[NEohioPAL]One Man - 50 Gongs! Concert of original gong music & gong healing event

Thu Oct 20 16:17:35 PDT 2005

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Contact: Passport Project (216) 721-1055;
<mailto:chloe at passportproject.org> chloe at passportproject.org. CDs
available for preview; photos available for print.

Michael Bettine for interviews: Phone - 414.259.0714;
<mailto:Gongtopia at aol.com> Gongtopia at aol.com=20

One Man - 50 Gongs!

Passport Project's Vibrations Series* continues with a solo original
music concert by gong player Michael Bettine who creates metallic
soundscapes and haunting melodies with over 50 gongs. He will also
conduct a Gong Bath healing & balancing event with these sacred
instruments during his visit to Passport Project.

Events:

Monday, November 7: 6:30-7:30PM Gong Bath healing & balancing event (see
below for description). $7-$15 sliding scale fee

Tuesday, November 8: 7:30PM Concert.  $7-$15 sliding scale fee

Location:=20

Passport Project Global Community Arts Center, 12801 Buckeye Road,
Cleveland, Ohio 44120. 1 Block Southwest of Shaker Square. Enter on East
128th Street.

For more information: (216) 721-1055. www.passportproject.org
<http://www.passportproject.org/> ;
<outbind://86/www.homepage.mac.com/mbettine>
www.homepage.mac.com/mbettine

Michael Bettine and his solo percussion project, Gongtopia, has been
invited to present a Gong seminar this November at the Percussive Arts
Society International Convention (PASIC) in Columbus, Ohio. This annual
convention gathers some 6,000 percussionists from around the world for
four days of seminars, concerts, and percussion manufacturer exhibits.
In conjunction with this seminar, he is also playing an 11 date solo
tour.

For over 30 years, Michael (Milwaukee, WI) has worked as a percussionist
and composer. In that time he has moved from the progressive rock of the
1970s, to jazz, free jazz, improv, and composed percussion music. His
work expands the role of percussion-as-time keeper, into realms of
texture-as-sound & rhythm.

He is acknowledged as one of the world's foremost experts on Gongs, and
currently works extensively with both Gongs and metal percussion.
Discovering Asian Gamelan music in the late 1970s, and the minimalist
works of Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and others, Michael went on to
compose expanded works for multiple Gongs where rhythm & melody became
one. His current project, Gongtopia, brings percussion to the forefront
in a one man solo performance. Using an array of over 50 Gongs, from 6"
to 32" in diameter, Michael's music is a panoply of metallic soundscapes
and haunting melodies. He draws heavily on the spiritual aspect of his
instruments, sacred geometry, and the traditions of cultures from around
the world.=20

Michael is also widely known as a writer. He is the co-author of two
books on drums & drummers, WHEN IN DOUBT, ROLL! (with English drummer
Bill Bruford), and PERCUSSION PROFILES (with English drummer Trevor
Taylor), and is currently working on three new books, including one on
Gongs (naturally). Since 1983 he has been a regular contributor to
MODERN DRUMMER magazine, and has written for other music magazines like
DownBeat, AVANT, Music Inc, and RHYTHM.

GONG BATH - Imagine yourself immersed and floating in an ocean of sound.
This is the Gong Bath. Monday, November 7, 6:30-7:30PM

The sound of the Gong is the universal OM or AUM. These sacred
instruments produce a wide spectrum of harmonics that are based on
pressure waves. The Gong sound vibrates the energy meridians in the body
and brings them into balance, creating a relaxed state. These sound
waves wash right through the body, affecting you on a mental, emotional,
and spiritual level. The sound can help relieve stress, depression,
fatigue, anger, and all kinds of fears along with many other conditions
related to lack of balance and harmony in the body. Please bring a mat
to lay on and a blanket to cover with.

Press words on Michael Bettine:

MICHAEL BETTINE is a percussionist specializing in metal
(instruments)...Sinking into Bettine's sound world is fascinating and
inspiring. ~~MODERN DRUMMER magazine

Don't expect to hear burning riffage...Bettine is an experimentalist who
is less concerned with chops than creating colors and textures -
particularly metallic ones...Bettine has a unique vision that sets him
apart from the hordes. ~~DRUM! magazine

Beautifully played compositions....quite original and exciting
percussion music. ~~Hal Rammel, WMSE radio, Gongtopia concert broadcast

Mr. Bettine is a percussionist of flair and ability.

~~Jazznow.com

This solo CD is a percussion tour de force.

~~World Percussion & Rhythm

Michael is available for interviews, both print & radio, and loves to
talk about Gongs. Please contact him at:

Phone - 414.259.0714

E-Mail - Gongtopia at aol.com=20

Check out his website at: <outbind://86/www.homepage.mac.com/mbettine>
www.homepage.mac.com/mbettine for mp3s, interviews and more.

INFORMATION ABOUT PASSPORT PROJECT:

Passport Project is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization that has been
planting seeds of peace and acceptance since 1998.
=20
Passport Project's mission is to provide exciting educational
experiences that build community through the arts, encourage respect for
diversity and rejection of racism and negative bias, and a passion for
learning and the global community.
=20
Passport Project offers multicultural programs and residencies at
schools, at its Global Community Arts Center, and for the community to
further this mission. Passport Project leads diversity training in the
corporate setting.
=20
* Begun in Summer, 2004, the Passport Project Vibrations Series features
music, dance, art and poetry performances by local and international
artists that inspire, challenge and break the molds that bind us. A
reminder that every one and every thing possesses motion, VIBRATIONS
supports art that stretches boundaries and explores connections.=20

Tour:

October

27 - Milwaukee International Film Festival - Milwaukee, WI (as special
guest w/Victor Delorenzo's A Free Society)=20

28 - Mother Fools, Madison, WI=20

30 - Bremen Cafe, Milwaukee, WI

November

1 - The Church Space, Bloomington, IN

4 - PASIC, Columbus, Ohio

6 - Icebox @ Acme Arts, Columbus, Ohio

7 - Passport Project, Cleveland, Ohio (Gong Bath): 6:30-7:30PM

8 - Passport Project, Cleveland, Ohio (Concert): 7:30PM

9 - Kraftbrau Brewery, Kalamazoo, MI

10 - Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor, MI

11 - Creative Spirit Center, Midland, MI

=20

PEACE

=20
Chlo=EB Hopson
Passport Project, Director
chloe at passportproject.org
ph:: 216.721.1055
http://passportproject.org <http://passportproject.org/>=20
=20
Passport Project's mission is to provide exciting educational
experiences that build community through the arts, encourage respect for
diversity and rejection of racism and negative bias, and a passion for
learning and the global community.
=20
Passport Project does multicultural programs and residencies at schools,
at its Global Community Arts Center, and for the community to further
this mission. Passport Project does diversity training in the corporate
setting.
=20
Passport Project is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization that has been
planting seeds of peace and acceptance since 1998.
=20

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<P><SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005><FONT =
face=3DArial><STRONG>Contact:</STRONG>=20
Passport Project (216) 721-1055; </FONT><A=20
href=3D"mailto:chloe at passportproject.org"><FONT=20
face=3DArial>chloe at passportproject.org</FONT></A><FONT face=3DArial>. =
CDs available=20
for preview; photos available for print.</FONT></SPAN></P></P>
<P><SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005></SPAN><SPAN =
class=3D198034620-20102005><FONT=20
face=3DArial><SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005>Michael Bettine for =
interviews:=20
</SPAN>Phone - 414.259.0714<SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005>; =
</SPAN></FONT><A=20
href=3D"mailto:Gongtopia at aol.com"><FONT face=3DArial=20
color=3D#000000>Gongtopia at aol.com</FONT></A><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2> =

</FONT></P></SPAN>
<P><FONT face=3DArial><FONT color=3D#000080><STRONG><SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>One Man - 50 =
Gongs!</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial><FONT color=3D#000080><STRONG><SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>Passport Project's Vibrations =
Series* continues=20
with a solo original music concert by gong player Michael Bettine who =
creates=20
metallic soundscapes and haunting melodies with over 50 gongs. He will =
also=20
conduct a Gong Bath healing & balancing event with these =
sacred=20
instruments during his visit to Passport Project</SPAN><SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>.</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></FONT></P>
<P><SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005><FONT face=3DArial=20
color=3D#008080><STRONG>Events</STRONG>:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#008080>Monday,=20
November 7: 6:30-7:30PM <STRONG>Gong Bath</STRONG> healing & =
balancing=20
event (see below for description). $7-$15 sliding scale =
fee</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial><FONT color=3D#008080>Tuesday<SPAN =
class=3D198034620-20102005>,=20
November 8</SPAN>: <SPAN =
class=3D198034620-20102005>7:3</SPAN>0PM <SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005><STRONG>Concert</STRONG></SPAN><SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>.</SPAN><SPAN =
class=3D198034620-20102005>  $7-$15=20
sliding scale fee</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P><SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005><STRONG>Location:</STRONG> =
</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005><FONT size=3D4>Passport Project =
Global Community=20
Arts Center, 12801 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44120. 1 Block =
Southwest of=20
Shaker Square. Enter on East 128th Street.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial><FONT color=3D#008080><SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005><STRONG>For more information</STRONG>: (216) =
721-1055.=20
<A href=3D"http://www.passportproject.org/">www.passportproject.org</A>; =
<A=20
href=3D"outbind://86/www.homepage.mac.com/mbettine"><U><FONT =
color=3D#0000ff><FONT=20
face=3DArial=20
size=3D2>www.homepage.mac.com/mbettine</FONT></U></FONT></A></SPAN></FONT=
></FONT></P></SPAN>
<P><FONT face=3DArial><FONT color=3D#000080><STRONG>Michael =
Bettine</STRONG> and his=20
solo percussion project, Gongtopia, has been invited to present a Gong =
seminar=20
this November at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention =
(PASIC) in=20
Columbus, Ohio. This annual convention gathers some 6,000 percussionists =
from=20
around the world for four days of seminars, concerts, and percussion=20
manufacturer exhibits. In conjunction with this seminar, he is also =
playing an=20
11 date solo tour.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#000080>For <STRONG>over 30 =
years</STRONG>,=20
Michael<SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005> (Milwaukee, WI)</SPAN> has =
worked as=20
a percussionist and composer. In that time he has moved from the =
progressive=20
rock of the 1970s, to jazz, free jazz, improv, and composed percussion =
music.=20
His work expands the role of percussion-as-time keeper, into realms of=20
texture-as-sound & rhythm.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial><FONT color=3D#000080><STRONG>He is acknowledged =
as one of the=20
world<SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005>'</SPAN>s foremost experts on=20
Gongs</STRONG>, and currently works extensively with both Gongs and =
metal=20
percussion. Discovering <STRONG>Asian Gamelan music</STRONG> in the late =
1970s,=20
and the minimalist works of <STRONG>Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and =
others,=20
Michael went on to compose expanded works for multiple Gongs where =
rhythm &=20
melody became one.</STRONG> His current project, Gongtopia, brings =
percussion to=20
the forefront in a one man solo performance. Using an array of =
<STRONG>over 50=20
Gongs, from 6" to 32" in diameter</STRONG>, Michael<SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>'</SPAN>s music is a panoply of metallic =
soundscapes=20
and haunting melodies. <STRONG>He draws heavily on the spiritual aspect =
of his=20
instruments, sacred geometry, and the traditions of cultures from around =
the=20
world.</STRONG> </FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#000080>Michael is also widely known as a =
writer. He=20
is the co-author of two books on drums & drummers, WHEN IN DOUBT, =
ROLL!=20
(with English drummer Bill Bruford), and PERCUSSION PROFILES (with =
English=20
drummer Trevor Taylor), and is currently working on three new books, =
including=20
one on Gongs (naturally). Since 1983 he has been a regular contributor =
to MODERN=20
DRUMMER magazine, and has written for other music magazines like =
DownBeat,=20
AVANT, Music Inc, and RHYTHM.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=3D2><FONT color=3D#800080><FONT size=3D3><STRONG>GONG BATH =
- Imagine=20
yourself immersed and floating in an ocean of sound. This is the Gong=20
Bath.</STRONG> </FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3D2><FONT =
color=3D#800080><FONT=20
size=3D3><SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005><STRONG>Monday, November 7,=20
6:30-7:30PM</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#800080 size=3D3>The sound of the Gong is =
the universal=20
OM or AUM. These sacred instruments produce a wide spectrum of harmonics =
that=20
are based on pressure waves. The Gong sound vibrates the energy =
meridians in the=20
body and brings them into balance, creating a relaxed state. These sound =
waves=20
wash right through the body, affecting you on a mental, emotional, and =
spiritual=20
level. The sound can help relieve stress, depression, fatigue, anger, =
and all=20
kinds of fears along with many other conditions related to lack of =
balance and=20
harmony in the body. Please bring a mat to lay on and a blanket to cover =

with.
<SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>Press words on Michael=20
Bettine:
MICHAEL BETTINE is a percussionist =
specializing in=20
metal (instruments)...Sinking into Bettine's sound world is fascinating =
and=20
inspiring. ~~MODERN DRUMMER magazine
Don't expect to hear burning =
riffage...Bettine is an=20
experimentalist who is less concerned with chops than creating colors =
and=20
textures - particularly metallic ones...Bettine has a unique vision that =
sets=20
him apart from the hordes. ~~DRUM! magazine
Beautifully played compositions....quite =
original and=20
exciting percussion music. ~~Hal Rammel, WMSE radio, Gongtopia concert=20
broadcast
Mr. Bettine is a percussionist of flair =
and=20
ability.
~~Jazznow.com
This solo CD is a percussion tour de=20
force.
~~World Percussion & =
Rhythm
Michael is available for =
interviews, both=20
print & radio, and loves to talk about Gongs. Please contact him=20
at:
Phone - 414.259.0714
E-Mail - Gongtopia at aol.com 
Check out his website at: <A=20
href=3D"outbind://86/www.homepage.mac.com/mbettine"><FONT=20
face=3DArial =
size=3D2>www.homepage.mac.com/mbettine</A><SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005> for mp3s, =
interviews and=20
more.
<FONT =

face=3DArial>INFORMATION ABOUT PASSPORT PROJECT:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#408080><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#800080 =
size=3D3>Passport Project=20
is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization that has been planting seeds of =
peace=20
and acceptance since 1998.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#408080 size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#408080 size=3D3>Passport Project's =
mission is to=20
provide exciting educational experiences that build community through =
the arts,=20
encourage respect for diversity and rejection of racism and negative =
bias, and a=20
passion for learning and the global community.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#800080 size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#8080c0 size=3D3>Passport =
Project <SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>offers</SPAN> multicultural programs and =

residencies at schools, at its Global Community Arts Center, and =
for the=20
community to further this mission. Passport Project <SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>leads</SPAN> diversity training in the =
corporate=20
setting.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#8080c0></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN=20
style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; =
LETTER-SPACING: 0.3pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; =
mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; =
mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><STRONG><FONT=20
face=3DArial color=3D#000080 size=3D5>* </FONT></STRONG>Begun<SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005> in </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN=20
style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; =
LETTER-SPACING: 0.3pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; =
mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; =
mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Summer,=20
2004, the Passport Project<SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005>=20
</SPAN><STRONG>Vibrations Series<SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005>=20
</SPAN></STRONG>features music, dance, art and poetry<SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005> </SPAN>performances <SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>by local and international artists =
</SPAN>that inspire,=20
challenge and break the molds that bind us. A<SPAN =
class=3D198034620-20102005>=20
</SPAN>reminder that every one and every thing possesses motion, =
VIBRATIONS=20
supports<SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005> </SPAN>art that stretches =
boundaries and=20
explores connections<SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005>.=20
</SPAN></SPAN></DIV></DIV></FONT>
<P><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#008000 size=3D4>Tour:</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><STRONG>October</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>27 - Milwaukee International Film =
Festival -=20
Milwaukee, WI (as special guest w/Victor Delorenzo's A Free Society) =
</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>28 - Mother Fools, Madison, WI =
</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>30 - Bremen Cafe, Milwaukee, =
WI</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#008000><STRONG>November</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>1 - The Church Space, Bloomington, =
IN</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>4 - PASIC, Columbus, Ohio</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>6 - Icebox @ Acme Arts, Columbus, =
Ohio</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial><FONT color=3D#008000><FONT size=3D4>7 - Passport =
Project,=20
Cleveland, Ohio (Gong <SPAN =
class=3D198034620-20102005>B</SPAN>ath)<SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>: 6:30-7:30PM</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial><FONT color=3D#008000><FONT size=3D4>8 - Passport =
Project,=20
Cleveland, Ohio (<SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005>C</SPAN>oncert)<SPAN=20
class=3D198034620-20102005>: 7:30PM</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>9 - Kraftbrau Brewery, Kalamazoo, =
MI</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>10 - Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor,=20
MI</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>11 - Creative Spirit Center, Midland, =
MI</FONT></P>
<P><SPAN class=3D198034620-20102005><FONT face=3DArial=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </P><FONT face=3Dgeo color=3D#800000 =
size=3D3>
<P><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#000000 size=3D2></FONT></FONT>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana color=3D#8080c0></FONT></DIV><FONT =
face=3DVerdana=20
color=3D#800080></FONT>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D568091623-20102005>PEACE</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2><STRONG>Chlo=EB  =
Hopson</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3D"Trebuchet MS" size=3D2>Passport Project, =
Director</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><A=20
href=3D"mailto:chloe at passportproject.org">chloe at passportproject.org</A></=
FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DGeorgia size=3D2>ph:: 216.721.1055</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><A=20
href=3D"http://passportproject.org/">http://passportproject.org</A></FONT=
></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana color=3D#008080 size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana color=3D#408080 size=3D1>Passport Project's =
mission is to=20
provide exciting educational experiences that build community through =
the arts,=20
encourage respect for diversity and rejection of racism and negative =
bias, and a=20
passion for learning and the global community.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana color=3D#800080 size=3D1></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana color=3D#8080c0 size=3D1>Passport=20
Project does multicultural programs and residencies at =
schools,=20
at its Global Community Arts Center, and for the community to further =
this=20
mission. Passport Project does diversity training in the corporate=20
setting.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana color=3D#800080 size=3D1></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana color=3D#800080 size=3D1>Passport Project is a =
501 (c) 3,=20
non-profit organization that has been planting seeds of peace and =
acceptance=20
since 1998.</FONT></DIV>
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