Dates and Events for 2013!!
January 9th - Private Corporate Event.
February 17th - Northern Lights Gathering. Mansfield, Ontario.
Reclaim the sacred in winter! Northern Lights Gathering is one of the first winter Pagan festivals of it's kind.
For more information please visit: http://northernlightsgathering.com/
February 23rd - Celebrating Black History Month. Toronto, Ontario.
We have been invited to join the Shango Thunder Drummers in drumming for the Orisha at held at the Children's
Peace Theatre. For more information please visit: http://www.facebook.com/events/383325301763830/?ref=2
May 24th - Lions Club Carnival Parade. Fenwick, Ontario.
Join us at the annual Lions Club Carnival Parade in Fenwick, Ontario.
July 1st - Thorold Mayors Canada Day Picnic. Thorold, Ontario.
A great annual concert celebrating Canada Day at the Battle of Beaverdams Park in Thorold. There will be many bands and cultural performances. For more information please visit: http://www.mayorspicnicinthorold.com/
August 2nd-5th - PanFest. Edmonton, Alberta.
We are flying out the largest Pagan festival on the Prairies, PanFest!! We in the Dragon Ritual Drummers love Pan, and this looks to be an awesome festival honouring him! For more information please visit: http://alpha.panfest.ca/
August 13th - Summer Concerts in Montebello Park. St. Catharines, Ontario.
August 16th - Coca Cola Concert Series. Niagara Falls, Ontario.
On Friday Aug. 16th at 8-10pm; Join us at the brink of Niagara Falls during the South Asian Festival. By the way, we will be getting to do the countdown to the awesome weekly fireworks display! For more information please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dragon-Ritual-Drummers/18136761075?ref=ts
August 24th - Hearth Fire. Grey County, Ontario.
Our first time at the new Mythwood property for Hearth Fire. For more information please visit: http://tribalhearth.com/hearthfire/
Dates and Events for 2012!!
February 25th - African Heritage Celebration and Ibeji Tambor. Toronto, Ontario.
We are thrilled to be part of the sacred ceremony honouring the Ibeji, the Yoruba Orishsa and sacred twins. We will be joined by our friend Prince Bamidele Bajowa and the Shango Drummers. Held at the Children's Peace Theatre.
April 27th - THE WHEEL: A Pagan Beltaine Masquerade at the El Mocambo. Toronto, Ontario.
We are very excited to be at the historic venue for a very unique night and event. A ritual for Beltaine and a concert from us!
May 3rd-6th - Florida Pagan Gathering. Ocala, Florida.
We are very excited to be visiting the good people and Pagan community of the Florida Pagan Gathering for our first time as a troupe in Florida!! For more information please visit: http://www.flapagan.org/
June 4th - Botanica El Indio. Buffalo, New York.
One of our series at the wonderful Botanica called "Drumming for the Orishas". Intimate bata and conga drumming before the Oshun altar between 3pm and 5pm. Location: 359 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY, 14201 (716-853-1142)
(check our Facebook page a few days before to see more details)
June 23rd - Private Show
July 1st - Thorold Mayors Canada Day Celebration. Thorold, Ontario.
We join in on the all day concert at the Battle of Beaverdams Park.
July 3rd - Botanica El Indio. Buffalo, New York.
One of our
series at the wonderful Botanica called "Drumming for the Orishas".
Intimate bata and conga drumming before the Oshun altar between 3pm and 5pm. Location: 359 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY, 14201 (716-853-1142)
(check our Facebook page a few days before to see more details)
July 3rd-8th - Spirits of the Earth Festival. Dutton, Ontario.
We are honoured to be playing this wonderful festival for their 10th Anniversary on Saturday night. For more information please visit: http://www.spiritsfest.com/
July 14th - Firewalk Niagara. Niagara Region.
We will be drumming and participating in a fire walk with Fire Walk Niagara, a great night to be had.
July 24th-29th - Summerfest. Sherman, New York.
We return to the amazing Brushwood Folklore Center for the one of a kind spiritual festival. For more information please visit: http://www.brushwood.com/summerfest.html
August 1st-6th - Kaleidoscope Gathering. Eganville, Ontario.
We return to Canada's largest Pagan festival after a four year absence! We will also be facilitating the main ritual, honouring the Mayan tradition and their sacred calendar. Held at Ravens Knoll in Renfrew Country, just south of Ottawa. For more information please visit: http://www.kaleidoscope-gathering.ca/
August 24th - Botanica El Indio. Buffalo, New York.
One of our
series at the wonderful Botanica called "Drumming for the Orishas".
Intimate bata and conga drumming before the Oshun altar between 3pm and 5pm. Location: 359 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY, 14201 (716-853-1142)
(check our Facebook page a few days before to see more details)
September 3rd - Lions Labour Day Parade. St. Catherines, Ontario.
This labour day parade will mean so much more to us now that we are members of the Musicians Union! A great Parade for a great cause.
September 8th - Peurto Rico Day Parade at Botanica El Indio. Buffalo, New York.
This is still part of our series "Drumming for the Orishas" with a slight twist. The Botanica is right on Niagara St. part of the route for the colourful parade celebrating Peurto Rican culture. Location: 359 Niagara St. Buffalo NY 14201 (716-853-1142)
(check our Facebook page a few days before to see more details)
September 9th - Ashiko World Music Festival Orillia. Orillia, Ontario
Ashiko World Music Festival is an annual event to benefit the Sharing Place Food Bank. For more information please visit: http://www.sharingplaceorillia.org/
September 21st-23rd - Annual Pagan Men's Weekend. Sherman, New York.
We will once again be at the unique weekend at the beautiful Brushwood Folklore Center to celebrate all things sacred in the masculine and divine. Workshops and games along with drumming around the fire and amazing meals together, one of kind weekend! For more information please visit: http://www.brushwood.com/
October 21st - The HammerTown Pagan Pub Moot’s 4th Anniversary. Hamilton, Ontario.
We are honoured to be at the HammerTown Pagan Pub Moot’s 4th Anniversary at the Corktown Pub. The theme is a black and white Day of the Dead. So come dressed up in your favorite black and white 'Day of the Dead' attire, wear a mask or your favorite hat or veil, bring your favorite sugar skull out and have a spin around the dance floor. For more information please visit: http://www.facebook.com/events/386094088126338/
October 26th - Official Salem Witches Ball. Salem, Massachusetts.
We return to the amazing Witches Ball put on by the Festival of the Dead.
For more information please visit: http://www.festivalofthedead.com/witchesball/
October 31st - Public Samhain Ritual. Salem, Massachusetts.
We once again drum for the open ritual at the Salem Commons, hosted by Christian Day and the Festival of the Dead, something to behold. For more information please visit: http://www.festivalofthedead.com/magiccircle.html
November 3rd - The WHEEL: In Dundas Square A Samhain Masquerade.Toronto,Ontario.
This will be the first time in Toronto's history that a pagan themed event will be held in such a public, central, downtown location in Toronto. The main show is a free event however there is also an after party to held at a secret location which will be revealed to you once you purchase your tickets. There are a limited number of tickets available for the VIP After-Party! For more information please visit: http://www.facebook.com/events/410436725672451/
November 17th - Botanica El Indio. Buffalo, New York.
This is the final installment in our series "Drumming for the Orishas" of the year.
Come join us for feasting and intimate bata & conga drumming before the Oshun altar, between 3pm and 5pm. Location: 359 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY, 14201 (716-853-1142). (check our Facebook page a few days before to see more details)
December 14th - Annual Buffalo Spiral Dance. Buffalo, New York.
A wonderful night of music, celebration and shopping, along with the traditional spiral dance. At Asbury Church Hall, Babeville. For more information please visit: http://www.wnyspiraldance.com/
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