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(Please mention Shen's name when you arrive, and you will be given an extra 500 yen's worth of EarthlingZ money.)
Once again EarthlingZ will be holding a multi-day O-bon Gathering at The Greenhouse in Chichibu, starting on Monday afternoon, Aug 14th and extending at least until the evening of the 17th, and possibly longer if enough people want to continue.
PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS The tabla player Shen Flindell <http://www.ethnosuperlounge.com/shen.htm> will be present throughout the event, and will conduct free workshop sessions that will be fascinating and instructive for anyone interested in Indian rhythms.
The admission price for guests will be 4000 yen, of which 2500 yen will be returned to them in the form of EarthlingZ money -- coupons which can be used to purchase meals, snacks, or other goods and services available at The Greenhouse.
If you are a musician who wishes to participate, please contact either chris@chichibu.com (0494-78-0177) or shen@ethnosuperlounge.com, and state which day(s) you would like to attend, and what kind ofinstrument and music you would expect to perform, and we will inform you of whether there will be room for you in the lineup.
Please also give us any URL for information about you, and do this in plenty of time for us to publicise the event and to send you a copy of the actual announcement or flier. For the time being we can give you this information:
DATES: Aug 14-17 + PLACE: The Greenhouse Kami-Yoshida 2404 Yoshida-machi . Chichibu-shi Saitama-ken 369-1505 TEL: 0494-78-0177
MUSIC: Ethnic instrumental performances Downtempo and ambient DJs PRICE: 4000 yen (includes 2500 yen in EarthlingZ money for meals,etc.)
PLEASE DO NOT BRING: Alcohol for consumption inside The Greenhouse Your own food and drink (sales of these are the only way we make any money over costs))
EXTRAS: +on most days a trip will be made to one of the local onsens. +there is an excellent lake for swimming about 10 minutes drive away, as well as several good locations along the river..
We also may need extra staff at times, and will compensate them according to the degree of their commitment to be on duty. Anyone willing to come several days before the party to help with preparations will be especially welcome. Contact Chris about this.