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Gypsy Festival 2010

Gypsy Jay — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:43:00 GMT

OK I know I have talked to a several people to get their inputs at Fall W. F. about next years Gypsy Festival. I know they said their is an event up north in July. I can't remember the name of it or when it is, All I remember is it is in July.

Please note this is not a Wild Fire event or not trying to compete with Wild Fire, Fire Drums, and any other major festival like that. Just good times with good people.

So with that being said, if the date of that festival does not fall on or close to July 23rd weekend, that is when the Gypsy Festival will be.

July 23 - 25, 2010
I am gonna ask for donations for the Port a john, and not a nasty one either, wrist bands and any other supplies need for the festival. The more donations I can raise the Better the pot, Please know, this is not going into my pocket. Please bring at least one can of fuel for the community fuel dump, and if you are breathing, Oil.

Tents Tents Tents. Yes their is plenty of room for tenting. 30 acres. Mostly woods. So come Fri and stay till Sun.

I am also thinking of maybe having a work shop or 2 for people who is interested in learning but never touched fire tools, or to learn from others. I have few ideas to try and get certain people out for the work shops. I am still working on the full details, but need to get this out so I can confirm the dates and to get the feed back from everyone. The Stomp brothers were here this year for another gathering I had. Just ask them about the area.

Vending. If you are a toy maker and would like to make a buck or 3, come set up and vend. Their is no vending fee. All I ask is that you keep it to the fire arts for vending.

That is all I can think of right now, but more to come.

Hope to see you for the first Gypsy Festival, and more to come I hope

Gypsy Jay

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"Dancer Through Time" Video Release @ Club Oberon! Sunday, Dec. 13th

incus — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:01:14 GMT

Come wear your finest holiday attire and experience the world on the other side of the veil! World renowned ZAFIRA DANCE COMPANY travels to Boston weaving their opulent dance vignettes that they have become famous for while INCUS debuts their "Dancer Through Time" as well as the premiere of a brand new song! Your host, VADALNA TRIBAL DANCE COMPANY, will perform for the last time before returning to the cave to emerge in the Spring with a new rendition of Menagerie. Vadalna is pleased to host special guests: NAOMI ALTMAN, gorgeous dancer and founder of the Quicksilver Cabaret, as well as the infamous aerials of ACRONYMPH!

Featuring:
*Zafira Dance Company (w/ guest Balkan musical ensemble Dudochka) (www.zafiradance.com)
*Incus (www.incus.net)
*Vadalna Tribal Dance Company (www.vadalna.com)

And special guests:
*Dancer Naomi Altman (From the production team of Quicksilver Cabaret, www.quicksilvercabaret.wordpress.com)
*Aerials by Acronymph

Tickets: $20 in advance/ $25 at the door

Purchase tickets at: www.cluboberon.com

WHERE & WHEN:
Sunday, December 13th - Doors open at 7:00pm
Club Oberon
2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA

Want to know more????

Zafira Dance Company (www.zafiradance.com): performances are opulent vignettes that combine Bellydance with contemporary and ethnic dance forms. The result is an ornate performance that blurs the boundary between old and new; performer and audience, earthy and elegant. Guided by the mood of the music, Zafira draws the viewer into each piece by shaping rhythm and melody into gesture and form. Liquid movements, staccato accents and textured choreographies capture a timeless beauty that expresses both the sensuality and strength of the female form. Zafira Dance Company members work together as a collective. Christine Andrews, Maria Hamer, and Olivia Kissel have been teaching and performing together since 1996. Their friendship and love of dance shines through in each performance. Each member is a contributing artist and brings something unique to the company. This collective approach allows Zafira to offer a unique and powerful dance experience like no other.

Incus (www.incus.net): Incus is a wonderfully interactive group that mesmerizes its audience, and manages to sweep an entire room into a heartfelt dance party and sing along. "Under the powerful vocals and drums that drive Incus's music is a soul that is rare. If Incus is dark, then it is dark like the woods under a full moon: unexpectedly bright, full of brilliant stars, inviting, warm, natural and seductive." -

Incus Releases their new Video "Dancer Through Time" at the Winter Gala and will be premiering a new song as well...

Dudochka: DUDOCHKA is a septet dedicated to providing live Gypsy grooves to the sublime dancers of ZAFIRA. Comprising members of Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band, Esthema, Faebotica, and Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, it strives to combine sensuous Balkan brass with a modern cabaret sound conducive to disrobing.

Vadalna Tribal Dance Co. (www.vadalna.com): Your host, Vadalna Tribal Dance Co., will perform for the last time before returning to the cave to emerge in the Spring with a new rendition of their full-length show, Menagerie. This performance will feature their newest piece “Desire” complete with a brand new video accompaniment. Additionally, Vadalna’s beginners and intermediate students will be featured throughout the performance.

In the spirit of the Sanskrit word for "change" which lends them their name, Vadalna walks a continually shifting line between contrasting elements, melding Middle Eastern movement and rhythms with hip-hop and beats of the electronic underground, the ancient with the ultra-modern, the intensely personal with the universal and archetypal. The result is something neither one extreme nor the other, but both, and unique. Vadalna's constant evolution is reflected in Menagerie, in which the self journeys through the light and shadow of the deepest psyche to become a creature more familiar than you think.

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Incus Performs at the Boston Greenfest Tomorrow Night!

incus — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:57:51 GMT

Come watch Incus perform at the Boston Greenfest on Friday, August 21st!

Performance starts at 8PM on the Mainstage

JASON COHEN: lead vocals, keyboard
CHRIS BROWN (Copal): Bass
Regan Gibson (Somerville Symphony Orkestar): Drum kit

Boston Greenfest 2009
Boston City Hall Plaza
Government Center T
http:www.bostongreenfest.org

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Incredible Upcoming Shows THIS WEEK!!

incus — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:12:22 GMT

Hi All! We've got some incredible shows coming up this week that you won't want to miss! Check out the details below and see you there!!

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
The 2012 Emergence Project Afterparty at the Lily Pad
With Incus at 10pm and Club D’elf at 11pm.
1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge
www.lily-pad.net

$10 donation for folks that do not attend the conference
line up: Jason Cohen on the grand piano and vocals, Kara Trott on vocals,
Chris Baum on violin, Regan Gibson on drums, Billy Woods on percussion

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SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH, outside Stony Brook T station on the Orange Line
BIKES NOT BOMBS GRASS ROOTS FESTIVAL
12PM-5:30
With Incus unplugged in the round
The Scallywags
Kaos Puppets
Pan Xpressions Steelband
A Far Cry Self-Conducted Chamber Orchestra
Marcus Santos & Bloco
AfroBrazil
and others!

Incus line up: line up: Jason Cohen on accordion and vocals, Kara
Trott on vocals, Mike Rivard on bass, Chris Baum on violin, Billy Woods on percussion, Regan Gibson on percussion.

http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/bat09

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NEXT FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH
Vadalna presents...WORLD BEAT NIGHT FEATURING BEATS ANTIQUE!

The tribal music event of the season! Don't miss the unstoppable trio as they rock Boston for one night only!

BEATS ANTIQUE, a nationally renowned group featuring ZOE JAKES, DAVID SATORI, AND SIDECAR TOMMY, have stumbled down the rabbit hole and emerged anew on the other side. COLLIDE is a product of that absurd adventure, forging a curious alliance between middle eastern traditions and potent west coast circus, underground hip hop, breakbeat brass band, downtempo, glitch and dubstep. BEATS ANTIQUE'S second album has brought the paradox of electro-acoustic music into the future. www.beatsantique.com

The event includes:

-Opening performances by Incus (with aerial silk performances by Katie Q. and Ben Hobbs), Trisha McBride and the amazing Vadalna Tribal Dance Co.!
-Beats Antique featured at the top of the night
-World Beat set from Boston's own DJ Lavoie!

Friday, June 12, 2009
Spontaneous Celebrations
45 Danforth Street
Jamaica Plain, MA

Doors Open @ 7:30pm
Show Starts @ 8:00pm

$20 in advance/$25 at the door
To purchase tickets go to: www.vadalna.com

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Incus Upcoming Shows!

incus — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:44:48 GMT

Happy Spring everyone! Mark your calendars! Incus has some amazing events coming up that you won’t want to miss!

FRIDAY, MAY 15TH
Field of Healing Fundraiser
“One World One Love Music and Arts Celebration”

Venue: White Owl Temple Farm
Address: 21 Willowdale Road
Tyngsborough, MA 01879

Gathering donation of children’s clothes, books and toys for global aid.
$30 Donation for the weekend or $15 per day

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SUNDAY, MAY 17TH
Kellianna and Wendy Rule House Concert

Venue: The HeARTbeat Collective
Address: 35 Wyman Street
Jamaica Plain, MA
Time: 7:00PM
Cost: $15 suggested donation (go to www.heartbeatcollective.org for more details)

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SUNDAY, MAY 24TH
Incus House Concert w/ The Human Evolution, Sarah “Jezebel” Wood, and Denise Santoro

Come join us and our dear friends from Costa Rica and California playing their uplifting and inspiring music, with a stripped down set by Incus, and with our beloved sister Sarah Jezebel Wood (Solstice Dance) returning to Boston to grace us with her dancing, and our local hero Denise Santoro (Vadalna Tribal Dance Co.) getting down as well.

Venue: The HeARTbeat Collective
Address: 35 Wyman Street
Jamaica Plain, MA
Cost: $5-$10 sliding scale (go to www.heartbeatcollective.org for details)
Time: 8:30PM, doors open at 8:15

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH
2012 Emergence Afterparty with Club d’Elf!

Venue: The Lily Pad
Address: 1353 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA
Time: 10:00PM

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SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH
Incus performs at the Green Roots Festival
Sponsored by Bikes Not Bombs
Jamaica Plain, MA

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH
Incus opens for Beats Antique!

Venue: Spontaneous Celebrations
Address: 45 Danforth Street
Jamaica Plain, MA
Time: 8:00PM
Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at door

Incus opens for national touring act Beats Antique and Zoe Jakes! BEATS ANTIQUE, an Oakland based group featuring ZOE JAKES, DAVID SATORI, AND SIDECAR TOMMY is coming to Boston to promote their sophomore album COLLIDE. The band forges a curious alliance between Middle Eastern traditions and potent West Coast circus, underground hip hop, breakbeat brass band, downtempo, glitch and dubstep. Event sponsored by Vadalna Tribal Dance Co.

www.incus.net
www.beatsantique.com
www.vadalna.com
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SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH
New York Faerie Festival
Ouaquaga, NY, 13826

For details of the event go to: nyfairiefest.com
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND
Boston Greenfest

Venue: Boston City Hall Plaza
Address: 1 City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA

For details go to: bostongreenfest.org

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Wendy Rule and Kellianna Concert TIME CHANGE!

incus — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:16:31 GMT

Hello Lovelies!
The time for the Wendy Rule/Kellianna house concert has been changed to 7:00PM on Sunday, May 17th.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to see these two phenomenal songstresses perform live together in Boston!

Date: May 17th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: The HeARTbeat Collective
35 Wyman Street
Jamaica Plain, MA
www.heartbeatcollective.org
Price: $15 suggested donation

To purchase tickets go to: "http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/63993"

Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. Her CD's Lady Moon and I Walk with the Goddess, are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. Her live shows are a combination of acoustic guitar songs and chants to the God and Goddess. She is a certified teacher of SpiritSong, a powerful tool for freeing your voice, for accessing the authentic sound that is you, and for entering into Spirit. Kellianna was trained by Shawna Carol in facilitating this unique approach to spiritual growth. Kellianna facilitates chant circles at festivals and shops all over the states She is a collector of chants and takes great joy in sharing these chants in her circles. She is experienced in the art of ritual chant, and uses the song to move energy, to celebrate the ancient mysteries, and to strengthen intention.

Wild, passionate and empowering, Australian chanteuse Wendy Rule weaves together Ritual, Music and Magic to take us on an otherworldy journey. For over a decade the enticing, atmospheric and richly emotive songs of Wendy Rule have entranced and excited an ever-growing audience, both on disc and in live performance. One of Australia's most consistent and innovative artists, Wendy's songs combine irresistible melodies with rich aural textures and a rare personal honesty, her remarkable voice traversing emotions and octaves with effortless grace.

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Incus Interviewed on WAAF 107.3FM THIS SUNDAY!

incus — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:31:17 GMT

Hi friends,

How’s your spring?

If anyone is in a car or around a radio this Sunday night, tune into WAAF, 107.3 FM.

We’re going to be hanging around with our friend Carmelita and spin some tunes off of Fire and Bone.

Showtime is at 10pm until midnight and our interview will be at 10:30pm.
Fire and Bone is also currently being spun on the following college radio stations. Please give them a ring and request your favorite tune off of the new album.

Peas,
Jason

*WAAF 97.7/107.3
617-931-1AAF

*WCCS 96.5FM Wheaton College
508.286.3819

*WDJM - 91.3 FM Framingham State
508-626-4622

*WGAJ - Deerfield Academy 91.7
413-772-1106

*WMBR MIT Radio 88.1
617-253-8810

*WMWM Salem State College 91.7
978-745-9170

*WOZQ 91.9FM - Smith College Radio
413-585-4956

*WRBB Northeastern College 104.9
617-373-4338

*WROM Providence College Radio 91.3
401-865-2460

*WRSI 95.3
413-774-2321

*WSKB 89.5FM- Westfield State College
413-572-5427

*WUML Umass Lowell Radio 91.5
(978) 934-4970

*WUSB 90.1
(631) 632 9872

*WXIN Rhode Island College Radio 90.7
401-456-8486

*WZLY Wellesley College 91.5
781 283 2791

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Green City Grower's Urban Intensive Workshop April 25th!!

Ashley — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:47:57 GMT

If you are interested in learning the skills that we are using to transform Boston into a Green City, join us April 25th for our hands-on full day Urban Intensive Growing Workshop. We will be exploring the principles of Urban Sustainability, and will be getting our hands dirty transforming an urban yard over the course of the day. Through discussion, games, and good old fashioned hard work, we will cover:

Site Design, Composting/Worm Composting, Organic Remediation Methods, Micro Farming, Market Gardening, Square Foot Gardening, Micro Livestock, Urban Homesteading, Four Season Harvest, Natural Building, Urban farmer’s treasure hunt

10am-5pm

Lunch (Vegan friendly) will be provided

This Workshop will be held in the heart of Jamaica Plain at the HeartBeat Collective house, 35 Wyman St.

$90 payable in advance, $110 at the door
Contact us for more information: Greencitygrowers@gmail.com

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Vadalna Upcoming Events for 2009!!!

Vadalna — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:11:35 GMT

Hello everyone!!!!

Wow...there is so much on the horizon and I've just been busting at the seams to share it with you all!! We're still working out the details but for now, here's a sneak peek at what Vadalna has up her sleeves for 2009. Mark your calendars!!! (Details will soon be coming...)

May 1-3 - Sproutwood Faeire Fest with Incus, PA

May 17th - PURE Benefit

May 23rd - Allyssum Pohl WORKSHOP and Boston's first Tribal Salon

June 12th - Vadalna presents Beats Antique (!!!! SQUEEL!!!!)

June 13th - Zoe Jakes WORKSHOP (DOUBLE SQUEEL!!!!)

(Summer dates still tentative...will get back to you ladies)

September 26th/27th- Asharah WORKSHOP (I'm running out of squeels!!!!)

November (weekend of) 6th - Kassar WORKSHOP (*Faint*)

December (weekend of) 4th or 11th - Winter Ball..with extra special guest.... :-)

(Menagerie will be on tour this fall to seven locations along the eastern seaboard....details coming soon!)

WOOP!!!! Hope to see you all there!!!
Blessings,
Naraya

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PEX Summer Festival 2009

renorox — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:54:46 GMT

Mark your calendars. It’s on!

The Philadelphia Experiment Presents:
PEX Summer Festival 2009 – An Experiment in Joyful Self-Expression through Music and the Arts

July 3-5 2009

The PEX Summer Festival is a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional music and arts celebration! This will be a place for harmony amongst joyful adventurers in self-exploration. On July 4th weekend, we are looking forward to our largest collaborative effort to date in the gathering of like minds and compassionate spirits. We will be uniting for three days and nights of amazing music, art, education, dance, participatory shared experience and conscious connection on 200 acres of private land, just one hour south of Philadelphia.

Featuring:

200 Scenic Acres including a Spring-Fed Pond
Over 40 DJ’s, Live Bands & Performers
Olympic-Sized Swimming Pool w/ Daily Pool Parties
Dormitory Style Cabins w/ Showers & Toilets
4th of July Barbecue Before the Effigy Burn on Saturday
½ Mile of River Frontage
3 Sound Stages
Fire & Drum Circle
Labyrinth
Live Performance Art & Art Installations.
Outdoor Amphitheater
4,000 Square Foot Outdoor Pavilion
Basketball, Tennis & Volleyball Courts
Ropes Course
Canteen & Hot/Cold Beverage Bar
Lectures & Workshops Including Yoga, Aerial Silk, Fire Staff, Poi, & Capoeira
Meal Hall w/ Optional Standard, Vegetarian & Vegan Meal Plans Available
Therapy Sexploratorium
Tent & Car Camping
Free Drinking Water
Free & Secure Parking

Conveniently located one hour south of Philly.
(Only 45 minutes from Baltimore, 90 minutes from DC and 3 hours from NYC)

Tickets & Additional Information Available April 1st, 2009!

WWW.PEXSUMMERFESTIVAL.COM

WWW.THEPHILADELPHIAEXPERIMENT.ORG

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Incus performs THIS FRIDAY!!!

incus — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:22:29 GMT

Incus is BACK from Costa Rica and will be performing at the Blackstone Club in Pawtucket, RI this FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH!

Also sharing the evening are Providence bands Hemlok (psychedelic rock) and Tevellus (Middle Easter Gypsy Funk)!

It is sure to be an incredible show! DON’T MISS IT!

Doors open at 9pm, 21+
Tickets: $5 at the door

The Blackstone Club
1005 Main St.

Pawtucket, RI
WWW. BLACKSTONECLUB. COM

www. incus. net
www. hemlok. com
www. myspace. com/tevellus

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SAVE THE DATE: Incus at the Blackstone March 13th!

incus — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:52:06 GMT

Exciting news! Incus will be sharing the evening with psychedelic rock band Hemlok (www.hemlok.com) at the Blackstone Club in Pawtucket, RI on Friday, March 13th!

Doors open at 8!
For further details, go to: www.blackstone.com.

See You There!

Also, don’t forget to check out Incus’ January interview with Relix Magazine: https://www.relix.com/Features/Bands_On_the_Verge/INCUS,_BOSTON,_MA_200901143630.html

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Welcome to CoSM's Full Moon Celebration

redheadstepkid — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:20:18 GMT

Each month, Alex and Allyson Grey celebrate the Full Moon with an evening of wisdom, music, poetry and prayer from all traditions in the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. Dancing to the tribal sounds of NYC’s most dynamic drum circle follows in the adjacent CoSMosis studio.

We're calling out to
YOU!— Movers and makers
Shimmy-ers and shakers
Visionary creators
Polyrhythmic displayers
Drummers and Dancers
Creative take-chancers:
By Full Moon we converge
Divine love and light surge!

If you have participated in Full Moon before, on any level, we welcome you back. If you have never been to Full Moon, we invite you to join us.

The next Full Moon ceremony will be
Saturday, December 22.
7:30-9:30pm: Prayer/polytheistic variety program.
10pm-midnite: Drum & Dance
$10 donation
CoSM: 542 West 27th St. NYC
cosm.org

Free admission for those who are willing to help with set up and take down.

Namaste,

Soooz
http://tribes.tribe.net/cosmdrum

This is a family-friendly, drug and alcohol-free event.

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Incus Featured in Relix Magazine!!

incus — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:28:37 GMT

Jason Cohen (lead vocals for Incus) was interviewed by Heather Simon of Relix Magazine for the January feature segment BANDS ON THE VERGE.

Check it out now!
https://www.relix.com/Features/Bands_On_the_Verge/INCUS,_BOSTON,_MA_200901143630.html

Incus’ latest album Fire and Bone NOW ON SALE!

Order your copy at:
Incus.net
Incus.bandcamp.mu
http://cdbaby.com/cd/incus3

See you around the fire....

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Fire and Bone now available through IndieRythm.com!

incus — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:48:43 GMT

Fire and Bone, Incus' highly acclaimed sophomore album is now available for purchase on IndieRythm. com!!

Check it out: http://www. indierhythm. com/product. php?cdId=4764

INDIERHYTHM. COM is a CD megastore that is dedicated solely to Independent Music and the artists that create this music.

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Animating the Spirit of Democracy With a Ritual of Unity and Blessing

michael — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:21:50 GMT

CONTACT: CAROLINE KENNER
301-384-8455
301-412-1760

SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, 6 JANUARY 2009
The Washington, D.C. community of magical and spiritual progressives will join together on Monday afternoon, January 19th, at the Jefferson Memorial Plaza, to sweep the town clean and welcome President-elect Obama and his administration to the White House.

The Ritual of Unity and Blessing is organized by a triumvirate of native Washingtonians, one of whom is the great-granddaughter of slaves, one the great-granddaughter of slave owners, and one the daughter of a populist New Deal Congressman. The ceremony will begin promptly at 2pm with a Witches’ Broom Dance, intended to cleanse Washington of the malfeasance, deceit and partisanship of the last eight years.

Washington Witchdoctor Caroline Kenner, a Pagan shamanic healer and organizer for the Sacred Space Foundation, says, “Many of us are worried by the ruinous course our country has taken for the last eight years, and we are also concerned for the safety of the Obama and Biden families. This ceremony gives us a chance to request help from our loving ancestors and our multitude of deities, and to bless and protect the incoming administration. We will begin the work by magically sweeping away the detritus of the worst administration in American history with our consecrated Witches’ Brooms.”

Wiccan Priestess Katrina Messenger, founder of Connect DC and the Reflections Mystery School, and faculty member at Cherry Hill Seminary, says, "We have an opportunity not only to sweep away the old, we also need to bless this beautiful city in preparation for what is to come. With all that is churning around the world in recent times, we need clear leadership and compassionate hearts at the helm of this great nation. Washington is such a jewel in the larger fabric of peace, freedom, beauty and justice, let us charge this historic incoming administration with all the good juice we can conjure!”

Caroline W. Casey, founder of Coyote Network News (the Compassionate Trickster Mythological News Service) as well as the host-creator of Pacifica Radio Network's, "The Visionary Activist Show," says, “The word "inauguration" comes from the word "augur", the pattern-tracker, the diviner within us all. The augur would walk out into nature to divine the patterns indicating which human was deemed the most responsible steward of the Common Wealth, the well-being of all our relations. And that chosen person would be "inaugurated" as the ruler who weds the land. We invite you to contribute your medicine blessing to our collective brew, and toast our new President, with whom we vow to collaborate: Barack Hussein Obama!”

A large quartz crystal resembling the Washington Monument will be charged with the blessings of unity and protection during the ritual. At the culmination of the ceremony, the crystal will be sacrificed into the Tidal Basin, whence it will broadcast the energies of the ritual to the Potomac River and the world at large. A Drum Circle will follow, lasting until 4:45pm. People from all religious faiths and spiritual traditions, or none, are welcome to join us.

A detailed description of the ceremony, including instructions for parking and what to bring, can be found at www.paganreligiousrights.org starting January 6th.

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Chapel of Sacred Mirrors Buys Permanent Site

redheadstepkid — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:08:49 GMT

For Immediate Release: Chapel of Sacred Mirrors leaves NYC,
CoSM Sanctuary to open in Wappinger, NY mid-2009.

The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors has been a sanctuary for contemplation and events encouraging the creative spirit in New York City since 2004. Hundreds of thousands of people have visited Alex and Allyson Grey’s living brochure; their vision of a permanent home, but the lease has ended. CoSM is pleased to announce the purchase of 40-acre former interfaith retreat campus, 65 miles up the Hudson River. It’s a 20-minute walk from the New Hamburg MetroNorth station or about an hour’s drive from NYC.

CoSM Sanctuary will offer spiritual gatherings; educational and cultural events emphasizing art as a spiritual practice. Visionary artists, musicians, dancers, scientists and teachers will share their wisdom here. Sun-filled galleries and libraries will provide meditative and contemplative space for the mind, body and soul. The chapel you have seen in sculpted model will be built for the artwork of Alex Grey and others.

CoSM Sanctuary has wonderful opportunities, but its upkeep was neglected for many years and its buildings have fallen into disrepair. With your help, this once-magnificent estate can be repurposed.

The brick carriage house will be converted to exhibit the Sacred Mirrors. A conference building will host art, meditation and yoga classes. A cabin in the woods will become a studio where artists-in-residence can paint and sculpt for the Chapel and beyond. The main house, a stunning wood-frame Victorian, needs extensive renovation to be weatherproof and energy-efficient. Simple, affordable overnight lodging and dining for up to 100 people will be available.

The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors is a 501(c)(3) organization, supported solely by donations from the community, which are deductible on income and estate taxes. Financial contributions and skilled volunteers are needed. An estimated two million dollars is required for renovation. There are tens of thousands of fans of Alex Grey and the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, just ten dollars from each can add up quickly.
You can donate online at http://cosm.org/donate.html
Or visit our web stores, at http://cosm.org/shop.html and http://www.alexgrey.com/shop.html, and buy a piece of art history.
Checks may be mailed to Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, PO Box 20668, N, NY 10011

If you have time and skills to offer in Wappinger, please write to our volunteer coordinator: cosm.art.sanctuary@gmail.com

If you can help us move art and furniture from NYC to Wappinger in January, please write to our move coordinator Mz. imani -
cosm.move.nyc@gmail.com

With your help, says founding artist Alex Grey, “We will create sacred space, a new center for creativity as a spiritual path.”

Thank you, and blessings.

Updates are also posted on Facebook:
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/120180?m=c776db28&recruiter_id=30460931

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Jason of Incus and some amazing guest musicians performing at Dance Spirit this JANUARY 4TH!

incus — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:54:55 GMT

Jason (lead vocals for Incus) will be accompanied by Marcio D’aLari (Percussion & Vocals), Kellianna (Vocals), and Jon Holland & Lisa Bouchie (Percussion) for an amazing performance at Dance Spirit, Northampton on SUNDAY, JANUARY 4th!

Dance Spirit is located at:

The NEA Dance Studio
4th Floor Fitzwilly’s Building
25 Main St. Northampton, MA

Donations Accepted
Doors open at 10AM
10% of profits donated to global disaster relief efforts
All Ages and Faiths Welcome!

Dance Spirit is “a sacred morning of inclusive Connective to Spirit expressed through Inspired eclectic contemporary Music & Freeform Dance/movement held together with Loving Community.”

For further information :
www.dancespirit.org
www.incus.net
www.myspace.com/incus

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CD Release Party

starkweather — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:48:30 GMT

I just wanted to say that I had a great time, and that Incus sounded excellent! Thank you to everyone who performed. The upstairs hall at Spontaneous Celebrations was a perfect venue for the show. Congratulations on your new album Jason!

-Shawn

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Tonight! Incus Record Release Party! Don't Miss Out!

incus — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:13:57 GMT

Can I just say! Wooo Freekin Hoo!
It's Friday! Time has gone by in a whirlwind. The busier has just gotten busier and the excitement is paramount!
Can't wait to get down with y'all tonight.
Many Goodies in store!
Here's the info!
Get there early as to not miss out!

Official record release PARTY TONIGHT!!
At Spontaneous Celebrations in JP
Starting at 7:30pm ending at 1am
21+
$15.00

INCUS will go on around 10pm!!
There will be a raffle held, winner wins a copy of new Incus release Fire & Bone!!!!

Performances by:
INCUS
THE WELL
KALIMBA SOUND SYSTEM
VADALNA TRIBAL DANCE CO.
SGT. MAXWELL’S PEACE CHORUS
DON’T NORMALLY
AERIAL SILK PERFORMANCE W/ KATIE Q & THE ACRONYMPH
OTHER GEORGIA
CLARA LAFRANCE
GREGORIAN MEN’S CHIOR

Beer & Wine available!

Dance Collaborations accompanying Incus for “All Hallows Eve” & Weight (Wait)
Naraya
Sarah “Jezebel” Wood

www.incus.net
www.spontaneouscelebrations.org

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Jason Cohen Interviewed by The Noise!!

incus — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:54:41 GMT

Make sure and grab your copy of The Noise, Halloween issue. Jason Cohen gives an insightful interview!

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Performance in Lowell

Kathleen — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:46:35 GMT

I just wanted to say how mesmerizing your group was. The sounds, the stories, the magic.

It was a wonderful show that hit all the many senses.

I am glad your Poi artists where allowed to play, a wonderful treat..

My son had been jamming to your music almost everyday.... (mom as well :)

Thanks for singing your heart song with such joy and power!

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Incus-Huge week coming up, upcoming dates in JP, Maine, NYC, Lowell ...

Jason — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:14:45 GMT

hi folks.

The band has two shows in JP this week, and huge show in Maine opening up for Bob Weir, the Wailers and Umphrey's McGhee.
We're excited to have all eleven members on board.
Wednesday, Aug. 6th, plugged in at the Midway Cafe on Washington St. in JP 9:30pm, 18 plus
Thursdsay, Aug. 7th, acoustic outdoor show at the Loring Greenough House on South St. in JP
Saturday, Aug. 9th in Hiram, Maine at the Up North Music and Arts Fest, show time at noon
Saturday, Aug. 23rd at Caffe Vivaldi, 32 Jones St. off bleeker, by 7th ave, NY, NY, free show with a grand piano
Saturday, Sept. 6th, (just after Forestdance) at the New England Culture Fest w/ Vadalna Tribal Dance Co, in Lowell, MA
And, please stay tuned for the exciting record release details for Fire and Bone. You're invited, and so is the mayor of Boston...
For further details on these shows and more, please go to www dot incus dot net

hey ya, hey ya, hey ya, hey ya...

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Incus performs "All That We Are" @ Sacred World Interdependence Day

incus — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:47:44 GMT

July 4rth weekend is right around the corner. Incus will be making its only MA appearance with "ALL THAT WE ARE" (a ritualized performance piece) this Saturday at Sacred World Interdependence Day (White Owl Farm in Tyngsboro, MA.) There are still day/night passes available for this event! So come check us out Saturday night with a whole host of fine musicians including Eddy Dyer, The Scallywags, The Podraunauts and The Pineapple Island Tribesmen!!!!
Tickets available at the door until 8pm.
See www.myspace.com/sacredworldday for more info.

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Update! Call For Photos! Thank You!

incus — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:03:32 GMT

HIYA!

So the Incites are finally feeling better! Thank you to all those who sent out good Juju! It worked!
We are diligently preparing for the next leg of our tour!
Where are we going you ask.... well let me tell you!

July 4rth - 6th @ White Owl Farm (Tyngsboro, MA) Incus will be performing with performance piece "All That We Are" If you missed this or haven't had a chance to see it yet come on over. We are playing Saturday night!

July 14th - 20th @ Sirius Rising ( Sherman, NY) On Thursday night Incus hits the stage w. "All That We Are"

August 7th @ Loring Greenhouse (JP, MA) Local show!!!

August 8th - 10th @ Up North Festival (Hiram, ME) What a line up!

Hope to see you there!

So we just got back from some incredibly amazing beautiful magical gatherings. We know some of you took pictures. We would love to see them!
So if you dont mind sharing please send them too JezebelPcat@gmail.com, our promotress! With name of person to credit and we will post em on our myspace and tribe, Of course if that's okay with you!

Again, Thank you to all the community members, family, friends, helpers-outers, organizers, and absolutely everyone else!
You have made the first leg of this tour a dooozey!

See you around the fire!

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POI meet-up Salem Ipswich topsfield Bradley palmer

Kathleen — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:29:37 GMT

Hi, I am new to learnign poi and I have a fever to learn more:)

I am looking for people to spin with in my area. I met an awsome man named G I got the idea from him to do a meet-up at the willows..

We have had a few so far. Right now we atlternate the day of the week because we all have different scheduals and I really want to allow everyone to come who wants to.. This week its tuesday (tommorrow) and next week it will be thrusday You get the idea...

Anyway this is a OPEN invitation if your in the area, and if you want to find out the days we are going to be thier (if i find people interested ) I will make a tribe called north of boston spinners or something like that, a cool guy named Chad whom I met on tribe he runs BUspin suggested so we dont take up someone else's tribe space...

Looking forward to meeting people by fire-light, moonlight, LED-light you name it :)

I

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Incus @ Sacred World Interdependece Day Festival!

incus — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:28:03 GMT

Sacred World Interdependence Day will be held in Tyngsboro MA @ White Owl Farm, July 4rth weekend!
If you haven't heard about it yet, thats okay you have now!.
Please join Sacred World's myspace for the latest info!
www. myspace. com/sacredworldday

Incus will be playing on Saturday night!!!!!
Don't miss it!
Here's some info about the amazingness thats abound!

Please join us for a truly magical event including live music, all night fire circles, belly dancing, fire spinning, classes, organic meals, healing & magic!
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Friday Night!

Belly Dance Performances from...
Naraya of Vadalna Tribal
Vadalna Tribal Co.
Sarah "Jezebel" Wood of Phantomime
Ivy
Miss Felicia
Chaya Leia
Kaia
and more...

Fire Spinning performances!
Please contact us if you are interested in Fire Spinning!

Sacred All Night Fire Circle!
Till Dawn
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Saturday Day!

Classes available in the following..
Yoga
Spoken word
sacred movement
community
sustainability
green building
drumming
earth healing
More to come!

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Saturday Night!

Live music from:
The Scallywags!
The Pineapple Island Tribesmen!
Incus!(with new ritual performance piece "All That We Are")

Then..
Fire Spinning & Bellydance & Middle Eastern music Jam!

$15/Night
$25/ For The Weekend
($5 For Sunday Brunch)

We ask each person in attendance to chip in one hour to help co-create our gathering
Please bring food to share and to donate to our kitchen!
PLUS!
Bring a can of food to donate to a food bank, and be entered in our raffle!
www. fanswithcans. org

www. heartbeatcollective. org
www. whiteowlfarm. info

This is a camping event. So bring your tent!
Please carpool!

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Check it out! "Dancer Through Time" Video Teaser!!!

incus — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:18:05 GMT

Hey gang,

Here is something for your viewing pleasure! Cant wait to see all of you on tour!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iLh3eNuqeg

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Incus Summer Tour New Flash!!!

incus — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:25:50 GMT

Incus prepares for its summer tour!

Spring has sprung and we are madly involved in the preparation for our summer tour. There are so many exciting pieces coming together… such talented individuals! Our intentions are set and its time to get down to biznass!

First off! There has been the exciting release of "Dancer through time" as an mp3, which is available through our myspace page! Check it out if you haven't already!
Proceeds from the mp3 release will go directly towards funding our summer tour.

We are tremendously excited to be bringing together some really amazing musicians for this tour. The likes of which include. Billy Woods & Michael Wall on percussion, Eli Carlton-Pearson on acoustic guitar, Hannah Thompson on Cello, Kelliana & Kara Trott on Vocals, Katy Giorgio on trombone and vocals, Chris Baum on violin, Jacob Sirois on percussion and Jason Cohen on vocals, keys/accordion.

And that's just the musicians… We are also traveling with some phenomenal dancers!

Naraya of Vadalna Tribal Co .and Sarah (Jezebel Pussycat) Wood of Phantomime are currently working with us in creating a magical dance-theater performance that goes hand in hand with our music. Combining physical transformative beauty and intentional dance theater Naraya and Sarah will weave a ritual of manifestation into our show.

We are looking forward to seeing you all on the road this summer! Speaking of ….here are the dates!
More to come!

Free Spirit Gathering: June10-15, Darlington, MD. Incus performs on the Main Stage!
Pagan Spirit Gathering: June 16-22, Wisteria, OH. Incus performs on the Main Stage!
"Dancer Through Time" Video Release Party, June 27th-28th, Boston, TBA
Sacred World Interdependence Day: July 4th-6th, MA.
Sirius Rising: July 15th-20th, Sherman, NY
Up North Music and Arts Festival, Aug. 8th-10th, Corninsh, ME

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Raquy in RI this Sunday 4.13.2008

kakarak — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:52:43 GMT

Raquy and the Cavemen are performing at the Blackstone River Theatre this Sunday, April 13 at 7pm. Tickets are $12 and more information and directions are to be found at http://www.riverfolk.org. Raquy will be teaching a more advanced dumbek workshop at 1pm and Kassar are teaching tribal bellydance at 4pm!

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Dancer Through Time is now available via myspace/snocap

incus — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:00:54 GMT

Incus's new single, " Dancer Through Time" off their soon to be released album Fire and Bone is now available through the wonders of Myspace and Snocap!
We are incredibly excited about the new release as it couples with the release of WorldDance New York's DVD Fantasy Bellydance Series: "Desire", featuring the grace and incredible talent of Naraya of Vadalna Tribe Dance Co. Naraya recreates the story of Salome performed to "Dancer Through Time"!!!
Now for your listening pleasure you can purchase "Dancer Through Time" as an MP3 for $1.11, (one of our favorite numbers)!

The MP3 sales will directly benefit the release of Incus's long awaited upcoming full length album "Fire & Bone" !!!

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Call for Northeast Creativity

sleepwalking — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:43:53 GMT

Hello all,
With the moderator's permission I would like to announce a New England/Northeast inspired blog/site, called The Black Fox.
It will be a collection of Northeast/New England inspired art, music, writing, photography, legend, etc. If you would like to contribute anything, or possibly even collaborate on projects, be in touch. I can post whatever you'd like, as long as it is inspired by the lands/skies/myths of this bioregion.
The sire is still in it's infancy, but you can learn more here:

http://www.bioregionalanimism.org/blackfox

thanks!

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Shipwrecked Pirate Music Festival 2008

shipwreckedfest — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:11:23 GMT

Come check out our new redesigned myspace page where you can hear and check out the bands playing the Fest next summer. And if ye hasnt already join our Crew here on Tribe!
www.myspace.com/shipwreckedfest
http://tribes.tribe.net/shipwreckedpiratemusicfest

Yarg,
Captain Lash

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Coyote Grace in Providence!

shybear — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:09:10 GMT

Coyote Grace
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Hourglass Cafe -- Brown University
75 Waterman St.
Faunce House basement
Providence, RI

Ingrid and Joe from Starwood, better known to the world as Coyote Grace will be the featured artists at the Brown University Hourglass Café, Faunce House basement TRANSCEND COFFEE HOUSE: open mike/speak out hosted by the LGBTQ Resource Center and co-sponsored by QA, GLAAM, UFB, the Office of Institutional Diversity and the Office of Campus Life & Student Services as a part of a Transgender Day of Remembrance event.

You saw them at play at Starwood this summer!
It should be a GREAT show!

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DVD Shoot-looking for another high quality camera and camera person

Jason — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:55:52 GMT

hi folks,

Incus is shooting a DVD over the weekend of Nov. 23rd and Nov. 24th out in Goshen, MA and we're looking for some help from the community. We hope to have at least one more camera on hand. Our plan is to have at least 3 in total and to do all of our own editing.
The location is amazing.

Please send me an email if you are interested or if you have any leads or ideas.

thanks,

Jason

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Incus at CoSM Pictures!

katygiorgio — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:50:52 GMT

Enjoy!

http://picasaweb.google.com/kmgiorgio/IncusShowAtCoSM

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STARWOOD THIS WEEKEND AND BLESSINGS!

incus — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:33:09 GMT

WELL HELLO THERE INCUS LOVERS! After a moonlit meeting with Jason, we thought it a grand idea that I introduce myself to all you lovelies and update you on some of INCUS's latest news and special performances.

Sooooooo my pretties, I'm Harmony Dawn and have taken over promotions for INCUS... you may have shared some space with me at Firefly or Burningman, I may have read your tarot cards at the Tremont Tearoom, Cuchi Cuchi, or at any number of festivals in the past few years. If we have never met, we will soon, promise. If you lurk or play on either this here myspace or the tribe.net space, you're going to be able to contact both Jason and I. In all my years booking, and enjoying this tour de force, it's a pleasure to now spread the word about the latest and loveliest of INCUS's summer plans. As we are all part of this grand magickal community - and love seeing all you kindred folk - if there are any festivals you must see INCUS participate in, please tell me all about it!

NOW, you surely want to know what INCUS is immersed in this season:

***STARWOOD*** - JULY 24-29th - www.rosencomet.com - Main Stage Tues 24th! - Additional magickal performance at the Installation in the Woods on Thurs the 26th! DANCE!

***FORESTDANCE*** Massachusetts - Aug 29-Sept 4th - Earthlands in Petersham, MA - http://www.forestdancefestival.org/ - fire, magic, mystery, life, timelessness, transmutation. COME!

***AMHERST PAGAN PRIDE*** - weekend of Oct 13th - http://www.sismoon.com/paganpride.htm - stay tuned for more details including a performance at the IRON HORSE perhaps...

***FORESTDANCE*** COSTA RICA - Feb 19-23rd - a sacred fire circle gathering at the foot of Costa Rica's largest waterfall, Diamante Falls - www.forestdance.net or our hosts in Costa Rica www.artofunion.com - email info@forestdance.net

I look forward to seeing and hearing from all of you.

blessings!
harmonydawn!

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Performance of mystery...

Adam — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:34:40 GMT

Republic Of Dreams.

Bruno Schulz, the king of magic realism. Dreams of realities.

Double Edge Theatre is performing a piece based on his writings and paintings at Greenfield Community College, MA on Monday at 6pm. Only $10.

There will be a symposium post performance: 'Art as Healer and Provocateur'

and an art exhibition.

If you are near by, you must come. The company leaves for Boston, Washington and then Poland straight after. Come and explore.

Adam Bright
Double Edge Theatre.

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looking for a personal assitant for the next 10 days...

Jason — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:06:38 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking to hire a personal assitant for the next 10 days. Hours can be flexible from 10am to 7pm, around 3 days/week or 5 in total, about 4 hours/day.
Tasks would include errand running, things of general mundania, some online communications and promo work for Incus and Forestdance, and some phone calling.

pays $12/hr

thanks supafreaks. xoxo J

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the Witches of Salem are proud to announce a special musical guest for The Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball - read more

Rob — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:41:34 GMT

We are having a big party this year!!
hope you can make it!

The Witches of Salem are proud to announce a special musical guest for
The Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball
October 26, Friday, 7:30pm - 12:30am, at The Hawthorne Hotel

Fiona Horne
The World's Most Famous Witch!

Fiona HorneThe best-selling author of eight books on Witchcraft, star of the Sci Fi Channel's Mad, Mad House, and guest on talk shows such as Tyra Banks, celebrity Witch Fiona Horne has returned to her musical roots with her new CD Witch Web! Fiona rose to fame as the lead singer and songwriter for Australian Top 40 techno/rock group DEF FX. Now, Fiona weaves the ancient teachings of Witchcraft into an ambient web of musical sorcery!

Our Ball is about 1/4 sold out and it's only July so we recommend you get your tickets soon because with Fiona Horne, The Dragon Ritual Drummers, DJ addambomb, live bagpipes, tribal dancing, and more, we're sure to draw a huge crowd this year!

Visit the Web Site for
The Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball!

For more info and Tickets
http://www.festivalofthedead.com/witchesball/index.htm

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Echoes of Incus-Lily Pad in Inman Sq.-Sunday, June 10th-9:30pm

Jason — Wed, 30 May 2007 22:18:29 GMT

-Yup, it's really happening, a live show.
The Lily Pad is the old Zeitgeist. Save the date, more info to follow.
The line up is as follows, with some possible special guests:

Jake Sirois-percussion
Chris Baum-vioin
Kristen Drymala-cello
Calos Kampff-upright bass
Jason Cohen-piano and vocals

http://www.lily-pad.net/archives/2006/05/05/index.html

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JAM CRUISE SERIES!!!

aureliasjive — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:48:04 GMT

well loves...summer is ALMOST here and you know what that means...yeah...skinny dipping but summer ALSO means JAM CRUISES!!!
i have a jam cruise series happening this summer and i’m NOW selling tickets for the first show, FRIDAY MAY 11 with THE RAY HENDRICKS REVIVAL!!!

www.myspace.com/rayhendricks

tix are 20 buckaroos a pop OR 10 tix for 150 (that’s a dealy-deal)

it’s happening through the graces of the 7 SEAS WHALE WATCH out of GLOUCESTER MASS (45 minutes north of boston)

www.7seaswhalewatch.com

if you’re interested contact me through gloucesterjamcruise@gmail.com or my tribe account.

I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

hope to see you in gloucester!!!

aurelia

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Wake Up The Earth - this week's Gazette!

eartha — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:56:46 GMT

Hello fellow JP peeps!
For those of you who are interested in checking out Spontaneous Celebrations annual Wake Up The Earth Festival next week, there is a lovely 4 page brochure included in this week's JP Gazette that details everything going on, complete with maps, performance schedules, stage descriptions, etc.
Check it out in tomorrow morning's paper! :)

- Eartha -

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Drumbeat for Darfur Sunday 4-29

kakarak — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:45:00 GMT

The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is co-sponsoring a rally/die-in/march at 1PM Sunday, April 29th to focus attention on the situation in Darfur region of Sudan. They are asking for drummers to lead a short half mile march from Boston Common. Please contact them via the information below and let them know if you can participate. The more drummers we can provide for them, the more powerful this will be.

You all already know the power of percussion- that's why you've gotten this.

Erica Murray
AdvocacyIntern@uusc.org
Advocacy and Communications
Drumbeat for DarfurUnitarian Universalist Service Committee
(617) 868-6600 x392
http://www.uusc.org/drumbeatfordarfur

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New Photos from the Temple of the Dumbek Party in November by jaxx. Check em out...

jaxx — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 01:44:08 GMT

Just got these downloaded from the November 11 party at the Temple of the Dumbek. Check out the album. Jason's Birthday will be comming soon...

Jaxx

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Happy Birthday Jason Cohen

eddydyer — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:05:18 GMT

"I've been waiting half my life
for the chance to come alive"
- Incus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON AND MANY, MANY MORE

eddy

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Drum And Dance Sat. Nov 4TH 11 Garden St Cambridge 8pm till 11.30pm!

Jimi — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:14:18 GMT

for more info call 978.371.2502 or go to: www.earthdrum.com

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Ancient Celtic Fire Festival

rayprice — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 22:42:20 GMT

My band Trouz Bras (Big Noise) is performing at "RiverFire - An Ancient Celtic Fire Festival" at Hudson, NY on September 23rd.

It looks like it's going to be an amazing time - see:
http://www.celebrationofcelts.com/riverfire.html

If you are into fire and drums and all that cool stuff, check it out and be there! As a little incentive, they are burning a 30 foot "Wicker Man" at 10pm.

If you are going to be there and you work with fire, I'd like to talk about you performing with Trouz Bras.

Tristan - www.TrouzBras.com - keltikdancer@gmail.com

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Fall 06 WildFire is one Month away

freedomthrufire — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:12:06 GMT

Hello All,
The fall WildFire retreat is less then four weeks away. If you are currently or aspiring to be involved with the dance, drum or fire performing arts then don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn and grow at the largest north east gathering built just for you. The spring WildFire retreat had over 100 artists attend and taught more then 30 classes in a verity of disciplines. This fall we have expanded added more class types and will be offering public transportation access (check out the website for details). We are also opening an indoor area for performing arts equipment vendors to come and show their wares. This is a great opportunity to see, hold, and play with different toys made by different folks. If you are a vendor of performing arts toys and want to participate in this way, please email chad@freedomthrufire.com (no charge to setup, you just have to be open to educating everyone on your stuff).

Summary Info
Sept 11th – 17th
Public Transportation is available
Located at a picturesque Southern CT river front location with hot showers and full bathrooms - directions on website
Car camping type venue – with many pre-built tents and bunk beds if you want them (first reserve, first get)
There are no public audiences at WildFire just performing artist
Classes are taught all four days, with spontaneous sharing happening constantly
Website - www.freedomthrufire.com

Tickets are limited to 150 and ticket prices go up on Sept 1st ($75 now $100 after the 1st). Many people have commented that this is the cheapest and best way they could spend a three day weekend (they really say that – ask them). All food is included in your ticket price and it is good food.

Best wishes to you no matter the route your path takes you on. If these performing arts are a part of your path, then I really hope to see and share with you at WildFire. FYI - For those attending Burning Man, you can check out the WildFire Tribe site to find other north east performing artist that are attending BM and where we are having meet ups and stuff (http://tribes.tribe.net/wildfireretreat/).

Walk in peace,
Chad

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nelson's ledges?

melissalopez — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 16:12:59 GMT

Anyone know if this is going to happen? Jason mentioned ya'll might be playing there in August.....

Keeping my fingers crossed!

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Eastwinds Tribal Drumming loves Fire Dancers!

Casey — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:38:22 GMT

Jeff Webb & I have been happy to provide live percussion for some of the most kickin' fire and poi performers in the Tri-State area-most recently at Zan Asha's Fairy Fest Fundraiser in Brooklyn last Saturday. We're located in Long Island, NY but have done gigs as far afield as a naturalist camp in Vermont last summer! Jeff has the distinction of being a djembe teacher/performer with a professional African Dance Company, and together we perform West African/bellydance fusion percussion. If you'd like to "tribe up" your fire play, why not check us out at cdfreedom.com or at our Eastwinds Tribal Drumming tribe. Let's get together and party!!!

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hello from our blue bus...

Jason — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 02:06:59 GMT

hey friends,

We're on I 75 about 100 miles shy of Lexington, KY, We are on the way to French Lick, Indiana. Great name for a town I know. This is also the hometown of some guy named Larry Bird.
Our grease conversion has been a bit challenging. We didn't get out of town until about a day late. We had an extra gas tank put on Blue Meda, but apperntly the cellenoids, which control the flow of fuel to the engine, aren't doing a great job, thus, we are burning more diesel than grease. It's a long story, but we are still chugging along, and are psyched to be out on the road.
Forestdance at Deerfields was an intense and magical experience, filled wilth a lot of magic, depth, love and beauty. We played an unplugged set the last night, and went to some pretty deep places in our set. It was Kristen Drymala's first show with us on cello, and she did a fantastic job.
We set up our camp and merch area at Babalon's Rising tomorrow, and play Friday night. On Sunday we head to PSG in Ohio. That's a large gathering and we're looking forward to it as well. We'll be home a few days before Firefly, then a couple of us go to Spiritfire. AFter that, we play Sirius Rising under a pho' name, then hang out but not officially perform at Starwood, go straight to Forestdance Indiana, then continue to the west coast for a Bar Sinister gig, others, Phoenix Fire, then back, still booking more shows, playing Forestdances in Wisconsin and then back here in Mass.
It really is wonderful to be out. We are all getting along very well, and we're rocking pretty hard. The new live albums from COSM will be in our hands in a couple of more days.

If anyone has any contacts for shows in any markets on the west coast let us know. we'd love to hook up with some like minded peeps along the way.

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Round 3, Emergenza-here we come

Jason — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:41:25 GMT

Man we're having fun. Thanks everyone for lighting up the room with us. Drum roll...

Rd 3- at The Paradise Rock Club-967-969 Comm. Ave., Boston, MA
on
Friday night, June 2nd
and we go on at midnight sharp...

though we had been told that after the first two rounds, it wouldn't be by audience vote, we've now been told by Emergenza that voting will be occuring in each round up until the US finals. So we can't do it without our friends. Only one band will move on from this night and make it to Avalon for the New England Finals.

The only question left is: Should we schedule another pre party at our place.? What do you think?

You can grab tickets off of our site. www.Incus.net
Hope to see you there,

and again...Thanks.

J

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Curiousity and the cat

Theresa — Sun, 28 May 2006 14:52:26 GMT

I debated on posting this question, so I sincerely hope I don't offend anyone or bring up a taboo topic here.... anyway though, whatever happened to Erik (the kit drummer) who was ay May Moon Madness (TN) last year (2005)? I notice he has credits on the most recent CD, but he doesn't appear on the current band listings or the recent band group picture. We met at May Moon 2005 and he seemed like such an "in tune" person. Just stray curiousity from my cat totem...

Peace,
Theresa

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WildFire Online Ticket Sales End Monday (5th)

freedomthrufire — Wed, 31 May 2006 04:04:33 GMT

Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder for those folks that are planning on attending the Spring WildFire performers retreat that the online ticket sales close Monday the 5th. After Monday tickets will only be sold at the gate at the gate price of $100 (additional $25). Quite a few ride shares are being offered on the discussion board as well (if you are coming, have room, and want to split gas, post up) .

www.freedomthrufire.com/wildfire/

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Monday, May 29th, Incusian Memorial Day BBQ Update and Salem gig news

Jason — Wed, 24 May 2006 17:23:50 GMT

Yuppers,

We’ve got a big Mem. Day weekend planned. Not only is Poppy, one of our fabled percussionists turning a year older but we are throwing our huge bash the afternoon after our first gig ever in Salem, MA. Perhaps we can turn the entire thing into one big sleep over.

An old friend of mine, Taki, just reserved us a moonwalk for the bbq so be ready to jump and bounce once you’re awake. We’re looking to offer some fresh fruit drinks, some fresh salmon, asparagus, maybe some hot peppers, some fake meat products and whatever anyone wants to bring along, plus we’re giving a raffle ticket at the door for a chance to win a tarot reading from Nicole, a drum lesson from Jacob, a piano trance massage session from mwah, a massage from the b-day boy (he’s a pro, and a dang good one), and who knows what else we’ll come up with by then, (maybe a foozeball table, as it showed up on our property last night-how mysterious).

Admission to this thing is $15, and btw, you get a ticket to our Rd. 3 Emergenza show on Friday, June 2nd at the Paradise Rock Club. Yes, we are looking forward to playing that stage again, and if we can muster more support from ya’ll, than the other seven bands we will be facing can, we will move on to play Avalon next month. Insert fantasies of rock stardom here. Pixies, Sugarcubes, Prince and the Revolution, other acts that I’ve seen there…

Back to reality and the Paradise….
967 Comm. Ave, Boston www.thedise.com, We go on at midnight.
If you can’t make the BBQ-please consider buying your tickets from our web site as it will save you a whopping $2.40 per ticket, and help us out. Tickets will be at will-call for you.
If you have already bought your ticket for Rd. 3, bring it to the BBQ, show it at the door, and you will get in for free, and receive a raffle ticket as well.

If you are still with me, (bless you), the night before the bbq, we are playing our first show in Salem, MA the night before, Sunday, May 28th at the Dodge Street Bar and Grille. 7 Dodge Street, Salem, MA 01970
Google Maps - MapQuest 978-745-0139
Now I believe this is a free show. A memorial day in Salem, some dinner, and a tribal dark world medicine rock show sounds like an ok way to spend the holiday. Please come join us, or tell your witchy-poo friends who live out that way.

That’s all for now. Enjoy this day…

Jason

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May 29th - Come do the sacred BBQ

Jason — Tue, 09 May 2006 15:55:42 GMT

So as you know we're riding high through the Emergenza music competition, with your love and support. Our last house party to sell tickets was such a smashing success that we've decided to up the ante this time around, and host a Memorial Day Barbecue on Monday May 29th at the Wyman house to say thanks and to sell tickets to our next show, the following Friday June 2nd at the Paradise Rock Club (www.thedise.com).

Come over Monday the 29th anytime after 1pm, and $15 will get you a ticket to the show, barbecued eats such as shishkebobs, meats or fakemeat treats, and a chance to win one of several raffled prizes such as a massage from Papillon, a tarot reading from Nicole, or a trance piano session with Jason.

Thank you for all your love and support. Please allow us to love you back, and come do the sacred bbq with us around the fire. Rsvp whenever possible.

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Incus the Musical

feyfern — Sun, 07 May 2006 23:13:29 GMT

Please read my blog if you want to know what I thought about the hilarous beltaine gig last night.

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Sacred All Night Fire Circles tribe

Sibylla — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:55:23 GMT

Hello Incus, Forestdancers, and friends,

if you haven't heard already, there is a tribe called Sacred All Night Fire Circle:

http://tribes.tribe.net/sacredfire

We'd love to see all of you there. Please join (if you aren't a member already!), post about all the all night fire circle events you know about or plan to go to. In these times of change I think it is helpful for there to be cross-communication and cross-pollination. Tell us about the model and experience at Forestdance, and how that takes shape in each city you go to. What new magics and medicines are you brewing? Share Forestdance with us, and tell us your summer schedule!

I hope that the tribe will be a central information hub about where we can get our fires all over the world. Support new fires, stay connected to existing fires. Join your friends and beloveds on fire circle tours. Arrange rides, ask questions, and post reviews of the events you go to.

Your presence is valued. Please spread the word to your non-tribe friends! They don't have to be a member of tribe to access the page and read the information and reviews at:

http://tribes.tribe.net/sacredfire

Thanks, and hope to see you at some fires this summer!

-Liz

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Summer Plans

Alyssum — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:51:32 GMT

hello! Just wondering what the summer plans are as of now? what festivals/forests/gigs/etc Incus'll be at and when? (hoping some might be nearer the south than here so i can drag some Ky folk to see you!)

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Incus moves on!!

Danielle — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:48:21 GMT

Way to go - #1 in this past round of the Emergenza festival!! (There's details out there somewhere online - anyone care to post a link??)

A fabulous show by the way - thanks to the band for rocking out big time!!

Keep us updated on the next round...

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I'm a post party april Fool

Jason — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 20:16:21 GMT

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us last night. What a great group of people.
Thank you DJ's Greenman and Ammon. You guys rocked it.

See you soon,

Jason

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Phantomime Productions

Brian — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 04:14:03 GMT

This summer I will be touring as the Phantomime with a mobile performance stage complete with rigging, a portable stage, lighting installation and as well an Egyptian tent and alter installation honoring Baste. I am inviting performers and lighting people to join me at different venues to use the stage, and add to out lighting effects. In addition to performing and teaching I am hoping to meet up with various Gypsies and to exchange knowledge. I’ll be all over the place so let me know where your going to be and we’ll see what can happen. Oh yeah. I’ll also be selling a promoting the release of a new line of fire toys from Wicked Good Fire Toys

Showbelisk

. The lighting systems consist of 6- 7ft Obelisks, which house different projectors, fog machines and lighting effects. The Showbelisk when pointed inward towards each other produce a magnificent light show. Each Showbelisk has e a black lacquer and ornamental finish that makes the installation stand on it’s own during the day. The instillation will be be self-powered where necessary. It’s like a psychadelic Stone circle.

The stage is designed for Fire performances, but can function well for small theatre/dance/music acts. The area of the stage is 8X24 and sits seven feet off the ground and is rigged with fireproof materials and extinguishers, projection screens, sound and a generator.

Temple of Baste/Healing and recovery station. The temple of Baste is a large open sun tent with Egyptian murals painted on its sides. A special wind resistant fabric allows for air to pass through but little sun. This allows the enclosure to remain comfortable in high temperatures
The alter bares a large bronze Cat and a series of talismans and mirrors; the tent will house a series ointments and a foot cleansing station for the conjured and weary. Priests and priestesses will, at times, be on hand to care and wash feet without charge. The tent offers space for body workers to set up as long as there is no monetary exchange.

In addition to the installations, I will be offering a couple of seminars: to be posted

Here is a list of my destinations planned thus far:

Playa Del Fuego- Del June 26th-27th
Wild Fire CT June 8th-11th
Fire Fly Festival VT June 30th-july 3rd
Spirit Fire??? Ma July 5-9
Sirius Rising NY July10th-16th
Starwood 2006 NY July 18th-23rd
COSM Fire NY 28th-30th
The festival formerley known as fire dance??? CA 9th-14th???
Burning Man??? Aug-24th-30th or Forest Dance Wisconsin???
Forrest Dance, Ma Sept 1-3rd

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Fool's Eve Party-March 31st-Temple in the Hood

Jason — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 20:25:28 GMT

hi again,

You are invited to come by and attend our Pre Emergenza Fool's Eve party at the Temple in the Hood. The event begins at 10pm and goes until ???.

We are asking for a $10 donation at the door. With this money you will receive a ticket to see and support Incus the following Firday night at the Middle East Downstairs at the
Emergenza Competition, Dance music provided by DJ's Greenman and Ammon, and the usual host of niceties that occur at our gatherings.

Emergenza tickets cost $15 at the door of teh Middle East, and $10 if you buy them through the bands.

cheers,

J

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Join The Tower street Mob! Room(s) available May 1st. Jamaica Plain, Forest Hills...

RobTuck — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:25:11 GMT

As you might have heard, our beloved Julie Kittie, is packing up and heading towards warmer climes. Her room(s) will become available on May 1st. The space in question is TWO ROOMS in a HUGE two floor apartment. New windows, paint, electric, hardwood, bathroom, ETC. Washer/Dryer in unit.
This is ideal for someone that needs extra space.
The house is a block from the Forest Hills T stop on the Orange Line, and nestled between the Forest Hills Cemetery and Arboretum.

This is a roommate situation. Right now there are 5 tenants in the apartment, including Shawn Starkweather.

Ideally speaking we are looking for a woman, 25-35. Creative types preferred.
We have a really nice community here. A dozen or so Tribe folks live in the house and across the street. If you have questions you can contact me via Tribe or call 617-983-9800. You can contact Julie Kittie and Shawn to ask specific room questions too...Come join us!

$700/Month
First/Last/ 1/2 security.

Thanks!
R

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April 7th- Emergenza-news -tickets are on sale now

Jason — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 20:20:00 GMT

hey folks,

We're gearing up for our 2nd round at Emergenza. The event will be at the Middle East Downstairs on a Friday night, and we go on at 10:30 sharp. Tickets are $15 at the door,
and $10 through us. You can get your tickets at www.Incus.net via paypal, through any of the band members, or through another very special way that will be announced soon.

The way it works is that after each band, people raise there hand in the audience to cast their vote. They can vote for as many bands as they want, but of the eight playing, only the three with the higest total advances to the next round. So we'd would be oh so thankful for your support, and we promise to provide you with some booty shaking magic.

Are you coming? We hope so.

peace,

J

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emergenza's two line review of Incus's first round performance

Jason — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 07:03:45 GMT

Well, if I didn't know us, I'd be interested by this...
Do you think we made him horny?

www.emergenza.net/document/news/news.asp?id=1821

“Incus could only be described as a tribal writhing snake monster that rocked your ass. I was left befuddled and in awe after their complex and winding set.”

Johnny Capello-Emergenza

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asking for opinions on "music for fire worshippers" as a slogan

Jason — Sun, 18 Dec 2005 07:04:44 GMT

"music for fire worshippers"...

What is a fire worshipper?

For me, it is a person who uses fire while doing sacred or magical work. That can be someone working a fire, doing a sweat lodge, burning sage or incense, etc. It can be many many things. Moses was one, some fire spinners perhaps are others. A lot of folks have suggested they are turned off by this phrase. Others love it. Poppy, Nicole, Olivia and I were discussing this. We are all interested in knowing what people who know the bands music thinks about it. What was your first impression? Has that changed? Any suggestions on altering it slightly to somthing like "music for fire starters", "music for fire lovers", "music for fire people", "music for the fire burning", etc.

Thanks for sharing if you choose to.

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happy new year

FuzzyEarthDancer — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 22:18:20 GMT

HAPPY NEW YEAR. with love from las vegas fire tribe!!!!

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Help INCUS on the 17th! (?)

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 04:13:09 GMT

Hey anyone and everyone!

So Jason has enlisted me for some peripheral assistance in regards to setting up for shows, but I need a little help with something at the show on the 17th. This is a "Dark Music Festival" (the 2nd annual, apparently), I believe, in Providence RI. Info on the site, www.incus.net .

Here's the deal. I'm being trained to help set up J's keyboards on stage. This will be critical at the Emergenza Fest @ the Middle East upstairs on Dec. 3rd, as they (we) will only have 5 MINUTES to set up. Then, they have but 20 minutes to impress the crowd/judges. (Please be awesome, friends, and show up. They will show there best, we should too. If they win this "battle of the bands" type deal, they get to GO TO EUROPE! This is worth giving your all for, these brothers and sisters have done so much for so many...)

Now, I'll be dealing with that, but here's where others may help me out: Jason has asked me time the songs. We want to get others to do this as well, we will time each song, write it down, and then everyone's results will be averaged. Three people will be enough, but I'd like six, in case anyone can't show, or any technical/human problems occur (who knows what could happen?) [Jason, if your reading this, we should have sheets prepped, with the playlist and an entry slot for the time. I can rig it up if you send me the playlist.]

So if your interested, post here, and we'll talk. I want the interaction visable, as a communal example of "tribal behavior", or some such. You know, monkey see, monkey do?

- d 7 e 7 m 7 i

p.s. who has stop watches? regular ones work too...

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Nov 30th

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 16:11:35 GMT

I am headlining Recycle @ the Pheonix Landing w/ a dance performance from Shakti Rowan.. this will be the last techno event @ the phoenix since rumors have it it is going Goth.. for that evening anyhow.. so come join me and get there early cause it will get pack !!

Nov 30th
10pm
Weds
Pheonix Landing

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COSM

witch_dancer — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 01:47:49 GMT

How were the weekend shows? I couldn't make it up to NYC, but I thought of you! When's the next time Incus is visiting the Big Apple? Wait, I have a better idea--come and play Philly! ;)

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Check out the new Incus profile moderated by Shawk Starkweather*

Jason — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 22:36:01 GMT

hello,

Shawn has put together a profile that folks can befriend called "Incus". Apperently befriending this entity will enable folks to be better informed of what is going on with the band.
You can get there by clicking here, or by cutting and pasting. http://people.tribe.net/incus

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Cosm show-my birthday-how fun can we make it?

Jason — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 23:39:05 GMT

So we have a pretty intense weekend planned coming up. We're playing in Providence at the RI dark music fest, then we have a night off, then we play Cosm again in NYC, and come back to play the Zeitgeist with the girls from Fluttr Effect. All that and my birthday on the 23rd. So I'm not sure how my b-day is goingto fit in to all of it but there is going to have to be some time to party in there.
The band would like to offer free admission to the Zeitgeist and an Incus tee shirt to anyone who comes to all three shows. You'd have to be crazy, right? I imagine most of us have seen the event listing but I thought I'd add it here. Who wants to come to NY, and how can we make it a party? I wish we all had a huge crash space down there for some of these road trips. Below is the event info for Cosm. Check the incus site for info on the R.I. dark music fest. Cheers.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 19, 2005
9:00 PM
Location: Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
540 West 27th Street 4th floor
NYC, NY
212 564-4253
www.cosm.org/nav/events.jpg

Come Join us for a Night of Tribal Sounds and Ritual Dance
Saturday, November 19th 9pm $15
Incus performing live with “Sacred Belly” belly dance

Incus is a combination of dark and light.
Under the powerful vocals and drums that drive Incus’s music is a soul that is rare. If Incus is dark, then it is dark like the woods under a full moon: unexpectedly bright, full of brilliant stars, inviting, warm, natural and seductive.

Ethereal female vocals interplay with the dramatic male lead vocals. Filled with lovely piano, impassioned percussion, intoxicating cello, the music of Burning Thread casts a spell on the listener. –Outburn Magazine

Add to the above violin, trumpet accordion and beautiful dancing by Lilith, Miss Felicia and Shakti
www.Incus.net
Incus-Music for Fire Worshippers

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Zeitgeist Gallery-Sundays in Nov. residency-smoking lineup

Jason — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:52:21 GMT

It's looking like an amazing month at the Zeitgeist. We've added the Girls of Fluttr Effect and What time is it Mr. Fox?, Shawn Starkweather, and spoken word by Brian James and Travis Bowman, to the list that already included Steph Taylor and Sacred Belly belly dance. Each show is $8, you can bring your own, there is an beautiful grand piano, and by the end of each show, folks pull the chairs off the floor and get down.

Nov. 6th Incus does "7 songs about death" Sacred Belly bellydance, Shawn
Starkweather, and Brian James (spoken word)
Nov. 13th w/ Steph Taylor www.stephtaylor.com, and Travis Bowman (spoken
word)
Nov. 20th Incus w/ The Girls from Fluttr Effect www.fluttr.com
Nov. 27th Incus w/ What Time is it Mr. Fox? www.whattimeisitmrfox.net

The Zeitgeist, winner of an award for best venue in the weekly dig, is located at 1353 Cambridge Street in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. Hope to see ya'll there.

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23rd Annual Witches' Ball-NYC

Jason — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:56:06 GMT

Sun, October 23, 2005 - 4:41 PM
23rd Annual Witches Ball in NY-Sunday, Oct. 30th
hey there,

Who's taking off for Oct. 31st, Monday and coming to play with us at the Witches Ball with us in Manhattan. We all know that the 31st should be holiday anyway, I'm sure your boss will understand. We go on at 1am and we plan to debut a new song called "Hallow's Eve".

Sun Oct 30th, New York, NY
23rd Annual Witches' Ball on Sunday, October 30, at the Delancey, 168 Delancey Street, between Clinton and Attorney (www.thedelancey.com).

Also on the bill will be harpist Somna M. Bulist, gothic belly dance troupe Chovexani, Jezibell, Blue Knight,
PLUS Vendors, Tarot Readings and much more!

www.charmedbystarr.com/WitchesBall.htm
$13 in advance, $15 at the door

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Incus photos

eddydyer — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 17:21:20 GMT

http://www.chearrajj.com/index.php?page=summer%20festivals%203

if you cut and paste this URL you'll find some beautiful photos including members of Incus...the walking shoe revival had the pleasure of sharing the bill with Incus this summer and this photographer is sort of a band member...

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7th annual Women's Belly and Womb Conference

ALisa — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 18:39:54 GMT

Hello Incus tribe,
I am Shawn's mother and Jason's friend among many other of you here. Julie Woods who was not able to get to Forest Dance will be showing up here as well as others you may know. Maybe some one who knows of the sincerity of my work with women will speak here of it since I will be new to some of you. I am so glad for the work that we are doing everywhere. It is making a difference. This work is for the women and I would love the brother's support.
I am ALisa and I am writing to you today from Massachusetts. For the last seven years about a 100 women a year come dressed in red to honor our belly and womb in multitudes of ways. Brothers, please let the women know if you choose. It is an awesome way for the women to viscerally honor the Goddess.
There is among other things, drumming, belly dancing (some tribal style this year), belly healing, belly painting, belly communication, belly singing, belly honoring. I am the organizer and for the last seven years I also founded Priestess Path Apprenticeship on the East Coast, Women in Power and Daughters of the Earth Gathering. This year it happens on November 5th in Massachusetts.

I am among many things your sister, a dancer, a singer, ceremonialist and women's empowerment trainer since my early twenties. Tomorrow is my 46th birthday. What matters to me right now is the state of the world and women's power in relationship to what is next on our planet, carrying out the visions that come through me, and knowing that we can enact outrageous beautiful ceremonies that liberate and reshape our future. Needless to say, I have a great life in this realm because women are amazing as you know. If you don't know, come hang out with more amazing women and they will mirror your own beauty back. Right? You don't need a conference for that however. We are everywhere!

The Women's Belly and Womb Conference was a vision from my first firewalk. After walking about eighty times over the coals and being under the full moon in the snow, I had a vision that we must gather as women and truly honor our shared stories of our bellies and wombs as well as activating our power here.

If women come the night before we have both bellydancing as well as Sheri Winston's, The Maps of the Clitoris (fascinating actually) and the opening of a live Red Tent. I've been very busy this year including recording a CD of my belly chants that I named Women Rise Up. Shawna Carol will be here too, recording artist of Goddess Chant. Pass the word if you can because we actually could use these kind of days for women all over our planet. Many blessings to each of you. Keep the magic of our bellies alive, awake and sacred. Oh yes, if you want to check out more go to members.aol.com/alisastar/BellyWombConf2005.html
Many blessings, ALisa

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sat, oct 15, nyc

redheadstepkid — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 03:34:08 GMT

Dear friends, acquaintances, and members of my tribes,

I’m giggin’ again with
The Highway Poets Motorcycle Club
Saturday, October 15, 2005
6 - 7:30 p.m. No cover.

Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery @ Bleeker St., across from CBGB
F train to Second Ave. | 6 train to Bleeker | Motorcycles curbside.
212-614-0505 www.bowerypoetry.com/

The Highway Poets Motorcycle Club, est. 1990, is the international association of published bikers. Among us are poets laureate of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, a Pulitzer-prize nominated-Vietnam veteran-college professor, and an award-winning moto-journalist. This reading will feature poetry and spoken word about riding and the biker life.

Please share this invitation with friends, acquaintances . . . all are welcome.

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thank you all

feyfern — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:05:47 GMT

Thank you for bringing your music, joy and good wishes to our home, and to my birthday... you made it what I always hoped for. Shine on... and we will revel again soon!
love Meena (and Finn/Greg)

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Incus, invited!

feyfern — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 17:54:27 GMT

As I have been so wonderfully entertained by you lovely folks, I am offering the same in return... I have invited you all individually, but here is the general reminder:
Jessamyn's 30th birthday bash/ Jess and Greg's Houswarming!

Oct. 8, Marlboro MA
(message me for directions... keeps out the riffraff... wait, we ARE the riffraff...)
carnival style party, costumes encouraged...
bring something to throw on the grill, something to imbibe.
There will be firespinning (of course), aerial dancing, bellydancing, contortionism, and more (namely, whatever freakishly wonderful talents you bring with you!)
Come and help us make this memorable (only turn 30 once!)
love
Meena

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CIRCUS TAKEOVER (BOSTON)

Nicole — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 02:35:36 GMT

Attn. EVERYONE!

This coming Sunday, Oct. 2 is the circus takeover in the Cambridge Commons in Harvard Sq. Come one, come all and spread your talent and love! Dress up! You KNOW you want to! Wear glitter! Bring toys!! Bring music! Bring a boombox (if you can)! But most of all, bring your fabulous energy and come party with us. It's going to be AMAZING.

Cambridge Common Circus Takeover. Sunday Oct 2 High 2pm, until we are done.
Guerilla Circus! this is a gathering in the spirit of smartmobs. Come
by and tumble, spin, juggle, hoop, play, dance, perform, mime, clown,
unicycle, tell fortunes using only your ipod on shuffle...all that and
more... Bring some music, and have doing what you love as a full-on
community spectacle among friends. This is what you make it! Spread
the word!

(yay!)

Directions by T
Red line to Harvard Sq. Exit T - take right and walk down toward Porter Sq. Pass the old graveyard - cross street into park. We'll be there!

Call 857-225-2744 for more info or email nsiggins@hotmail.com

but most importantly:

BE THERE AND SPREAD THE WORD!

Toodles!*

Nicole~

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Home

SoulOfBeckon — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 18:53:38 GMT

Greetings Dear Family,
Just a quick note to let you all know that I made it home safely.
What an awesome time! we shared together.
Words cannot express the wonderment of being with each and everyone of you. I love you all and can't wait for the next go-round!
From my heart to yours....
Namaste, Tawny

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Missing Forest Dance :(

frak23 — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:31:15 GMT

I will be among the sad few that will be unable to attend forest dance.
I just wanted to wish all of you who are attending a wonderfull Magickal time.
Many blessings and I hope to be reunited with fire folk again soon.
I will be with you in spirit and thought.

Shanti

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Incus at COSM!

Mr Matt — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:35:49 GMT

Incus will be performing at COSM (Alex Grey's studio) in NYC this Saturday. Details and tickets available at www.cosm.org . Click on the Ecstatic Voices link on the main page. ( the one that has a laughing man with a spiral coming out of his third eye) Hope to see you all there.

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sunday morning at starwood.

daniel — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 15:06:32 GMT

I'm dancing around the fire at about 10am on sunday morning....after being up all night around a huge, powerful bonfire.

I look across at the drummers. There are 5 of them. 4 of which are Daryl, Hannah, Heligar (sp?), and Sol-p. What is this an Incus drum jam? (even nicole was resting on the ground next to them.)

You kitties rock, and you can really hold a space.

Thanks for being you.

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Sound & Spirit broadcast The Drummer's Circle

kakarak — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:55:20 GMT

There is an excellent broadcast this week on the PRI radio show Sound & Spirit, the topic The Drummer's Circle (7/24). You can listen online:

http://www.wgbh.org/pages/pri/spirit/listen.html

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Forestdance

Valloup — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 01:56:18 GMT

Ok folks lets start a discussion about your upcomming performances and facilitations at the three Forestdance festivals

Am I correct in assuming that these events are built around the Alchemical Fire Circle? Or is that my wishful thinking at work?

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our show at the spiral gallery was a blast

Jason — Mon, 30 May 2005 04:21:53 GMT

"Last night at the Spiral Gallery was a blast. We played until around 3am then did an improv again around 5 until dawn. Great space and a great mix. Lots of folks dancing. Fluttr Effect were tight as always. It was nice catching up with some of them and getting to know them better.

We caught a few hours of sleep on various couches then hit the Haymarket in Northampton on the way home to indulge in one of my favorite smoothies known as a "7 day kiss". This is one of my two favorite smoothies on the planet. Fresh oj and mango juice, ginger and coconut chunks, and banana.
After this, we ended up setting up on the main street and doing an acoustic impromptu show on accordion, violin, cello, kick and snare, and percussion. We sold some discs, made some money, and got dinner and headed home.

Other than having a piece of a balcony fall on the back of my neck the other day, this was an excellent weekend. It actually hurt at times while I was singing last night, but I have to say that when I was singing about feeling so alive, it was coming from a pretty deep place.

Our next official show in Boston is on Tuesday, June 14th at the Zeitgeist Gallery. We will play unplugged."

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upcoming Incus shows-

Jason — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:19:06 GMT

June 30th Thurs Radio Bean Burlington, VT
July 1st-4th Firefly in VT -we play on Saturday
July 5th Tues Radio Bean Burlington, VT
July 9th Saturday Reality Festival, White Owl Farm
July 16th Saturday Midsummer's Night Party in NH (private party)
July 17th Sunday Milky Way Lounge JP, MA w/ Kalifa Kamara and
Koliba, and Steph Taylor
July 19th-24th STARWOOD
July 28th-Sept. 1st FORESTDANCE- Indiana
Aug. 6th Alex Grey's COSM

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May Festival 2005...

deathmistress69 — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 01:08:48 GMT

Thank you so much wonderful Creatures.. ::sigh:: It was so beautiful.

Wishes & x0,
~maya say moirai

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Incus on the web

artistsoul — Sat, 28 May 2005 23:03:23 GMT

In an effort to really get Incus out there using the 'net there are now 2 other groups that are up and ready to go. They are:

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/incus
Yahoo: Incus-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Grá,
Colleen

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