This was the seawall scene from my bike on Tuesday:
There is no better awesome than a sunset ocean view like this.
The sound of drumbeats beckoned me ever-closer to Third Beach, where the regular drum circle crowd was considerably larger than usual. I am fairly indifferent to them, but Tuesday night was spectacular! The size of the crowd, the number of players, the collective energy and most importantly - the music - was just incredible. I was utterly fascinated by one very toned, shirtless older gentleman who was very much in his own mental space, playing what looked like a tin cup. He was clearly in his element and one cow bell away from another late-night home viewing of The Big Lebowski.
You can never have enough cowbell.
The crowd is as much a part of the attraction as the music. Kinda like a meat market, but with a strong drumbeat. A meat market jungle... at sunset.
Check out Brahm's Tams for more information on Vancity's drum circles. Have you ever seen or participated in them? What are your thoughts?
