Hot Bhav

We’re back from Bhakti Fest to cool off and rest before seeing Krishna Das tonight.  It’s really hot on the festival grounds today, we’re being urged to drink lots of water because of the hot & dry high desert environment.  One of the hardest...

An Evening In the Bhav

We got back from Bhakti Fest too late last night for me to post (yawn)–I either have to get fitter or younger, because getting tired is a drag when there’s so much fun going on.  Last night was an immensely beautiful evening under the stars in the desert....

Bhakti Buffet

My feet are dirty (the shoes didn’t help), and so is my skirt–and tonight I’m goin’ back for more.  Today’s lineup was outstanding, and it was so wonderful to connect in person with the beautiful souls who, until now, were only in the...

Bhakti Fest Is In the House

We arrived in Joshua Tree late this afternoon, and went over to Bhakti Fest just as the sun was going down.  We barely had time to see it all, and it’s a different world in the dark–very colorful & mysterious. Dave Stringer was introduced by Shiva Rae...

Kirtan Live With Ragani

‘Best of Both Worlds’ by Ragani was the first kirtan CD I ever bought.  When I was thinking of starting a kirtan podcast, the first call I made was to her.  I was going to take a podcast breather this week for the holiday, but remembered that several weeks...

Two Enchanted Evenings

Saturday night Shantala came to our town & gave the final concert of their most recent tour.  It was a magical experience to see them live and sing with them in person–especially after singing to their CDs all these years.  Most of the members of our satsang...