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SUMMARY:Traditional African Hand Drumming With Helen Bond
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION STARTING ON OCTOBER 14!\nHand drumming has a rich history in Guinea\, West Africa\, dating back to the 13th century. The drum was a central part of everyday life and was used for communication\, religious ceremonies\, and entertainment. \nHelen Bond will share the great joy of traditional hand drumming! Helen has been traveling to Guinea for the past 21 years to study their music and culture. In this class\, you will learn basic rhythms on dunun drums and the djembe accompaniment parts. You will also learn the origins of each rhythm\, receive expert instruction on all instruments in the traditional djembe orchestra and deepen your understanding of the place of music\, dance\, and song in West African life. \nHelen is able to work simultaneously with students of all levels – from beginner to professional. All levels are welcome! Drums will be provided should you not have one. No experience is needed. \n \nDunun drums\, also known as djun-djun drums or talking drums\, are a family of West African bass drums that are played with sticks. They are commonly used in the traditional music of the Malinke people of Mali\, Guinea\, and other parts of West Africa. Dunun drums consist of three to five cylindrical drums of different sizes\, each with a different pitch\, and are typically played in ensembles with other percussion instruments such as the djembe and the balafon. They are often used to provide the bassline in West African music and are known for their deep\, resonant sound. Dunun drums are an important part of the cultural heritage of West Africa and are widely used in both traditional and contemporary music. \nThe djembe\, a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands\, is thought to have originated from the Mandinka people in Guinea. The djembe was traditionally played by men and was used to accompany traditional dances and songs. The drum was also used as a tool for communication\, with different rhythms representing different messages. \nToday\, Guinean hand drumming remains popular both within Guinea and around the world. Many musicians and enthusiasts travel to Guinea to study with master drummers and to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Guinean hand drumming.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/traditional-african-hand-drumming-with-helen-bond/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Fastball in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Remember Fastball’s 90s chart-toppers “The Way” and “Out of My Head”? See them LIVE at Gorton!\nExperience the ultimate concert event of the year as Fastball takes the stage in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater. Set against the backdrop of Gorton’s 50th birthday bash weekend\, this electrifying performance marks the pinnacle of our celebrations. Join us on Saturday evening for an unforgettable musical journey. Before the show\, indulge in our array of food trucks and savor craft brews from Lake Bluff Brewing\, available outside the theater. Explore our 50th birthday festivities held throughout the day here and make sure to catch all the action. \n Founded in 1994\, the trio rocketed to the forefront of the alt-rock explosion with their smash album\, 1998’s Platinum-certified All the Pain Money Can Buy\, featuring chart-topping “The Way.” Hailed by AllMusic as “a shimmering\, cinematic pop gem\,” and earning an RIAA Gold-certified GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal\,” the song became a global hit\, landing on the top of the charts around the world\, including Billboard’s “Modern Rock Tracks\,” positioned at #1 for seven consecutive weeks.  “Fire Escape” and “Out of My Head” followed as back-to-back hits\, with “Out of My Head” returning to the top of the worldwide charts interpolated in Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello’s 5x Platinum blockbuster “Bad Things.” “Out of My Head” was recently featured in the Ted Lasso TV series. \nReleased in 2000\, The Harsh Light of Day featured the Top 40 favorite\, “You’re an Ocean\,” while in 2004 Fastball reached new heights with Keep Your Wig On\, produced in part by the late\, great Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne. Little White Lies\, released in 2009\, kept the band on the road\, touring extensively and returning eight years later in 2017 with Step Into Light\, followed by 2019’s The Help Machine\, drawing effusive praise from outlets like PopMatters\, hailing lead single “The Girl You Pretended To Be” as “pop perfection…a testament to Fastball’s enduring powers and the lure of the almighty hook.” Fastball released 2022’s The Deep End\, and non-stop touring resumed including 2023’s run alongside Gin Blossoms\, Sugar Ray\, and Tonic. Fastball’s infectious on-stage energy was captured on their first-ever full-length live LP\, 2023’s Smashed Hits. Entering their fourth decade Fastball is in full force with all new material on 2024’s Sonic Ranch and ongoing tour dates supporting the upcoming release.  Fastball Nostalgia is easy. Easy money. Easy memories. And the peak-and-crash rush of the comfortable and familiar\, which fades away in an instant. Inspiration is hard. Achieving it demands vulnerability\, cooperation\, and a belief that the next thing you create could genuinely move someone’s soul. \nOver the many years together\, the men of Fastball have come to appreciate that the whole point of their careers together is building off of the trust\, creativity and just plain hard work of making inspired music together. It’s a career highlighted by the early career chart-topping success of hit single “The Way\,” which guitarist Miles Zuniga wryly remarks\, “I like to say that ‘The Way’ gave us the freedom to continue doing what we do.” \nMore about Gorton’s Birthday Party Here! \nFOOD/ DRINK VENDORS: Lake Bluff Brewery\, Hello Boba\, Mis Dos Magos\, Zhel’s Kitchen\, Toasty Cheese   \nGorton’s 50th Birthday Bash weekend is sponsored by Lake Forest Bank & Trust
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LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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