Category Archives: Events

June 10, 2013

NEXT WEEK: Raul Rekow & Karl Perazzo Free Clinic

Karl-Perazzo

Karl Perazzo’s epic percussion setup

We’re super excited for this one. Santana Percussionists Raul Rekow & Karl Perazzo will be at our store for a FREE clinic next Tuesday. You won’t want to miss it! Details below:

Tuesday June 18th, 7 PM at Rhythm Traders

Cost: FREE General Admission / VIP Tickets $20 *VIP tickets include seating in the first 3 rows, green room access, prizes and giveaways.

Santana percussionists Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo will present a lecture and demonstration. All jazz, Latin music and percussion fans are welcome. We’ll raffle $100’s worth of gear, and give away lots of door prizes. Don’t miss this chance to see two of the most sought after percussionists of our time!

Sponsored by LP

Raul-Rekow

Raul Rekow crushing it on congas

May 4, 2013

EVENT: Santana Percussionists Raul Rekow & Karl Perazzo Free Clinic on June 18th

Karl-Perazzo

Karl Perazzo’s epic percussion setup

Tuesday June 18th, 7 PM at Rhythm Traders

Cost: FREE General Admission / VIP Tickets $20 *VIP tickets include seating in the first 3 rows, green room access, prizes and giveaways.

Santana percussionists Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo will present a lecture and demonstration. All jazz, Latin music and percussion fans are welcome. We’ll raffle $100’s worth of gear, and give away lots of door prizes. Don’t miss this chance to see two of the most sought after percussionists of our time!

Sponsored by LP

Raul-Rekow

Raul Rekow crushing it on congas

April 29, 2013

EVENT: Luis Conte FREE Clinic on June 14th – Cancelled

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Note: Unfortunately this clinic has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule it soon.

June 14th, 7 PM at Rhythm Traders
Cost: FREE General Admission / VIP Tickets $20 *VIP tickets include seating in the first 3 rows, green room access, prizes and giveaways.

Grammy-winner Luis Conte is a master of percussion. Born in Cuba, his celebrated career includes touring and /or recording work with some of the greatest names in contemporary music, including Carlos Santana (“Supernatural” album), Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Madonna, James Brown as well as Cuban legends Arturo Sandoval and Cachao. He is a member of Cuba LA, and has numerous instructional DVDs and solo albums to his credit. He can be heard on the soundtracks to such box office smashes as Mission Impossible, Rain Man, Disney’s animated Tarzan, and Dancing with the Stars.

Luis will present a lecture and demonstration. All jazz, Latin music and percussion fans are welcome. No need to be a drummer or bring a drum, just sit back and enjoy the ride. We’ll raffle $100’s worth of gear, and give away lots of door prizes. Don’t miss this chance to see one of the most sought after percussionist’s of our time!

Sponsored by Rhythm Traders, The Bobby Torres Ensemble, Meinl Percussion, Remo, & Zildjian Cymbals

March 23, 2013

EVENT: Mamady Keita Weekend Djembe Intensive!

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Mamady Keita workshops are always a treat!

UPDATE: NEW CLASSES ADDED

1) Solos & Breaks #1 Thursday, May 9th 4-6 PM $40 Space available.
For Advanced Players/Professionals *Students must know 1 Mamady Keita Solo Origineux proficiently, and have mastery of rolls in 3, 4, & 5.

2) Dununs for All Levels Thursday May 9th 6:30-8:30 PM $40 All Levels. Space available
*Please bring your dununs and stand if you have one. We will provide as many as we can.

3) Solos & Breaks #2 Friday, May 10th 4-6 PM $40 Space available.
For Advanced Players/Professionals *Students must know 1 Mamady Keita Solo Origineux proficiently, and have mastery of rolls in 3, 4, & 5.

If you are taking a total of 4 or more classes (including Weekend Djembe Intensive) take $5 off each of these just added classes

Mamady Keita Djembe Intensive Workshop

FRI / SAT / SUN May 10 – 12, 2013
WHO: All levels (*Must have at least 1 year djembe experience.)
WHERE: Rhythm Traders, Portland, Oregon
WHEN: Friday May 10 6:30-8:30 Special 2 hour class Cost is $35
Sat. May 11th 1-6 pm 4 hours instruction plus breaks Cost is $80
Sun May 12th 12-5 pm 4 hours instruction plus breaks Cost is $80

SAT/SUN Package: $150
FRI/ SAT/ SUN Package: $175
YOUTH RATE: Youth 17 & Under: ½ Price

This up-close workshop is limited to 35 students. Preference is given to those who register for the entire Fri-Sun Package. Don’t miss the opportunity for an up-close and intensive djembe workshop with Master Drummer Mamady Keita. Focus will be on building rhythms from the dunun (bass drum) section on up to the supporting and lead djembes. This extended format allows Mamady to stretch out into variations, songs, and breaks which accompany the rhythms. The only pre-requisite is that all participants have played djembe for at least 1 year and have clear pronunciation of bass-tones-slaps.

TO REGISTER: Last year sold out, so we encourage early registration!!
• Online: Send registration fee and which classes you are signing up for through Paypal to bb@rhythmtraders.com.

• Mail: Send your name and contact information along with full payment to: Rhythm Traders, 3904 NE MLK, Blvd. , Portland, OR 97212.

• Call us: at 503-288-6950. Or stop by in Person!

Djembe rental is available. All payments are fully refundable through May 5th , 2013, after which we are unable to give refunds for any reason. Audio recording is encouraged. Video recording is strictly prohibited.

Mamady-Keita

Don’t miss Mamady Keita!

November 27, 2011

Portland Drum Fair 2011 Photos

A photo of some of the vintage gear at the 2011 Portland Drum Fair

A drum collector’s heaven

Our second annual Portland Drum Fair was held in 2011 at the Wonder Ballroom with our good friends at Revival Drum Shop. Like the 2010 Portland Drum Fair, it was one of the great events of the year for drum worshipers of all kinds. There were performances by professional drummers including Brass Roots, Lauren Newman, DJ Beacon Sound, DJ Big Drum, Lisa Schonberg & Heather Treadway, DJ John Moen, Todd Roper & Andy Korn Drum Duo, DJ Carlton Jackson, Tim Duroche, Daniel Hunt, DJ Aquaman, John Niekrasz, Sambagata, Daniel Glass, & DJ Cooky Parker.

A photo of Daniel Glass performing at the 2011 Drum Fair

Daniel Glass performance at the 2011 Portland Drum Fair

Click here for our full gallery of the 2011 Portland Drum Fair