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Want to support Rhoneymeade Fest by lending a helping hand? You can do that, too! We always need help checking in attendees, manning the merch table, and keeping things flowing.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!

Rhoney Ride 2026

Saturday, June 6th

Welcome to the third annual Rhoney Ride (f/k/a Bikeymeade)! We'll be riding in a group from Slab Cabin Park in Lemont out to Rhoneymeade Fest on Saturday, June 6, and we'd love to have you join us! If you're interested please fill out this form and a volunteer will reach out to you with more details.

Here is our usual route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3346588210337978004

REGISTER FOR RHONEY RIDE
REGISTER FOR RHONEY RIDE
Volunteers at the check-in table

Moondog Conference and Rhythm Workshop signup

REGISTER FOR MOONDOG WORKSHOP
REGISTER FOR MOONDOG WORKSHOP

Presented by Julian CalvFriday, June 5th

Join us for an immersive exploration of the life and music of Moondog, led by percussionist and scholar Julian Calv.

Julian Calv is the sole protégé of the late Stefan Lakatos—who Moondog himself described as “the leading [and only] exponent of the Moondog method of drumming.” As a dedicated custodian of this legacy, Julian performs on the trimba, a percussion instrument designed by Moondog specifically for his unique rhythmic compositions. Following Lakatos’s passing in 2023, Julian established the collective Trimbtych. The ensemble is committed to preserving and performing traditional interpretations of Moondog’s work exactly as the composer intended.


The session begins with a historical presentation featuring:

  • Deep-dive discussion on the composer's history and philosophy

  • Curated vinyl recordings of Moondog’s original works.

  • Live performances by Julian Calv and Trimbtych.

Following the presentation, Julian will lead an intensive workshop focusing on the intricate rhythms of Moondog’s music.

  • Participants will learn a hand-drumming system refined by Calv, deeply informed by the trimba traditions of Moondog and Lakatos.

  • Attendees can download a workshop rhythm packet containing specialized notation below. Julian will provide direct instruction on how to interpret and perform these unique patterns.