We were fortunate to have the Mt. Shasta Taiko Drummers in Redding, two years in a row, for the ArtHop anniversary in July. What a treat! I am mesmerized by them every time. I’m not just in awe of the music. I’m in awe of the athleticism, strength and agility it takes to pound on massive drums, rhythmically, for hours.
If you “Get Outta Town” this weekend to Mount Shasta, you can experience the music and energy of our home-grown Taiko performers, plus guest Taiko artists from Portland and Stanford, at the 7th Annual Shasta Yama Festival.
A bit from the Shasta Yama website: ShastaYama is Shasta Taiko’s annual summer outdoor Taiko and music festival in Mount Shasta’s Shastice Park at the base of majestic Mount Shasta. ShastaYama’s vision and goals are to present Taiko in an advantageous setting and encourage original works to further development of the art of Taiko and music.
Shasta Yama combines drumming, music, dance and poetry into a one-night extravaganza. So, get outta town, hang out in Mount Shasta, celebrate life and feel the beat of Shasta Yama.
What: Shasta Yama, 7th Annual Taiko Festival
When: Saturday, August 30, 6 p.m.
Where: Shastice Park (Rockfellow & Adams Drive), Mount Shasta
Cost: $25 (18 & up), $20 (13-17), $15 (5-12), 4 and under free with adult ticket. Tickets available at the gate beginning at 5 p.m.
Click here for more information and a calendar of events.
Does drumming bring back bad memories of band camp? Don’t sweat it. There are plenty of things to do in the North State this weekend. “Get Outta Town” in 10 neighboring north state counties:
Click here for Butte County events.
Click here for Del Norte County events.
Click here for Glenn County events.
Click here for Humboldt County events.
Click here for Lassen County events.
Click here for Modoc County events.
Click here for Plumas County events.
Click here for Siskiyou County events.
Click here for Tehama County events.
Click here for Trinity County events.
Adam Mankoski enjoys experiencing and writing about the people, places and things that embody the free spirit of the State of Jefferson. He and his partner own HawkMan Studios and are the creators of Redding’s 2nd Saturday ArtHop. Email your North State weekend events to adamm.anewscafe@gmail.com.
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