Retro Rendezvous

Retro Rendezvous on June 14, 2016 in San Francisco, CA : Retro Rendezvous is an all-night interactive art and music experience and fundraiser to support Flaming Lotus Girls, Arborealis, Laser Native and Icar us. This event, happening at The Sound Factory on June 4, includes large scale art installations, live performances, music from EINMUSIK, DAVI, and local SF talent, and a fashion show by FAYMUS - a combination of adventures guaranteed to create a night you'll never forget. We're SO excited to announce that we will be featuring a PRE-PLAYA PREVIEW of Flaming Lotus Girls' newest piece, PULSE - RSVP and grab your tickets now before prices rise! https://www.facebook.com/events/934139586682790/
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An all-night interactive art and music event!WHEN:Tuesday June 14th 10:00 PM - 6:00 AMWHERE:The Factory
525 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94105COST:11.49 - 37.74FacebookBuy Tickets Now

Retro Rendezvous is an all-night interactive art and music experience and fundraiser to support Flaming Lotus Girls, Arborealis, Laser Native and Icarus. This event, happening at The Sound Factory on June 4, includes large scale art installations, live performances, music from EINMUSIK, DAVI, and local SF talent, and a fashion show by FAYMUS - a combination of adventures guaranteed to create a night you'll never forget. We're SO excited to announce that we will be featuring a PRE-PLAYA PREVIEW of Flaming Lotus Girls' newest piece, PULSE - RSVP and grab your tickets now before prices rise! https://www.facebook.com/events/934139586682790/

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Moonalice & Dream Farmers

Moonalice & Dream Farmers on May 7, 2016 in Sebastopol, CA : 8 PM - $12
HopMonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Ticket Link: https://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/event/1132689-moonalice-sebastop ol/
Moonalice & Dream Farmers will be performing at the Hopmonk Tavern on May 7th. Moonalice is a psychedelic roots-rock band of seasoned musicians. Band members: Barry Sless, Pete Sears, Roger McNamee & John Molo. Plus Big Steve Parish. Guests gifted original art poster by Stanley Mouse. For posters/videos of all shows visit moonalice.com.
Moonalice: https://www.facebook.com/moonalice
Dream Farmers: https://dreamfarmers.com
TIX: https://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/event/1132689-moonalice-sebastopol/
MOONALICE:
• Psychedelic, roots-rock band of seasoned musicians mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations.
• Band Members: Roger McNamee, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, John Molo
• Every show has an original art poster, created by a well-known artist, and with its own unique Moonalice "legend." The poster is given free to all attendees. www.moonaliceposter.com
• All Moonalice concerts are broadcast live in HD and available in an online archive shortly after their set. www.moonalice.com
Over 410k on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonalice
Over 67k on Twitter: https://twitter.com/moonalice
Moonalice was the brainchild of the great producer, T Bone Burnett in 2007 because he wanted to create a band with a San Francisco 60's sound. Moonalice plays mostly original material mixed with some covers, and during their extended freeform jams the band moves as one, drawing from many musical genres honed from years of experience playing with various major acts.
MOONALICE Band members:
Barry Sless: lead guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass (Phil Lesh & Friends, David Nelson Band, Kingfish, Cowboy Jazz)
Pete Sears: bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals (Doobie Decibel System, Sam Gopal Dream, Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, original Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna, Peter Rowan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh & Friends, Steve Kimock, David Nelson, John Lee Hooker and more).
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Why There Are Words Lit Readings

Why There Are Words Lit Readings on May 12, 2016 in Sausalito, CA : Why There Are Words: Begin Again
Join us May 12, 2016, at Studio 333 in Sausalito to hear the following acclaimed authors read from their works on the theme of “Begin Again.” Doors open at 7pm; readings begin at 7:15. $10. For more details, including the authors' full bios, see the Why There Are Words website, whytherearewords.com.
Paul Corman-Roberts' most recent collection of poems, We Shoot Typewriters (Nomadic Press, 2015), was nominated for a Northern California Book Reviewers Award. He is a founder of Oakland's largest and oldest regular literary festival, the Beast Crawl.
Sherrie Flick's latest book is the short story collection Whiskey, Etc. (Queen's Ferry Press, 2016). She teaches in the MFA and Food Studies programs at Chatham University. sherrieflick.com
Lily Iona Mackenzie's debut novel is Fling (Pen-L Publishing, 2015) and her next book, Bone Songs, will be published in November 2016.
Marian Palaia's first novel, The Given World (Simon & Schuster, 2015), was a Kirkus Best Novel of 2015 (also: Best Debut and Historical finalist for the PEN/Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction.) marianpalaia.com
Sarah Van Arsdale's fourth book of fiction is In Case of Emergency, Break Glass (Queen's Ferry Press, April 2016). She is on the fiction faculty of the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts MFA in Creative Writing Program and serves on the board of the Ferro-Grumley Award in LGBT fiction. www.sarahvanarsdale.com
Zarina Zabrisky is the author of three short story collections, including Explosion (Epic Rites Press, 2015), as well as a novel and book of poetry. She is the cofounder of The Arts Resistance, a collective resisting the war and injustice by way of of the arts. www.zarinazabrisky.com
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Jai Uttal Ecstatic Chant Kirtan

Jai Uttal Ecstatic Chant Kirtan on June 3, 2016 in Sebastopol, CA : Kirtan with Jai Uttal
PeaceWave presents a special evening of Kirtan with world-renowned, grammy-nominated artist Jai Uttal with Daniel Paul and Praj na Vieira June 3rd in Sebastopol.
Jai Uttal is a Grammy nominated pioneer in the world music community. His eclectic east meets-west sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement. Jai Uttal's musical roots embrace a rich variety of cultures and traditions that span the globe and the centuries. From the hillbilly music of the Appalachian Mountains to the passionate strains of Bengali street singers, from the haunting rhythms and melodies of ancient India to contemporary electric rock sounds, Jai's music distills the essence of diverse musical forms.
2011 saw the release of two new albums, "Queen of Hearts" (Nutone), a unique mixture of reggae, ska, and samba rhythms, used as a backdrop for call and response, dance-oriented kirtan; as well as "Kirtan Kids" (Sounds True), the first record of its ?kind, created for families to sing, laugh, dance, and celebrate?life together through call-and-response singing. His latest recording, "Return to Shiva Station: Kailash Connection," is a wholly new album re-envisioning his groundbreaking "Shiva Station," bringing the listener closer to the music itself with unadorned, intimate arrangements that illuminate directly the spiritual heart of each composition.
Jai adds, "World music is music from everywhere. Music that creates bridges. Music that unites hearts and cultures. Music that brings peace."
Fulbright Award winning Tabla drummer Daniel Paul has played a lifetime of world music with many diverse artists who share his love for the sacred music of India. From the strictly classical musicians and dancers of the Ali Akbar College of Music, to the modern techno-laced chants of Lost at Last, and ...read more

Baraka Moon

Baraka Moon on May 21, 2016 in Sebastopol, CA : Peacewave presents Kirtan Concert and Dance with Baraka Moon
Uniting influences from mystical Sufi songs, Indian ragas, African percussion & Australia n Aboriginal didgeridoo, BARAKA MOON delivers soulful dance music with a positive message of peace for the whole world.
Baraka Moon is a global fusion band known for their exciting trance-dance music and rhythms based on Pakistani Sufi and other Hindustani tunes. Members Sukhawat Ali Khan (vocals, harmonium), Stephen Kent (didjeridu, percussion, bass), Anastasi Mavrides (guitar, vocals), the late Geoffrey Gordon (voice, tabla and frame drums), and Peter Warren (drums, djembe) produced a more direct, more pure devotional Sufi and Hindu EP album while maintaining their characteristic styling. Two of the tracks are reprised for this collection, dedicated to original member Gordon. Kent's earthy didgeridu grounds the music, the harmonium provides, well, harmony and melody, the guitar ornaments, and the drums drive the entire ensemble. Sukhawat Ali's amazing sweet voice (he the son of vocal raga master, Salamat Ali Khan) soars. Juley Juley is a happy Hindi salutation. Jai Radhe Shyam, recorded with Gordon, is a Hindu devotion to the consort of Krishna, Shyam. Allah Hoo is perhaps the most well-known Sufi devotion that has different melodies across the planet; the Pakistani Punjabi one here is the most familiar.
Come sing, swoon & dance with us!
May 21
Subud Hall
234 Hutchins Ave
Sebastopol, Ca 95472
Show 8PM
Doors open at 7:30
$20 at door $15 in Advance
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Milk & Honey
123 Main Street
Sebastopol 95472
707 824-1155
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Baraka Moon Global Fusion Exciting Trance Dance MusicWHEN:Saturday May 21st 8:00 PM - 11:00 PMWHERE:Subud Hall
234 Hutchins
Sebastopol, CA 95472COST:$15 Advance $20 at doorFacebookYouTubeVimeoBuy Tickets NowEvent Website

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Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawalli

Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawalli on June 18, 2016 in Sebastopol, CA : Fanna Fi Allah Sufi Qawwali music
After a hugely successful tour of the USA, Canada & Pakistan in 2015, Fanna-fi-Allah will reunite again for their 16 th annual Qawwali tour for the summer of 2016. The one and only Fanna-fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali Group (Party in Sufi parlance) is coming to Sebastopol June 18th.Fanna-Fi-Allahs passionately devotional music is a leading representation of Sufi Qawwali music worldwide. With their rich rhythmic grooves, soaring vocal melodies and the bright intensity of their live performances, Fanna-Fi-Allah urges us to lift our hearts in exaltation and devotion to the Divine.Fanna-Fi-Allah embodies an authentic continuation of the ancient tradition of Sufi music. Key members of the group have spent over 20 years in dedicated study with the masters of this classical art-form in Pakistan and India and are deeply respected throughout the subcontinent.
Qawwali is a passionate devotional practice in which the fire of divine love (ishq) is ecstatically expressed through the mystical verses of Sufi poets, sung in Urdu, Farsi, Hindi and Punjabi. The origins of Qawwali music date back about a thousand years to the first sufi mystics who came to India. Qawwali has evolved into an immense art form spanning over hundreds of years of poets, languages & musical evolutions. Qawwali is associated with the ama' - a spiritual gathering of the Chishti Order whose religious context serves to bring members of the order into trance-like states, that makes them more aware of their relationship with God.
Founded 15 years ago by Tahir Qawwal and Aminah Chishti (the first woman tabla player acknowledged and revered by Pakistani qawwals), a "concert" by FFA is much more than an opportunity to sit and listen to interesting music. The seven (or 8 or 9) members ...read more

Moonalice opening for The Marshall

Moonalice opening for The Marshall on May 6, 2016 in Napa, CA : 8 PM - $30-50
Uptown Theater
1350 3rd Street
Napa, CA 94559

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MOONALICE opening for THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND at Uptown Theater on May 6th. Moonalice is a psychedelic roots-rock band of seasoned musicians. Band members: Barry Sless, Pete Sears, Roger McNamee & John Molo. Plus Big Steve Parish. Guests gifted original art poster by John Seabury. Posters & videos of all shows via moonalice.com.
Moonalice: https://www.facebook.com/moonalice
The Marshall Tucker Band: https://marshalltucker.com
TIX:https://goldenstatetheatre.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=88
MOONALICE:
• Psychedelic, roots-rock band of seasoned musicians mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations.
• Band Members: Roger McNamee, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, John Molo
• Every show has an original art poster, created by a well-known artist, and with its own unique Moonalice "legend." The poster is given free to all attendees. www.moonaliceposter.com
• All Moonalice concerts are broadcast live in HD and available in an online archive shortly after their set. www.moonalice.com
Over 410k on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonalice
Over 67k on Twitter: https://twitter.com/moonalice
Moonalice was the brainchild of the great producer, T Bone Burnett in 2007 because he wanted to create a band with a San Francisco 60's sound. Moonalice plays mostly original material mixed with some covers, and during their extended freeform jams the band moves as one, drawing from many musical genres honed from years of experience playing with various major acts.
MOONALICE Band members:
Barry Sless: lead guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass (Phil Lesh & Friends, David Nelson Band, Kingfish, Cowboy Jazz)
Pete Sears: bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals (Doobie Decibel System, Sam Gopal Dream, Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, original Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna, Peter Rowan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh & Friends, Steve Kimock, David Nelson, John Lee Hooker and more).
Roger McNamee: rhythm and lead guitar, bass, vocals (Doobie Decibel System (DDS) Duo with Jason Crosby and Doobie Decibel System (DDS) Band ...read more

Moonalice

Moonalice on May 4, 2016 in San Francisco, CA : 6 PM - Free
Union Square Live
333 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94108
unionsquarelive.org
MOONALICE, a psychedelic roots-rock band of seasoned musicians, will be performing a FREE outdoor concert Wednesday, May 4th at Union Square in SF from 6pm to 8pm. Guests gifted original art poster by Winston Smith. Band members: Barry Sless, Pete Sears, Roger McNamee & John Molo. Plus manager/road scholar/medicine man, Big Steve Parish. For posters and videos of all shows or to join the tribe, visit moonalice.com.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonalice
Twitter: https://twitter.com/moonalice
MOONALICE:
• Psychedelic, roots-rock band of seasoned musicians mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations.
• Band Members: Roger McNamee, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, John Molo and with special guest Jason Crosby
• Every show has an original art poster, created by a well-known artist, and with its own unique Moonalice "legend." The poster is given free to all attendees. www.moonaliceposter.com
• All Moonalice concerts are broadcast live in HD and available in an online archive shortly after their set. www.moonalice.com
Over 410k on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonalice
Over 67k on Twitter: https://twitter.com/moonalice
Moonalice was the brainchild of the great producer, T Bone Burnett in 2007 because he wanted to create a band with a San Francisco 60's sound. Moonalice plays mostly original material mixed with some covers, and during their extended freeform jams the band moves as one, drawing from many musical genres honed from years of experience playing with various major acts.
MOONALICE Band members:
Barry Sless: lead guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass (Phil Lesh & Friends, David Nelson Band, Kingfish, Cowboy Jazz)
Pete Sears: bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals (Doobie Decibel System, Sam Gopal Dream, Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, original Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna, Peter Rowan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh & Friends, Steve Kimock, David Nelson, John Lee Hooker and more).
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The Breath of Life Workshop

The Breath of Life Workshop on June 10, 2016 in Sonoma, CA : There was a time in our distant past when we were in Unity, we lived the oneness, living and seeing the One Spirit in everything. We had trans-persona l memory, what was available to one was available to all.
When we fell 13, 000 years ago, we move from Unity into separation; looking out at a world that wasn't us, as though we were all of a sudden separate and isolated entities standing apart from the rest of the creation.
This is what really happened; we moved from our Heart space, our Higher Self within, which only knows Unity, to our minds, which only knows separation. We became our minds, and because the mind is a polarized instrument, we are in a state of continual judgement.
All of the problems we have in life come from judgment; from insisting that reality should be different from how it is. Whenever we do this, we lock the energy up tight, and always in the same place, in our physical bodies. We then carry that stuck energy as pain, stress, tension, illness and disease that we then try to avoid feeling.
You may have noticed that reality is not the way it "should be" reality is the way it is. And in order to be creative and at peace, it is necessary to find a more useful relationship to the reality of your experience.
Your Higher Self is still within you, and it functions well beyond that of any capabilities that your mind might have. Reconnecting with this severed aspect of yourself gives you access to your unlimited potential; where you have an unlimited healing capability, along with reliable access to an infinite supply of inner peace, unconditional love, joy, creative expression ...read more

The Flower of Life Workshop

The Flower of Life Workshop on June 3, 2016 in Sonoma, CA : We will explore special ways of opening the heart to reawaken compassion, unconditional love, and inner harmony so that you can have a direct experien ce of the Oneness while learning to activate your MerKaBa. My Flower of Life workshops are experiential, while still giving the necessary "left brain" information required for a full understanding of the course material.
Using the universal language of sacred geometry, I will show you the holographic nature of the universe; how absolutely everyone and everything is inseparable from the Oneness of Source Energy, and the One Spirit moving throughout the Cosmos.
I will also show you the illusory nature of this reality, and how its' base foundation is waveform, or vibrating energy, where incredible amounts of information are stored. From there, we will look at how this waveform information construct is decoded by our "body computers" into the world we think we are experiencing; and how in fact, we are creating the entire show from within. This entire Reality, including your body, is a holographic projection of your consciousness!!
Once this necessary ground work has been given, we can then see how we have the exact same energy fields around our bodies as do planets, galaxies, and everything else, down to and including sub-atomic particles. We will then learn how to "turn on" these fields, thus activating our light bodies, or MerKaBa fields.
When you know that everything is made of pure energy, you can truly transform your mind, emotions, heart and body to bring about an abundance of health and happiness into your life. My Flower of Life course, based upon ancient wisdom, is a methodology that teaches you to work with this pure Source Energy to access both power and wisdom.
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