Ocean Springs Drum Circle

Ocean Springs Drum Circle Weekly community event, open to all. This is a weekly event. ***ALL are welcome! Children and pet-friendly. It’s a celebration! Absolutely not. Yes! Yes.

Bring and play your drum, dance, hula hoop, spin fire, take photos, or just be a spectator! This is about community and about gathering each week to simply have a great time. We gather an hour and a half before sunset on Front Beach every Saturday (weather permitting) across from Ft Maurapas Park. If it rains, we gather under the pavilion at Ft Maurapas. So, bring your Djembe, bongos, tambourines,

and/or any other percussion instrument, and plan to play along with others until sunset. Come and play or just come to watch. Hula hoops, dancing, and general merriment are all encouraged. *Note - You are responsible for your safety and health. Social distance and mask up according to your own comfort level and personal practices.

⚠️Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:

1) Do I have to participate in the drumming? Everyone is welcome to simply come and be a spectator. Bring a towel or chair and simply relax and enjoy yourself!

2) Can I participate? We encourage you to participate! If you have a percussion instrument, bring it! Anyone is welcome to join the circle. Some of the drummers bring extra drums or percussion instruments to share. Please just ask before grabbing an instrument to play. Also, drumming is not the only way to get involved. We have hula-hoopers, dancers, fire spinners, and all sorts of other talents show up at the circle. We love to see it all!

3) Are my children welcome at the drum circle? We love seeing kids of all ages enjoying themselves.

4) Can I bring my dog? We gather on a public beach where dogs are allowed. Please abide by the beach's rules regarding pets.

5) Is this drum circle some kind of a religious, political, or cult gathering? Not in the least. We are simply gathering to enjoy the collective experience of playing our drums together on a beautiful beach. We are organized, in that we do play traditional West African rhythms. Here is a YouTube channel link where videos of many of the rhythms can be heard/practiced - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnDFYQjjo7WpCluOD6Q-A2SmtCNaq_ERL. This is about community, culture, fun, and music...nothing more.

6) Is alcohol allowed? Again, we gather on a public beach and we abide by the rules. Alcohol is allowed, but no glass containers.

7) Who is in charge of the drum circle? There is no one person "in charge". There is a core group of drummers and several are admins on this page. If you have questions or concerns, you can reach us by posting or commenting here on our page. We hope this helps everyone to understand a little more about our weekly gathering. If you have been to the circle before, please keep coming back! If you have never attended, we invite you to come and be a part and see what you've been missing! The Drum Circle asks that the community help out by sharing our events with people in your own circles who might be interested. We love seeing the circle grow and we have plenty of room on the beach!

You may recognize me as one of our regular drummers. I know a lot of people come to listen to the drum circle looking fo...
09/25/2024

You may recognize me as one of our regular drummers. I know a lot of people come to listen to the drum circle looking for some Zen, We’re going to take a deep dive.
No experience needed and drums will be provided.
Gets out in time to still come to the beach

Drumming to the Rhythm of the Chakras with Tom Barrett
Saturday, October 19th, 2024

2-3:30pm

Investment $35

Let’s explore the connection between rhythm and chakras. Tune in to the pulse of the drums as you are led through a series of short guided visualizations to connect with the energies around you. Your brain and nervous system can get stuck in a mode of dealing with stress. Drumming can be like a big reset button to bring you back to a more relaxed state. Coupled with the meditations you will check in with your chakras and tap into the flow of energy around you.

Tom will show you how to play some simple patterns and will lead the drumming during the guided meditation. Each meditation will be a visualization to connect with a chakra. You are able to be your best self when the chakras are open and flowing. You feel better physically, mentally and spiritually.

NO DRUMMING EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. Drums will be provided, but feel free to bring your own drum to play as well.

Bio:

Many people feel that meditation can be difficult. Tom feels that if you’re having problems with it try drumming at the same time, see if that helps! Tom has drummed at River Rock before and while the circles are a lot of fun, he also has a passion for the healing aspects of playing hand drums.

”Drumming lowers your blood pressure, slows your pulse, and changes your brainwaves, all measurable effects.”

“Drumming is hardwired into our consciousness from before we were born, drums speak to us on a primal level. The first senses we develop in the womb are touch and hearing while we are surrounded by that beat of our mother’s heart. We hear and feel the drums and remember the connection.”

Tom has been drumming for 10 years at drum circles and workshops from Louisiana to Florida and even has been known to put drums in a suitcase for work trips. He is certified in Reiki and as a Sound Healing Practitioner. He also has extensive training in teaching meditation techniques.
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