Beach Bonfire Drum Circle

I’ve always loved drums. So when my friend from glow float PCB Codi called and said, “We should start a drum circle,” it was an immediate yes.

Because of the bonfires we do on the beach, we’ve always talked about creating something for the community, something free, something welcoming, something that brought people together without interfering with the local businesses (including ours) that make their living hosting beach experiences. Calling it a Drum Circle gave it context. It wasn’t just a free bonfire; it was something people could participate in.

That’s how it started for me.

But it’s grown into something much more meaningful than I ever expected.

We’ve seen people who moved here to retire and didn’t know anyone suddenly find connection. We’ve watched kids jump in and play drums while their parents wait for tables at Schooners. We’ve met locals, visitors, musicians, families, and people who just needed a place to sit by a fire and feel part of something.

What started as a simple idea has become something that genuinely changes how people experience this city.

There’s a reason drum circles are used in retirement homes, schools, and therapy programs. Rhythm does something to people. It lowers anxiety, reduces stress, builds confidence, and creates social bonds. It gives people a way to participate without needing to perform. And most importantly, it builds community.

That’s what makes me most proud of it.

Every Sunday, an hour before sunset, behind Schooners, we gather on the beach. We play music. We talk. People come and go. Some stay for five minutes, some stay the whole evening. It’s open, it’s relaxed, and it belongs to whoever shows up.

It’s just a Drum Circle.

It’s just a bonfire.

But it’s also become one of the most meaningful things we do.

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Sunday Drum Circle at Schooners