIT: embodyingrhythm.com/worldmusic

Dear Ones,

We hope you are doing well.

There were a couple of funny dates/locations in our last newsletter, so we’re sending a new one out sooner rather than later to keep you posted on those changes.

We don’t have a lot of words right now as we are sitting the with preciousness of this life – and you never know how long you’ll have with the people that you love – so, let’s make the most of it.

blessings,
Arlyn & David

* UPCOMING EVENTS *

— Celebration of Life for Cory McClure —

• Saturday, February 16th at 1:00pm at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss (corrected date). Please join us as we pay our respects to Cory, and share our memories and experiences with him. There will be speakers, a video presentation, some songs, and refreshments. Please share with anyone who might like to attend!
• Here is a video from the 2008 Feast Harvest Festival performance of David with Cory McClure and Mike Antonovich percussion trio breakdown.

— Women’s Rhythm & Drumming Gathering —

• Women’s Rhythm and Drumming with Arlyn Alderdice. Saturday, February 23rd from 1:30pm-4pm at the Heideman’s dome just outside Hotchkiss, CO (corrected location). Come as you are. We’ll spend time checking-in and coming into rhythm together and we’ll play. For new drummers as well as experienced musicians. Offered by donation. Please contact  or call 872-4238 for more information & directions.

— March Marimba Class Series for Adults and Teens —

• Marimba & Rhythm Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice. Three Saturdays 10:00-11:30am, March 2, 9 & 16 at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. A fun way to play music together with a group. For new players as well as experienced musicians. $35 for the three week series. Please RSVP by replying to this email so I can plan accordingly or call 872-4238.

— Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble in Grand Junction, CO at the KAFM Radio Room —

• Friday March 15th, 7:30pm at the KAFM Radio room. more info

— Valley Youth Orchestra Concert including a piece by David Alderdice —

• Celebrating the Tapestry of American Composers. Join VYO for their silent auction and concert on March 16th, 2019 at Delta High School, 1400 Pioneer Road.  Email: VYOseat (at) gmail.com for reserved seating.
  • 4:30 Silent Auction begins
  • 5:30 Dinner
  • 7:00 Concert

  This concert is comprised of music by American composers. We have pieces inspired by folk music, music from Broadway shows, and four brand new pieces composed especially for the VYO by local musicians, including “Days 4 & 5” by David Alderdice with Dylan Fixmer and the entire VYO Orchestra, as well as some pieces by some VYO students. Buy Tickets

–Women’s Rhythm and Drumming–

• Women’s Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice. Three Tuesdays 9:30am-11am, March 26, April 2 & 9  at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. Come as you are. We’ll spend time checking-in and coming into rhythm together, studying rhythm, and we’ll play. For new drummers as well as experienced musicians. $25 for the three week series. Please RSVP by replying to this email so I can plan accordingly or call 872-4238, or contact.

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Stop Waiting to Be Ready (excerpt)  by Geneen Roth from This Messy Magnificent Life

Stop trying to be the self you imagine you would be if you were more _______ than you are. You’ve already done that. If it didn’t work the first thousand times, it’s not going to work now. Or ever.

I’m not saying to act on those feeling. I’m not advocating indulgence or collapse or despair. I’m saying it’s time to stand in your own two shoes. It’s time to be your own authority. . . and begin to pay attention to the noticer instead of what is noticed.

Climb out of your mind and back into your body, even if it feels uncomfortable. Turn toward the feeling and not away from it. Treat yourself the way you would treat a small child who is lost – because that part of you is.

Take yourself in. Ask the questions no one ever asked you. Keep going until you know the answer and you know who’s asking. Until you realize – it’s not far away – that the essence of you, like the sky, was always here. You just happened to get distracted by the local weather for a few decades.

We need you. We need you to stop waiting to be ready. To stop waiting to act until you become the self you imagine you would be if only you were different than you are.

We need the unrepeatable essence of you. Come back. Now.