Last weekend we had the privelage to perform at the Bele Chere festival in Asheville, NC. Bele Chere is one of the largest SouthEast Festival that has an annual event. We got there really early to check out all the buzz about the festival. We walked around for hours and saw some pretty cool things and people. The festival blocks pretty much the entire Downtwon Asheville area. Streets full of people waiting to here what the next act will be. Four main stages on different corners of Asheville Downtown. Our set started at 6:00 pm. It was a really hot day. Luckyli around our set time it was begining to somewhat cool down. We had a great time and lots of faces enjoying our music and grooves. We defenitely would love to go back and perform in Ahseville. Especially the Bele Chere festival. If you get a chance to go one year, defenitely recommended. Expect to be around thousands.
Our next festival show will be in Mathews, Nc for their annual Mathews Alive festival. always go to our Show page to see details and when we will be around your corner of the world.
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Tropic Culture

Most of us in Tropic Culture love the sport and  very excited to have the world cup begin. Brazil has always been a favorite among other teams. Cant wait to see what happens and who will be crowned world Champion. Let us know what team your pulling for and we will see who prevails. Soccer fanatics can be a bit crazy at times. Last year we went to Baltimore to see inter milan and chelsea play an exibition game at the Ravens stadium. The house was full and sold out. It was pretty crazy to experience the chants, energy and patriatism towards a team. Needles to say we went bar hoping afterwards and it got even more interesting. We ended up in a bar full of Chelsea fans while we were wearing inter milan attire. Not a smart idea. If you are interested in knowing what happened just shoot us a note.

Our upcoming show is in Durham this Friday, June 18, 2010. Take a look at our events page for more details.

See you soon,
TC

This weekend was a great experience with lots of activity and great people. As the drumcircle kept drumming through the night, The main stage hosted a lot of great talent and music. You defenitely got a taste of all kinds of music from all over the world. We got up at 10:00 pm to start our 1 hour set for the night. The energy was great and everyone was very receptive to our music, lyrics and rhythms. We like to thank Scott Swimmer (Drumstrong Director and organizer) for having us there to perform. It was a special night for us as one of our own lost a loved one because of Cancer. If you didn't know, DrumStrongs whole purpose is to raise funds for Cancer research and is part of the humanitarian fight to defeat this plague. We have all been touched by releatives and friends regarding an experience with Cancer. Much love goes out to Andy (our Trombone) and his family for the loss of his mother. Below are some pictures of DrumStrong 2010 and Tropic Culture on stage.

On May 15, 2010:
Tropic Culture will partake in a wonderful experience and share the stage with some lovely artist and musicians of all kinds. Drumstrong is an event organized by Drums For Cure, Inc. An organiztion that raises money for Cancer. The rhythm-driven cancer health festival! will be a blast. Tropic Culture will perform at 10:00 pm Saturday night on May 15, 2010.

DrumSTRONG™
is a unique, multicultural, musical, charity event showcasing available regional and national resources that support people with cancer and those who love them.

When and Where
May 15 & 16, 2010 in Weddington, NC, (just outside of Charlotte), 4 miles south of Hwy 485 on Providence Rd. at the corner of Ennis Rd. and Providence Rd. S. 455 Providence Rd. S. Weddington, NC 28173. Please carpool. Festivities begin at 12:00 pm Saturday and drumming begins at 1:00 pm, May 15th and continues into the afternoon on Sunday, May 16th. rain or SHINE.

The Event Grounds
Misty Meadows Farm is a privately owned horse farm whose owners have generously donated their pastures for our event. Please respect the property and remain within the distinctly marked boundaries. These are very nice people. The horses are nice. Be nice people and only do nice things. Do not approach, touch, spook or feed the horses. They will like you just the same. And PLEASE keep it clean! Place all trash in receptacles And RECYCLE!!!

The Rules
Please respect each other and this property.
1. No smoking on the property. We like to breathe clean air. AND, This is a horse farm. If you didn’t know, horses will eat your (cigarette) butts and do major damage to their systems.
There is a designated smoking area just outside the main entrance.
2. No Alcohol or illegal substances. This is a family event; drugs and alcohol encourage you to do inappropriate things. We need you conscious and conscientious at all times :: 28 hours of drumming! Alcohol will be confiscated. When caught with controlled subsatnces, violators will be asked to leave without refund.
3. No swimming in the ponds – they contain snapping turtles – ‘Nuff said...
4. Do not cross the yellow-taped property lines
5. No open, unsanctioned fires or fireworks – these are serious fire hazards! (cook stoves are OK). There will be a controlled bon fire burning throughout the entire event.
6. No Pets – We love furry friends, but this a farm with many other furry friends – so please leave yours at home.
7. No glass containers – Again, this is a horse farm and broken glass will injure the horses.
8. * KEEP IT CLEAN :: recycle and PLEASE, KEEP IT CLEAN!
9. No weapons – Duh!

For More information go to www.Drumstrong.org.

The Unheard Radio Battle of the band has been cancelled for today April 25, 2010. The venue has permanantly closed down. Unheard Radio is currently looking for a new location. We will keep you posted on dates as soon as we get them.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Tropic Culture
www.TropicCulture.com