Come and join us in the intimate and informal setting for deep exploration in kirtan--new ones every month. With Narayandas Ruff on twelve string, Upendra Wrinkle on flute and Gangadhar Gerhard on tabla

Please join us if you are in the LA area in beautiful Ojai, up in the mountains. Tabla Master Daniel Paul will be on the road with me, along with my friends Robert and Susan. In Ojai, we will perform in the lovely outdoor theatre of Ananda Verandah. We will be supported by the sweet […]

In the beautiful seaside town of Encinitas (just north of San Diego), so sanctified by the presence of the Hermitage of Paramahansa Yogananda, we will be with our old friends Sundaram and Hillary LaPierre in their beautiful Jyoti Mandir, empowered by years of kirtan and prayers. We will be joined by the local voice of […]

I will be giving a workshop entitled "Tools for Awakening: the Divine Names and the Divine Feminine". We will work together with mantras, guided meditations and chanting to strengthen our longing for awakening and enlightenment. 

At the request of the kirtan community in Petaluma, we are now doing a monthly kirtan in a private home. A wonderful group and space. With Narayan Dass Ruff on twelve string and Gangadhar Ruff on tabla. Limited space, so please email Derick for RSVP and the address:   [email protected]

Back from the south and now far north of San Francisco, I will be sharing kirtan at this beautiful country retreat center with the graduating Teachers Training Class of 2018. Come and sing with us! With Narayan Dass Ruff on twelve string, Upendra Wrinkle on flute and Ramana Erickson on tabla. 

We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma. We sing Ma kirtan and study her words in an informal discussion setting, followed by meditation and prasad. Please join us to learn more about Ma and the Divine Feminine Principle in general 

On Halloween, do kirtan instead of tricks and treats! Please join us in this mamoth auditorium with the Center's students and Sonoma kirtan community to chant the Divine Names. With Narayan Das Ruff on twelve string, Susan Shloss on violin, Greg Barnett on bass and classical guitar, and Raman Erickson on tabla.