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can (soprano sax, bassoon, and flute), and Michael (percussion, and didgeri- doo). Mandir’s CD, Out Beyond Ideas, was produced by Philip Aaberg. Also popular educators, they offer classes and clinics around the U.S. and in Canada to enthusiastic groups of all ages and abilities. Their motto is “If you have a heart beat, you have rhythm.” Charismatic Michael won the Individual Artist Award from the Missoula Cultural Council for those who have made significant creative contributions to Missoula’s quality of life. His enthusiastic, friendly, and forceful manner easily draws people in. He has made solo CDs, the latest called The Bhakti Road. Montana native John Bohlinger’s national release of “JohnGoSolo” plays to the country audience as well as the rock/Americana fan. John will perform in Bozeman on July 28th for “Music On Main.” He is also director of “Big Sky Rockin Rendezvous” (www.bigskyrr.com) with an ongoing series of “boutique” workshops for songwriting, playing, and recording. COMING UP AND Matthew and Michael Marsolek, along with their father, own Drum Brothers Drums, an instrument-mak- ing company that distributes hand-drums to over 35 states. Their Web site offers downloadable “Tuning Instructions.” Drum Brothers’ CDs include: Power of Rhythm, Author and artist Hannah Hinchman writes: “Something similar happens in Drum Brothers circles and classes... Groups of students, even novices learn patterns that at first appear unrelated, but when played together overlap and syncopate in astonishing ways. The rhythms create an overall fabric of sound that engulfs the group, sustained by everyone one and no one.” Grooves, Remember, A Musical Dreamtime Journey. Also available is a new book: The Grooves Rhythm Book, which contains notated rhythms and arrangements from the Grooves CD. Their bigtime summer events are approach- ing: a five-day Annual Retreat June 22-26 in Boulder and Montana Outdoor Rhythm Re- treat, August 19-21. Go if you want to expand your heart! For more information about the music, the players, and events take a tour around their generous Web site: www.drumbrothers.com. Valerie Harms gives these musicians five stars. Hello, CoolSculpting benefits MUSIC 406-551-4756 54 cool …Bye Bye, Bulges Dr. theresa mann now proudly offers CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ™—the cool way to lose fat! • CoolSculpting is a new, non-invasive procedure that uses a revolutionary cooling technology to reduce areas of unwanted fat gently and effectively. • The result? Noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in treated areas within two months. Continued improvement for up to four months. Before After Procedure by Ivan A. Rosales-Berber, MD DISTINCTLY MONTANA • SUMMER 2011

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