Regarding the Santa Barbara Drum Circle , here's a little local history.
Around 30 years ago, because of its time and location, someone wanted the drum circle to go away. It was either someone from the beach craft fair, who feared that that the drumming might distract the tourists from buying stuff, and/or the owner of the new hotel across the street.
At the time, the drum circle was a well-attended and fun event for the drummers and the folks who gathered around this high-spirited local musical presentation. For many of its attendees, the weekly drum circe was a combination musical, spiritual, and therapeutic event. There were drummers, dancers, and entertained onlookers and tourists.