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Hari Om everyone,

First, the good news:

Our first tour of the north east was a success! We met a number of incredible new people, and were able to sing with new crowds every night. There was more love and enthusiasm than I even could have dreamed of. All over the north east people opened their studios, their homes, and their hearts to us, and my gratitude is immeasurable.

In less good news:

At some point on the road I picked up a virus. It started to make it self known before we left Ithaca. Luckily I was able to finish the whole gig in Buffalo. Our trip to Harrisonburg was spent drinking ginger tea, with me communicating with my travel companions by passing notes and sending text messages to save myself from having to speak. It was fun, in a sort of kitchy way, and with the help of the other Basement Bhaktis we were able to get through most of the gig in Harrisonburg last night.

We decided to come home, sleep on it, and see how I felt today. Unfortunately, there has been no improvement. In fact, I’m hardly able to talk. I have never had to cancel a show in my life, and as much as I don’t want to do this, there is just no way I’ll be able to sing tonight.

A hundred apologies to everyone who planned to come, and especially to the Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar. Again, I have never had to do this before, and I hope that I never have to do this again.

For now, I’m going to get rest, and focus on healing, so that you can still plan to see us at Yogaville next Saturday, June the 19th, and at Shanthi Om Yoga in Staunton VA on the 31st of July.

Om shanthi,
J

Great news!
Raffa Yoga in Cranston RI has agreed to host us on Sunday June the 6th! Kirtan starts at 7pm, and the suggested donation is $15. Register Now! I can’t wait to see you there!

Hey everyone,
Check out this interview that I did for the local NPR affiliate. It was played this morning, around 7am… they actually didn’t tell me it was going to air, so I heard about it second hand, from friends. Pretty funny way to start the day! But they also posted an mp3, so I get to share it with all of you lovely bhaktis now.

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Download Here!

I hope you enjoy!

Greetings All,
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve just confirmed another tour date! This one will be June 11th, at The Center in Harrisonburg, VA.

The tour is approaching faster than I ever thought possible! I started planning this late last year, and as I’ve said on here before, it’s as much a labor of love as making Waves was. I have no label support, no booking agent, no management team. I’ve sent out what feels like a million emails, and received a lot of gracious response and offers of assistance from all over the east coast.

Here is the way things are standing at the moment. There are still a few holes in the schedule that I would absolutely love to fill. Open spots and general target areas are listed. If you’re in these areas and can assist us with contact info for potential hosts, or are willing to put up some wandering bhaktis for an evening, we are certainly ready, willing, and able to sing for our supper! Contact tour@jdavydwilliams.com if you think you can help.

Friday June 4th – Integral Yoga Institute, New York City New York
Saturday June 5th – Kitchari Kirtan, Cambridge MA, hosted by Tom Lena
Sunday June 6th – Venue TBA, Providence RI with the Inclined and Seismic Feedback
Monday June 7th – Currently Open! NY State, Massachusetts, Connecticut area would be ideal.
Tuesday June 8th – Ahimsa Yoga, Ithaca NY
Wednesday June 9th – Shakti Yoga, Buffalo NY
Thursday June 10th – Currently Open! Pittsburgh, PA area is ideal.
Friday June 11th – Currently Open! Morgantown WV is definitely on the path we’re traveling on, but so is Harrisonburg VA.
Saturday June 12th – Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar, Charlottesville VA

I’ll be bringing along my trusty Bina#26. Basement Bhaktis joining me on this tour will be:
Arcadia Williams: DJ/Loop Controls
Patrick Allen: Live synths
Marshall Camden: Live synths

…and of course, everyone will be singing.

You can expect to hear a mix of things from Waves, as well as a few traditional chants reinterpreted, and some new songs as well.

I am thrilled beyond words to get out on the bhakti path and meet and sing with a bunch of new people. We all are.

Om Shanthi,