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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,

We’re coming up quickly on my first Kirtan in Staunton Va. I will be hosted by the lovely Shanti Om Yoga studio on West Beverley Street. Doors are at 7, and the cost is $8 dollars in advance or $10 at the door. I can’t wait to see you all there!

P.S. – Make sure to check out the Live page for the latest dates in my upcoming Summer Bhakti Tour!

I’m really, really excited about this show.

First of all, the lineup for this show, which tends to be different every time we play the bazaar, is going to feature both Marshall Camden on keyboards and Mike Johnson on percussion. Some of you may recognize those names; the three of us used to play together in the band In Tenebris.

This is going to be the most members of In Tenebris on stage at the same time since the band split up, so it’s really special for us. We have some great stuff cooked up to commemorate the occasion, and a few additional fun surprises as well.

Hope to see you all there!

Good news! I’ve just confirmed another tour date, this one for Tuesday June the 8th, at Ahimsa Yoga in Ithaca NY.

I’m still looking for help in DC, Maryland, Philidelphia and Pittsburgh. If you are in one of those areas or have tips, please feel free to email tour at jdavyd williams dot com.

Greetings everybody,
I am proud to say that I’m going to be leading some Kirtan at a local fundraiser for Haiti Relief. Check out Love For Haiti Dot Net for more info. There are a boatload of performers in store, including Bands, Belly Dancers, and Story Tellers; Artists have donated their time and their creations for a silent auction; food will also be available for an additional charge. All of the time that’s gone into this has been donated by a core of Charlottesville folks who are taking no money for their efforts – every last penny will be going to Charities related to the Haitian Earthquake disaster.

In a time like this, the scope of damage done and lives lost can feel completely overwhelming. You may think that, no matter what you do, it won’t help; it won’t even be a drop in the bucket. Every single dollar, every single penny that you donate, be it by coming to the event or by donating directly to a charity, will make a massive impact on the lives of the survivors. Beyond that, I firmly believe that by coming together to create a fellowship with others in the spirit of rebuilding, even for us who are so far away, will have an effect on the world over, and that positivity can be directed towards those who are still suffering and indeed have just a great an impact as monetary donation.

The event is at Random Row Books and starts at 5pm. Come out early and be prepared to stay late!