Paralounge Gallery
An evolving event, an evolving community!
“The paralounge is a great place to get into the subtleties of what the groove does to our souls and our bodies. I know it is tempting to bang on a drum in order to impress the other guys around the fire, but what could be better than to get a groove going that the women can dance to! That is a true blessing. So we develop the steady, laid- back tempos and patterns that we can all dance to. This makes a sense of community which leads to deep trance. The paralounge drum grooves are some of the best sustained, non competitive, danceable drum fire dances that I’ve witnessed around the country. And the people get along! There is no aggression. What a treat!”
Russell Buddy Helm
Dusk to Dawn Drum Circle!
The Paralounge Drum Gathering is not a religous event. The Paralounge supports all belief systems and provides an environment that is friendly to all cultures. Rhythm is a universal language!
The Paralounge promotes indigenous music from around the world. When you experience the Drum Gathering, you will feel the excitement of cultural interaction. You will experience exotic instruments that our ancestors created. The African Djembe, Australian Didgeridoo, and Native American Flute, are a few examples of the variety of global influence.
Ray playing flute he built.
When you see these exotic instruments, you can meet the artist that built it. Ray, from Ray's Island Flutes, is an awesome craftsmen. His flutes are beautiful and have unique voices. It's definetly an advantage to hand pick your instrument. It's event better if they build one specifically to your specifications!
Fun For All Ages!
The performances are phenominal!
You got to get up and dance!
The performances are very interactive.
Shorty Palmer building re-heading Djembe
You can find a huge variety of drums to choose from. You can buy drum building supplies, such as rope and skins, and talk to an expert for the best tips for building your drum successfully. If you think you might forget something, buy a DVD and have a referance at home. There is always someone available to walk you through the process at the Drum Gathering.
Enjoy the large selection of drums and drum circle accessories. The Paralounge Drum Gathering attracts the best vendors. You can find all kinds of exotic percussion instruments at great prices. Touch it and play it before you buy it. That's satisfying.