2017 Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow
Join us for the 12th Annual Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow on August 12-13, 2017 at the Great Barrington Fairgrounds in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. For two exiting days, Great Barrington, MA will be the center of Native American art and culture where American Indians will gather for the Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow and share the richness, diversity and beauty of their indigenous ways.
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Traditionally pow wows are gatherings that Native American people use as a place to meet, dance, sing, renew, strengthen and share their rich culture. Our Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow features authentic American Indian dancing, drumming, and tribal regalia. Native Americans ranging in age from toddlers to elders will dance in several different styles including fancy, traditional, grass and jingle dress wearing traditional and contemporary regalia. Well-loved drum groups provide vocal and rhythmic accompaniment for the dancers.
A variety of American Indian culture is expressed through award winning vendor exhibits of arts, crafts, demonstrations, music, contemporary and traditional foods. Every year the Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow honors veterans, and shares an indigenous perspective on sustainable living and community. Local not for profit activist organizations will also be represented.
Admission Fees
One Day Admission, $10
Seniors $5
Youth 11-17, $5
Children 10 – 5, $1
5 and under, Free
Pow Wow Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: Aaron Athey, Mohegan Nation
Head Man Dancer: Urie Ridgeway, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation,
Head Lady Dancer: Corey Jackson, Nanticoke Indians, Millsboro, Delaware
Host Drum: Rez Dogs, Northern Drum from Indian Island Maine
Honor Drum: Red Blanket Singers, Intertribal Southern Drum
Featured Dance Group: Danza Azteca – the Aztec Dance Group
Nammy Award Winner Arvel Bird Returns
Back by popular demand, this year’s Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow will feature special performances by Arvel Bird, a Nammy Award Winner Native American violinist, flute player singer and storyteller. Classically trained as a violinist, Arvel Bird’s compositions and performances encompass an extraordinary love of diversity—from traditional Celtic tunes and bluegrass standards to his original Native American and Celtic rock orchestrations.
Location
Great Barrington Fairgrounds
684 South Main Street, Route 7
Great Barrington, MA 01230
For More Information: Susan Jameson 802-753-6835 susanjameson227@gmail.com
The Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow is a family-friendly event with fun for all ages; No Alcohol and No Drugs are permitted.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow at the Great Barrington Fairgrounds in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
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