Come join us for an early autumn afternoon and evening with three incredible kirtan groups featuring a powerhouse lineup of singers including Shakti Ma and TamtamZee along with their band The Rainbow Serpent, Justine Nicole Wheeler and Megan Mulrine with The OMies, as well as Annie Chapman and Nirvana Devi. This event starts at 3 PM with a picnic in the Sanctuary meadow (or yurt of the weather is bad.) Tickets are $25, kids 16 and under free. Vendors welcome.

Shakti Ma

Aka Barbara McLeod has been described as the Janis Joplin of kirtan. A powerful wallah and long-time devotee of Bhakti yoga, Shakti Ma has led many kirtans and healing retreats with her soulful operatic voice, sharing her profound wisdom gained through her inspiring healing story and powerful faith. She is also a nimble player of the harmonium and masterful band leader. This deep musical meditation will bliss you out.

For more visit shaktimamusic.com

TamtamZee

Originally from Mystic, Connecticut, Tam spent three decades in New York City immersed in the study of dance, music, and rhythm. Her training embraces movement traditions of the African Diaspora, a range of Eastern and global singing styles, and the art of hand drumming and percussion. During this time, she traveled extensively throughout North and West Africa, journeys that deepened her understanding of the profound healing power of sound, movement, song, and dance—especially when experienced in community.  

The OMies

The OMies are a blissful, heart-opening kirtan band rooted in Southeastern Connecticut. Comprised of Megan Mulrine and Justine Wheeler on harmonium, vocals, and kartals, Rebecca Pepitone on guitar, and Kevin Gallagher II on percussion, The OMies create joyful, welcoming spaces where everyone is invited to sing, connect, and share their voice. Their mission is simple: to remind all hearts of their joyful connection to the divine—and of the power of singing together in community.

Nirvana Devi

Aka Danielle Newton is owner of Be Brave Yoga in Middletown, an E-RYT 500, meditation guide and Kirtanya. A long time pracitioner of Yoga but it wasn't until music and mantra came into the picture that the true essence of the practice took root. Diving into Bhakti Yoga and infusing it into her life and spirit have facilitated some of the most profound spiritual experiences and shifts for Danielle.

For more visit bebrave.yoga

The Rainbow Serpent

Shakti Ma will be accompanied by the Rainbow Serpent band: Tam Zezulka (vocals), Christian George (guitar) , Kevin Gallagher (percussion), Justin Good (guitar), Tique (drums) and Nick Capozza (bass).

No experience needed. Join us for this uplifting night of music and song an integral part of Bhakti Yoga. By chanting mantras together we still the egoic mind and raise our vibration contributing to more peace and healing on the planet. 

Admission: $25

If you would like to vend and share your creations:

Spaces are available for a $20/table + 10% of proceeds donation to the Sanctuary non-profit organization and land trust. To reserve a space or for more information contact Lito at lc.suarez.serna@gmail.com.