Jim Greiner Provides Rhythm for Benefit Race

Longtime LP artist Jim Greiner led a drum circle at the starting line to kick off the 35th annual Santa Cruz, California Wharf to Wharf Race on Sunday, July 22, 2007. Fifteen thousand people of all ages and skills, from elite African and U.S. runners to children and elders, participated in the 10 K event. The racecourse runs from the Santa Cruz Wharf to the Capitola Wharf. This is the 12th year that Jim has led the drum circle at the start of the race since he initiated it.

Jim Greiner is a percussionist, educator, community drumming leader and inspirational speaker. He leads interactive drumming programs and percussion workshops for corporate team building, for community groups and in schools worldwide through his company, Hands-On! Drumming® Events. Jim is also head of LP’s Recreational & Community Drumming Program.