EC-CHAP Presents: Drum Circle 55+ with Bob Bloom

Tickets $10.00 in Advance (ONLINE) / $15.00 Cash Only at the Door

Masks Optional | 75% Capacity | Socially Distanced Tables

EC-CHAP MEMBER DISCOUNTS & FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM AVAILABLE

At this interactive drumming hoot for seniors, you’ll get your heart and hands around BOB BLOOM’S colorful array of lovable bongo, conga, and djembe drums. And, please feel free to bring your favorite drum.

Everyone in the room jumps into the music with Bob as he launches legendary songs with rocking melodies and gratifying beats from artists including The Beatles, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Chuck Berry, and The Grateful Dead.

In addition to senior centers and community centers throughout New England, Bob's participatory drumming has sparkled at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, The New Haven International Festival of Arts and Ideas, and the “First Night” celebrations in Hartford, Bridgeport, Westport, Worcester, Providence, and Boston.

For eighteen years, he served as a Faculty Assistant to the late Dr. Babatunde Olatunji for his “Language of the Drums” courses at The Omega Institute, Rowe Conference Center, and Kripalu Institute for Yoga and Health. He performed as a drummer and singer in Olatunji’s renowned, African music and dance company, “Drums Of Passion” at venues including: Lincoln Center; the Metropolitan Museum of Art; New York Towne Hall; the Philadelphia Museum; the Washington Monument; Jorgenson Center for the Performing Arts.

Join us for this unique drum circle experience. This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm. Tickets $10.00 in advance online / $15.00 at the door. 20% Discount at Door for EC-CHAP Members.

Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.