When Jason Walker was 4 years old a picture of him covering his ears appeared in the local paper with the caption, “Obviously Jason Walker is not a fan of percussion music.” Always one to swim against the current, he began studying drums at age 7. Jason graduated cum laude from the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, CT. with a degree in percussion performance and currently makes his living in the Washington DC area as a performer, educator, expressive arts facilitator, and dance accompanist. Jason is very excited to bring his love of music, stories, and amphibians to Mystic Drumz’ audiences!

For thousands of years...

people have wondered about the mysterious Marshmallow Island. Legend says that it appears rarely but is essential to the world’s supply of marshmallows. 
Then the marshmallow people throw down an all night rave dance party and dance till their feet are sore. During this rambunctious event marshmallows explode out from the island in all directions and cover the ground surrounding the marsh. It’s then and only then that humans can gather the marshmallows of all sizes and bring them home for use at campfires, rice crispy squares, amores, and more.  
The Mallow plant commonly found in and around marshlands and ponds is a direct result of the seeding from these parties and the leftover marshmallows.
This story sparked a passion in Lorne Lampert, founder of Mystic Drumz, to search out and finally gain photographic proof of this auspicious event. Along this adventure Lorne finds and demonstrates unique and eclectic world beat Percussion Instruments and Drumz from around the globe. Follow Lorne, his pet frog Larry, and all his animal buddies as they retell the adventure that leads them there.  

Parents and Teachers

Enjoy the 16 YouTube mini series “The Legend of Marshmallow Island’ with your children and students, we have a lesson plan you can download from our website.