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Burning Tree Drum stolen in Michigan

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

This djembe from Ghana was stolen from a Dominican Nun in Saline, Michigan just a few days ago. This drum was part of the miraculous event that transpired at the Adrian, Michigan mother house for the Dominican Nuns Order. 1,000 … Continue reading →

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Justin.tv stream drumming

Posted on March 22, 2013 by admin

Watch live video from buddyhelm on www.justin.tv

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store front of seasons in Santa Monica, CA

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin
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Christian Gandhi Syndrome in Key West 1971

Posted on March 12, 2013 by admin

When the Bethlehem Asylum foundered in Coconut Grove, Christian did not waste any time getting another gig for himself and whatever musical aggregation he could pull together. He put together a horn section and wanted me and Charlie to do … Continue reading →

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Chuck Berry on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

Chuck Berry on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved www.buddyhelm.com 1977. I had finally managed to break free of the music business by getting a job through Wolfman Jack’s art director … Continue reading →

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Candy apple red 57

Posted on March 2, 2013 by admin

Some people are so cool you just have to post pics of them living a cool life. Here is Bill and Anna and Bill’s freshly painted Candy Apple Red 57 Bel Air Chevy

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Repetition is rhyhtm

Posted on March 2, 2013 by admin

Ritual is a repeated event. It is a sequence and something that orients us to the reality of the repetition of life. The fact that life goes on. Drumming is an act of repetition. It gives us a sense of … Continue reading →

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About the Blues

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

Once you’ve played the blues – once you have learned what the blues is and learned to play the blues then you can never leave it. It is a fundamental language of the human spirit and must be heard. It … Continue reading →

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New dolphin fullmoon drumming cruise set for May 24, Friday

Posted on February 19, 2013 by admin

Next scheduled Full Moon Dolphin Drumming sailboat cruise is May 24, Friday, 2013. Be there at Dolphin Landings on St. Pete Beach at 6 pm and we will weigh anchor and leave the dock at 6:30. We will be out … Continue reading →

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Birthday

Posted on February 19, 2013 by admin

Today is my birthday and I will doing what I want to be doing: drumming, making music and sharing the groove with friends. Hooray!

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