Performances around town

Monday, April 23, 2012



APRIL 30th-Private Party/Benefit for Nature Concervancy in San Antonio

MAY 19th THE DJEMBABES will be performing at RUTA MAYA on MAY 19th at 9pm followed by LANNAYA!
Enjoy the casual, comfy ambience of Ruta Maya, an Austin tradition, while dancing to the mesmerizing harmonies and exciting tribal rhythms of Austin.s favorite All Women's West African-Style DrumSong Ensemble, The Djembabes.

MAY 20th- Private Party San Antonio

JUNE 9th-  The Djembabes will be playing at Central Market at West 38th and Lamar Blvd. North from 6:30pm-9pm on Saturday night, 6/09! This is one of our very favorite Austin Venues! Bring the kids, bring your family and friends and enjoy the expansive decks under the Texas stars while listening and dancing to the beautiful and exhilarating music of THE DJEMBABES, An All Women's Drumsong Ensemble specializing in the music of West Africa. Djembabes leader and founder, Sherry Gingras, owns DRUMZ, a World Percussion Paradise on Kerbey LAne and has been teaching hand drumming in Austin since 1997. The Djembabes have been together and performing in Austin since 2004. Current members: Sherry Gingras, director, Vocalists: Leigh Wise, lead singer, Sheri Lane, Patricia Jacobs, Erica Heroy, and Mia Pem. Drummers/percussionists: Jody Martin Emerson, Patricia Jacobs, Betty Duff, Jen Lord, Deborah Peyton, and special guest, Dave White.

MAY 5th / THE DJEMBABES will be performing at JAX Neighborhood  Cafe on May 5th~new ownership, still great food and great music located near the UT campus! Fun place to eat, hang out, and enjoy fabulus mostly local Austin music! Come on down and check out the DJEMBABES on Saturday night, May 5th! CINCO DE MAYO!
2828 Rio Grande Street  Austin, TX 78705

(512) 382-1570