MeadowRock's Performance Calendar
2010 EVENTS
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| Date/Time | Event | Location | Comments |
| January 16, 2010 8 to 9 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez
at the Yogic Lounge Hafla |
The Yogic Lounge, Reno | Join this Middle Eastern Party sponsored by Allison Prater! Dancers perform from 7 to 11 pm, with a SDF set at 8! |
| February 13, 2010 | MeadowRock Percussion
joins the Brazilian Carnaval Drum Parade! |
Club Underground Reno, NV |
MeadowRock and the Stiltwalkers warm up the crowd for the main event with Sambada! |
| March 4 through April 8, 2010 | MeadowRock Percussion
teaches his"Middle Eastern Drumming" class |
The Yogic Lounge, Reno | Improve your rhythmic skills and expand your repertoire of Middle Eastern rhythms! Thursday nights at 7 pm, see flyer for details. |
| March 5, 2010 | Slow Djinn Fez
performs in the "Burners without Borders" benefit for Haiti! |
Club Underground Reno, NV |
Join the party as local muscians and dancers raise funds to help with the Haitian earthquake recovery! |
| March 19, 2010 | MeadowRock joins
Jimiji & Phillip for "Yoga of Sacred Chanting" |
Sierra Hot Springs, Sierraville, CA |
Come soak in the hot springs, and then join in chanting joyful music from many cultures! |
| March 26, 2010 | Slow Djinn Fez
at the Made in Reno fundraiser for Music in the Schools! |
The Knitting Factory , Reno | Many artists join forces to raise funds for the Washoe County School District Music Program! |
| March 29, 2010 | Slow Djinn Fez
presents "Journey to the First Musical Instrument" |
Janesville School, Janesville, CA |
Sharing some musical history with the kids! |
| April 24, 2010 10 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez
at the Sienna Hotel / Casino |
Sienna Hotel / Casino, Reno | Join Slow Djinn Fez, Asha World Dancers, Allison Prater, and other dancers for a late night party! |
| April 30, 2010 9 pm |
MeadowRock joins
The Underscore Orkestra |
Sienna Hotel / Casino, Reno | Musicians & dancers from the Underscore Orkestra present "Revel Me!" Hobohemia and Allison Prater's Nagini dancers will also perform! |
| May 1, 2010 9 pm |
MeadowRock joins
The Underscore Orkestra |
Studio on 4th, Reno | Musicians & dancers from the Underscore Orkestra present "Revel Me!" Hobohemia and Allison Prater's Nagini dancers will also perform! |
| May 18, 2010 | MeadowRock joins
Tim Snyder & Milton Merlos of Sol Jibe |
Dayton School, Dayton, NV |
Sharing music with the kids! |
2009 Highlights
Scroll Down for Highlights of MeadowRock Performances in 2009
| Date/Time | Event | Location | Comments |
| Various Dates throughout 2009 | Slow Djinn Fez
Pizza Parties! |
Lamppost Pizza, Reno | Great pizza, tasty beer, & live music! |
| May 1, 2009 | Mandra
at the Yoga Place |
The Yoga Place, Georgetown, CA | Mandra concert Friday night, followed by Music in the Labyrinth Saturday! |
| May 6, 2009 | MeadowRock Percussion
presents "Drums Around the World" |
Lovelock Middle School Lovelock, NV |
MeadowRock shares the wide world of rhythm with students in a particpatory program! |
| October 3, 2009 | MeadowRock Percussion
presents "Rhythm Games" |
Mensa Convention, Reno, NV |
MeadowRock challenges the folks at the Mensa Convention to explore their rhythmic skills! |
| October 17, 2009 | MeadowRock Percussion
accompanies Matthew Monfort of Ancient Future |
Trinity Church Reno, NV |
Matthew plays solo guitar as part of the Sierra-Nevada Guitar Society show, then invites a few friends to join in the fun! |
| Fall, 2009 | MeadowRock Percussion
presents "Middle Eastern Drumming" class |
The Yogic Lounge Reno, NV |
Six week series exploring various Middle Eastern rhythms and drumming styles. |
| Various Dates throughout 2009 | Slow Djinn Fez
concerts |
Various clubs and private locations, Reno, Sparks, & Carson City, NV |
Book us for your event today! |
| November 13, 2009 | Slow Djinn Fez performs for the new Rabbi! | Temple Sinai Reno, NV |
Slow Djinn Fez provides the entertainment to celebrate the installation of the new Rabbi! |
| November 19, 2009 | Mandra
performs for the "First Thursdays" party! |
Brewery Arts Center Carson City, NV |
Sponsored by KTHX radio |
| November 21, 2009 | Slow Djinn Fez performs at the "Bones for Stones" fundraiser | John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Sparks, NV |
Benefit show featuring 19 bands playing 19 Rolling Stones tunes to raise funds for Washoe County Schools Music Programs, Nevada Opera, and more. Sponsored by KTHS radio. |
| December 4, 2009 | MeadowRock Percussion
joins Jimiji & Phil for "Jammin' with the Boys!" |
Sierra Hot Springs, Sierraville, CA |
Pete sits in on the music party with Jim Eaglesmith & Phillip Johncock at the hot springs! |
| December 19, 2009 | MeadowRock Percussion
co-leads the Winter Solstice Drum Circle! |
The Domes, Tanager Foundation Reno, NV |
Celebrate the turning of the seasons with the Earth Spirit Drum Circle's annual event! |
2008 Highlights
Scroll Down for Highlights of MeadowRock Performances in 2008
| Date/Time | Event | Location | Comments |
| Various dates throughout 2008 | Slow Djinn Fez Educational Program,
"Journey to the First Musical Instrument" |
Various Elementary Schools and Libraries in Northern NV | Sponsored by Pioneer Center Youth Programs and Friends of the Washoe County Library |
| Jan. 27, 2008 6:30 pm |
MeadowRock joins members of the Haidakhandi Universal Ashram in playing kirtans! | Yoga Loka Reno, NV |
Devotees of Babaji lead chants and dancing, with MeadowRock providing extra percussion! Haidakhandi Universal Ashram |
| Feb. 16, 2008 6:30 pm Free! |
MeadowRock's "DruMania!" with Jim Eaglesmith |
Walden's Coffe Shop, Reno, NV |
A solo set featuring percussion from around the world followed by guitar/percussion duet with Jimiji! |
| Mar. 1, 2008 6:00 pm |
MeadowRock joins the Asha Belly Dancers at an SCA event! |
Placerville, CA | Live drumming and singing for the dancers at the Society for Creative Anachronism! |
| Apr. 6, 2008 Noon |
Slow Djinn Fez helps dedicate a new temple! | Temple Sinai, Reno, NV |
Slow Djinn Fez plays music for the temple dedication celebration. |
| Apr. 18, 2008 10:30 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion leads "Drumming in the Desert!" | Eureka Dunes Death Valley National Park California |
Drum Circle for Galena High School Biology students during their field trip to the desert! |
| May 4, 2008 3:00 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez at a Jewish Music Festival | Governor's Mansion Carson City, NV |
Part of Israel Day Celebration |
| May 9, 2008 7:00 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion leads a Birthday Drum Circle | Private Residence Genoa, NV |
"If your heart is beating, you're a drummer, too!" |
| July 13, 2008 7:30 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez plays
for the kids at "Camp Care" |
Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe, NV |
"Fun with the Fez!" |
| July 19, 2008 3:00 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez at
Reno's Wine Walk |
Reno, NV |
Sponsored by the Reno Riverwalk District |
| July 26, 2008 7:30 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion presents a tabla demonstration at the Ghandi festival. | Reno, NV | Sponsored by The River School. |
| July 27, 2008 6:00 am |
MeadowRock Percussion leads a Sunrise Drum Circle for the Relay For Life | Lampe Park Gardnerville, NV |
Drumming up energy for the people that walked all night to raise funds for cancer research! |
| July 27, 2008 1:00 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez at
Temple Bat Yam Picnic |
Lake Tahoe, NV |
Member Appreciation Beach Party with music to celebrate on the lake! |
| Various dates in August 2008 | MeadowRock Percussion plays tabla to accompany kirtans lead by Swami Rishi from Pune, India. |
Various homes, yoga studios, and churches throughout Northern Nevada | Join in singing the praises of the divine and absorbing the teachings of Swamiji! Donations help fund Swamiji's work feeding the poor in India. |
| September 13, 2008 5:30 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion and yoga instructor Julie Jones lead a Sunset Yoga and Drum Circle at Pyramid Lake | Pyramid Lake, NV |
Check Julie's website for more details! |
| September 20 & 21, 2008 All Day |
MeadowRock joins the Asha Belly Dancers, at the Truckee Renaissance Faire. | Truckee Fairgrounds Truckee, CA. |
Join the medieval fun and see Asha dance to live drumming! |
| October 4, 2008 7:00 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion
presents "Drums Around the World" at the Northern Nevada Mensa Conference |
Silver Legacy Casino Reno, NV |
Check the Mensa website for more details! |
| October 11, 2008 2:00 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion
presents"Drums Around the World" at the Art Educators of Nevada Conference |
Reno High School Reno, NV |
Check the A.E.N. website for more details! |
| November 13, 2008 6:00 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion
presents "DruMania!!" at the Teacher's Talent Show |
Galena High School Reno, NV |
Fundraiser for the class of 2008! |
| November 21, 2008 7:00 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez with 17 other bands at "Dylan for Dollars" Fundraiser for Toys for Tots | John Ascuaga's Nugget Sparks, NV |
Sponsored by KTHX radio. |
| Series of Winter Holiday Concerts, December, 2008 7:30 pm $15 |
MeadowRock Percussion joins Matthew Grasso as part of the Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Holiday Concert |
St. Theresa's Catholic Church South Lake Tahoe, Ca |
Featuring Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" performed by the Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Society and an interlude of classical Indian music on the 25-string Raga Guitar by Matthew Grasso, accompanied by Pete Fairley on tabla. |
| December 18, 2008 7:00 pm $15 |
MeadowRock Percussion presents "DruMania!!" | High Desert Montessori School Sparks, NV |
MeadowRock contributes drumming to the school's Multicultural Night Fundraiser. |
2007 HIGHLIGHTS
Scroll Down for Highlights of MeadowRock Performances in 2007
| Date/Time | Event | Location | Comments |
| Various dates throughout 2007 | Slow Djinn Fez Educational Program,
"Journey to the First Musical Instrument" |
Various Elementary Schools and Libraries in Northern NV | Sponsored by Pioneer Center Youth Programs and Friends of the Washoe County Library |
| Feb. 8, 2007 7:30 pm Feb. 9, 7:30 pm Feb. 10, 1:00 pm |
Kahlil Gibran's "Jesus, Son of Man"
presented by Joseph Galata and Edward Horodko of the Theatre to Illuminate |
Our Lady of the Snows Parish Center, Reno, NV |
MeadowRock Percussion joins Jim Eaglesmith of Mandra and Jim Grace of Slow Djinn Fez along with other musicians, dancers, and actors in creating this dramatic and musical adaptation of Kahlil Gibran's poetic work. |
| Various dates throughout 2007 | Flamenco Guitar and Percussion Duet -
Educational Program by Dennis Fecko and MeadowRock Percussion |
Various Elementary Schools and Libraries in Northern NV | Sponsored by Pioneer Center Youth Programs and Friends of the Washoe County Library |
| March 3, 2007 6 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez at Purim holiday Party | Temple Sinai, Reno, NV |
Slow Djinn Fez provides music for Temple Sinai's celebration of Purim, a joyous Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of Persian Jews. |
| Various dates throughout 2007 | Sol Jibe Educational Program,in collaboration with MeadowRock Percussion | Various Elementary Schools and Libraries in Northern NV | Sponsored by Pioneer Center Youth Programs |
| March 23, 2007 7:30 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez performs at the University of Nevada's "Global Gala" | El Dorado Convention Center, Reno, NV |
A fundraiser for the Northern Nevada International Center |
| Various dates throughout 2007 | MeadowRock Percussion Educational Program,
"Drums Around the World" |
Various Elementary Schools and Libraries in Northern NV | Sponsored by Pioneer Center Youth Programs and Friends of the Washoe County Library |
| April 20, 2007 7:00 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez and MeadowRock Percussion's "Rhythm Games" at Carson City Library | Carson City Library, NV | Celebrate National Library Week with multicultural music and dance! Sponsored by Pioneer Center Youth Programs |
| April 22, 2007 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Mandra performance and MeadowRock Percussion's "Rhythm Games" at Reno's Earth Day Celebration | Idlewild Park, Reno, NV | Think Green! And enjoy the spring festival atmosphere as MeadowRock Percussion presents "Rhythm Games" and hosts other performers on the Rose Garden Stage! |
| April 28, 2007 10:00 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion leads "Drumming in the Desert!" | Eureka Dunes Death Valley National Park California |
Drum Circle for Galena High School Honors Biology students during their field trip to the desert! |
| May 5, 2007 6:30 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez and Asha Belly Dancers perform at the Chopra Center's Celebration dinner | Hyatt Regency Hotel Incline Village, NV |
Deepak Chopra seminar concludes with Middle Eastern music and dance! |
| May 11 and June 9, 2007 9:00 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion's"DruMANIA!" at the Drum, Dance, & Didgeridoo Compression Parties | Club Underground 555 E. 4th St Reno,NV |
Join the fun in these fundraisers for the Drum, Dance, & Didgeridoo Festival! Entertainers inldude MeadowRock Percussion's DruMANIA!, the Asha Belly Dancers, DJ Johnno, the Controlled Burn Fire Dancers, First Take with Rick Metz, Dragonfly Aerials, and more! |
| May 19, 2007 10:00 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion leads "The Beat of the Beach!" | Sunset State Beach Monterey Bay California |
Drum Circle for Galena High School Honors Biology students during their field trip to the ocean! |
| July 28, 2007 10:00 am to 10:00 pm |
"4th Annual Drum, Dance, and Didgeridoo Festival" in association with the City of Reno's ArTown. Free workshops and concerts all day featuring a variety of styles and performers! |
Wingfield Park Amphitheatre, Reno, NV |
Performers include:
FREE!! |
| August 3, 2007 7:00 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez plays music in the forest as part of Galena Creek Park's campfire programs! | Galena Creek County Park, Reno, NV |
Free! Beat the heat with an evening of Middle Eastern music under the trees! |
| August 5, 2007 6:00 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion Educational Program,
"Drums Around the World" |
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park's Family Entertainment Series, Reno, NV |
Free! Sponsored by Pioneer Center Youth Programs |
| Various dates in August and September | MeadowRock Percussion plays tabla to accompany kirtans lead by Swami Rishi from Pune, India. |
Various homes, yoga studios, and churches throughout Northern Nevada | Join in singing the praises of the divine and absorbing the teachings of Swamiji! Donations help fund Swamiji's work feeding the poor in India. |
| Sept. 9, 2007 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion leads the closing drum circle in the forest as part of the "Trails & Vistas" Artwalk |
Along the Pacific Crest Trail near Donner Summit and the Boreal Ridge Ski Area, California | A variety of artists provide visual and auditory delights as participants take a short walk through the Sierras. Featured artists: Gamelan Sekar Jaya from Bali! |
| Sept. 15, 2007 All Day |
MeadowRock joins the Asha Belly Dancers, at the Truckee Renaissance Faire. | Truckee Fairgrounds Truckee, CA. |
Join the medieval fun and see Asha dance to live drumming! |
| Oct. 7, 2007 1:00 pm |
"Admirations of Autumn," featuring Joseph Galata reciting poems by Rumi and dancing to the music of MeadowRock and Jim Eaglesmith. | Hosted at a private home in Reno. Please contact MeadowRock for directions. |
Join this "Creative Potluck & Imagination Salon" sponsored by Artists Helping Artists. |
| Oct. 14, 2007 Noon |
MeadowRock joins Anton Mizerak and Michael Mandrell at the Unity at the Lake Church. | Senior Center 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA. |
Experience Anton & Michael's Shasta / Celtistani transformational healing music with a bit of extra percussion! |
| Oct. 19, 2007 7 pm |
MeadowRock and Dennis Fecko perform their flamenco guitar and percussion duet. | Susanville, CA. | More than just flamenco and drums - jazz, bossa nova, and tango mixed with tabla, doumbeck, electronica, and more! |
| Nov. 8, 2007 7 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion's DruMania! at Galena High School's Teacher Talent Show. | Galena High School, Reno, NV. |
Enjoy a different view of GHS teachers at this fundraiser for the Galena Scholarship program. |
| Nov. 29, 2007 7:00 pm |
Slow Djinn Fez plays Johnny Cash at the "Cash for Cash" fundraiser for Toys for Tots. | Nugget Casino Showroom, Sparks, NV |
Sponsored by KTHX radio. |
| Dec. 12, 2007 1:30 pm |
MeadowRock Percussion Workshop,
"Drumming for Kidz" |
High Desert Montessori School, Reno, NV |
Meadowrock shares world drumming rhythms with the children of High Desert Montessori School. |
2006 HIGHLIGHTS
Scroll Down for Highlights of MeadowRock Performances in 2006
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
| March 16, 2006 | MeadowRock and other guests perform during Diversity Assembly | Galena High School, Reno, NV |
| March 18, 2006 | Slow Djinn Fez Performance featuring Solace | The Green Room, Reno, NV |
| April 2, 2006 | MeadowRock and other guests join Jim Eaglesmith in Concert | Maytan Music Center Reno, NV |
| April 14, 2006 | "Moonlit Arabian Nights,"
A ballet by Wing & a Prayer Modern Dance Company in collaboration with the Asha Belly Dancers Music composed and performed by Slow Djinn Fez |
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, NV |
| Various dates from March through May, 2006 | Educational Programs sponsored by Pioneer Center Youth Programs including:
(1) "Drums Around the World" solo program by MeadowRock Percussion (2) Flamenco Guitar and Percussion duet with Dennis Fecko and MeadowRock Percussion (3) MeadowRock Percussion in collaboration with Sol Jibe |
Various Schools and Libraries throughout Northwest Nevada |
| Various dates throughout June, 2006 | MeadowRock Percussion plays tabla to accompany kirtans lead by Swami Rishi from Pune, India |
Swamiji leads participants in singing the praises of the divine and shares his teachings from the Hindu traditon. Donations help fund Swamiji's work feeding the poor of India. |
| July 17, 2006 | Mandra presents Drumming, Didgeridoo, and Vocal Workshops and evening Concert | Camp Care, summer camp for disabled students, Lake Tahoe, NV |
| July 23, 2006 | "Drums Around the World" Educational Program in collaboration with Cody Remaklus of Sol Jibe | Rancho San Rafael Park's Family Entertainment Series, Reno, NV |
| July 29, 2006 | "3rd Annual Drum, Dance, and Didgeridoo Festival" In association with ArtTown. Free workshops and concerts all day featuring a variety of styles and performers! | Wingfield Park Amphitheatre, Reno, NV |
| Sept 10, 2006 | Slow Djinn Fez performs in the forest as part of the "Trails & Vistas" Artwalk |
Along the Pacific Crest Trail near the Donner Ski Ranch, California |
| Oct. 5, 2006 | X-Nite at the Nevada Museum of Art featuring Slow Djinn Fez, the Asha Belly Dancers, and special guests. | Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, NV |
| Oct. 21, 2006 | Slow Djinn Fez performs with dancer / violinist Sapphira and other guests at a fundraiser for Nevada's Question 5, the "Clean Indoor Air Act" | Kingsbury Grade, Lake Tahoe, NV |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | MeadowRock leads a drum circle at a Teacher's Workshop! | Galena High School, Reno, NV |
| Dec. 21, 2006 | Winter Solstice Celebration featuring kirtans with Jimiji & the Beloved Choir | Yoga Loka, Reno, NV |
For more information, please contact Pete Fairley at (775) 883-9653 or via email.
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