Tao Drmmers

We saw Tao, the Japanese drummers, last night at the Peace Center. They were fabulous. A few years ago, in Austin, we saw Koto Drummers and were impressed by them. Tao, though, blew us away. The program said this group of artists lives together. It's obvious their entire lives are devoted to their art.

The deep bass of the big drums, the precise rhythms, and the muscular bodies of the drummers gave the show a sort of artistic athleticism that was irresistible. I was surprised when the show ended; it seemed we'd only been there for a song or two.

Wild hairdos and vaguely primitive costumes gave the show a prehistoric feel. If they come to your area, go see the show and step into a primitive world.