After serving and entertaining crowds at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, some workers and performers from the faire gather to decompress during a drum and flow jam. Several individuals I drum with in the core group of the Dragon Con Drum Circle also drum for this flow jam and invited me to support it along with them.

Four years ago, I stepped away from djembe to develop myself as a multi-percussionist. Eventually, I built a one-man drum circle kit. I created the standing version in May 2025, and the first version of the wearable mobile kit in October 2025. After gaining muscle memory with the custom mobile kit over six months, I borrowed hand drums from friends at circles through the month of May to get reacquainted with hand drumming. During this session, I brought my own djembe out of retirement and switched between it and my custom kit. The first ten minutes of this episode is a duet between myself on djembe and a friend on doumbek.

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Information about hosts, location and actual meeting times will not be provided

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations

A music meetup and jam with a focus on drums and percussion, the Kava Beats Drum Circle in Rome, Georgia is a casual non-facilitated bring-your-own-instrument circle welcoming musicians of all experience levels. While there is no "organizer" of the group, this pocket of drummers gather to share their joy of creating and experimenting with improvised music and rhythm. This circle meets on the sidewalk, in front of or near the Traveling Gypsies & Kava Den, and a few instruments and chairs are available to share if you don't have your own.

This was my first time joining in and this session with Kava Beats was a fun one. I played one of my favorite rhythm games with the group, layering multiple conversations over each other as I periodically shifted my focus collaborating with a different person every few minutes. The result was a pleasing journey in rhythm.

Arrive earlier or stay later to support the Kava Den as thanks for sponsoring the circle's space if you can. A variety of refreshments and wares are available for sale from their sponsor and free lounge access is also available with purchases. See the Google Maps link below for reviews, venue photos and their menu. Other offerings are also available on their website link below.

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Traveling Gypsies & Kava Den

524 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161

(On the sidewalk)

Parking: Free 3 hour street parking available

Saturdays

12:30pm - 3:00pm

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Kava Beats Drum Circle

Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/306711028718570

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Traveling Gypsies & Kava Den

Website

https://www.travelinggypsiesandkavaden.com/

Reviews, photos and menu on Google Maps

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ti3kqEypk2SCXizw9

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations

After serving and entertaining crowds at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, some workers and performers from the faire gather to decompress during a drum and flow jam. Several individuals I drum with in the core group of the Dragon Con Drum Circle also drum for this flow jam and invited me to support it along with them.

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Information about hosts, location and actual meeting times will not be provided

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations

A casual drum and percussion meetup and jam, the East Cobb Park Drum Circle in Marietta, Georgia is a non-facilitated bring-your-own-drum circle. Hosted by Heino Winkler and Scott Chantos, this circle meets in the gazebo overlooking the field at the upper parking lot.

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East Cobb Park

3322 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068

(In the gazebo overlooking the field)

Parking: Free public parking lot available on site

2nd & 4th Saturdays

March - October: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

November - February: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Note: Circles are cancelled during rain, snow or ice storms or when temps are below 50°.

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(Hosts do not have Instagram)

Marietta GA Full Moon Drum Circle

https://www.facebook.com/groups/866826255472028

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations

After serving and entertaining crowds at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, some workers and performers from the faire gather to decompress during a drum and flow jam. Several individuals I drum with in the core group of the Dragon Con Drum Circle also drum for this flow jam and invited me to support it along with them.

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Information about hosts, location and actual meeting times will not be provided

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations

Gathering around the fire of Lake Claire Community Land Trust's amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia since 1991, this is a festive family friendly social drum and dance circle hosted by firekeeper Rusty Gilbert and resident drummer "Drumming Drake" Pendley. Welcoming drumming, singing, dance, LED flow artists and family friendly costuming, this is a space of creative self-expression.

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Venue

Lake Claire Community Land Trust

270 Arizona Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Parking

Marta Edgewood-Candler Park Station

1422 Dekalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

(Free up to 24 hours)

1st Saturdays

8:00pm - 11:00pm

(Rain date 3rd Saturdays)

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Lake Claire Community Land Trust

https://www.lcclt.org

Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/45619826488

Instagram

@lakeclairecommunitylandtrust

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Rusty Gilbert - Firekeeper / Host

@rtyg

"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Resident Drummer

@thedrummingdrake

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations

The RH Drums Community Drum Circle, hosted by Eric Olson and Mary Olson, is one for all experience levels. If you don't have a percussion instrument of your own, there's plenty here to share. Half facilitated rhythm games and half freeflow jam, this one is always a lot of fun. We meet indoors, rain or shine, at the Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

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Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore

Sandy Springs, GA 30342

(Location provided after RSVP)

Parking: Free parking lot available on site for venue customers and circle attendees

1st Fridays

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Eric Olson - Facilitator / Co-Host

@rhdrumsatlanta

Mary Olson - Co-Host

@mary.j.olson.5

RH Drums

https://rhdrums.net

Space is limited. RSVP through Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore online.

https://phoenixanddragonbookstore.com/products/monthly-community-drum-circle-w-eric-olson

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations

A hidden gem in Smyrna, Georgia, hosted by Marisa Skolky, this is a space where all instruments, voices and experience levels are welcomed and experimenting with sound in a collaborative setting is encouraged. A collection of percussion instruments are always available to share and the circle's vibe has an eclectic music therapy feel. The circle happens indoors in Marisa's music room with a break for potluck refreshments towards the middle. People flow in throughout the first half and, after a while, we hit a pocket and music just keeps on flowing.

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Beyond Limits Expressive Arts Therapy

Smyrna, GA 30080

(Location provided after RSVP through Meetup)

Last Sundays

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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Marisa Skolky - Host

@mskolky

Beyond Limits Expressive Arts Therapy

https://www.marisaskolky.com/

Healing Arts & Heartful Alignment Meetup

https://www.meetup.com/haha-atl/

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations

A casual drum and percussion meetup and jam, the East Cobb Park Drum Circle in Marietta, Georgia is a non-facilitated bring-your-own-drum circle. Hosted by Heino Winkler and Scott Chantos, this circle meets in the gazebo overlooking the field at the upper parking lot.

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East Cobb Park

3322 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068

(In the gazebo overlooking the field)

Parking: Free public parking lot available on site

2nd & 4th Saturdays

March - October: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

November - February: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Note: Circles are cancelled during rain, snow or ice storms or when temps are below 50°.

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(Hosts do not have Instagram)

Marietta GA Full Moon Drum Circle

https://www.facebook.com/groups/866826255472028

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations

As part of their Fireside Sessions series, the Decipher Dojo Men's Brotherhood in Atlanta, Georgia also includes a drum and music jam as part of gathering activities. Founded in 2025, Scott Wise and Aj Bswif created Decipher Dojo as a way for men to connect and support each other in areas they may feel stuck while collaborating to decipher solutions together. Featuring men of various talents, rhythms are eclectic as musical styles converge and blend.

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Scott Wise - Co-Founder

@wisemind3d

Aj Bswif - Co-Founder

@aj_hbo_crew

Decipher Dojo

https://www.tinyurl.com/decipher-dojo

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"Drumming Drake" Pendley - Podcast Owner

@thedrummingdrake

https://linktr.ee/drummingdrake

Note from the podcast owner:

As audio from circles is processed, no one handles source files except for the podcast owner. Side conversation unrelated to music is masked or deleted along with space between music and rhythm. What remains is cut and spliced together to make those deletions invisible. Audio levels are then balanced in post-process for easy listening. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the essence and spread awareness of circle communities and their culture. All episodes featuring circles were produced without compensation and are maintained for free without ads on RedCircle. If this appears hosted on any other platform, it is without authorization from the podcast owner.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drum-circles-of-north-central-georgia-podcast/donations