Freedom Love-Fest

NYC Restaurant Week Kick-Off Summer 2009

NYC SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK KICK-OFF 2009
TONY AWARD-WINNING CAST OF HAIR TO PERFORM & COCA-COLA® GREAT TASTES OF SUMMER EVENT OFFERS FREE SAMPLES FROM NYC’S FINEST RESTAURANTS

@ The Shops at Columbus Circle

Date: 7/9/09
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

Come celebrate the official kick-off of NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2009 at Coca-Cola® Great Tastes of Summer on Thursday, July 9th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at The Shops at Columbus Circle, Time Warner Center (Broadway at 60th Street) in Manhattan. This FREE afternoon gives New Yorkers and visitors the opportunity to enjoy VIP gourmet tastings from five top NYC Restaurant Week eateries -- Tribeca Grill, Porter House New York, Spice Market, Bice Ristorante and DB Bistro Moderne. Event will also feature products of The Coca-Cola Company, special appearances from celebrity chefs and a performance by cast members from the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Hair at 12:45 PM.

THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE
10 Columbus Circle @ 57th Street
Manhattan, NYC

For more information: www.shopsatcolumbuscircle.com

Summer Thursdays at Wyckoff House

SUMMER THURSDAY EVENINGS

@ M. Fidler/Wyckoff House Park

Date: 7/9/09
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Admission: Free

This summer, Wyckoff House Park will host hearth cooking demonstrations, musical performances, guided tours of the house, crafts for children and opportunities for families to have a picnic supper on the lawn.

M. FIDLER/WYCKOFF HOUSE PARK
5816 Clarendon Road at Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NYC
T: 718-629-5400

For more information: www.nycgovparks.org

River to River Festival at Pier 40

THE RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL
RIVERROCKS: LIVE FREE MUSIC CONCERTS

@ Pier 40

Date: 7/9/09
Time: 6:00 PM
Admission: Free

PERFORMANCES:
MATT & KIM
Brooklyn’s own synth-and-drums dance punk duo comes to Manhattan to get things movin’ and shakin’ on the river! Touring almost non-stop since the release of their self-titled 2006 debut, they somehow found time to record the recently released “Grand”. The duo’s legendary live concerts are something to experience!

FLOSSTRADAMUS
This Chicago DJ duo (comprised of DJ’s J2K and Autobot) has been dominating the party scene nationwide with their tag-team DJ sets. They have performed at Coachella, Pitchfork Music Festival, Rothbury Music Festival, Lollapalooza, and South by Southwest.

PIER 40
353 West Street
Manhattan, NYC
T: 212-627-2121

For more information: http://riverrocksnyc.com

Free Rebel Spirit Music Showcase

REBEL SPIRIT MUSIC
Musicial performances by Sydney Wayser, Barnaby Bright, Peasant, & Caitlin Moe

@ Rockwood Music Hall

Date: 7/1/09
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Admission: Free

Each month Rebel Spirit Music and BMI embark on a lengthy journey to find the finest, undiscovered musical talent this country has to offer.

Syndey Wayser: www.myspace.com/sydneywayser
Barnaby Bright: www.myspace.com/barnabybright
Peasant: www.myspace.com/peasant
Caitlin Moe: www.myspace.com/caitlinmoe

ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL
196 Allen Street
Manhattan, NYC
T: 212-477-4155

For more information: www.rebelspiritmusic.com/ http://rockwoodmusichall.com/

Free Summer Concerts Abound: From Hip Hop to BeBop

 

SAVE THE DATE: FREE LIVE MUSIC COMING TO A PARK NEAR YOU

CityParks Concerts bring the music New Yorkers love right into their neighborhood parks.

Bronx
St. Mary's Park
146 St. & St. Ann's Ave.
Tuesday, July 7th: Hector Tricoche y Su Orquesta
Tuesday, July 14th: Paquito Guzman y Su Orquestra
Tuesday, July 21st: N'Klabe

Crotona Park
173 St. & Crotona Park East
Wednesday, July 8th: Soulsonic Force
Wednesday, July 15th: George Lamond / Judy Torres
Wednesday, July 22nd: KRS-One

Brooklyn

Red Hook
Bay St. btwn. Henry St. & Clinton St.
Tuesday, August 4th: Frankie Negron
Tuesday, August 11th: Lisa Lisa
Tuesday, August 18th: DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock hosted by Danny Castro of Lyricist Lounge

Von King Park
Tompkins Ave. btwn. Lafayette Ave. & Greene Ave.
Thursday, July 2nd: Cheryl "Coko" Clemens / Keith Wonderboy Johnson
Thursday, July 9th: MC Lyte
Thursday, July 16th: Chico DeBarge

Brower Park
Brooklyn Ave. & Prospect Park Pl.
Wednesday, July 29th: Wayne Wonder
Wednesday, August 5th: CaRiMi
Wednesday, August 12th: Tribute to the Classics: Black Moon and Smif n Wessun w/ Live Band

Manhattan

East River Park
At the Band Shell along the East River
Between Grand & Jackson Sts.
Thursday, July 16th: Man Man
Thursday, July 23rd: Slick Rick
Thursday, July 30th: Ismael Miranda

Highbridge Park
174 St. & Amsterdam Ave.
Tuesday, August 11th: Andy Andy
Tuesday, August 18th: Xtreme
Tuesday, August 25th: Bachata Heightz / Watata

Marcus Garvey Park
124 St. & Mt. Morris Park
Thursday, August 6th: Jon B
Thursday, August 13th: Joe
Thursday, August 20th: Hezekiah Walker

Queens

Queensbridge Park
41 Ave., Bridge Plaza, Vernon Blvd. & East River
Tuesday, July 14th: Sugar Hill Gang
July 21st: Lovebug Starski & Friends
Tuesday, July 28th: Rhythm Review with Felix Hernandez

Springfield Park
184 St. & 147 Ave.
Thursday, July 30th: Chrisette Michele
Thursday, August 6th: Heather Headley
Thursday, August 13th: James Fortune & Trin-i-tree 57 hosted by Hezekiah Walker

Rochdale Park
Guy R. Brewer Blvd. at 134th Ave.
Thursday, August 20th: The Persuasions

Staten Island

Mahoney Playground
Beechwood Ave., Crescent Ave., Cleveland St. & Jersey St.
Wednesday, August 12th: Raekwon
Wednesday, August 19th: Naughty by Nature

Tappen Park
106 Water St. between Bay St. and Wright St.
Wednesday, August 26th: Rhythm Review with Felix Hernandez

Spend July at Borders

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 2009 BOOK EVENTS AT BORDERS

 
Borders Columbus Circle
(in the Time Warner Center)
212.823.9775
 
Wednesday, July 1, 7pm:
Mayte Prida discusses con fe.
 
Tuesday, July 2, 7pm:
Julie Kraut reads from Slept Away.
 
Thursday, July 9, 7pm:
Charles Riley discusses Art at Lincoln Center.
 
Friday, July 10, 3pm:
As Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince hits theaters, Mugglenet.com founders Emerson Spartz & Ben Schoen host a live Podcast and booksigning.
 
Monday, July 13, 7pm:
Alex Wellen reads from Lovesick.
 
Tuesday, July 14, 7pm:
Adam Schell reads from Tomato Rhapsody: A Fable of Love, Lust & Forbidden Fruit.
 
Saturday, July 18, 2pm:
Day of Happiness Kids Party, to celebrate SpongeBob’s 10th Anniversary.
 
Thursday, July 23, 7pm:
The Onion A.V. Club’s Nathan Rabin discusses The Big Rewind.
 
Saturday, July 25, 2pm:
Kids Summer Space Camp: mark the 40th Anniversary of the moon landing!
 
Thursday, July 30, 7pm:
Producer/directors James Toback & Brett Ratner in conversation.
 
 

Borders Wall Street
(at 100 Broadway)
212.964.1988
 
Saturday, July 18, 2pm:
Day of Happiness Kids Party
 
Tuesday, July 21, 1pm:
Daniel Silva signs The Defector.
 
 
 
Borders Park Avenue
(461 Park Ave.)
212.980.6785
 
Thursday, July 9, 7pm:
Lauren Braun Costello & Russell Reich discuss Notes on Cooking: A Short Guide to an Essential Craft.
 
Saturday, July 18, 2pm:
Day of Happiness Kids Party
 
Saturday, July 25, 2pm:
Kids Summer Space Camp.
 
 

Borders Penn Plaza
(33rd St. & 7th Ave.):
212.244.1814
 
Monday, July 13, 6pm:
Karrine Steffans signs The Vixen Manual.
 
 
 

Borders Kips Bay
(32nd St. & 2nd Ave.)
212.685.3938
 
Saturday, July 18, 2pm:
Day of Happiness Kids Party
 
Saturday, July 25, 2pm:
Kids Summer Space Camp.
 
 
 
Borders Glendale
(in the Shops at Atlas Park)
718.416.1003
 
Saturday, July 18, 2pm:
Day of Happiness Kids Party
 
Saturday, July 18, 3pm:
WABC’s Bill Evans discusses Frozen Fire
 
Saturday, July 25, 2pm:
Kids Summer Space Camp

Thanks Daryl for the tip!

CityParks 2009 Summer Festivals

Celebrating its twentieth anniversary, City Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the 2009 season schedule of its flagship free performing arts festival, Central Park SummerStage. Internationally acclaimed for presenting world-renowned and emerging talent from around the globe and New York City’s own backyard, the Central Park SummerStage season promises to be as electrifying as ever with a calendar chock-full of culturally diverse programs in multiple disciplines including music, dance, word, film, and comedy.

For more information: http://www.summerstage.org



CityParks Concerts is proud to present top musical acts including Grammy award-winning R&B singer Chrisette Michele, salsa sensation Frankie Negron, popular “experimental” band Man Man, and gospel music sensation and Grammy Award-winning pastor of Brooklyn’s Love Fellowship Tabernacle, Hezekiah Walker. City Parks Foundation is also welcoming back the fan favorites hip-hop group Naughty By Nature, KRS-One, and Slick Rick.

For more information: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org




The 2009 season marks several exciting new additions to CityParks Theater presented by Time Warner including City Parks Foundation’s first ever commissioned play, Dirt Rich by Chisa Hutchinson. The festival also features Tisch School of the Arts, NYU Continuum Company's Theater in a Box: Essential Shakespeare I Dream A Little Dream, and will also welcome acclaimed poet, jessica Care moore, as she fuses music and spoken word in her celebrated one-woman show, God is Not an American. The festival will also welcome the National Theater of the USA's Chautauqua!, which explores the hotly debated relationship between High Culture and the Mass Mind, in the style of the original Chautauqua Lectures, which were popular between 1874 and the Great Depression. Three-time New York Innovative Theater Award winning production, Dancing vs. The Rat Experiment, will round out the festival with a genre-defying piece performed by the company Witness Relocation.

For more information: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org




CityParks Dance has another impressive season line-up including an interactive program and performance by the highly acclaimed ballet company Morphoses/The Wheedon Company. The festival also presents African American troupe Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, break dancing experts Illstyle & Peace Productions, and nathantrice/RITUALS abstract expressionists. Dance master classes will be featured before all performances, and will be taught by dance professionals and choreographers.

For more information: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org


CHARLIE PARK AUGUST 2009 JAZZ FESTIVAL

Annual Charlie Parker Summer Festival in NYC
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. The two days of free concerts take place in neighborhoods where Charlie Parker lived and worked, in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park and the Lower East Side's Tompkins Square Park.

On both days, the music starts at 3:00 PM.

For more information: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org

Free Live Music at Summerstage

CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE:
Ledisi, Esperanza Spalding and Jonathan Batiste

@ Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield

Date: 6/28/09
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Admission: Free

Two sensual jazz-fusion vocalists share this dynamic co-bill; accompanied by an on-the-rise pianist.

Location:
Central Park SummerStage is located at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Enter the park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue on the east side or at 72nd Street and Central Park West on the west side.

For more information: www.summerstage.org

Celebrating a Legend: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Music Playlist

Femi Kuti and Melvin Gibbs Tonight at Prospect Park

Femi Kuti LIVE FREE MUSIC
Celebrate Brooklyn! Femi Kuti & Melvin Gibbs

@ Prospect Park

Date: 6/25/09
Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: Free

The Afrobeat pioneer Femi Kuti, backed by his band The Positive Force, will return to Celebrate Brooklyn to turn the Bandshell into a giant Nigerian dance party. The New York Times has championed as the group’s music as “thick, musky Afro-funk—a polyrhythmic elaboration on James Brown’s late-1960s sound—with lyrics that focus on government oppression and the problems of modern Africans.”

The evening will begin with a performance by Brooklyn-born Melvin Gibbs, whom Time Out NY has deemed “the best bassist in the world.” Gibbs will showcase his Elevated Entity project, which is something of a downtown NYC supergroup and continues Gibbs’ exploration of African diaspora music with a fusion of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, funk and rap.

PROSPECT PARK
The Bandshell
Brooklyn, NYC

For more information: www.briconline.org/celebrate/

Live Music at Think Coffee

FREE LIVE MUSIC: BREAKAWAY

@ Think Coffee

Date: 6/25/09
Time: 7:30 PM
Admission: Free

Go to Think Coffee to hear good American Rock n Roll n Blues from Breakaway.

THINK COFFEE
248 Mercer Street
(between 3rd and 4th Streets)
Manhattan, NYC

For more information: www.myspace.com/breakawaygroup

Art Opening at Galerie Lelong: My Summer Show

Josh Brand, Untitled (Green Blue), 2009

ART OPENING: MY SUMMER SHOW
Curated by Cristina Delgado

@ Galerie Lelong

Date: 6/25/09
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: Free

Galerie Lelong will present My Summer Show, an exhibition curated by Cristina Delgado and featuring works by Richard Aldrich, Markus Amm, John Bock, Josh Brand, Alex Hubbard, Sergej Jensen, Michael Krebber, Daniel Lefcourt, Simon Dybbroe Møller, Jenny Monick, Manfred Pernice, Josh Smith, Matt Sheridan Smith and Josef Strau. These 14 artists use diverse styles and media--photography, painting, sculpture and assemblage--in their exploration of process and abstraction.

GALERIE LELONG
528 West 26th Street
Manhattan, NYC
T: 212-315-0470

For more information:

Weekly Film Screenings

NEW YORK FILMMAKERS SCREEN NEW YORK FILMMAKERS

@ Anthology Film Archives

Date: 6/24/09
Admission: $5

6:00PM NEWFILMMAKERS EARLY SHORT FILM PROGRAM

Arnold Brooks: KING UNCONSCIOUS (2006, 8 Minutes, Video)
Lisa Martin: GARE D’AUSTERLITZ (2008, 10 Minutes, Video)
Ann Husaini: THE END OF MAGIC (2007, 16 Minutes, 16MM)
Nhieu: Do CRY RIVER (2007, 20 Minutes, Video)


7:00PM NEWFILMMAKERS SHORT FILM PROGRAM

Casper Andreas: SAYING GOODBYE (2007, 11 Minutes, Video)
Isabel Freeman: TWO BIRDS (2007, 13 Minutes, Video)
Pablo Secca: COUPLING (2007, 39 Minutes, Video)


8:15PM NEWFILMMAKERS FEATURE PRESENTATION

Massimilian and Nina Breeder: DEVIL COME TO HELL AND STAY WHERE YOU BELONG (2007, 86 Minutes, Video)

From a small cabin Massimilian and Nina Breeder start a journey across the USA. California is just the initial destination, but as the edges of the surrounding landscapes expands so does the projected point of destination. After reaching the Pacific coast they proceed to travel towards deserts and abandoned towns, repeating activities as if they were assignments and finally ending in a continuous cycle. The movie was shot without the support of a film crew; the filmmakers are both the camera operators and the main characters. Any narrative event in the movie occurred at the time and place that it was filmed. Subjects and events filmed have not been modified from their original appearance and no action was re-staged.

ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES
32 Second Avenue
Manhattan, NYC
T: 212-505-5181

For more information: www.newfilmmakers.com/

Save the Date: Ziggy Marley at the Apple Store Soho

SAVE THE DATE
LIVE AT THE APPLE STORE SOHO: ZIGGY MARLEY

June 26, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: Free

Ziggy Marley performs a collection of family-oriented songs that feature themes of love, responsibility, unity, freedom, and fun.

APPLE STORE SOHO
103 Prince Street
Manhattan, NYC

For more information: www.apple.com/retail/soho/
www.ziggymarley.com/

Resonance: Weekly Music Showcase

RESONANCE WEDNESDAYS: JEZEBEL MUSIC SHOWCASE

@ Matchless

Date: 6/24/09
Time: 8:00 PM Admission: Free

Resonance (n): A deep, mellow reverberation of sound; something that evokes a strong emotion.

Resonance is a weekly night featuring four lo-watt bands and songwriters, for free. Previously known as the Songwriter Showcase, this event has been host to many of New York’s top singer-songwriters and acoustic bands for over four years.

Tonight's Line-up:
8:00: Wexler
8:40: Miwagemini
9:20: Angela Ortiz
10:00: Copesetic

MATCHLESS
557 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn,NYC

For more information: http://jezebelmusic.com/resonance

Make Music New York 2009: Free Music Downloads

Dear FLF Friends,

Thanks to everyone for making Make Music New York 2009 such a great success!  If you missed yesterday's Freedom Love-Fest and ObliqSound celebrations in Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, and Kenny's Castaways, don't worry, you can still take part in the festivities and download FREE music from the artists that performed.

Visit www.obliqsound.com/makemusicny to download music by Dapp Theory, Sarah Lemieux, Michael Olatuja, Matt Jones, The Smyrk, The Pimps of Joytime, DJ MoFunk, and John Shannon.

Enjoy!
 

Celebrate Make Music New York Today!

Make Music New York Day is Here! Shine or rain, plan to join us in Madison Square Park and Washington Square Park. Check


Twitter.com/freedomlovefest for updates.

MADISON SQUARE PARK
Location: Broadway and East 23rd Street, NYC

1:00 pm: Dapp Theory – www.myspace.com/dapptheory

2:30 pm: Sarah Lemieux - www.myspace.com/supersuperblue

4:00 pm: Michael Olatuja - www.myspace.com/olatuja


WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK'S TEEN PLAZA
Washington Square South and LaGuardia Place, NYC

5:00 pm: Matt Jones – www.myspace.com/mattjonesnyc

5:30 pm: John Shannon - www.johnshannonmusic.com

6:15 pm: Pimps of Joytime – www.myspace.com/pimpsofjoytime

7:00 pm: DJ MoFunk and All Ceeing of I Power – www.myspace.com/djmofunk

7:30 pm: The Smyrk – www.myspace.com/thesmyrk

About MMNY Co-Host for Madison Square Park and Washington Square Park, Obliqsound: www.obliqsound.com

1 Day to Make Music New York in Madison and Washington Square Parks

SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2009

8 BANDS, 2 PARKS, 1 DAY OF FREE LIVE MUSIC IN NYC!


Video Playlist of the 8 Bands

Celebrate the 3rd Annual Make Music New York Festival this Sunday, June 21st in Madison Square Park and Washington Square Park, with Freedom Love-Fest and ObliqSound! We volunteered to organize a celebration of the 3rd Annual Make Music New York festival; 'the largest music event ever to grace Metro New York' and host a line-up of great indie-artists in beautiful and tranquil Madison Square Park and the lively hub of the city, Washington Square Park. Won't you join us?

Come down at the right time, and get free t-shirts and free MP3 giveaways, too!

Shine or Rain, Come Down.

PRODUCTION SPONSORS: THE PROFESSIONALS NYC AND LOLLIPOP PRODUCTIONS

MADISON SQUARE PARK
Location: Broadway and East 23rd Street, NYC


1:00 pm: Dapp Theory – www.myspace.com/dapptheory



2:30 pm: Sarah Lemieux - www.myspace.com/supersuperblue



4:00 pm: Michael Olatuja - www.myspace.com/olatuja



WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK'S TEEN PLAZA
Location: Washington Square South and LaGuardia Place, NYC



5:00 pm: Matt Jones – www.myspace.com/mattjonesnyc



5:30 pm: John Shannon - www.johnshannonmusic.com



6:10 pm: Pimps of Joytime – www.myspace.com/pimpsofjoytime



7:00 pm: DJ MoFunk and All Ceeing of I Power
www.myspace.com/djmofunk


7:30 pm: The Smyrk – www.myspace.com/thesmyrk


About the hosts:



FREEDOM LOVE-FEST
http://freedomlovefest.typepad.com Freedom Love-Fest (FLF) researches, selects, and features a wide-array of free and affordable entertainment in New York City. FLF is for all New Yorkers; whether they make $200K or more, or $30K or less, Freedom Love-Fest understands that New Yorkers live in an expensive city and may have a plethora of bills and financial responsibilities, an upcoming costly wedding or vacation, saving for a rainy day, or might just be lovers of frugality. Whatever the case might be, Freedom Love-Fest was created to help New Yorkers enjoy the culture, art, music, and entertainment in their beloved city at little or no expense.

Freedom Love-Fest is a celebration, a love-fest, for people who are financially free to enjoy everything New York City has to offer.




OBLIQSOUND
www.obliqsound.com
ObliqSound is an independent record label that provides a home for artists around the globe interested in creating music that crosses the boundaries of traditional music labeling. Dedicated to both an instrumental and vocal series, ObliqSound endeavors to create a body of timeless, genre-defying music.


This event was made possible with the help of:
The Professionals NYC and Lollipop Productions

The Melodic Dapp Theory at the Make Music New York Celebration in the Park

LIVE FREE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY DAPP THEORY IN MADISON SQUARE PARK

Join Freedom Love-Fest and ObliqSound's Make Music New York celebration in Madison Square Park with Dapp Theory: Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM

“The idea behind Dapp Theory is to create complete musical compositions that groove as hard as they express melodic and poetic lyricism.”— Andy Milne

Milne formed the band in 1998 as a vehicle to “tell passionate stories, promote peace and inspire collective responsibility towards uplifting the human spiritual condition.” Since then, the band has evolved and built a loyal following, in large part due to their commitment to grass-roots touring, an ideology more often associated with indie rock bands. Dapp Theory’s style is indefinable yet highly recognizable, blending influences ranging from Joni Mitchell and KRS One to Thelonious Monk and Van Halen. Their first major label CD, Y’all Just Don’t Know [Concord Records], released in 2003 included an ambitious collaboration with folk-rock icon Bruce Cockburn. Their current release, Layers of Chance [ObliqSound/Contrology], released in 2008, features fresh compositions by Milne that blend various instrumental textures, infectious grooves, layered with lush harmonies and poignant lyrics.

For read more about Andy Milne and Dapp Theory visit: www.andymilne.com

A Soothing Revival: Free Live Music with John Shannon at Washington Square Park

FREE LIVE PERFORMANCE: JOHN SHANNON

“I believe when music is combined with mysticism, it becomes a bridge to the spirit world," says Shannon, who experiences that world around him with American Mystic. "To me, mysticism is an awareness and belief in the ever present mystery of life." John Shannon

With everything that is going on in the world, recession, the Madoff affair, unfair elections, protest and all, John Shannon is just what the doctor ordered...music that enlivens and elevates one's soul. Come hear the sounds of John Shannon at Washington Square Park on Sunday, June 21st at 5:30 pm for a litte revival of your own.

Guitarist, vocalist and songcrafter John Shannon combines ethereal vocals and textured guitar on his soul-searching debut solo album American Mystic. The guitarist for Sonya Kitchell's ground-breaking new album Words Came Back To Me, leader of evolutionary instrumental group Waking Vision , and former electric guitarist for psychedelic Sufi trance rocker Haale , Shannon's solo sound is organic, tender and quietly captivating.

Read more about John Shannon and his personal musical journey at www.obliqsound.com