MeadowRock's Performance Calendar



2008 EVENTS


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Date/Time Event Location Comments
Jan. 25, 2008
1:30 pm
Slow Djinn Fez Educational Program,
"Journey to the First Musical Instrument"
Rita Cannan Elementary School,
Sparks, NV
Sponsored by
Pioneer Center Youth Programs
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. 12, 2008
1:30 pm
Slow Djinn Fez Educational Program,
"Journey to the First Musical Instrument"
Stead Elementary School,
Stead, NV
Sponsored by
Pioneer Center Youth Programs
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!
Apr. 25, 2008
1:30 pm
Slow Djinn Fez Educational Program,
"Journey to the First Musical Instrument"
Anderson Elementary School
Reno, NV
Sponsored by
Pioneer Center Youth Programs
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!"
May 20, 2008
6:30 pm
Slow Djinn Fez Educational Program,
"Journey to the First Musical Instrument"
Spanish Springs Library,
Sparks, NV
Sponsored by
Pioneer Center Youth Programs
May 22, 2008
9:30 am
Slow Djinn Fez Educational Program,
"Journey to the First Musical Instrument"
Katherine Dunn Elementary School
Sparks, NV
Sponsored by
Pioneer Center Youth Programs
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 19, 2008
7:00 pm
MeadowRock joins the Asha Belly Dancers at the Fire Festival! Mapes Plaza,
Reno, NV
Sponsored by the
Controlled Burn Fire Dancers and Reno's ArTown.
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!
August 23, 2008
7:00 pm
MeadowRock Percussion
plays tabla to accompany kirtans lead by
Swami Rishi as part of the Jansmashtami Festival.
Hosted by the Hindu community of Northern Nevada at the Reno Buddhist Church. Join in celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna!
Donations help fund Swamiji's work feeding the poor in India.
August 26, 2008
6:00 pm
MeadowRock Percussion
plays tabla to accompany kirtans lead by
Swami Rishi.
Hosted by Kula Yoga,
Carson City, NV
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.
August 28, 2008
6:00 pm
MeadowRock Percussion
plays tabla to accompany kirtans lead by
Swami Rishi.
Hosted at a residence - please contact MeadowRock for directions.
Reno, NV
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.
August 29, 2008
6:00 pm
MeadowRock Percussion
plays tabla to accompany kirtans lead by
Swami Rishi.
Hosted at a residence - please contact MeadowRock for directions.
Reno, NV
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!
October 17, 2008
4:00 pm
Slow Djinn Fez at a private party
Carson City, NV
Joy to All!
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.



2007 HIGHLIGHTS


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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


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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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