Yes the Chinese New Year is upon us. Lots of fireworks, to ward off evil spirits. The Golden Dragon visits, to bring good luck to shops and merchants. And of...
Kenne Thomas
thomasjp@...
Feb 6, 2000 6:59 pm
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I was sent this and wold like to let everyone know. Visit for the web release and support taiko. Ken LOUD's official CD release party and Web Cast March 12th...
Kenne Thomas
thomasjp@...
Feb 7, 2000 5:28 am
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[Image] I will be giving my workshop, "Drums From A Small Planet" , at the Fox Valley Montessori School 850 North Commonwealth, Aurora, IL USA 60506-2022 ...
Kenne Thomas
thomasjp@...
Feb 18, 2000 5:53 am
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Hello all! I hope this year of the dragon has started off well for all of you. I have a question about shime. Watsonville Taiko uses shime with that bolt...
briangrimm@...
Feb 22, 2000 8:55 pm
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Brian, SF's shime with the turnbuckles were #2's and #3's. I don't believe I ever saw a #4 or #5 with those on them. The turnbuckles were probably purchased at...
Tatsumaki Taiko
tatsumaki_taiko@...
Feb 23, 2000 9:41 pm
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... I was thinking about that request of yours about using only 3 or 4 turnbuckles to tune a shime. It seems possible but not something to encourage since you...
Kenne Thomas
taikoshudan@...
Feb 29, 2000 1:08 am
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Kenne, You make a good point, having uneven tension is really bad for any drum. Snare drum rims can go out of round by being tuned wrong. Once that happens you...
Tatsumaki Taiko
tatsumaki_taiko@...
Mar 1, 2000 7:29 pm
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Konnichi wa, Greetings to all taiko ring members. Here is an announcement from a great group in Canada. Tell your friends and associates and support Taiko...
Kenne Thomas
thomasjp@...
Jun 6, 2000 3:40 am
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My daughter has the priviledge of taking taiko lessons currently with Portland Youth Taiko in Portland, Oregon. She is enjoying them very much. My dilemma is...
penfieldashp1@...
Jul 29, 2000 6:38 pm
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Hello, This seems to be a delimma for many people, especially students who get involved in taiko groups at schools and community organizations. I would suggest...
Kenne Thomas
thomasjp@...
Jul 30, 2000 4:42 pm
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Besides following Kenne's advice, you might try contacting the following: Yuko Daiko, Inc. Lorraine Compton, Executive director. PO Box14467 St. Petersburg, FL...
Brian Grimm
briangrimm@...
Jul 31, 2000 4:08 am
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I'm not familiar with Yuko Daiko. Thanks for the information on their organization. I will give them a call and see what they do, also. Ken...
Kenne Thomas
thomasjp@...
Jul 31, 2000 8:54 pm
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Greetings to all of you fellow Taiko players and fans. It would be good if more Taiko players would attend drum circles to share the rhythms and give that...
Kenne Thomas
thomasjp@...
Aug 4, 2000 3:26 pm
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This is a reminder of the outdoor DRUM CIRCLE in Ft. Collins, Colorado, on the Front Range. Sunday August 27, 2000 At CITY PARK, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM (or...
thomasjp@...
Aug 26, 2000 2:22 pm
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Hello Brian, And Greetings to list members, Most of the various discussion boards and email lists have been integrated by "conglomerates" under the disguise of...
Kenne Thomas
kenne@...
Mar 2, 2001 12:34 am
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We would like to remind you of this event. Welcome the Solstice Drum Circle Date: Thursday, June 21, 2001 Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00) Come to the...
Kenne Thomas
kenne@...
Jun 21, 2001 8:52 pm
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The drum circle sounds wonderful. Thank you for informing me. Unfortunately, I'm in Southern California. I play an okedo-daiko at drum circles. It works great....
Brian Pound
rolledtaco@...
Jun 22, 2001 7:29 am
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I want to say "Aaaaaahhhh" and thanks to everyone who came to the Solstice Circle last night (Thurs. June 21) in Mpls., Mn.. Many of you I didn't get a chance...
Kenne Thomas
kenne@...
Jun 22, 2001 4:13 pm
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Akemashite omedeto, Happy new year to all of you. Taiko Ring has been online for two years now and the International Taiko Ring is growing rapidly. I hope all...
Drumming performance and Open Circle facilitated by Kenne Thomas. Featuring performances by Mpulse Drummers and Hearthbeat Community Drummers as well an open...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Drums From A Small Planet Drumming Event Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM CST...
taikoring@yahoogroups...
Mar 12, 2002 1:02 am
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Thank you to all of you for your thoughts and words for my family on the passing of my Father. I am deeply appreciative and thankful for the friendships we...
ZeRo TaiKo Orchestra prowls the edge of fusion music, reshaping it into a unique, multi-sensory experience. ZeRo uses traditional Taiko, the ancient art of...
catfifteen
catfifteen@...
Mar 1, 2004 8:46 pm
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The power and artistry of Japanese drumming fused with a DJ's frantic beats creates a visceral dance experience like no other. This is Taiko Fusion. Taiko...
catfifteen
catfifteen@...
Mar 1, 2004 8:48 pm
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Aloha! We are proud to announce the inaugural Hawaii International Taiko Convention, which will be held August 26-29, 2004 at the Hawaii Convention...
Hawaii International ...
register@...
Apr 20, 2004 7:56 am
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Hi everyone, I'm a member of Kokyo Taiko, a group based out of Chicago, IL. I've been playing taiko for about 7 years now, and I've begun to start taking up...
Hello Earl, Thanks for the update on the actiities there in Chicago. I remember last seeing the group at the Karate dojo on north Clark (or was that Lincoln?)....
Hi Ken, I believe you're talking about the Japanese American Service Committee, dedicated to preserving and promoting Japanese culture. That may have been a...
To the membership of Taikoring. I apologize for the inappropriate emails which have been sent in the last few days. A mail spider program seems to have...
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