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Another weekend of drumming in mid-Wales
06 March 2010
JUSTINE HART (see http://www.hartbeats.co.uk/about.html)
will be running a day-long djembe workshop on Saturday 27th March in Llanidloes, Mid Wales.
Level: Improvers + Intermediate
Cost: just 15 Pounds for the day!
Venue: United Services Club [SY18 6BZ - adjacent to main car park]
Times: 10.30 am to 4.30, with approx 1 hour break for lunch.
NB: Previous djembe experience essential - These workshops are not suitable for complete beginners.
If in any doubt please contact Andy on 01686 411139 / andy@earthlightcrystals.co.uk
African Drumming weekend coming up not to be missed
06 March 2010
AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOPS with
Master Drummer BIDO IRIE from the Ivory Coast
at Newbridge Memorial Hall
High Street, Newbridge, Gwent, NP11 4FH
20th & 21st March
12 midday til 5pm
25 Pounds/day or 45Pounds/weekend
For more info or to book a space please contact
Liz (01495) 200387
email: lizmull2002@ yahoo.co. uk
Two WOMP shows for two worthy causes
23 February 2010
Pyle Rugby Club at 7pm on Sat. 27th Feb is hosting ZIMROCK where WOMP will perform to help raise funds for a great educational cause. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the link.
The same evening at the Pavillion in Porthcawl WOMP will again take to the stage to assist the Haiti appeal:
Family and friends who want to support the event can purchase tickets through the Pavilon box office online at: www.grandpavilion.co.uk/tickets or alternatively through:
Krupa Patel
Founder of T.E.A.CH -Time to Educate Africa's Children
www.teachafrica.org.uk
come join us for a night of lovely music, poetry, drumming and good vibes
09 November 2009
LOVE MUSIC - HATE RACISM
"Music is testimony to the fact that cultures do mix. It gives us strength, and offers a vibrant celebration of our multicultural and multiracial society."
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: BRIDGEND RECREATION CENTRE, ANGEL ST, CF31 4AH. Bridgend.
DescriptionThe very best local bands, internationally renowned,,,,
A NEW DAY
JAZZY AFRICANA
WEAPONS OF MASS PERCUSSION
HEADLINING --- KALI MIST !
Special guests Patrick Jones and his band will be performing a set on the evening. Come and share in some great performances.
Roath Arts Fest.
14 October 2009
madeinroath arts festival 16 - 18 October 2009
WORLD/FOLK MUSIC EVENING Saturday Oct 17th
At the Machintosh Centre Starting at 5.00pm
FREE Live performances not to be missed.
www.madeinroath.com
Soundscape opportunity
14 October 2009
Special Taize Singing Evening
with Chrys Blanchard
Saturday October 17th, 8pm - 9.30pm
Nevill Hall Hopsital,Abergavenny
We will spend the evening singing simple yet beautiful songs from Taize in the Outpatients Waiting area under the beautiful Dreamscape banners, depicting the heavens, stars and moon that span the ceiling in this space. This is for anyone who wants to come and join us that evening.
At the Taize singing evening all songs will be taught by rote and there is no need to be able to read music, or have singing experience.
All voices welcome, come and fill the space with beautiful resonance!
No Cost
This part of the Soundscape project and We are the 30 or so people from all over the UK who will be creating the Soundscape on Sunday afternoon. A live improvised piece of music using voices, gongs Tibetan singing bowls and other unusual instruments to create deep sound relaxation.
You are invited to drop in between 2pm and 5pm on Sunday 18th October and experience the Soundscape.
Come join us for 350 minutes of drumming for climate change awareness.
09 October 2009
Saturday, 24 October 2009 we will be drumming for 350 minutes. Come join in!
350 degrees Drumming Event is for all drummers, musicians. We will be drumming for 350 minutes. A mini gazebo village in Sandy Bowl (in the middle of the disused Sandy Bay Caravan Park behind Coney Beach). There is a car park at the Hi-Tide pub which is best for getting gear in in the morning of 24th (saturday). There's another car park at the New Road end of Sandy Bay next to Newton Primary School which is ideal for people during the event who can come for an hour or so to join in.
Start time will be 12.10 and end time will be 6.00pm prompt. 350 minutes of drumming to join in with a global day of action on climate change run by www.350.org .
Jarvis Cocker Slaps skin at Best ever Greenman!
27 August 2009
2009 Greenman at Glanusk was the best ever! Not just because of the weather, not just because the Slappingskins team of drummers and percussionists did me proud during the workshops and the Sunday parade, not just because we performed impromptu sets all over the site nor because Jarvis Cockers set on the Saturday night was brill. My Greenman highlight this year was running my usual workshop on a Sunday morning and having Jarvis and his crew join-in for a Slappingskins session. He drummed to Moribayassa complete with breaks and solos and made my day! Cheers Jarvis. (Make sure you make the parade next year!)
New shipment of Goat skins
21 July 2009
Hairless goatskins are up for grabs. (importation of hairy goats is off the agenda). Hairless, thick skins can be purchased for 19 Pounds at the moment. Contact Aaron for availability.
WOMP perform at Canton Fairplay Festival
26 July 2009
Fair Play Festival! @ The Lansdowne Hotel and Gardens
The 24th, 25th and 26th July will host an unmissable event in the heart of Cardiff bringing together a bonanza of local (and further afield) Musicians, Artists, Traders, Comedians, Poets, Family's and Party-goers alike. £3 a day, or £5 for the whole weekend.
The event starts at 5pm on friday, the sat and sunday start at 12pm. Music all day. Weapons Of Mass Percussion will perform on Sunday afternoon. Come down!
Exciting day of Guinee drumming and dance
10 July 2009
This Sunday the 12th July Souleymane Compo; Mamadou Oury Diallo and Idrissa Camara from Guinea Conakry will be running workshops:
Come and learn some Guinean rhythms on Djembe / dundun and then the corresponding Dances.
The three of them are on their way to WOMAD where they'll be be amazing audiences with their live performance, but the weekend before they'll be in Cardiff and are hosting a djembe/ drum / dance workshop followed by a performance with bolong, gongoma and balafon.
Come and join us:
Djembe: £12
Doundoun : £12
Dance: £12
£20 for 2 workshops; £30 for all 3 workshops
SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICE OF £25 FOR ALL 3 WORKSHOPS IF YOU BOOK AND PAY IN ADVANCE BEFORE 8TH jULY
please e mail us for further info and to book your place
www.tantanafrica@gmail.com
Slappingskins at Greenman 2009
01 July 2009
Slappingskins will be running Percussion workshops at the Greenman again this year from the 21st to the 23rd of August. It promises to be one of the highlights of this years festival scene.
Welcome to the all new slappingskins website
01 July 2009
Finally I can announce the all-new website complete with a fantastic products section enabling you to access some of the finest drums and percussion on the market. Please have a look for yourself as I endeavour to transform the site into an informative and helpful aid to drummers everywhere.
Weekly Drum workshop featuring
Mar 16, 2006
Slappingskins is excited to announce (belatedly) the Tuesday evening Drum session held at Eco-Dysgu, Tondu, Bridgend. The sessions started back in the Summer of 2005 on two-session basis (afternooon and evening). We have moved on since then to a 6pm start usually finishing around 8pm. Beginners are advised to contact Aaron so that he can provide a brief intro. to the rhythms before the session starts and so that he can bring enough drums!. The session costs ?5 with concessions at ?3. Get in touch for more info.
Slappingskins presents the "djembe dry dock"
Mar 16, 2006
Slappingskins is proud to announce an exciting new venture: "The djembe dry dock". We have started a re-skinning and tunning service for djembe, bougarabou, djun djun and other roped drums. Our se-skinning prices are ?40 per drum plus materials (goat skin ?16.95). A tune up for your weapon of choice will cost you ?10 for the verticals, ?5 for the horizontals. Contact Aaron for more info.
"Weapons of Mass Percussion" ready for 2006 Festivals.
Apr 3, 2006
Bridgend-based percussion ensemble "Weapons of Mass Percussion" is now taking bookings for the 2006 festival season. To book this exciting, fresh and dynamic act contact Aaron for more information.
WMP performance in Cardiff Red Room on 4th May, 2006.
Apr 23, 2006
Weapons of Mass Percussion has been invited back to the Red Rooms, Cardiff for their hugely successful Drum&Bass, Psy-trance, Drum extravaganza. Tickets are reasonably priced or turn up before 10pm for free entry (probably). Any drummers wishing to join in get in touch!
WMP set to open biggest and best bike show in Wales
May 22, 2006
Slappingskins is proud to announce that Weapons of Mass Percussion will open the 2006 Welsh international Motorcycle show. The event takes place between the 26th and 29th May at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. WMP kicks things off at 9pm on the Friday night. The weekend will feature bands, comedy acts and much much more. Bring it on!
WMP to take Pembroke by storm.
Jun 19, 2006
Weapons of Mass Percussion will perform at this years Pembroke Dock Festival. WMP will kick off at 6pm with the Parade and will perform a set on the Festival stage for the Solstice celebrations. Drum workshops will preceed the event at around 4pm for local youngsters. get in touch for more info. All welcome.
WMP at Critical Mass on the 23rd June.
Jun 19, 2006
Weapons of Mass Percussion will perform at the Red Rooms, Cardiff this Friday in the Tribal/Electronica Chillout Floor. 9.30pm-4am. Tickets ?5. D&B, Psytrance on other floors.
COMING SOON: Slappingskins Drum Shop!
Jun 29, 2006
Slappingskins is proud to announce that very soon we'll be able to meet all of your Djembe, Darabuka, Bougarabou, Djun djun, talking drums, Balafone, Bodhran, Cajon, skull-shakers and various other percussion needs including protective gear for your precious babies! Slappingskins will stock almost exclusively Kambala Djembes and Rope tuned drums. We will endeavour to meet some Samba needs aswell but will focus on West-African kit
WMP all set for Bridgend Summer Music Fest.
Jul 3, 2006
WMP will perform at this Summers DECKS DRUMS N ROCK N ROLL which takes place at Pencoed College grounds (Bridgend Show) and will kick off about 6pm this coming Sunday, 9th July. Some great bands, groups, accoustic sets and DJ sets are lined up for your enjoyment. FREE FEST. ALL WELCOME.
JOIN THE TREES for Eco-Dysgu CELTIC MELTIC
Jul 18, 2006
Saturday 22nd July sees the eco-dysgu Carnival kick off in style at the Welfare Hall, Aberkenfig. "The Ents are coming " joined by Bettws Boys and Girls Club Djembe Team Samba, and many more wonderful sights. ALL WELCOME.
REd ROOmS this September 29th
Sep 17, 2006
WOMP will perform at the RED ROOmS, Mill Lane this september the 29th for the chill out space of the D&B, Trance nite. All welcome. ?5 entry. (free 4 us drummers)
Swansea Community Drum Circle at the MONKEY
Sep 17, 2006
Swansea Community Drum Circle back in town at the MONKEY on the 1st Oct. 5-7pm. Check it out!
New Cardiff Weekly workshop
Oct 4, 2006
Slappingskins has started a new beginers ("intro. to the Djembe") Adult Education Class in Willows High School, Cardiff. The weekly sessions, which run for 10 weeks, start at 7pm and run until 9pm. Anyone interested should get in touch for more info. or just turn up. (price is ?5...I think).
Another chance to join-in
Oct 4, 2006
On the 7th October come check out a Slappingskins workshop outside the NAtional Museum, Cardiff from 11am-4pm, or on the 8th October in Pencoed Library, Bridgend from 11am-1pm. All welcome. Free.
ReD Rooms gig this Friday the 20th October.
Oct 12, 2006
Another chance to come check out the best in Drum n Bass, Trance and live drumming. WOMP will perform a set at 11pm followed by a collaboration with local DJ master "Slamfish". Entry ?5. Free if you're a drummer and bring your weapon of choice.
Red Rooms gig 24th November
Nov 18, 2006
WOMP and friends will perform at this months red rooms in collaboration with Critical Mass. All Drummers welcome. Entry ?5 unless you bring an instrument.
WISH Xmas special 8th December
Nov 18, 2006
Critical Mass are celebrating a year of putting on events in and around cardiff and Weapons of MAss percussion will take part on Friday the 8th December. All welcome
Newbridge Memorial Hall Celebration, 9th December
Nov 18, 2006
The girls up in Newbridge are putting on another event to mark a year since last years hugely successful drum fest where over five local groups came to perform sets and collaborate on commonly drummed rhythms. All welcome. Email for further info.
Unique chance for a weekend of tuition from African Master
Jan 16, 2007
February 10th and 11th Ayo Dele Scott from Sierra Leone ( now living in Devon) is coming up to New bridge Memorial Hall to do two days of African Drumming workshops. Both days are from 10.30am to 4.30pm and the cost is ?25 a day or ?45 for the weekend.
Liz says: "Ayo Dele Scott is an inspirational teacher, he is also percussionist with the band Baka Beyond, he has been my main teacher for the last seven years and he's taught me almost everything I know. He's makes learning fun, has a lot of patience and I've enjoyed every single workshop of his that I've been to. I would recommend him to anyone who is learning to drum. He's suitable for all levels."
If anyone is interested, or want anymore info, contact Liz on (01495) 200387 or email Liz at lizmull2002@yahoo.co.uk
West African News
Feb 5, 2007
I recently returned from a trip to The Gambia where I was lucky enough to witness some of the most amazing, entertaining drumming, dancing and performing arts that I have been lucky enough, thusfar, to experience. I'm fresh from this trip and newly inspired for the up and coming year of Musical development having been shown-up by a six year old djembe-fola! I have a new stock of waterproof djembe bags and hats to protect your loved instruments. New thick African skins also in stock. First come come serve.
Arona Lo coming to Newbridge
Feb 5, 2007
Arona Lo from Senegal will be coming to the Memo, Newbridge on the 3rd March to give a djun djun/djembe/vocal class from 2-5pm. All interested get in touch with Liz. Should be a great opportunity for all levels of drummers.
Ayo Dele Scott Date Re-scheduled
Mar 8, 2007
Ayo will be in Newbridge this weekend coming. (Sat. 10th and 11th) as the last event was snowed-off. Contact Liz or myself for more info.
Love Music Hate Racism
Mar 12, 2007
WOMP will perform one of their first shows of this year at the Bridgend LOVE MUSIC HATE RACISM Charity gig in the Bridgend REC on the 7th April. Many local bands will be supporting the event with noteable performances from SEX, A New DAy, Jazzy Africana, Mis-d-meaner and the Guzzards. Tickets ?5 on the door. Doors open at 6pm. Come and support a multi-cultural Wales!
New Friday Evening Session
Jun 19, 2007
Drummers from Bridgend, Cardiff, Blackwood, llanelli and Swansea are gathering every Friday to work on some very tasty rhythms. Any experienced drummers are welcome as we work on a new rhythm every month. Each month our tutor will rotate so that every member gets the chance to share their favorite rhythm.
Venue is Coed Hills, St. Hillary. Please phone Aaron for more details on 07915055757. (Some sessions will take place in Llanelli)
WOMP perform again at this years Pembrobe Dock Festival
Jun 19, 2007
WOMP will perform again at this years Pembroke Dock Festival on the 21st June. The parade will take place from 630 until 730pm invloving many local youngsters. on the stage from 730 you will be able to see WOMP and others perform various sets. Loads of things to come and see and do for young people and old alike. Free entry. All welcome.
Slappingskins Drum session at Cathays High School
Jun 19, 2007
Slappingskins will be at Cathays High School on the 23rd June from 12.30-4pm. This Community event will feature many more activities throughout the day and is free to anyone interested in sampling some drumming, face painting etc.
Slappingskins at Eastern Leisure Centre, African Culture Day
Jun 19, 2007
Slappingskins will be at Eastern Leisure Centre for the African Culture Day on the 30th June from 3-5pm. This Community event will feature many more activities throughout the day and is free to anyone interested in sampling some drumming and other African cultural treats.
Another chance to sample Slappingskins Drumming
Jun 19, 2007
Slappingskins will be coaching up a team of youngsters to perform at Maindee Festival on 7th July. Any youngsters interested in taking part please get in touch.
Slappingskins at Ely Festival
Jun 19, 2007
Slappingskins will be at Ely festival again this year for the parade and performance on 14th July. A Slappingskins workshop will take place from 1-3pm for anyone interested in having a go.
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