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The Longmont Times-Call<\/em> goes to some drum circles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Drumming circles allow drummers of all levels to participate, and individuals walk away feeling enlightened, energized, empowered, cleansed and blessed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re just as passionate about our religion as anybody,\u201d said Bob Anzlovar, who holds a monthly drumming circle, magical in nature, that draws upward of 100 people.<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Tag: drum circle<\/a>, drumming<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Longmont Times-Call goes to some drum circles. Drumming circles allow drummers of all levels to participate, and individuals walk away feeling enlightened, energized, empowered, cleansed and blessed. \u201cWe\u2019re just as passionate about our religion as anybody,\u201d said Bob Anzlovar, who holds a monthly drumming circle, magical in nature, that draws upward of 100 people.. 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