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Welcome to DRUMSUM
Rex Womack, David Walters, Ken Rinehart, Sue Anne Bennett


The newest version of Drumsum can be seen and heard on Youtube. Here are the links to cut and paste;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLcoAxHP1y4
The above was taken at a party held by Drumsum and is closest to our new sound since our Tabla player left the band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDnc2qX71P0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgQiEx2zGfs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hVrqSfFj2U


Directed by Rex Womack, DRUMSUM is dedicated to developing the healing rhythms in your life.
Email me at Rex@drumsum.com

Drumsum uses Tablas, Congas, Guitars, Djembes, Mridangam, Didgeridoos, Klang Yaw, Bongos, Flutes, Percussion Toys, Cajons, Bass Guitar, Synth Wind Instruments, Harmonicas, vocals and of course, etc., etc., to take you to a level of great enjoyment, bliss, meditation, and/or movement.

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Bowl Ceremonies using Tibetan Bowls, Conchs, and Gongs for Passages, Healing, Celebration, and Meditation are also available.
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OUR NEXT SHOW:::::: FREE!!!!
Feb 20 Saturday 7:30 to 8:30 pm Indoors at the lovely Bamiyan Restaurant 7622 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights.

Bamiyan delivers fantastic food that is healthy for you. They have a number of Vegetarian meals plus beef, chicken and fish. Odd as it may be, this restaurant serves the best chocolate cake! Full bar.Not really hungry, try the appetizer plate(s) WOW!
Drumsum will be serving up their blue plate special of trance muzic for your chakras. !!!No Cover!!!


Stop by for dinner, appetizers or drinks!

This evening will fill you with food that is good for your body and music that is good for your soul.  Very Vegetarian friendly.
 
There is something for everyone at Bamiyan. A wide variety of moderately priced dishes are offered and the spices are mild and agreeable. Some of the favorites are Qabargha (rack of lamb), Murgh Kebab (sautéed chicken on a skewer), Badenjan Borani (sautéed and baked fresh eggplant)---in fact, many vegetarian dishes are offered. Afraid to order food that is 'different'? Try a sample by ordering these appetizers, Beef or Chicken Shammi Kabab ($7), Mantoo ($8), Ashak ($8), Afghan Noodle Soup ($4). Their menu explains what is in each dish.

   Dinner, appetizers, and full bar available

PLEASE call ahead for dinner reservations!    (916) 725-6009

         NO COVER

Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant  
7622 Greenback Ln.     Citrus Heights    (near Mariposa and Greenback)
(916) 725-6009        http://www.afghancuisine.com/
 
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Drumsum brings Drum Circles and Percussion Performances to your group or venue.
Our band Drumsum, is a 1-7 member band that interpetes various rhythms from around the world with Vocals, Didgeridoos, Percussion, and melodic instruments, providing meditative, trance dance, and multi cultural rock music.

We have performed for the Blood Moon Zoo, Sacramento's Fire Spectacular, Cheb i Sabbath's CD Release Party in Temple San Francisco, SWAN Day, KVMR Celtic Festival, Rocking the Gateway, Fairy Mid-Summer Festival, Harvest Festival, Temple San Francisco, 1st Annual Shakerman's Festival, 2nd or 3rd Shakerman's Festival, First Night Martinez, 2nd Saturday Art @ the Brickhouse, Gumbo Parade in Benicia,and numerous Horse Cow events.
Our music was used on KVIE for a show on Sacramento's 2nd Saturday.
We have been playing in the Sacramento Area for Obsidian Butterfly ,an outstanding Fire Dance Troupe. Check out their web site at http://sacredfiredance.com/


Other musicians are welcome to be a part of us. If you are interested in being a part of this band, please Email me (Rex@drumsum.com) or call me at 916 844-4343.

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RECENT PAST SHOWS::::::::::::::::::::2009
Saturday October 17, 7 to 9 pm at the Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant 1121 White Rock Rd. El Dorado Hills (916) 941-8787

Friday September 18 Atria El Camino Gardens
Private show for residents. Atria has over ten sites in California, and is set up for Elder living. How kwel can this place be, booking our band Drumsum? Sounds like the place I would like to live when I grow up!
They actually will have listened to a week of music from around the world. Drumsum will end the series with our mix of world fusion, kind of the sum of all that they have experienced.



Drumsum will be playing their fusion of rhythms from India, Middle East, Africa, and America, served up with FIRE DANCERS from OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY, along with award winning Afghan food. 7 to 9 p.m. $45 includes appetizer, meal and cover charge.

Saturday 19 September 11 Annual Harvest Festival Fair Oaks
"Sacramento Pagan Pride Day"

MOVE YOUR BODY at The Bo Tree 815 4th St in Davis. Freeform Dance

THE 2nd ANNUAL FIRE SPECTACULAR!!!

BENEFIT for the HORSE COW

Stellar Studios 202 23rd Street, Sacramento CA 95816. Showcasing local Artists

Bamiyan Afghan Restautrant, 1121 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills (www.afghancuisine.com).

Private Drum Circle for the Can Tree Charity

Fund raiser for (and at) the Horse Cow. 111 North Harbor Blvd., West Sacramento

Fur Ball (Private event) April 11

April 23 Tylor and Molly's Wedding!

2008
DECEMBER 12 7 to 9 pm We will be playing for the GRAND Opening for Eartheart in Nevada City, CA.

Blessing Ceremony with Tibetan Bowls, 408 Broad St. #7, Neveda City
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FAT CONGAS sponsors this band! Regardless of the sponsorship, Fat Congas make the BEST CAJONS we have ever played! The band will soon all have Fat Congas to entertain you with!

A number of people have asked me about the American Indian Flute I play. It was made by Stephen DeRuby and is his Trail Flute in the key of A.

The double drone flute is a High Spirits flute in the key of C.
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WEB Links;
Obsidian Butterfly     www.sacredfiredance.com
DRUMSUM   www.drumsum.com
Our ‘indoor’ light toys http://www.flowtoys.com









The Didgeridoo and Rex

  • I am now in the Sacramento area and readjusting 'Drum Events' to reflect the Percussion events of this area.
  • To list your Drum Event, Performances, Drum Circle, Instruction being offered, or Drum stuff for sale, OR for a FREE Email Subscription to 'DRUM EVENTS' ...Please Email me. Rex@drumsum.com
  • The Band is available for performances in different contexts. The full band for all out fun and dance, or a smaller version of 1 to 3 members for a more meditative sound. We play Drums, Didgeridoos, American Indian Flutes, and/or Tibetan Bells. As a smaller band, we can provide a perfect sound for meditation or estatic Yoga.
    We can also organize and facilitate Drum Circles for most any size group and set it up in a way to enhance your or your company's goals.(Arthur Hull trained)





Obsidian Butterfly Fire Dance/Drumsum Photos Mary Ellen Donald
S. DeRuby's Native Flutes Everyone in Rhythm Fat Congas