The singer / songwriter Jason Mraz is from Mechanicsville, Virginia, where he grew up as a fan of the Dave Matthews Band and local roots musicians the Agents of Good Roots. But this is Mraz interest and participation in musical theater that was his first introduction to music. Mraz moved to New York after high school to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy but dropped out a year later when he took the guitar and began to concentrate on writing songs. However, Mraz's training as a vocalist would show in his first album which is characterized by the pure clarity and comprehensive his voice.
After Busking around New York, Mraz eventually returned to Virginia, but in 1999 finally headed west, settling in San Diego, California, known for its coffee scene and support of songwriters and singers, and most notably Jewel. Mraz began playing local shops and landed a weekly slot at local hot-spot Java Joe's. At the same time, Mraz met drummer Toca Rivera and the two began performing together in the second Guitar Mraz acoustics, Rivera on djembe ª Sharpening a live show that appears as much comedic banter between the two as music.
Over the next two years, after increasing Mraz suburban San Diego, Los Angeles, attracting the attention of record labels. In early 2002, Korea's contract with Elektra Records and returned to Virginia to write and record their first album in collaboration with producer John alag ¨ ª A (the Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer) and his high school heroes, the Agents of Good roots, as his backing band. The resulting effort, Waiting For My Rocket To Come, was released in November 2002. The first album of mixed influences and come Mraz age by combining Country and roots rock with folk poeticism coffee, elements of jazz and the rhythmic charge of hip-hop.
This Synergy Freestyle Djembe from Toca is lightweight - great for drum circles and kids of all ages. Features a seamless synthetic drum shell (made of PVC), goatskin head with a traditional nylon rope tuning system, and protective rubber bottom. Get the same quality bass tones and highs found with traditional wooden djembes. Take this light weight djembe drum from Toca Percussion to the beach or anywhere you want to go. Includes a handbook with tuning and maintenance tips plus practice exercises for your Toca Synergy Djembe.
This Synergy Freestyle Djembe from Toca is lightweight - great for drum circles and kids of all ages. Features a seamless synthetic drum shell (made of PVC), goatskin head with a traditional nylon rope tuning system, and protective rubber bottom. Get the same quality bass tones and highs found with traditional wooden djembes. Take this light weight djembe drum from Toca Percussion to the beach or anywhere you want to go. Includes a handbook with tuning and maintenance tips plus practice exercises for your Toca Synergy Djembe.
The year 2010 marks the fifth anniversary of Toca's Freestyle djembe series. These innovative drums continue to be Toca's best selling djembes because of their sound, their lightweight feel, and their professional-level quality.To celebrate this milestone, Toca has created the limited edition 5th Anniversary Freestyle 14" Djembe (SFDMX-14GSB). Simply put, this is a drum like no other drum seen before. Over 70% of the seamless synthetic shell is covered with a beautiful glass inlay designed by local craftsmen on the island of Bali. The top and bottom portion of the drum is hand-painted with an embossed Red Metallic finish. The rim and tuning rods are finished in a subtle black powder coating. The overall result is one of the most stunning works of visual art ever applied to a musical instrument.As beautiful as it is, however, the 5th Anniversary Freestyle Djembe is far from just a showpiece. In keeping with its Freestyle series heritage, it's a high-quality, professional-level drum. Along with its resonant synthetic shell, it features an extended-collar hoop for maximum tone range, and a lightweight but efficient bolt-tension system for easy and consistent tuning. A synthetic head is stretched over a smooth, curved bearing edge that allows for comfortable feel when playing the drum.With its unique appearance and professional performance qualities, this limited edition drum is sure to become a collector's item.
Introducing Toca's new African Inspired djembe drums. These djembes are made of beautiful mahogany wood and are adorned with authentic African carvings. At over 40% off these are hard to pass up!
Introducing Toca's new African Inspired djembe drums. These djembes are made of beautiful mahogany wood and are adorned with authentic African carvings. At over 40% off these are hard to pass up!
Introducing Toca's new Synergy djembe drums. These djembes are made of beautiful mahogany wood and are adorned with Tribal Wave Paint. At over 40% off these are hard to pass up!
Introducing Toca's new Synergy djembe drums. These djembes are made of beautiful mahogany wood and are adorned with Aztec Carvings and a Deep Red Stain. At over 40% off these are hard to pass up!
