Sally Blumenfeld - The Drumming Astrologer ~ finding the rhythm in your life...

I received a B.A. in Music at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Piano was my emphasis. However, my main interest was and still is in composition and the creative process. I love improvising on the keyboard.

I first became interested in drums after making a Native American frame drum in a class taught by Wayne Manthey in the summer of 2003. Since then I have acquired djembes, tar, tam-tar, doumbek, congas, klong yaw, and tablas. I've taken conga lessons from Michael "Stix" Kiley at Ellis Drums in St. Paul. I'm currently taking doumbek and djembe lessons from Kenne Thomas.

I performed as a percussionist in the 2007 Fringe Festival in a show called "Living the Questions." I also performed with "The Mamas" in January and February, 2008. Below are links to those performances.

Drumming has long been recognized for its healing properties. Any repetitive exercise can be used for meditative purposes. The drum is a natural meditative tool for this reason. It is also quite expressive and can help heal feelings of powerlessness.

If you are interested in participating in a drumming workshop, please check back on this site.

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I will be joining "The Mamas" as a guest artist on Saturday, January 26 at The Coffee Grounds at 8p.m. in Falcon Heights and on Friday, February, 29 at Dunn Brothers� at 7p.m. in Roseville. For photos of the January concert go to www.blumenphoto.com.

I will be performing as one of the percussionists at the 2007 Fringe Festival reprisal of "Living the Questions" this spring and summer as stated below:

March 25, 2008 11:30am-1pm Living the Questions Cabaret - University of Wisconsin-Superior WI

Chronicles of the American Conscience Series, Multicultural Center (232 Old Main)

Rachel Nelson. Living the Questions one-woman cabaret of original music, storytelling, dramatic performance, and spoken word. Welcome to the Cabaret of Questions songs, stories, and poems collide with questions both personal and political. An experiment combining story, music, and movement. Final questions up to you.

Series continues Thursday, Mar. 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Multicultural Center with Photographer and Gulf War Veteran Chante Wolf, "Cost of War: Who Profits and Who Pays". Selections from Chante Wolf's photographic exhibit, "Chronicles of Our American Conscience: Struggles for Peace", will be on display during both days. A reception will be provided.

April 5, 2008 7:30pm Living the Questions cabaret - Play Ground, 11 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN

Tickets cost $10 at the door. Box office opens at 6p.m. Call 218/733-7555 www.duluthplayground.org