Friends of VBDC (Venice Beach Drum Circle) is just what the name implies -
supporters and friends who in one way or another support/defend/
acknowledge/enjoy the right of the drum circle to exists. It is a support
group and much more. It is non-profit no-fee, so everybody is welcome. Just
by participating in the drum circle, you know you are part of that support
group already. Please click on the petition below and sign the petition by
e-mailing us your name, address, and phone number.

Please read the important notice regarding the town meeting minutes held on Oct. 18, 2000.

THERE IS NOW CONFIRMATION THAT SOME RESIDENTS ARE PRESSURING THE CITY/POLICE TO ENFORCE A NOISE ORDINANCE AGAINST THE RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY - TO GATHER AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH - FREEDOM TO PLAY MUSIC - FREEDOM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOMETHING AS WONDERFUL/POSITIVE/BEAUTIFUL AS MUSIC ON THE BOARDWALK/VENICE BEACH!!!

There is a threat that the drum circle may be BANNED! SHUT DOWN BY THE POLICE/CITY OFFICIALS!!!!! PLEASE GET INVOLVED - WE NEED YOUR HELP. LET PEOPLE KNOW THAT THIS CAN HAVE REPERCUSSIONS WELL BEYOND JUST THE DRUM CIRCLE. IT WILL AFFECT THE WHOLE CHARACTER OF VENICE BEACH IN THE LONG RUN!!!!! We will start a letter writing campaign soon. Call Ruth Galanther's office and let them know the community will fight this if it happens!

Thanks for your support everyone...Love, Peace, and Drums...