Drumatic Cymbalism to play Oxford Vets’ Home Saturday
OXFORD – The drum and rhythm have been the foundation for all societies and cultures throughout the world. It was the first ... the first beat in all civilizations.
To illustrate and perpetuate the drum’s significance to local audiences, percussionists Mike Burgevin, Sadiq Abdushahid, and Alex Craver are donating a performance for the residents of the NYS Veterans’ Home in Oxford beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.
Families and friends of residents who reside at the veteran’s home are invited and welcome to attend. The performance will be two, 45-minute sets with a brief intermission in between.
Burgevin and Sadiq are originally from New York City and played professionally there for many years as well as toured with many famous names in jazz music from Dixieland jazz to Bebop. Alex Craver is currently attending Binghamton University and is a member of the African Drumming Ensemble there. The trio formed drumatiCymbalism in 2003.
Many selections are pieces they have written such as “Susquehanna Summer Storm” and “High Ballin’... Southbound Freight.” The group’s performances are always artful and reflect certain sensitivities that one would not expect to hear from three drummers. Whisper-quiet sounds blossom into daring poly-rhythms using brushes, tympani mallets, sticks, and hands, many times in unorthodox ways.
Allan Hopson, activities director at the veterans’ home, said, “Drumatic Cymbalism is a fantastic and inspirational group and we are all looking forward to their performance here.”
“Our group, drumatiCymbalism, is out here on the scene performing wherever people will listen ... We make believers out of our audiences!” said Burgevin.
The 6th District American Legion Auxiliary is a co-sponsor for this event. To read more about this group and the history of the drum, visit www.drumaticymbalism.com.
To illustrate and perpetuate the drum’s significance to local audiences, percussionists Mike Burgevin, Sadiq Abdushahid, and Alex Craver are donating a performance for the residents of the NYS Veterans’ Home in Oxford beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.
Families and friends of residents who reside at the veteran’s home are invited and welcome to attend. The performance will be two, 45-minute sets with a brief intermission in between.
Burgevin and Sadiq are originally from New York City and played professionally there for many years as well as toured with many famous names in jazz music from Dixieland jazz to Bebop. Alex Craver is currently attending Binghamton University and is a member of the African Drumming Ensemble there. The trio formed drumatiCymbalism in 2003.
Many selections are pieces they have written such as “Susquehanna Summer Storm” and “High Ballin’... Southbound Freight.” The group’s performances are always artful and reflect certain sensitivities that one would not expect to hear from three drummers. Whisper-quiet sounds blossom into daring poly-rhythms using brushes, tympani mallets, sticks, and hands, many times in unorthodox ways.
Allan Hopson, activities director at the veterans’ home, said, “Drumatic Cymbalism is a fantastic and inspirational group and we are all looking forward to their performance here.”
“Our group, drumatiCymbalism, is out here on the scene performing wherever people will listen ... We make believers out of our audiences!” said Burgevin.
The 6th District American Legion Auxiliary is a co-sponsor for this event. To read more about this group and the history of the drum, visit www.drumaticymbalism.com.
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