Whew, we’re back from the Florida trip. I had a blast, and while the weather was a bit rainy at times it was nothing compared to the 800 feet of snow that got dropped on charlottesville while I was gone! But seriously, this was the first time that I had ever been to Florida and I can’t say enough good things about it.

I especially can’t sing the praises of Jan Atkins and Fish Tree Yoga enough. Jan responded to an email from me, a singer that just released his first album this year, and who had only lead kirtan outside of his home town a handful of times, and opened up her home and studio to us warmly. I can’t think of a person that has ever treated me as well as Jan did, nor a studio that was such a joy to play at.

Walking onto the grounds at Fish Tree Yoga is really like walking into a fairy tale. It is truly one of the most peaceful, serene places that I have ever been to, let alone sang at. Since we’ve come home there have even been plans made to create a lake outside the studio! I promise that any trip taken to FTY will be worth your while. It certainly became a home away from home for me.

Back here in cville, the snow is melting… slowly but surely. Don’t forget!!! We’re having a kirtan show at the Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar on Monday the 28th. It will be an excellent way to connect your christmas & new years celebrations! Why let the party stop?

It’s been a roller coaster couple of weeks leading up towards the holidays. I spent last weekend at a Sufi retreat in DC, and the Baraka Center ended up hosting me for a last minute Kirtan on Saturday night.

This Saturday you will find me in Yogaville at 7:30pm to sing kirtan for 30 minutes before their weekly satsang. I’m also prepping for the Kirtan at Fish Tree Yoga on the 18th in Pensacola, Florida.

Here’s a flier for the upcoming Tea Bazaar gig on Monday December 28th. I’m really stoked about this gig because one of my oldest musical friends has agreed to open up the show with his blues band. It should be a really fun night, and we’ll definitely make coming out on a Monday worth it for you!

Greetings everybody,
I’m really stoked to announce that we’ll be doing Kirtan in Florida next month. I’ve connected with Jan Atkins of Fish Tree Yoga who has graciously agreed to host us on Friday, December 18th at 7pm. This will be our first time sharing Kirtan with Pensacola, and I simply couldn’t be more excited to do so, especially at such a beautiful place.

Om shanthi,

Hey Florida!
I’m going to be in Pensacola for a week in December, and would love to share some Kirtan while I’m there. If you have any ideas on venues, yoga centers, or interested parties to contact, send me an email.

Om shanthi,
Jdavyd

Greetings everyone. I’m quite excited to announce the decision to take this show on the road next summer! We’ve had a lot of fun playing in and around our back yard these last few months, and we’ve met a ton of new people, and I know that this is only going to get bigger and better as we go to new places.

As with the release of the album, Waves, this tour will truly be a labor of love. I have no booking agent, no promotional staff, no manager, and no street team. What I do have is a strong desire to get out there and bring this love and music to as many people as possible. I also have google, the help of some good friends and fellow musicians, and most importantly: you!

That’s why I’m writing now, to ask for your help. If you’re on the east coast and want me to come visit, send an email to tour@jdavydwilliams.com. What I’m looking for are specific venues that can host us for a night, and help us out with a little money, a place to stay, some (vegan) food and a certified way to get the word out about the show.

Good examples are yoga studios, open minded nightclubs, coffee shops, book stores, and churches… but basically, if it’s got a sound system and enough room for a chunk of people to sing kirtan in, it’s worth mentioning. Even the sound system isn’t totally required under the right circumstances!

The first date is already booked for June 4th, at the Integral Yoga Institute in NYC.

Expect to hear a lot about this from me in the coming months!

Om shanthi,

Jdavyd