DRUMSPYDER + MUSIC AS MEDICINE:

A Virtual Experience (well, 'hybrid' actually!)

We're very excited to be hosting this unique multimedia offering featuring the unique gifts of 3 of our favourite musical guides: the ever-talented DRUMSPYDER returns to Victoria to bring DANCE to our beautiful night, the multi-masterful ALEX KING-HARRIS leads off with his ever-evolving guided BREATHWORK journey, and the bliss-bringing OCIAN FLO opens up the night with ceremony and sound! You can join us for this journey ONLINE or IN PERSON. (details on both experiences are below)

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../an-evening-with-drumspyder... Want to join us IN STUDIO at Sunset Labs? - $22 Want to join us ONLINE from home? - BY DONATION

OUR GUIDES FOR THE JOURNEY:

DRUMSPYDER https://drumspyder.com/ For over a decade, Scott Sterling has been weaving rhythm, melody, and line as Drumspyder, exploring the Celtic and British Islands folk ways in vital contemporary expressions. He brings a deep love of rhythm to his distinctive style of percussion-driven dance music. An expert percussionist specializing in tamborines and framedrums, he weaves together intricate hand percussion and bass-heavy production into finely sculpted grooves, equally inspirational to the dancefloor and the on-stage performer. Drawing influences from the Folk, Medieval, and Renaissance music of the British Islands and Europe, his music is a unique alchemy of musical traditions, energetic tribal rhythms, and archaic pagan atmosphere. As a visual artist, he is developing an intricate and elegant style of painting, ink drawing and vector design. He is inspired by Celtic Insular and Medieval styles, and brings them into the present age to illuminate themes of the Anglo-Saxon and Celtic spiritual traditions.

ALEX KING-HARRIS https://www.alexkingharris.com/ Dive into the transformative world of Alex King-Harris, aka Rara Avis, a master at the intersection of music, breathwork, and healing. With over two decades of pioneering work in creating healing soundscapes for yoga, meditation, and ecstatic dance, Alex brings his wealth of experience to "Breath of Life," an immersive event that combines live music, deep electronic soundscapes, and guided breathwork to unlock profound states of relaxation and self-discovery. Join us on a soul-stirring journey led by a visionary artist, and explore the depths of your being through the power of breath and sound. Experience healing, rejuvenation, and a deep connection to your inner self in an evening of unforgettable exploration. Don't miss this unique opportunity to transform through the artistry of Rara Avis.

OCIAN FLO https://www.ociansound.com/ Ocian Flo is an expanded states guide and established sound practitioner, offering to audiences all across Canada, the United States and beyond. Ocian has dedicated her life to being of service and walking a path of remembering how to be in right relationship with the earth and all beings in this realm. She started this path 13 years ago with sound and energy work, then realized she wanted to make an impact with people and began learning Numa Somatic breathwork and animism rituals from Celtic, Andean and Hawaiian lineages. Ocian has been sitting with plant medicines for 10 years in the Shipibo lineage. She is dedicated to creating trauma aware, safe circles, ceremonies and experiences for people to explore and heal themselves.

THE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE:

This event is being broadcast online - by donation - and guests can experience the full 2.5hr journey from the comfort of your home! We'll be using ZOOM to host our virtual event. TO PREPARE FOR THIS EXPERIENCE:

Focus on SOUND - great, comfortable headphones or great surround sound will assure you the best experience. Get COMFY! The breathwork session will be seated or lying down - prepare your space, make it perfect. Disable DISTRACTIONS? Turn off your devices, disable notifications, close your extra screens. Be in the journey with us. be ON CAMERA! We'd love to see you - and the ARTISTS will be able to see you on huge screens in the studio. If it works in your space - be on camera and let us be with you in your experience.

THE IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE:

For those who wish to come in person, there is room during this virtual event for a small group of in-studio participants. ALEX'S BREATHWORK SESSION: Our limited in-studio guests will be seated or lying on the floor for the session - please bring a yoga mat, pillow, bolster - whatever you need to be comfortable for your guided session! DRUMSPYDER'S MUSICAL JOURNEY: The studio will be setup similar to the famous "Boiler Room" sets, where the dancers are actually in BEHIND the performer and getting to watch Drumspyder work his musical magic in a whole new way! (hence the LIMITED tickets) ** ALL GUESTS ARE ON CAMERA!

in-studio guests are ON CAMERA behind the DJs bring the great vibes! dress up! have fun! no food & beverages on stage behind performers it's going to be snug - shirts required please all in-person guests must sign a media release

SCHEDULE & TICKETS

6:45pm - doors (please arrive ON TIME) 7:00pm << JOURNEY BEGINS >> 7:00pm - Ocian Flo - Opening Ceremony 7:15pm - Alex King-Harris - Guided Breathwork 8:00pm - Drumspyder - Musical Journey 9:30pm - COMPLETE ❤ TICKETS: Want to join us IN STUDIO at Sunset Labs? - $22 Want to join us ONLINE from home? - by donation https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../an-evening-with-drumspyder... Have questions? Email us anytime: connect@sunsetlabs.ca