Pre planning event- this is a heads up of what we have in mind and proposed schedule ( hours are never exact at these events so arrive early)
Sept 9 2017 12:00 AM– overnight camping suggested. Come early and set up a camp site, swim, play with animals
3:00 am - Multidrone Workshop beginner to pro. No didge required. Donation suggested $20 or more
7:30 pm Concert: This is modern music to dance to. We are promised that it will be family friendly. Concert is by donation- suggest $25 or more if you can.
8:45? –GourmetPot Luck, then fireside jam gathering playing into wee hours.
Suggest swimsuits, chairs or blanket. HOT in day and Brisk during mornings. You are welcome to camp here overnight. Luxery can be found at Ayers Inn (6 miles away) or Viejas Casino and Resort (about 12 mi.)
Pot luck: our foods are above average, not your usual pot luck fare. Prepare a quality dish you are proud of. Stove, power,refrigerators, bbq, open fire all available to you.
New to didgeridoo? Great time to learn. Multiple teachers usually present. Didges for sale, vendors always welcome.
EXTREME FIRE DANGER!!! No open fires please. small spark free fire at pit only
Warners Ranch: about 35 min. from I8/I5 cell: 619-683-2637
Take I8 east or west to the TAVERN ROAD EXIT to Alpine- head south on TAVERN ROAD. Stay Right if your eastbound The ranch is 6.1 miles down Tavern road- it changes names to Japatul Rd
. At 100 feet BEFORE mile marker
13 on left is a dirt road with open chain link gates that looks like a prison. (Its in a VERY TIGHT BEND- BLUE address marker 19184) Stay to right going STRAIGHT ALL THE WAY TO VALLEY FLOOR. The ranch is just past the Spanish tiled roof house with a white barn. (signs will guide you- house number is 19184 but numbers in street out here ARE NOT IN ORDER!)
Print this map and you won’t have to ask for directions!
Make a Didgerido & Art Class Saturday 15th Aug - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Didje making. ($255 per log) Everything provided, bring work gloves.
Pot Luck Dinner Saturday 15th Aug- about 5:00 (FREE TO ALL)
Lewis Burns in Concert Saturday 15th Aug - 7 or 8 pm (FREE TO ALL, by Donation as you can)
Campfire Gathering & Playing Saturday 15th Aug - 8 or 9 (FREE TO ALL)
Learn Aboriginal Style Painting included with Didgeridoo making class. Sunday 16th Aug10:00 am to 3:00 pm. (suggested $90 donation)
An evening filled with Music Dance and Aborigional Lore (FREE)
Feel free to come early the 15th even if you are not in the classes :)
Just a few days to go- I believe we have three didge making spots left- you in?
Lewis Burns website is below in a window- if you dont see it refresh your page. All the details are there.
See you Saturday!
Jeremy Cloake Concert and didgeridoo playing workshop- THIS IS THE FINEST INSTRUCTOR AVAIABLE! Apr 25,26 2015
Next Upcoming major event: Lewis Burns ‘A Trip To Australia’ August 14 2015
Last minute note for Jeremy Cloake and Randin Graves concerts and workshops this weekend:
If your interested in any of the classes just show up- there is always room. Sunday advanced class restriction is lifted- we will do a quick review before starting to allow you to join. WE WILL BE CONVERTING TO AN INDOORS HOUSE CONCERT DUE TO RAIN THIS EVENING
Got an unusual micro-brew? Bring it along! See you at the concert!
Traditional Yidaki Workshops, Concert and Potluck Dinner with Jeremy Cloake
Randin Graves with Percussionist Ray Conseur from Didginus
A rare event! In addition to Jeremy, his former colleague and our good friend Randin Graves will be coming and bringing several yidaki for sale that Jeremy sent recently from Yirrkala. Percussionist Ray Conseur from Didginus will also join in at the concert as Jeremy and Randin appear onstage together for the first time before turning the jamming over to the crowd. Two musicians, both former directors of the Yirrkala arts center: the stories will be flying!
Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26 2015
Overnight camping available onsite or stay in Ayers Inn 6 miles away
Saturday Morning April 26:
Workshop 1. Introductory yidaki techniques. Saturday morning 10 - 12:30 (with break after 1 hour) Beginners workshop with yidaki techniques, open to all levels. Workshop limited to 20 people. Learn the ‘correct’ way to play! Workshop 1 (beginners) $60 suggested donation with option to extend
Workshop 2. Introductory yidaki techniques and phrases. Saturday afternoon 1:30 - 4:00 (with break after 1 hour) Beginners workshop with yidaki techniques and phrases, must have done the previous workshop as the information builds on that. Workshop limited to 20 people. Workshops 1 and 2 (beginners) $90 total suggested donation with option to extend
Believe me- after these classes you will want to extend into the next classes! No one teaches like Jeremy!
Potluck Dinner 5:00 (There is a Barons and Albertsons in Alpine)Our traditional potluck /concert begins about 5:00. Your invited to come just for the evening or to walk up and join us in these workshops. advance reservations not required, but suggested. Everything is by donation, including the concerts.
Evening Concert 7:00 40m- 1 hr
Jeremy will play yidaki, n'goni and taonga puoro. Randin Graves will be joining onstage
This will be an introduction for people to these instruments etc so a bit of talking discussion too and interacting with audiance.
Evening jam around the fire 8:00-11:00- indoors expected due to forcast rain
Sunday Morning:
Workshop 3. Yidaki phrases and composition. Sunday morning 10 - 12:30 (with break after 1 hour) intermediate workshop with yidaki phrases and composition, must have done the previous workshop. Workshop limited to 15 people.
Workshop 4. Yidaki phrases, composition and style. Sunday afternoon 1:30 - 4:00 (with break after 1 hour) intermediate workshop with yidaki phrases, composition and style, must have done the previous workshop. Workshop limited to 15 people.
Workshops 3 and 4 $90 suggested donation. (must have studied the introductory workshop with me at some point as the information builds on that)
Or All workshops $150 suggested donation
Course requirements:
- If you have never studied with Jeremy then you must start with workshops 1 and 2, regardless of what you have learned about yidaki playing from other sources or your didjeridu playing skills
- If you have studied with Jeremy before, you can attend the advanced workshops.
Options:
Workshop 1 (beginners) $60 suggested donation with option to extend
Workshops 1 and 2 (beginners) $90 suggested donation with option to extend
Workshops 3 and 4 $90 suggested donation (must have studied the introductory workshop with me at some point as the information builds on that)
All workshops $150 suggested donation
Prepay Donation Incentives: anyone who donates to help me get to the usa using Paypal before 5pm on the 17th April will receive a small piece of poumanu New Zealand greenstone selected by me from New Zealand, my birth place. I will tell people more about it in person. EVERYTHING IS BY DONATION
Everyone who books for all 4 workshops will additionally receive a free tuition CD!
Please email warnerr@ididge.com so he can reserve your spot. 100% of proceeds go to our artists.
Testimonials:
"Jeremy, just a thank you for such an unbelievable, articulate class. Even through sleep, my brain hasn't stopped for a second attempting to digest all that you taught. I have a whole new perspective, and approach with yidaki now, and for the first time in many a year, have this motivation to push further with what you showed. Thank you for your energy, your patience, and I won't let you down. Have a safe flight, and until the next class, take care brother. All the best." Zed, England.
"I found in Switzerland not only a genius player and teacher for yidaki, but also a man with a great charisma and the wisdom of three old medicine men, loving the nature and with his work and calling being the bridge between the past and the future and a bridge between the people – bringing them together with your wonderful music. I am very impressed of what you are doing and your attitude." Gisela, Germany.
"It is thanks to you, that I left the workshop totally inspired. This inspiration is still alive and it let me practice as often as it is possible. It was really refreshing that you did a lot of exercises with us - exercises that we somehow could manage. Your workshop was brilliant and it was a pleasure to have met you. Ka Pai and hopefully till next year. Best wishes." Hajo, Germany.
"Jeremy, I would like to say a big thank you once more for sharing your knowledge and precious lifetime with us. You’re a tremendous teacher with a heart to match that! The ember that was ignited in Belgium has become a bushfire in the Netherlands…" Gino, Belgium.
"Big Thanks Jeremy! As the last time I had the chance to meet you, it had a profound impact on my being. You have enriched me with many new tools for mass peace and love. Loved the yidaki courses, loved the n'goni and maybe to some surprise, have really found something in the porotiti and taonga pūoro in general. As the bird who needed his freedom, others have been made specifically for their 'owners' to set love free. Thanks again Jeremy! What a blessing! Take good care of yourself bro and hope to see you soon when the time comes around again!" Bennoit, USA.
"So super amped right now, your class always leaves me on a high!!!" Lucie, Aotearoa.
"Hi and thanks for an amazing afternoon! Just what I needed and I will be practising awaiting your return for the next n'goni day!" Sarah, Aotearoa.
"I think you're a kind of person that can change the world... Thanks again!" Allesandro, Italy.
"Fantastic! .. I may have even got those rhythms up to speed. Hey Jeremy, great day, well organised, good pace, and plenty to go home with.. very enjoyable.. My n'goni isn't an ornament anymore.." Ian, Aotearoa.
"London workshop on May 27th was truly amazing, you managed to keep my attention the whole day :) thank you for your dedication, knowledge and most important, the kindness for sharing it, you are truly a amazing person Jeremy :) and thats understated !!! now that I have your tutorial cd, I will be practising all the steps, until we meet next time. Take care my brother." David, Belgium.
"Hi Jeremy, short feedback to the workshop: It was the 3rd time for me in your workshop and it was not just a refresher, there were many new things for me to catch. I'd liked to have a 30min lesson with you as we had in the workshop in Stein am Rhein (2010), but maybe this time we were a little bit too much people for that. However, I truly thank you for all the energy you put in teaching/workshops. For me, practicing Yidaki has become joyful, every time. Your workshops have supported me strongly with that, thanks!" Beni, Switzerland.
"We finally got to experience Jeremy's class in the states!!! Ok... only a one day class. I cannot recommend him enough! Great teaching style." Warner, USA.
“I can say without any hesitation that you are the best Yidaki/Didgeridoo teacher I have had the good fortune to learn from and your workshop was high excellence.” Colin Goring, England.
Links etc:
Biography: New Zealand born multi-instrumentalist works as a musician, composer, musical instrument maker and teacher of music. He specialises in world musical instruments such as yidaki, n'goni, taonga poro, djembe and cajón. He values the natural environment, human potential, communication, uniqueness, innovation, learning and positive change. These values are evident in all he does.
For the past 13 years Jeremy has been teaching and performing internationally at concerts, festivals, museums, ethnomusicology schools and various other events. He often collaborates with animation and video artists for live performances. Jeremy has performed and delivered workshops throughout Europe, the UK, Iceland, Japan, Australia and the Pacific. He believes that music is the master language that we all share and has chosen it as the vehicle for his values.
Jeremy Cloake has an interesting and non-typical approach to music. His interests are within the process of matching multiple world musical instruments with specific intentions and composition structures congruent with his values. All of the instruments he chooses to play have what he refers to as integrity within their sounds: specific sound qualities that are unique in the way they can positively affect the listener.
He has studied Yolngu yidaki playing techniques with master yidaki players in Arnhemland for four years. He is regarded as one of the most skilled contemporary yidaki players in the world and is well known internationally as a performer and teacher of yidaki.
Since 1997, Jeremy has studied west African percussion under the direction of several west African griots. He has been involved as a percussionist for west African concerts and workshops in New Zealand since 1999. Through this study he has become a respected percussionist, n'goni player and teacher.
Jeremy is often involved in international recording projects as a musician, composer and sound engineer. He has extensive experience in recording, mixing and mastering obscure world instruments and often collaborates with other musicians for recordings. He has produced several of his own cds, Organic Dance Didjeridu in 1999, Transformation in 2004 and his latest recording, a tuition cd called Balanda Yidaki Dhukarr released in July 2008.
More recently Jeremy has mixed and mastered several world music recordings and has helped produce educational shows for the BBC learning zone shows 'art music and dance around the world.'
In addition to this, Jeremy is one of the finest carvers of taonga pūoro and is currently working on a scholarship to carve for marae and institutions in Aotearoa
Ok- where are you?
This is a family friendly event.Recommend that you you bring lawn chairs or blanket and flashlight. Don’t step on sticks at night!
Kids are welcome. Swimming pool open to all but watch your kids. Swing set and sandbox for young ones.
You may bring a tent and sleeping bags and camp overnight so you can relax! Fire season is here so no open flames other than covered main fire pit. Like air conditioning? The Ayers Lodge in Alpine is only Six minutes away. Viejas has opened a new luxury hotel that is 15 minutes away with casino, amazing shopping, and restaurant offerings..
Expected to be hot Saturday and Saturday and cooler in mornings. Swimsuit highly suggested to cool off and of course hats & sunscreen & lots to drink.
Bring your specialty- our foods tend to be unusually good- not the usual chips and such! We have a fire pit for barbecuing, A propane gas grill, microwave, stove, and oven along with refrigerator to store in so you can prep your Pot Luck meal. There is an outstanding BARONS market in Alpine with an amazing selection of craft beers and a phenomenal wine selection along with foods. Albertsons is in the upper part of Alpine: great seafoods, meats, etc.
Need a new didgeridoo or have one you would like to sell? Bring them! Need a special AUTHENTIC N.E. ARNEMN LAND DIDGE- Jeremy is bringing the first to be imported in several years!
Didge vendors are attending.
Warners Ranch: about 35 min. from I8/I5 cell: 619-683-2637
Take I8 east or west to the TAVERN ROAD EXIT to Alpine- head south on TAVERN ROAD. Stay Right if your eastbound The ranch is 6.1 miles down Tavern road- it changes names to Japatul rd. At 100 feet BEFORE mile marker 13 on left is a dirt road with open chain link gates that looks like a prison. (Its in a VERY TIGHT BEND- BLUE address marker 19184) Stay to right going STRAIGHT ALL THE WAY TO VALLEY FLOOR. The ranch is just past the Spanish tiled roof house with a white barn. (signs will guide you- house number is 19184 but numbers in street out here ARE NOT IN ORDER!)
Print this map and you won’t have to ask for directions!
What a wonderful evening! We took a trip back to Arnhem Land that was well received as the Randy Randin showed us around the arts center he managed and talked to us about the amazing aboriginals he came to know and love. Fun concert with accompaniment of nice rhythms and sounds by Ray. Food was great- even down to the last meal to arrive... smoked salmon- YUM!
Randin Graves and Ray Conseur
January 10 2015 4:59-9:59
Didgeridoo Workshop:- For players with at least some playing experience. Let's get rhythmic. Randin will get us all rocking out together, starting with some basic rhythm techniques and seeing where the flow takes us. This could include some complicated polyrhythm or odd time signatures, or perhaps Yolngu-style technique he learned while living in Arnhem Land.
Performance: Randin's crossing over into "One Man Show" territory, telling the story of his journey with the didgeridoo, from United States suburbs to remote northern Australia and back again, playing appropriate pieces along the way. Instead of just sitting on stage and playing music, he puts on a more conversational event, fooling people into learning a few things while entertaining them. So come hear some didj music and learn a bit about where the instrument comes from and how it affected one white dude from San Diego.
Estimated times- our events are fluid but this is what we have in mind: Technique Workshop from 5:00 - 6:30 followed by potluck dinner and social time with group playing from 6:30 - 8:00 with a performance by Randin Graves at 8:00pm
As this is a residential area we need a firm stop time of 10:00pm outdoors.
Potluck as usual: We are known for having unusually good foods unlike most potlucks. Please prepare a delicious special dish to share.
Cost: our events are always free but we ask that you donate as you can so they can afford to travel to us and want to return. Your donations are all the compensation they recieve. Please consider giving $20 or more as you can.
Don't forget your chairs and blankets for amazing outdoor performance.
The host has requested that this event is adults only.
http://www.randingraves.com
http://www.gingerroot.com/
Location: Pablo has graciously sponsored this event at his home at: Pablo’s House
Exit 15fwy at Via Rancho Pkwy, turn right drive approximately 1 ½ miles, Via Rancho will turn into Bear Valley, take the first right past San Pasqual High School at Mary Lane, drive approximately ¼ go past the white corral style fence and turn at Prince St., drive past the group of mail boxes on your right and take a hard left (if you fork to the left you will be going the wrong way), drive past the RV and array of solar panels the drive way will be on your left. You can park in the caul de sac type area near the mail boxes or come up the hill. Parking is limited so I recommend ride sharing. We will be setting up in the front yard where the performance will be (unless it’s raining). I will have canopies and tables setup.
33° 4’33”N 117° 2’58”W3584 Prince St.Escondido, CA 92025
For those that need to travel for this event camping in the lower yard can be arranged. Please contact Pablo ahead of time on this.
Carpooling is recommended
It was an AMAZING CONCERT! Pamela Mortenson
Next Year!
PAMELA MORTENSEN
Friday October 17 2014
CONCERT & POTLUCK & WORKSHOP & DIDGE JAM
Our only Didgeridoo Concert of 2014
Dont miss it!
Friday in Alpine
Our first FRIDAY concert!
Gather for Pot Luck Dinner 5:30
Time to set up camp (overnight camping is always fun) and gather for a pot luck dinner. Bring your specialty- our foods tend to be unusually good- not the usual chips and such! We have a fire pit for barbecuing, A propane gas grill, microwave, stove, and oven along with refrigerator to store in so you can prep your Pot Luck meal.
Concert at about 7:30
Pam will join us coming from Washington to demonstrate own unique style of playing this most unusual of instruments weaving , voice, diaphragm, intricate Middle Eastern and Eastern European rhythms with urban beats. What comes out of it are stories of modern magic and ancient mysticism, poetry, worlds that are within and without all mixed with a little light, a little dark and often with a touch of humor. Pam will also have copies of her latest album available for purchase. The concert is free and supported by your direct donations to the artist.We need to make it worthwhile for these great artists to travel to us! Please help out as you can with a $20.00+ donation as you can. Pamela make her living from the donations.
Workshop evolving into Jam around the fire about 8:30
Perfect for BEGINNERS through EXPERT
Techniques at all levels - breaking down techniques into doable accomplishments during practice. This will likely cover parallel playing as well or the art of layering sounds.Building rhythms and composition - how rhythms can be built into phrases to form a cohesive song. Practice techniques - what would be some good habits while the player sits down to practice. This would probably cover connecting with the instrument in a way to get a deeper and richer experience while playing. We will run it almost like a master class where people can let me know where they are in their playing, where they would like to be so I have a sense of what they would like to accomplish. So far it's been very well received and pretty successful. This should naturally flow into a Jam!
http://www.pamelamortensen.com
The schedule of events is only an approximation- these events follow there own time lines!
Recommend that you you bring lawn chairs or blanket and flashlight. Don’t step on sticks at night!
Kids are welcome. Swimming pool open to all but watch your kids. Swing set and sandbox for young ones.
You may bring a tent and sleeping bags and camp overnight so you can relax! Fire season is here so no open flames other than covered main fire pit. Like air conditioning? The Ayers Lodge in Alpine is only Six minutes away. Viejas has opened a new luxury hotel that is 15 minutes away with casino, amazing shopping, and restaurant offerings..
Expected to be hot Friday and Saturday and brisk in mornings. Swimsuit highly suggested to cool off and of course hats & sunscreen & lots to drink.
Bring your specialty- our foods tend to be unusually good- not the usual chips and such! We have a fire pit for barbecuing, A propane gas grill, microwave, stove, and oven along with refrigerator to store in so you can prep your Pot Luck meal. There is an outstanding BARONS market in Alpine with an amazing selection of craft beers and a phenomenal wine selection along with foods. Albertsons is in the upper part of Alpine: great seafoods, meats, etc.
Need a new didgeridoo or have one you would like to sell? Bring them!
Didge vendors will be attending
No one will be turned away! Donate as you can! Times are tough- we understand
email warnerr @ ididge.com
Carpooling is suggested- check out our facebook link and offer or ask!
Warners Ranch: 619-683-2637
Take I8 east or west to the TAVERN ROAD EXIT to Alpine- head south on TAVERN ROAD. Stay Right if your eastbound The ranch is 6.1 miles down Tavern road- it changes names to Japatul rd. At 100 feet BEFORE mile marker 13 on left is a dirt road with open chain link gates that looks like a prison. (Its in a VERY TIGHT BEND- BLUE address marker 19184) Stay to right going STRAIGHT ALL THE WAY TO VALLEY FLOOR. The ranch is just past the Spanish tiled roof house with a white barn. (signs will guide you- house number is 19184 but numbers in street out here ARE NOT IN ORDER!) MAP: http://recabaren.com/ididge/warnerranchdirections.pdf
Termite Hollowed Didgeridoo Making Class using logs harvested by Lewis in Australia (Two Days)
and Playing Workshop
and Potluck
and Lewis & Friends Concert
August 3 and 4 2013 in
Alpine, Ca.
Lewis and his brother will harvest TEN termite hollowed sticks from Australia bringing them to us to create musical instruments. CLICK HERE FOR HARVESTING VIDEO. Reserve a spot early- first come first served. When spots are taken thats it. Yes two or more crafters can share a stick and fee.
Make a Didgeridoo yourself or share your stick with family or friend!
Lewis will guide you in making a truly unique masterpiece and assist with artwork
Please donate $225.00 (per stick) as a crafting fee. This includes the Didgeridoo Playing Workshop and Concert! No playing experience necessary.
Sat. August 3 2013
10:30 Didgeridoo making starts
6:00 Playing Workshop with Lewis Burns- Open to ALL
7:00 Pot Luck- kitchen and bbq available- Open to ALL
8:00?? Lewis Burns & Friends Concert-Open to ALL
Sunday August 4 2013
Group Breakfast
Detailing Didgeridoos
While the crafting class is limited to friends and family feel free to join us for the pot luck and evening performance!
Lewis is from the town of Dubbo, Australia, about a five hours drive beyond the Blue Mountains north west of Sydney. Lewis is a Wiradjuri aboriginal man, an "old school" fella that goes bush to suss out good hollow eucalyptus trees with just an axe and a hand saw (no chainsaw). He is also a highly regarded artist on canvas, murals, and woodburning. See samples of his works at
Recommend that you you bring lawn chairs or blanket and flashlight.
Kids are welcome. Swimming pool open to all but watch your kids. Swing set and sandbox for young ones.
You may bring a tent and sleeping bags and camp overnight so you can relax! Like air conditioning? The Ayers Lodge in Alpine is only Six minutes away. Viejas has opened a new hotel that is 15 minutes away.
Expected to be hot Saturday and Sunday and brisk in mornings. Swimsuit highly suggested to cool off and of course hats & sunscreen & lots to drink.
Bring your specialty- our foods tend to be unusually good- not the usual chips and such! We have a fire pit for barbecuing, A propane gas grill, microwave, stove, and oven along with refrigerator to store in so you can prep your Pot Luck meal.
Didgeridoo Making Class, Concert, Playing Class and Potluck
$20 Suggested Donation per person for concerts. $20.00 suggested donation for playing workshop. Crafters Requested donation of $225 is all inclusive: includes playing workshop and concert.
No one will be turned away! Donate as you can! Times are tough- we understand
PAYMENTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
or email warnerr @ ididge.com
Carpooling is suggested- check out our facebook link and offer or ask!
Warners Ranch: 619-683-2637
Take I8 east or west to the TAVERN ROAD EXIT to Alpine- head south on TAVERN ROAD. Stay Right if your eastbound The ranch is 6.1 miles down Tavern road- it changes names to Japatul rd. At 100 feet BEFORE mile marker 13 on left is a dirt road with open chain link gates. (Its in a VERY TIGHT BEND- BLUE address marker 19184) Stay to right going STRAIGHT ALL THE WAY TO VALLEY FLOOR. The ranch is just past the Spanish tiled roof house with a white barn. (signs will guide you- house number is 19184 but numbers in street out here ARE NOT IN ORDER!) MAP: http://recabaren.com/ididge/warnerranchdirections.pdf
Gorangutang is a Los Angeles based group that mixes live elements of funk, hip hop, rock, and organic dubstep sounding didgeridoo rhythms. The group is led by William Thoren and Tra'zae Lewis-Clinton who often perform as a duo. The band draws from a larger network of musicians for recording and performing including Josh Jones, Andrew haas, Tracey Lewis (aka Trey Lewd), Brandon Loulias, Benzel Baltimore, CJ Henderson and Garret Shider.
A one-man Didgeridoo orchestra from the Czech Republic You have never heard anything like this: and orchestra of sounds but only one man with one instrument, a didgeridoo, playing solo without any tracks or distortion devices! ITS IMPOSSIBLE- but see for yourself- he does it! Website: http://www.smeykal.com
Stephen Kent
With beginnings in Uganda, and the seed sown there of a lifetime of interest in global cultures, it is no surprise that Stephen Kent has traveled the world, living at various times in Africa, England, Spain, Australia and, for the last 15 years, The San Francisco Bay Area. In Australia, in 1981, as Music Director of Circus Oz he first connected with Australian Aboriginal culture and the Didjeridu.
Website: http://www.stephenkent.net
Recommend that you you bring lawn chairs or blanket and flashlight.
Kids are welcome. Swimming pool open to all but watch your kids. Swing set and sandbox for young ones.
You may bring a tent and sleeping bags and camp overnight so you can relax!
GREAT weather- Should be SUNNY Saturday and SUNDAY! Temperatures will range from WARM to BRISK in mornings. The recent rains have removed the fire dangers so we will have a large campfire to sit around. Smores anyone?
Bring your specialty- our foods tend to be unusually good- not the usual chips and such! We have a fire pit for barbecuing, A propane gas grill, microwave, stove, and oven along with refrigerator to store in so you can prep your Pot Luck meal.
Didgeridoo Concerts, Master Classes and Potluck
Workshops will be held from 12pm to 6pm Potluck from 6:30 pm on Performances will begin at 8 pm
$40 Suggested Donation per person for concerts. No one will be turned away!
Carpooling is suggested- check out our facebook link and offer or ask!
Warners Ranch: 619-683-2637
Take I8 east or west to the TAVERN ROAD EXIT to Alpine- head south on TAVERN ROAD. Stay Right if your eastbound The ranch is 6.1 miles down Tavern road- it changes names to Japatul rd. At 100 feet BEFORE mile marker 13 on left is a dirt road with open chain link gates. (Its in a VERY TIGHT BEND-) Stay to right going STRAIGHT ALL THE WAY TO VALLEY FLOOR. The ranch is just past the Spanish tiled roof house with a white barn. (signs will guide you- house number is 19184 but numbers in street out here ARE NOT IN ORDER!) MAP: http://recabaren.com/ididge/WarnerRanchDirections.pdf
Didge Jam and Pot Luck at Kitty Cantrells in Ramona March 13 4:00-9:00
Didge, Drum, Flute gathering. Pot luck as always featuring quality foods- we LOVE to eat well! A small fire that also serves as warmer and BBQ to help drive away any cold air. Dress warmly and bring lots of positive energy and a dish- it is going to be hard to top the SEAFOOD PAELLA from our last event but we will try! Guests are welcome. Expect about 12 atendees, but who knows! Pictures of Kittys past jams: http://recabaren.com/ididge/html/kitty_cantrel_jam_0.html
19720 hwy 78 ramona,ca 92065 (760)807-9109
hummmm...best way to get here....if you were coming up hwy78 from escondido. I’m bout 7 miles east of the wild animal park.1st sign of houses..bunch o' mail boxs and a bus-stop sign at horizon view.wooden sign.its a dirt road on your right.turn there n' hit the breaks.im the 1st dirt road on your left.soon as you leave the pavement.my land is alongside the hwy.sign post has the numbers,a no tresspass sign,and a homemade sign that says "el camino del gato muerto".big chainlink gate is always hangin open. Now....comin from the other direction....if your on main street in ramona,goin east,your gonna turn left on 10th/hwy 78.theres an am-pm
MAY 21 2011
CONCERT & POTLUCK & WORKSHOP & DIDGE JAM
with PAMELA MORTENSEN
Please arrive very early- tents make for a relaxed evening! Rain or shine we go on. In the event of rain we will move inside. Good weather is expected!!
WORKSHOPS: 1:30 Danny Barber Jaw Harp (and maybe a touch of Body Percussion) workshop 2:30 Pamela Mortensen workshops: Techniques, Rhythms, Practice Techniques 4:30 Pablo workshop: Hapi Drum Demo/ workshop CONCERTS: 5:30 Danny Barber in concert 6:00 Pamela Mortenensen in concert!!! EVENING: 7:00+ potluck 7:30 didge jam around fire pit through the night!
Simeon Retz Drum leader: impromptu drumming workshops throughout the event.
Didge Vendors & more onsite.
Concert time at 5:30
Pam will join us coming from Washington to demonstrate own unique style of playing this most unusual of instruments weaving , voice, diaphragm, intricate Middle Eastern and Eastern European rhythms with urban beats. What comes out of it are stories of modern magic and ancient mysticism, poetry, worlds that are within and without all mixed with a little light, a little dark and often with a touch of humor. Pam will also have copies of her latest album available for purchase. The concert is free and supported by your direct donations to the artist.We need to make it worthwhile for these great artists to travel to us!
Workshop at 2:30
1. Techniques at all levels - breaking down techniques into doable accomplishments during practice. This will likely cover parallel playing as well or the art of layering sounds.
2. Building rhythms and composition - how rhythms can be built into phrases to form a cohesive song.
3. Practice techniques - what would be some good habits while the player sits down to practice. This would probably cover connecting with the instrument in a way to get a deeper and richer experience while playing.
We will run it almost like a master class where people can let me know where they are in their playing, where they would like to be so I have a sense of what they would like to accomplish. So far it's been very well received and pretty successful.
This class is recommended beginners through expert
Fee: $20.00+ donation suggested
http://www.pamelamortensen.com
Pablo Ledesma: Hapi Demo & Workshop:
4:30 Pablo demos Hapi Drum and Workshop
Bring your Hapi and join Pablo’s workshop. If you do not own one he will have extras to try out. If you haven’t heard these mesmerizing drums that anyone can play then this is a perfect workshop
and DANNY BARBER Slap-Jazz Jaw Harp
to get you started!
Venders:
Concert 5:30
Workshop 1:30
Danny will join us at our jam and will be offering a class in Jaw Harp and Body Percussion. If you havent seen this master check out the links- he is amazing! The workshop is by donation (bring your harp!) . Danny will bring some harps and make them available for purchase
Jack will bring a large selection of didge’s for sale and that you can try out. Great opportunity for beginners to select the right instrument and get lots of help getting started.
Kitty Cantrell
Kitty will be showing a few of her amazing sculptures where she seems to capture an animals spirit.
SWIMMING POOL – Bring swim suites for kids and yourself. Watch your little ones if they are swimming- no lifeguard on duty.
KIDS TENT for play and rest will be set up near firepit so we can keep an eye on them
SWING SET and TEETER-TOTTER, Sand, toys, etc are there to play with.
Overnight in sleeping bag/tent is fine. Great way to make for a relaxed night. If you have someone that would like to join our list email warnerr@ididge.com
Join us at Warners ranch at 10 am on. We will sit around a very large warm fire that Is suitable for cooking. BRING A FLASHLIGHT, CHAIR, BLANKET.
Take I8 east or west to the TAVERN ROAD EXIT to Alpine- head south on TAVERN ROAD. Stay Right if your eastbound The ranch is 6.1 miles down Tavern road- it changes names to Japatul rd. At 100 feet BEFORE mile marker 13 on left is a dirt road with open chain link gates. (Its in a VERY TIGHT BEND-) Stay to right going STRAIGHT ALL THE WAY TO VALLEY FLOOR. The ranch is just past the Spanish tiled roof house with a white barn. (signs will guide you- house number is 19184 but numbers in street out here ARE NOT IN ORDER!)
ABOUT OUR POTLUCKS: We are quite proud of our potlucks- we enjoy dining with fine wines and unusual beers. Quality counts! You will find very few folks bringing chips and dips: Foods that are often brought are Lobster, Tri-tip, Lasagna, Gourmet soups, Seafood Paella, etc. Vegetarian dishes are always popular! The campfire is suitable for cooking and we have a large propane grill along with kitchen: stove , microwave, refrigerator so you can warm up your dish or do some final touches.
Please pass this information on to those who would appreciate it. We will have our usual Pot luck & jam after the show.
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Ondrej Smeykal
A one-man Didgeridoo orchestra from the Czech Republic
JANUARY 2 2010 in ALPINE. You have never heard anything like this- the links below are one man with one instrument, a didgeridoo, playing solo without any tracks or distortion devices! ITS IMPOSSIBLE- but see for yourself- he does it!
WORKSHOP/FULL CONCERT/JAM/POTLUCK
hours changed- 2-4 Smeklal leads a Didgeridoo playing workshop, 5-6:30 Smeykal concert, 7-12+ potluck/jam
WILLIAM THOREN: 4-5 CONCERT & “The Low Note” WORKSHOP FROM ONSTAGE! This is a chance to explore an unusual technique that makes your didge seem like a lower player.
William will play a short concert and have an interactive workshop on playing the drop drone technique that enables one to play a drone note an octave below the normal drone of a didgeridoo. I will also go over the proper way to circular breathe for this method as well as other techniques around developing notes that are lower than the didge’s fundamental note! Workshop/ concert fee by donation
Bring the family- we are kid friendly! This month we have a FULL LENGTH CONCERT - Come and listen- they DONATE IF YOU LIKE THEM!
Overnight in sleeping bag/tent is fine.- it gets to down to 30- bring warm stuff
If you have someone that would like to join our list email warnerr@ididge.com
Join us at Warners ranch between 2:00 and 12:00. It gets cold here...so wear your long undies and we will sit around a very large warm fire that Is suitable for cooking. Layer your clothes while it will be cold the fire gets HOT within the stone circle! BRING A FLASHLIGHT, CHAIR, BLANKET. If the weather turns on us we will gather inside- so rain or shine: don't let the weather stop you!
USE THESE DIRECTIONS- gps and google are wrong:
Take I8 east or west to the TAVERN ROAD EXIT to Alpine- head south on TAVERN ROAD. Stay Right if your eastbound The ranch is 6.1 miles down Tavern road- it changes names to Japatul rd. At 100 feet BEFORE mile marker 13 on left is a dirt road with open chain link gates. Stay to right going STRAIGHT ALL THE WAY TO VALLEY FLOOR. The ranch is just past the Spanish tiled roof house with a white barn. (signs will guide you- house #is 19184 but numbers out here ARE NOT IN ORDER!)
please pass this information on to those who would appreciate it. We will have our usual Pot luck & jam after the show.
We are quite proud of our potlucks- we enjoy dining with wines and beers quality counts! Foods that are often brought are Lobster, Tri-tip, Lasagna, Gourmet soups, etc. Vegan is always enjoyed! The campfire is suitable for cooking and we have a large propane grill along with kitchen: stove , microwave, refrigerator so you can warm up your dish or do some final touches.
2009:Oct. 3:2:00 to 5 Sound Healing workshop, 5:00 to 9 potluck/jam
TRADITIONAL HEALING EXPERIENCE WITH JEREMY DONOVAN
Jeremy Donovan ( Yongurra Yerin ) is a Descendant of both the Gumbainngirr Nation Nth NSW and the Kuku-Yalanji Nation of Far Nth Qld, Australia. Jeremy has been playing didgeridoo for over 12yrs in both traditional and contemporary shows. Jeremy was taught traditional healing work by his Grandfather and Uncle, it is all part of his families traditional Lore. For many years Jeremy only practiced his work while on his community in Nth QLD. In early 2008 Jeremy was encouraged by family and community members to share his work outside the community. Jeremy will be running a Sacred Didgeridoo Healing Experience day followed with a didgeridoo jam Ceremony 3rd October 2009
WORKSHOP/CEREMONY $50.00 donation suggested. The jam/potluck is free but we ask that you donate as you can.
Pablo will be organizing this event as I have a commitment this evening. Pablo: pledesma@cox.net If you have specific questions you may email Jeremy at healing@jeremydonovan.com.au Read more about him at http://www.jeremydonovan.com.au
Overnight in sleeping bag- please inform us as we have limited room.
Hours are subject to change- watch your emails. If you have someone that would like to join our list email warnerr@ididge.com
Join us at Melindas home in Alpine, Ca. The healing ceremony is open to all- please pass this information on to those who would appreciate it.We will have our usual Pot luck & jam @5.
We are quite proud of our potlucks- we enjoy dining with wines and beers quality counts! Foods that are often brought are Lobster, Tri-tip, Lasagna, Gourmet soups, etc.
1468 Midway Place in Alpine. Directions: I-8 east to Tavern, south on Tavern to 4-way stop at Arnold, turn West (right), take first Right onto Midway Drive, go .7 mile to a left at Midway Place (heading south again). Cross the bridge and go up the hill, keep to the right at the "Y". Take the right turn before passing the white mailboxes, come straight back into the driveway flanked by the low rock wall.
It will be a good idea to turn around while it is light outside. Melinda may be contacted at 619-672-0580
Using the Ancient Didgeridoo, Traditional Chants and Body work, Jeremy can take people deep into the realms of the Dreamtime.
Jeremy runs both 2hr and 4 hr workshops and also offers 1 1/2 hr sessions for individuals. Jeremy talks and offers an insight into the traditional healing practices of the Far Northern Queensland Aboriginal people. The vibration of the didgeridoo on the body accompanied by the chants is something that has been practiced in the rainforest for in excess of 5000yrs.
In addition to the Healing Jeremy talks about the connection to Ancestral Spirits and the Animals and how they play such a strong role in the shaping of our lives.
Jeremy's traditional healings are designed to support the movement of negative stored energy that we as humans hold onto. The Didgeridoo's vibration enters the body shaking our cells and breaking through the tissues where we store such energy, then with traditional chants these energies are moved from our bodies into the Spirit World where they can be healed.
Jeremy Donovan Descends from both the Kuku Yalanji tribe of Far Northern Queensland and the Gumbaynngirr tribe of Northern New South Wales, but represents Australian Aboriginal Culture as a whole.
Jeremy is recognised around the world as one of Australia's Finest Aboriginal performers. Jeremy shares his life and personal stories through music, art, dance and healing with thousands of people each year from all corners of the world.
Jeremy's passion for his culture is infectious, he mesmerises his audience with his masterful Didgeridoo playing.
"I teach people through my music, dance, stories and art. There is nothing in this world that gives me greater pleasure as sharing my peoples history with people who come from lands far and wide."
Jeremy is quickly becoming recognised as one of the Australia's fastest growing young Aboriginal Artists, with four sell out solo exhibitions in Australia and the USA and artwork being displayed throughout the world, becoming a very collectable artist.
"I love my culture, i am very proud of where I come from. When I perform I want people to feel my pride. When i share my stories I want people to be touched. I want my songs and the Didgeridoo to resonate through there entire body. When I play didgeridoo, when I sing, when I dance, when I paint, I want people to be able come on a journey with me. I want people to know my life and my incredible culture."
Artwork - Jeremy Donovan is one of Australia's most recognisable Didgeridoo performers,but internationally Jeremy is recognised as one of the most collectable young indigenous artists. Jeremy uses traditionally inspired stories and portrays them with a modern edge. Jeremy's paintings are all individual. If you are interested in commissioning Jeremy to paint an individual piece for your collection, home or office please contact Jeremy to speak about the Specifics.
JULY 16 2009: Gathering at Kitty’s, Ramona, Ca. 4:59 to 9:00
Didge, Drum, Flute, etc. gathering JULY 11 in RAMONA at Kitty’s home between 4:59-9:00. Pot luck as always featuring quality foods- we LOVE to eat well! A small fire that also serves as warmer and BBQ to help drive away any cold air- if it occurs. Dress warmly and bring lots of positive energy. Guests are welcome.
Kitty is an amazing artist and awsome didge player! Be shure to check out her website http://www.kittycantrell.com
19720 hwy 78
ramona,ca 92065
(760)807-9109
May 16 Gathering at Melinda’s, Alpine, Ca. 4:59 to 9:00
Bring your didge, drum, flutes, Fujairah.... and join us at Melinda’s home in Alpine, Pot luck as usual. Plan for 8 to 15 at these smaller gatherings. Beginners are welcome and there are almost always didge’s to try and many for sale.
Meet us at 1468 Midway Place in Alpine. Directions: I-8 east to Tavern, south on Tavern to 4-way stop at Arnold, turn West (right), take first Right onto Midway Drive, go .7 mile to a left at Midway Place (heading south again). Now the fun part - Cross the bridge and go up the hill, keep to the right at the "Y". Take the right turn before passing the white mailboxes, come straight back into the driveway flanked by the low rock wall.
It will be a good idea to turn around while it is light outside. The driveway is big but can get awkward when full. Melinda may be contacted at 619-672-0580
For the shortest driving distance possible volunteer to host a gathering- it’s easy! Contact Warner at 619-683-2637. If you hear of any didge players touring the US that might be passing by our region lets contact them for a gathering/ workshop/concert. San Diego seems to get bypassed and lumped in with Los Angeles despite our having one of the largest active didge playing community in the country!
******** Mark your calendars: August 14, 15, 16 - the LAST JT! Near Fishcamp close to Yosemite. http://www.jtdidgefest.com - don’t miss it!
Also August 7, 8, 9 in Oregon –InDidjInUs http://bhumsiva.com/indidjinus-gathering
MARCH JAM WAS AWSOME- check PAST JAMS for pictures and movies!
Didgeridoo Playing Workshop taught by Lewis Burns 4:15-5:15, an Australian native of the Talbragar Wiradjuri mob SOLD OUT
This workshops fun! Beginners especially will benifit with Lewis’s methods of teaching you to circular breathe. Animal sounds are his specialty- learn to play a dingo with another dingo responding in the distance. Learn about aboriginal life and more. After Lewis your lessons join us around the campfire as we all play together. Cost if the workshop is estimated at $20.00- but free to Didge Workshop Attendees.
DANNY BARBER Jaw Harp and Body Percussion Workshop 5:00-6+
IT WAS GREAT-see PAST JAMS for pictures and movies!
Danny will join us at our jam and will be offering a class in Jaw Harp and Body Percussion. If you havent seen this master check out the links- he is amazing! The workshop is $20.00 (bring your harp!) . Danny will bring some harps and make them available as a workshop/harp package for $35.00.
GREAT TEACHER! -see PAST JAMS for pictures and movies!
Learn how to twirl Poi fire pots. Jake will have practice Poi’s available for learning. Impromptu classes may form during didge play. Donations to Jake are appreciated.
Please find and invite DANCERS, Poi twirlers, Didge, flute, etc.. players that would complement the music and we can always use a drummer- particularly native American style.
k during mornings. You are welcome to camp here overnight. Luxery can be found at 
Slap-Jazz Jaw Harp
5:00 to 9 potluck/jam
