How to get a Host Drum.....

wyo_rose · 10-11-2006, 01:13 PM

The Keepers of the Fire Indian Club at the University of Wyoming set their date (March 31st/April 1st)and are planning their biannual powwow in Laramie, Wyoming. They're wondering how to contact and arrange a Host Drum.

Anybody got suggestions, or any drums out there willing?

**WocusWoman** · 10-11-2006, 01:23 PM

Create a flyer; "HOST DRUM WANTED" with all the powwows details on it, don't promise what you cannot do for them, make copies, distribute them, send to everyone as attachment on email list, take to every native event and gathering. Finally, start a thread on Powwows.com, I had very good luck doing it that way.

wyo_rose · 10-11-2006, 04:11 PM

Thanks! I'll let them know!

I'm trying to help my daughter out. They only have a few active members this year and none that helped organize the powwow two years ago.

**billyjoejimbob** · 10-11-2006, 05:53 PM

What are you gonna take bids??? A flyer???

Just get the Bum Kneez!!!

But seriously, just ask around if you have any idea of which drums you like or think will be good. Guaranteed someone will know how to contact them.

And make sure you have a contract with a SET FEE that they will agree to. Sometimes people like to hold the powwow hostage and request more money once they get there.

But that shouldnt be a problem if you go with a drum with good referances.

Back to bidding.....SINGERS UNION LOCAL #49

**WocusWoman** · 10-11-2006, 11:12 PM

And sometimes if you just offer a nice place to stay and gas and or meals, they will agree to come also.... YES, I said make up a flyer, so you have something to give drums when you introduce yourself to them and tell them who you represent. A smile and presentation goes a long way these days..

stillrezin · 10-12-2006, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyo_rose

The Keepers of the Fire Indian Club at the University of Wyoming set their date (March 31st/April 1st)and are planning their biannual powwow in Laramie, Wyoming. They're wondering how to contact and arrange a Host Drum.

Anybody got suggestions, or any drums out there willing?

I got some suggestions. there are some good drums coming from the Wind River Rez.
There is War Cloud.
I dont know if BLACKBULL singers are still there. Nakoa H.R. and his boys.
and Arapaho Nation was sounding strong last time i heard them.

there is also good drums around the region who sound good.

ntownn8ive · 10-13-2006, 08:15 PM

I agree. You know, it is more convenient and proper, especially for more of the community events, to find a local or near by, or tribal, up and coming drum group that knows the songs, protocol and what not, to come and jam out.

Plus you don't have to get them rooms, juss let'em stay at your aunties or uncles house, aye!

Then they can eat cereal and play X-Box with your nieces and newphews...

wyo_rose · 10-27-2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stillrezin

I got some suggestions. there are some good drums coming from the Wind River Rez.
There is War Cloud.
I dont know if BLACKBULL singers are still there. Nakoa H.R. and his boys.
and Arapaho Nation was sounding strong last time i heard them.

there is also good drums around the region who sound good.

DUH!! Nakoa's my neighbor! I'll have to see if he and his group would be interested.

Thanks everyone, for your suggestions!

stillrezin · 10-27-2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyo_rose

DUH!! Nakoa's my neighbor! I'll have to see if he and his group would be interested.

Thanks everyone, for your suggestions!

hey no prob.

Nakoa and his boys do sound good.

its been awhile since i hit a pow-wow on the rez down there.
some day i will.

wyo_rose · 11-10-2006, 12:03 PM

Well, this one is pretty close to Denver, only an hour and a half away, if that helps.

da radio guy · 11-27-2006, 07:14 PM

da radio guy · 11-27-2006, 07:17 PM

oh by the way the infor is bobbyrainey@hotmail.com for wfjrs thanks

10-11-2006, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
wyo_rose Teenah's Too Cool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Washakie Posts: 8,037 Blog Entries: 2	How to get a Host Drum..... The Keepers of the Fire Indian Club at the University of Wyoming set their date (March 31st/April 1st)and are planning their biannual powwow in Laramie, Wyoming. They're wondering how to contact and arrange a Host Drum. Anybody got suggestions, or any drums out there willing?

10-11-2006, 05:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
billyjoejimbob Fat Singer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: white guy land Posts: 1,526	What are you gonna take bids??? A flyer??? Just get the Bum Kneez!!! But seriously, just ask around if you have any idea of which drums you like or think will be good. Guaranteed someone will know how to contact them. And make sure you have a contract with a SET FEE that they will agree to. Sometimes people like to hold the powwow hostage and request more money once they get there. But that shouldnt be a problem if you go with a drum with good referances. Back to bidding.....SINGERS UNION LOCAL #49 __________________ There are 2 types of people in the world... Really stupid people who think they are smart and Really smart people who think they are smart.

10-13-2006, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
ntownn8ive As you can see... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: We get a lot of sun in Ntown! Posts: 5,786 Blog Entries: 1	I agree. You know, it is more convenient and proper, especially for more of the community events, to find a local or near by, or tribal, up and coming drum group that knows the songs, protocol and what not, to come and jam out. Plus you don't have to get them rooms, juss let'em stay at your aunties or uncles house, aye! Then they can eat cereal and play X-Box with your nieces and newphews... __________________

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da radio guy Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sask Posts: 5	i want to post a contact infor for whitefish jrs and im new at dis game so if u guys

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10-11-2006, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
WocusWoman N8tiffUmatillaMAMA Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Interior Alaska Posts: 2,737	Create a flyer; "HOST DRUM WANTED" with all the powwows details on it, don't promise what you cannot do for them, make copies, distribute them, send to everyone as attachment on email list, take to every native event and gathering. Finally, start a thread on Powwows.com, I had very good luck doing it that way.

10-11-2006, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
wyo_rose Teenah's Too Cool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Washakie Posts: 8,037 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks! I'll let them know! I'm trying to help my daughter out. They only have a few active members this year and none that helped organize the powwow two years ago.

10-11-2006, 11:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
WocusWoman N8tiffUmatillaMAMA Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Interior Alaska Posts: 2,737	And sometimes if you just offer a nice place to stay and gas and or meals, they will agree to come also.... YES, I said make up a flyer, so you have something to give drums when you introduce yourself to them and tell them who you represent. A smile and presentation goes a long way these days..

11-10-2006, 12:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
wyo_rose Teenah's Too Cool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Washakie Posts: 8,037 Blog Entries: 2	Well, this one is pretty close to Denver, only an hour and a half away, if that helps.

11-27-2006, 07:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
da radio guy Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sask Posts: 5	oh by the way the infor is bobbyrainey@hotmail.com for wfjrs thanks

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