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Noah Critchley plays at a drumming circle in Port Dalhou...

Drummers welcome summer
By Lacy Atalick
Arts & Entertainment
Jun 27, 2008
A large crowd of about 50 people gathered in the sand June 20 amidst bongos, tombs, drums and other instruments -- like a propane tank -- to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

Carla Carlson, the organizer of the event, said drumming is traditional to native cultures because it is a fundamental way to express emotion.

Carlson has been organizing the event for the past 10 years.

Andrew Urlocker and some fellow drummers attended the circle on June 20 in Port Dalhousie.

He said he and his friends used to play together at Niagara Falls Youth Hostel.

Erin Amadio was the activities co-ordinator at the hostel. She said she started a drum circle there because she wanted to get her friends together.

She said that she loves drumming despite the fact that she hasn't taken any formal lessons.

"Drumming is the heart beat of the Earth," Amadio said. "I play my own inner rhythm."

The musicians turned simultaneously towards the sun as it was swallowed up by the lake, and the drumming grew louder and louder.