Artist description An original sound and unusual style set this group apart from other American folk musics.The use of open-tuned guitars and a improvisational, percussive style of playing create an intriguing blend of earthy sounds.Exploring various world music styles and incorporating community with drummers, dancers, group singing and chanting.

Music Style Drums, music, chants and dances

Musical Influences Drum circles, circle songs

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Artist History This was initiated in Autumn of 1998. Our roots are in our community and tribe. The music began with large group jams with tribal drumming, chanting, Earth songs, and improvisation. We have performed as The HEARTH Band, whos performances are known to be a cluster of many types of music. All based in improvisation and channeled group energy/jamming.

Group Members Glenn, Robert, Sean, Andrew, Bo, Richard, Linda, Spruce, and Kendra

Instruments Acoustic guitars, Folk drums & percussion, Flute, Hammered Dulcimer, and several other world instruments and percussion

Location Arcata, CA - USA

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