2008 Upcoming Highlights:

Saturday, March 15th, 2008, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu, with Special Guest STEVE GORN
A Musical Celebration of Persian Mystical Poet Rumi
There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music - Rich Goodhart on stringed, wind and percussive world instruments - melds magic with love. With special guest Steve Gorn on bansuri flutes. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in an ecstatic and meditative whirling experience with Rich's live drum accompaniement.
For more info on Shahram Shiva please visit: rumi.net
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA
57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA. (Near Lenox and Tanglewood). Open to the Kripalu and surrounding communities. $10 admission (free to Kripalu community) 413/448-3400
kripalu.org

Thursday, March 27th, 2008, 8:00pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, in Saratoga, NY
A Musical Celebration of Persian Mystical Poet Rumi
There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music - Rich Goodhart on stringed, wind and percussive world instruments - melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in an ecstatic and meditative whirling experience with Rich's live drum accompaniement.
For more info on Shahram Shiva please visit: rumi.net
SKIDMORE COLLEGE, Saratoga, NY

Friday, March 28th, 2008, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Shubalananda ~ WELCOME BACK!!!!
Join Shubal and myself for a wonderful evening of shared song and ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Shubalananda leads it... I'm his accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc..
***THIS WE BE A VERY SPECIAL EVENT***
As many of you know, Shubal underwent brain surgery in December. This will be his first return to the area and he is still in the process of healing and recovery. Please consider making the time to come out to this one in support of Shubal and to give good vibes and energy toward his ongoing healing.
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, Donations invited. But no required admission charge.
theyogaloft.net

Friday & Saturday, April 11th & 12th, 2008
WOMEN'S WELLNESS WEEKEND, Sagamore, Lake George
Hand Drumming and Transformational Sound Workshops
8th Annual Women's Wellness Weekend, sponsored by Natural Health Magazine.
I will be leading an Ecstatic Hand Drumming & Rhythm workshop on Friday evening with Adrian Bennett, and an Explorations in Transformational Sound workshop on Saturday evening.
On Saturday morning Adrian and I will be accompanying Toni Bergen's Journey Dance workshop.
SAGAMORE HOTEL, Bolton Landing, NY(on Lake George)
For more info: TheSagamore.com

Saturday, April 19th, 2008, 7:30pm
~ "GOOD SOUND IS HEALING!!" ~ (A Sonic World Journey Event)
Solo Concert with RICH GOODHART, w/Special Guest AlySun Panichi
An intimate evening of world music invocations, sonic transportations and spirit chant
transmissions, performed on a wide array of exotic and rare world instruments.
In addition to traditional performance, elements of Sound Meditation and ancient mantra will be engaged as Rich draws on over 30 years of varied musical experience and transformational energy practices.
With my good friend AlySun Panichi guest appearing on vocals!!
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY
$15 admission, 518-438-2557
www.theyogaloft.net

Thursday, May 15th, 2008, 8:00pm
RICH GOODHART & ALYSUN PANICHI
An evening of world music invocations, sonic transportations and spirit chant
transmissions and good old/new contemporary folk/rock/etc songs, performed on a wide array of exotic and rare world instruments, in a DOUBLE BILL/DUO performance with vocalist, songwriter, poet Alysun Panichi.
(And GREAT food, very affordably priced, at the Cafe!!)
MOON & RIVER CAFE
115 S. Ferry St, Schenectady, NY
FREE Admission: However, outlandishly generous donations graciously accepted!!

Friday, May 23rd, 2008, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Shubalananda ~ WELCOME BACK!!!!
Join Shubal and myself for a wonderful evening of shared song and ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Shubalananda leads it... I'm his accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc..
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, Donations invited. But no required admission charge.
theyogaloft.net

Saturday, June 7th, 2008, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu, with Special Guest JOHN RAGUSA
A Musical Celebration of Persian Mystical Poet Rumi
There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music - Rich Goodhart on stringed, wind and percussive world instruments - melds magic with love. With special guest John Ragusa on flutes.To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in an ecstatic and meditative whirling experience with Rich's live drum accompaniement.
For more info on Shahram Shiva please visit: rumi.net
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA
57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA. (Near Lenox and Tanglewood). Open to the Kripalu and surrounding communities. $10 admission (free to Kripalu community) 413/448-3400
kripalu.org

Sunday, June 8th, 2007, 8:00pm
BEGINNER'S MIND: Rich Goodhart & John Ragusa
Highly improvisational World Music duo. John and I have been playing together for more than 20 years and have developed a unique performance art. We share a common interest in making music that comes from the heart, drawn from many sources but authentically our own.
"An intimate and dynamic coalescence of world music, inventive visions and jazz."
OMEGA INSTITUTE
150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY
There is a $10 admission charge for visiting attendees. Free to Omega workshop participants and staff.
eomega.org

Sunday, June 15th, 2007, 8:00pm
In Performance: Rich Goodhart & Friends
An intimate evening of world music invocations, sonic transportations and spirit chant
transmissions, performed on a wide array of exotic and rare world instruments.
Both Solo performances and duets and trios with various friends from Omega's Summer Staff.
OMEGA INSTITUTE
150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY
Free to Omega workshop participants and staff.
eomega.org

Friday/Saturday, Oct. 31st - Nov. 1st, 2008, Evening
IN CONCERT with MOLLY SCOTT and JIM BALLARD
At The SOUND HEALING NETWORK'S 4th Annual Conference Weekend
Sound, spirit and energy... music performance with an emphasis on the healing and consciousness transforming powers of sound. More of a ritual immersion in Sound than a "performance". This year we dedicate our music and sound sharing to our dear friend, colleague and mentor SARUAH BENSON who left this earth dimension on April 2nd of last year. For more on SARUAH, please visit here & here.
ROWE CONFERENCE CENTER
Rowe, MA
The Sound Healing Network
Rowe Conference Center

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2007 Events Included:

Friday, March 16th, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Durga Das (aka David Newman)
Join Durga Das, Mira and myself for a wonderful evening of ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Durga Das leads it, with Mira supporting... and I'm guest accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc...
For more info on Durga Das and his music, please visit www.davidnewmanmusic.com
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, $15 admission.
theyogaloft.net

Friday, March 23rd, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Shubalananda
Join Shubal and myself for a wonderful evening of shared song and ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Shubalananda leads it... I'm his accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc..
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, Donations invited. But no required admission charge.
theyogaloft.net

Saturday, April 21st, 2007, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu
A Musical Celebration of Persian Mystical Poet Rumi
There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music - Rich Goodhart on stringed, wind and percussive world instruments - melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in an ecstatic and meditative whirling experience with Rich's live drum accompaniement.
For more info on Shahram Shiva please visit: rumi.net
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA
57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA. (Near Lenox and Tanglewood). Open to the Kripalu and surrounding communities. $20 admission (free to Kripalu community) 413/448-3400
kripalu.org

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007, 4:00pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, in Albany
A Musical Celebration of Persian Mystical Poet Rumi
(see description above.)
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY
$20 admission, 518-438-2557
www.theyogaloft.net

Friday, May 11th, 2007, 7:30pm
~ SONIC WORLD JOURNEYS ~
A Solo Concert with RICH GOODHART
An intimate evening of world music invocations, sonic transportations and spirit chant
transmissions, performed on a wide array of exotic and rare world instruments.
Maybe even some drums and dancing if the spirit moves...
Elements of Sound Healing, Sonic Journeying Meditations and activational mantra will be
engaged in this event as Rich draws on nearly 30 years of varied musical experience and transformational energy practices.
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY
$15 admission, 518-438-2557
www.theyogaloft.net

Saturday, May 19th, 2007, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, in Mystic, CT
(See April 21st for description.)
THE DRAGON'S EGG
Ledyard, CT, $35
Produced by The Mystic Dream Center. For more information, directions, contact etc, please visit:
MysticDreamCenter.com

Sunday, May 20th, 2007, 10:00am - 12:30pm
IMMERSIONS IN THE STREAM OF COSMIC SOUND
A Sound Healing Workshop w/ Rich Goodhart
THE DRAGON'S EGG
Ledyard, CT, $45
Produced by The Mystic Dream Center. For more information, directions, contact etc, please visit:
MysticDreamCenter.com

Friday, May 25th, 2007, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Shubalananda
Join Shubal and myself for a wonderful evening of shared song and ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Shubalananda leads it... I'm his accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc..
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, Donations invited. But no required admission charge.
theyogaloft.net

June 3rd - 10th
Week long Residency at The Omega Institute
OMEGA INSTITUTE
150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007, 6:00 - 10:00pm
Summer Solstice Goddess Gathering
My good friend, percussionist David Macejka, and I will be providing musical accompaniement for this event. Belly Dancing/Goddess Invocations/Trance/Earth Spirit/Ecstatic Movement/etc...
DEB'S SALON & DAY SPA (In the Barn out back)
560 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY.
518-794-9155

Thursday, June 28th, 2007, 12:00noon - 1:00pm
Live Radio Interview on WRPI, "In The Spirit"
WRPI, 91.5FM Hosted by Gary Goldberg.
Live on the Web at wrpi.org

Saturday, August 11th, 2007, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Durga Das (aka David Newman)
Join Durga Das, Mira and myself for a wonderful evening of ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Durga Das leads it, with Mira supporting... and I'm guest accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc...
For more info on Durga Das and his music, please visit www.davidnewmanmusic.com
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, $15 admission.
theyogaloft.net

Saturday, August 25th, 2007, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu
A Musical Celebration of Persian Mystical Poet Rumi
There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music - Rich Goodhart on stringed, wind and percussive world instruments - melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in an ecstatic and meditative whirling experience with Rich's live drum accompaniement.
For more info on Shahram Shiva please visit: rumi.net
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA
57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA. (Near Lenox and Tanglewood). Open to the Kripalu and surrounding communities. 413/448-3400
kripalu.org


Sunday, September 9th, 2007, Afternoon & 5:00pm
Onandoga Lake Peace Festival, Syracuse, NY
I'll be doing a Main Stage performance at 5:00pm and also some sort of participatory Sound/Energy Workshop Meditation mid-afternoon (maybe 2:00pm or 3:00pm, schedule not yet finalized.)
Long Branch Park, Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, New York
For more details on a rather disorganized website, please visit:.
Onondaga Lake Peace Festival

September 16th - 23rd, 2007
Week long Core Faculty Residency at The Omega Institute
OMEGA INSTITUTE
150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY

Friday, September 28th, 2007, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Shubalananda
Join Shubal and myself for a wonderful evening of shared song and ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Shubalananda leads it... I'm his accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc..
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, Donations invited. But no required admission charge.
theyogaloft.net

Thursday, October 4th, 2007, 12:00noon - 1:00pm
Live Radio Interview on WRPI, "In The Spirit"
WRPI, 91.5FM Hosted by Gary Goldberg.
Live on the Web at wrpi.org

Friday, October 12th, 2007, 7:30pm
~ SONIC WORLD JOURNEYS ~
A Solo Concert with RICH GOODHART
An intimate evening of world music invocations, sonic transportations and spirit chant
transmissions, performed on a wide array of exotic and rare world instruments.
Maybe even some drums and dancing if the spirit moves...
Elements of Sound Healing, Sonic Meditations and activational mantra chanting will be
engaged in this event as Rich draws on nearly 30 years of varied musical experience and
transformational energy practices.
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY
$15 admission, 518-438-2557
www.theyogaloft.net

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Durga Das (aka David Newman)
Join Durga Das, Mira, Rama Bala and myself for a wonderful evening of ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Durga Das leads it, with Mira supporting... and I'm guest accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc...
For more info on Durga Das and his music, please visit www.davidnewmanmusic.com
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA
57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA. (Near Lenox and Tanglewood). Open to the Kripalu and surrounding communities. 413/448-3400
kripalu.org

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007, 7:30pm
BEGINNER'S MIND: Rich Goodhart & John Ragusa
Highly improvisational World Music duo. John and I have been playing together for more than 20 years and have developed a unique performance art. We share a common interest in making music that comes from the heart, drawn from many sources but authentically our own.
"An intimate and dynamic coalescence of world music, inventive visions and jazz."
OMEGA INSTITUTE
150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY
There is a $10 admission charge for visiting attendees. Free to Omega workshop participants and staff.
eomega.org

Friday, October 26th, 2007, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Shubalananda
Join Shubal and myself for a wonderful evening of shared song and ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Shubalananda leads it... I'm his accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc..
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, Donations invited. But no required admission charge.
theyogaloft.net

Friday, November 23rd, 2007, 7:30pm
KIRTAN with Shubalananda
Join Shubal and myself for a wonderful evening of shared song and ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Shubalananda leads it... I'm his accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc..
THE YOGA LOFT
540 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, Donations invited. But no required admission charge.
theyogaloft.net

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2006 Events Included:

Friday, December 29th, 2006, 8:00pm
IN CONCERT w/ Jim Ballard & Sue Blessing
Sound, spirit and energy.... music performance with an emphasis on the healing and consciousness transforming powers of sound. Flutist Sue Blessing will be joining us in place of Sarah Benson this time.
ROWE CONFERENCE CENTER
Rowe, MA
www.rowecenter.org

Saturday, December 9th, 7:00pm
Kirtan with Shubalananda
Join Shubal and myself for a wonderful evening of shared song and ecstatic sacred chant. A divine experience to be had by all. Shubalananda leads it... I'm his accompaniest on hand drums, melodica etc..
ORENDA YOGA STUDIO
Park Guilderland Plaza
Guilderland Center, NY
Orendayoga.org

Sunday, December 3rd, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Movement Jam at EARTHDANCE
Live music by myself in duo with my friend David Macejka.
Come to move your body, get your blood flowing and dance!!
EARTHDANCE
252 Prospect St.
Plainfield, MA
earthdance.net/

Friday, November 17th, 2006, 9:00pm
IN CONCERT w/ Saruah Benson, Molly Scott & Jim Ballard
Sound, spirit and energy... music performance with an emphasis on the healing and consciousness transforming powers of sound. Part of the 3rd Annual NESHRI Sound Healing Conference. (New England Sound Healing Research Institute)
ROWE CONFERENCE CENTER
Rowe, MA
www.neshri.org

Saturday, October 28th, 2006, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu
A Musical Celebration of Persian Mystical Poet Rumi
There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music - Rich Goodhart on stringed, wind and percussive world instruments - melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in an ecstatic and meditative whirling experience with Rich's live drum accompaniement.
KRIPALU CENTER FOR YOGA & HEALTH
57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA. (Near Lenox and Tanglewood). Open to the Kripalu and surrounding communities. $10 admission (free to Kripalu community) 413/448-3400
kripalu.org


Sunday, October 22nd, 2006, 2:00pm
IN CONCERT with SARUAH BENSON & JIM BALLARD
Sound, spirit and energy... music performance with an emphasis on the healing and consciousness transforming powers of sound. With my good friends and sound magicians/healing activators Saruah and Jim. Second half of the concert includes individual Sound Healings on adventurous audience members.
CHARLEMONT FEDERATED CHURCH
Route 2, Charlemont, MA. Coming from the East it is on the right, coming from the West it is on the left.
$12 admission, no one will be turned away for lack of funds

Saturday, September 30th, 2006, 7:30pm
BEGINNER'S MIND: Rich Goodhart & John Ragusa
Highly improvisational World Music duo. John and I have been playing together for more than 20 years and have developed a unique performance art. We share a common interest in making music that comes from the heart, drawn from many sources but authentically our own.
"An intimate and dynamic coalescence of world music, inventive visions and jazz."
OMEGA INSTITUTE
150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, New York
There might be an admission charge for visiting attendees. I am not sure. Free to Omega workshop participants and staff.
eomega.org

Saturday, September 16th, 2006, 7:30pm
SOLO CONCERT: World Music Meditations
An intimate evening of spirit transportations, sonic improvisations and occasional chant transmissions, performed on a wide array of exotic and often rare world instruments. Maybe even some drums and dancing if the spirit moves...!!
ALBANY KRIPALU YOGA CENTER
6 Metro Park Road, Colonie, NY (Off of Wolf Road in one of those little "shopper's parks").
$12 members/$15 non-members. 518/454-9642
www.akyc.org

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006, 7:30pm
AUMAKUA: World Rhythm Drumming Ensemble
High energy African/middle eastern hand drumming and percussion quartet concert.
Bring your dancing shoes!! With Rich Goodhart, Adrian Bennett, Henry Horning and David Macejka.
OMEGA INSTITUTE
150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, New York
There might be an admission charge for visiting attendees. I am not sure. Free to Omega workshop participants and staff.
eomega.org

Saturday, August 5th, 2006, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu
A Musical Celebration of Persian Mystical Poet Rumi
There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music - Rich Goodhart on stringed, wind and percussive world instruments - melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in an ecstatic and meditative whirling experience with Rich's live drum accompaniement.
KRIPALU CENTER FOR YOGA & HEALTH
57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA. (Near Lenox and Tanglewood). Open to the Kripalu and surrounding communities. $10 admission (free to Kripalu community) 413/448-3400
kripalu.org

July 16th - July 29th, 2006
OMEGA TEEN CAMP

Friday, June 23rd, 2006, 7:00pm
KIRTAN w/ Shubalananda, Thomas Ashley-Farrand & Bhavani
Ecstatic and devotional call and response chanting and music, an aspect of yoga actually, led by master kirtan wallah Shubalananda. With special guests Bhavani and internationally acclaimed master of mantra and Vedic Chant, Thomas Ashley-Farrand.
Accompanied on hand drums, dulcitar, melodica and jaw harp by Rich Goodhart.
MANA'S YOGA STUDIO,
2 Franklin Square, Saratoga Springs, NY
In the Victorian Building on the corner of Division St. and Franklin St.
Donations invited. But no required admission charge.

Friday, June 16th, 2006, 7:30pm
World Percussion Concert w/ GHANDHARVA
World percussion duo Ghandharva (Alan Bruggerman and Chuck Woods) will be performing in this exciting high energy Concert, with special guest Rich Goodhart.
They infuse the traditional rhythms of West Africa, Ease India, Brazil, and Cuba with the dynamics and attitude of Rock-n-Roll to create a refreshingly unique hybrid, meditative percussive sound.
ALBANY KRIPALU YOGA CENTER
6 Metro Park Road, Colonie, NY (Off of Wolf Road in one of those little "shopper's parks").
$10 members/$15 non-members. 518/454-9642

Saturday, May 27th, 2006, 1:00 - 3:00pm
WORKSHOP: EXPLORATIONS IN SOUND HEALING
Experiential & educational workshop in self-generated vibrational healing energy. Utilizing a mixture of discussion and direct experience in various sounding practices, chants and sonic meditations we will explore some of the varieties of ancient Sound Healing practices that are now being re-awakened.
Albany, NY
ALBANY KRIPALU YOGA CENTER
6 Metro Park Road, Colonie, NY (Off of Wolf Road in one of those little "shopper's parks").
$20 members/$25 non-members 518/454-9642

Sunday, May 21st - Friday, May 26th, 2006
SOUND HEALING WORKSHOPS.... etc.
I will be in residence at the Omega Institute for a week teaching Sound Healing Workshops, offering private sessions, accompanying Kirtan, and whatever else may arise....
OMEGA INSTITUTE, Rhinebeck, New York

Saturday, May 20th, 2006, 7:30pm
TRANCE DANCE & KIRTAN w/ Wade Imre Morissette
(See May 6th for description.)
OMEGA INSTITUTE
150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, New York
There might be an admission charge for visiting attendees. I am not sure. Free to Omega workshop participants and staff.
eomega.org

May 13th, 2006, 11:00am - 12:15pm
QIGONG WORKSHOPS
My next 6 week session of ongoing QIGONG workshops at the ALBANY KRIPALU YOGA CENTER begins this Saturday. Visit the AKYC website or call for more details.
ALBANY KRIPALU YOGA CENTER
6 Metro Park Road, Colonie, NY (Off of Wolf Road in one of those little "shopper's parks").
518/454-9642
www.akyc.org

Saturday, May 6th, 2006
TRANCE DANCE & KIRTAN w/ Wade Imre Morissette
Bliss Dance and Kirtan combined into one flowing multi-dimensional dynamic event. Led by Yoga master and workshop/event leader WADE IMRE MORISSETTE. I will be accompanying him on djembe, doumbek, tabla, dulcitar, jaw harp and voice.
For more info on Wade please visit: WadeImreMorissette.com
TORONTO, ON
TORONTO YOGA CONFERENCE, May 4th - 7th. Please visit www.yogaintoronto.com for more details.

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006, 7:00pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, in Indiana
There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th Century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music - Rich Goodhart on percussive, wind and stringed world instruments - melds magic with love.
Complete with ecstatic whirling experience for all.
Visit rumi.net for more info on Shahram's work.
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY
Valparaiso, Indiana Free Admission. For more info: 219-464-5000

Friday, March 24th, 2006, 7:30pm
KIRTAN w/ Shubalananda
Ecstatic and devotional call and response chanting and music, an aspect of yoga actually, led by master kirtan wallah Shubalananda. Accompanied on hand drums, dulcitar, melodica and jaw harp by Rich Goodhart, and Bob Cronin on hand drums and percussion.
ALBANY KRIPALU YOGA CENTER
6 Metro Park Road, Colonie, NY (Off of Wolf Road in one of those little "shopper's parks").
FREE ADMISSION, but GENEROUS DONATIONS INVITED. 518/454-9642

Thursday, March 2nd, 2006, 7:30pm
World Percussion Concert w/ GHANDHARVA
World percussion duo Ghandharva (Alan Bruggerman and Chuck Woods) will be performing in this exciting high energy Concert, with special guest Rich Goodhart.
They infuse the traditional rhythms of West Africa, Ease India, Brazil, and Cuba with the dynamics and attitude of Rock-n-Roll to create a refreshingly unique hybrid, meditative percussive sound.
ALBANY KRIPALU YOGA CENTER
6 Metro Park Road, Colonie, NY (Off of Wolf Road in one of those little "shopper's parks").
$10 members/$15 non-members. 518/454-9642

Saturday, February 4th, 2006, 7:30pm
BLISS DANCE & KIRTAN w/ Wade Imre Morissette
Bliss Dance and Kirtan combined into one flowing multi-dimensional dynamic event. Led by Yoga master and workshop/event leader WADE IMRE MORISSETTE. I will be accompanying him on djembe, doumbek, tabla, dulcitar, jaw harp and voice.
For more info on Wade please visit: WadeImreMorissette.com
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, 57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA. (Near Lenox and Tanglewood). Open to the Kripalu and surrounding communities. 413/448-3400
kripalu.org

2005 Events Included:

Saturday, January 29th, 2005, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA

Saturday, February 12th, 2005, 7:30pm
RUMI: Love Drunk
Special Valentine's Day show.
New York Open Center, 83 Spring St, Soho, NYC.
Please visit www.opencenter.org for more details.

Saturday, April 30th, 2005, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA

Sunday, May 1st, 2005, 5:00pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, in Albany
ALBANY KRIPALU YOGA CENTER

Sunday, May 8th, 2005, 4:00pm
IN CONCERT with SARUAH BENSON & JIM BALLARD
A SONG FOR THE MOTHER
A Mother's Day Sound Celebration Event
CHARLEMONT FEDERATED CHURCH, Route 2, Charlemont, MA.

Saturday, May 28, 2005, 7:00pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, in Brattleboro, VT
A Musical Celebration of Persian Mystical Poet Rumi, featuring Shahram Shiva and Rich Goodhart.
The CHURCH, 3 Grove Street, Brattleboro, VT
West Street Arts 802-365-9780

Saturday, June 25th, 2005, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu .
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA

Saturday, August 27th, 2005, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA

Saturday, September 10th, 2005, 7:00pm
RUMI: Lovedrunk
Nyack, NY
Birchwood Center at 845/358-6409

Saturday, September 17th, 2005, 7:30pm
IN CONCERT with STEVE GORN
World music duo concert with friend and Bansuri bamboo flute master Steve Gorn. Steve has been considered a master of classical Indian (Hindustani) music for at least a couple of decades, yet everytime I hear him play, live or on album, his music amazingly just keeps getting better. He's also a guest on three of my albums, including the new one, "Earth Spiral Water Sound".
For more on Steve visit stevegorn.com
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA

Friday, September 23rd, 2005, 7:00pm
KIRTAN w/ Shubalananda
ALBANY KRIPALU YOGA CENTER

Saturday, October 1st, 2005, 7:00pm
KIRTAN w/ Shubalananda
Ecstatic and devotional call and response chanting and music, an aspect of yoga actually, led by master kirtan wallah Shubalananda. Accompanied on hand drums, dulcitar, melodica and jaw harp by Rich Goodhart.
MANA'S YOGA STUDIO
Saratoga Springs, NY.

Saturday, October 29th, 2005, 10:00am - 6:30pm
HEALING & EXPRESSIVE ARTS FESTIVAL, Glens Falls, NY
I'll be there all day with sound healers SARAH BENSON and JIM BALLARD. We'll have a table for our CDs and tapes and offering introductory sound healing sessions. Then we'll be doing a trio concert at 5:00pm.
For much more info on the festival and other performers etc, please visit the Indigo Spiral website.
HERITAGE HALL at the GLENS FALLS CIVIC CENTER. Please visit the website for directions and admission fees. http://www.indigospiral.com/

Saturday, November 12th, 2005, 7:30pm
RUMI IN PERFORMANCE, at Kripalu
KRIPALU CENTER, Lenox, MA

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