Kaminari Taiko Drum Show

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Last night we went to the much anticipated annual Kaminari Taiko drum show at the Miller Outdoor Theater. This is Loyd's highlight of the year. He's been asking when we could go see the drum show and he has been practicing his air drumming skills for the past month strait. As always, we weren't disappointed. Their name means "Thunder Drum," and boy they aren't kidding. It was another awesome show, full of energy, amazing talent, and loud drums. We even got to hear the most powerful drum in North America. The two drum heads on this 7 foot long, 5 foot diameter drum were made from one whole Texas steer each side. It was massive. Loyd was in drum heaven. Xavier was a bit scared of the loud rhythmic beats at the beginning, but after a few songs he was as in to it as Loyd. Loyd was engrossed in the performance, absorbing every stroke of the drums. Xavier was kicking his legs to the beat and swaying with the music. Rebekah did her best to copy the performers' choreographed moves and to dance with the beautiful traditional Japanese dancer during her piece.

We're lucky we have such a great public arts venue so close. I love taking my family to fabulous arts programs for the amazing cost of FREE!



Everyone settling in on the green to watch the drum show.

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Thomas Family said…
That is so awesome!!! I'll miss the Miller Outdoor Theater. We wish we could have been there.
September 19, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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