Family Drum Circle Provides Outlet For Musicians Young and Old

Musicians of all ages gathered at last Saturday for the coffee shop's monthly family drum circle event, coordinated by Soul Food staff member Alexandra Be.

Soul Food Co-Owner Sara Pelfrey said the shop began holding the drum circles about six years ago at the store's former location on Gilman Street. In addition to drums, participants also use hollow musical tubes called Boom Whackers to make noise.

“They’re really, really good for kids,” Pelfrey said.

The family drum circles take place every third Saturday of the month, and the shop also hosts a women's drum circle on the second Sunday of every month. Call Soul Food Books at 425-881-5309 for more information.

— Caitlin Moran

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