Summertime! ~ isn’t it supposed to be easy?….

A couple of weeks ago my post would have been much more elated than it is today! Thinking we’d turned the corner on the pandemic and were able to frolic about with each other on these glorious summer days, we’re stepping back a few paces and covering up again. That’s ok with me, but it does put a dampener on showing off our lovely smiles in public! On the other hand, I’m happy to still be smiling amidst all the chaos the world is going through right now.

In the midst of all this doom and gloom, there are pockets of safe gatherings happening with stellar live music to bring us a little cheer! I didn’t realize how much I’d missed listening to fingers playing strings, basses booming, the beating of a drum, and voices filling the air in harmony, as I danced barefoot on the grass and sipped on a glass of ice cold Rosé! The highlights were Thievery Corporation at Stern Grove, Ozomatli at Nevada City Fairgrounds and Free Peoples at Hopmonk Tavern.

On a side note, I want to send a big shout out to KC Turner for his relentless promotion and organization of up close and personal shows that he’s got lined up for the rest of the year at Hopmonk in Novato. He managed to keep live music alive and safe during the pandemic with back yard concerts in the most unlikely of places. Good on you, KC! I like you, too!

#ThieveryCorporation #FreePeoples #Ozomatli #SternGrove #Hopmonk #KCTurner #ILikeYou

Mimi & Gabe Pirard are ready!

Are you?

Here’s a little something from sister and brother duo Mimi & Gabe Pirard!
EventNomads (aka SoozMusic) is happy to be representing these two wonderful musicians and long time friends as they break out of the pandemic restraints to bring some laughter and great music to you all. We are now taking bookings for Spring and Summer.
Please send us a note if you have an event you’d like to book them for or simply have them play in your back garden or front porch while we ease back into having larger gatherings. You can reach us here: sooz@eventnomads.com

If you prefer a little French and frivolity with your music ~:

Getting back in the saddle!

Who else is ready for live music, dancing, staying out late and having long conversations with friends and strangers without worrying about keeping our distance! It feels like we’ll be able to do all of this again soon. EventNomads has had a couple of private gigs booked this week that feel like an exciting start to the end!

Whether it’s in the Spring or the Summer, please consider booking a band to celebrate with you when you gather! To peace, love and good music! Cheers!

It’s time to dust off your guitars!

Puretone Resonate, Spain –

This was a launch party like no other!

I arrived at Space Mountain in the sleepy village of Albuñuelas, Spain on a hot, arid day in September. The home recording studio belonging to Youth sits atop the side of a massive breathtaking gorge that runs through the center of this region, reminding us of the power of nature.

I settled in for the week and awaited the arrival of Youth’s guests for our launching of Puretone Resonate Festival. As each guest arrived, the house awoke to the music of old friends reconnecting and eager excitement for the upcoming weekend. The energy grew each day until it literally exploded in a flurry of creativity from dawn to dusk and beyond. The boundaries of night and day melted into one as the music played ceaselessly flowing from indoors to outdoors and back again. Workshops set up in the living room, recording sessions in the studio, healers in the ‘hobbit’ rooms, chefs in the kitchen, gongs by the pool, stages below olive groves, chill spaces overlooking the canyon, the full moon peaked and the new moon rose, as the giant sized Lillu flags blew in the breeze!

I saw so many old friends from my days in London and made some wonderful new ones throughout the weekend. I even met the only other Sooz I know. Quite extraordinary, really to meet my namesake and similar kinda lady! Feels like a twin, and we had fun playing on that one!  I believe we will all be connected on a very special level because of this gathering. Our bond is now sealed in a way I can’t quite describe!

Thank you, Youth et al for a fabulous journey. I look forward to the next ~

Here is the list of artists we had the pleasure of grooving with:

• The Orb •
https://www.facebook.com/TheOrb

• Roger Eno •
https://www.facebook.com/rogerenomusic

• The Egg •
https://www.facebook.com/TheEggBand

• Jah Wobble •
https://www.facebook.com/Jah.Wobble.Music

• Youth •
https://www.facebook.com/MartinYouthGlover

• Gaudi •
https://www.facebook.com/gaudimusic

• Tripswitch •
https://www.facebook.com/nicktripswitch

• Kundalini – Sun Drenched Tribal Grooves •
with Andy Mason & Steve Kundalini.

• The Irresistible Force •
https://www.facebook.com/The-Irresistible-Force-9842107126

•Gabriel Le Mar •
https://www.facebook.com/gabriellemar

• Matt Black •
https://www.facebook.com/mattblack1

• Tristan •
https://www.facebook.com/djtristanfanpage

• Dubtrees •
https://www.facebook.com/LiquidSoundDesign

• Robin Triskele •
https://www.facebook.com/RobinTriskele

• The Puretone Orchestra •
https://www.facebook.com/The-Puretone-Orchestra-1081393378608950

• Andrea Seki •
https://www.facebook.com/Andrea-Seki-Elfic-Circle-Project-213997495335207

• Tim Wheater •
https://www.facebook.com/timandcherub

• Gordon •
http://www.gordonsgongsoirees.com/

• Antonio Arias •
https://www.facebook.com/multiverso2

• Soleá Morente •
https://www.facebook.com/SoleaMorente

• Mahadev Cometo •
https://www.facebook.com/Mahadev-Cometo-Al-Comet–287289768042622

• Danny Cummings •
http://www.sonor.com/artists/danny-cummings

• Daniel Romar •
• Flamenco •
• Esscorzo •

Also Dj sets from :-

• Mixmaster Morris •
https://www.facebook.com/mixmaster.morris

• Dr Alex Patterson •
https://www.facebook.com/DrAlexPaterson

• Manasseh Sound •

Hear the festival show broadcasts, with artist interviews and exclusive mixes on www.Aiowave.com

…and some pics taken by folks at the party like GemRey (www.gemrey.com), Lisa Armani and me……

#Youth, #PuretoneResonate, #Festival

Dogon it!

Hey Y’all,

Dogon Lights are in town, Sebtown that is, and playing at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol on Friday, April 22nd with LYNX, Feral Fauna and Sirens of Soul. That’s a pretty happening line up if you ask me!

If you’re in the mood for a good dance, outstanding music and good company, come over and enjoy this medley of great music starting at 8PM.

LYNX, Dogon Allstars, Feral Fauna & Sirens of Soul

I also want to give a shout out for the Village Building Convergence that has been happening for the last few days in Sebastopol, too. What a cool town we live in. This 10 day festival is like no other. You can check it out here!

RIP Prince! You turned us on to purple – What a ride *!*

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New Year’s Eve!

Not sure what to do? Live in West County, northern California? Well, then it’s a no brainer! Come to the Forestville Club and dance your 2015 socks off with Dgiin, DJ Feral & the Itchy Kitties, Free Peoples and your friends!

Here’s more info to share. See you in Forestville or somewhere else in 2016!

Happy New Year!

~ New Year’s Eve BLACK & WHITE PARTY! ~
Forestville Club, 6250 Front St., Forestville, CA 95436

Say GOODBYE to 2015 and HELLO to 2016!

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/187776718240552/

Ring in the NEW YEAR with live music by Dgiin! dgiin.com and Free Peoples! freepeoples.com. And a LIVE ELECTROSWING experience with DJ Feral & the Itchy Kitties featuring Amy Carr with Kitty Wellsfacebook.com/djferal! They’ll be in the house to keep the dance floor moving all night long, AND Zach and Jomial from Dgiin will spin us out at the end of the night!

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was food at this party? Well, how about bringing a potluck easy to eat dish to share if you feel the love!

There’s plenty of parking across the street at Carrs Diner, and they are fine with us parking there. So, if you are worried about driving after the party, bring your camper, van and let’s camp out!

There are also BnB’s in town…check AirBnB.

Doors open at 8:30pm
9:00 PM – DGIIN
10:15 PM – DJ Feral & the Itchy Kitties feat. Amy Carr
11:15 PM – FREE PEOPLES
1:00 AM or so – DJ Jomial & Zach
Midnight Toast, New Year Wishes, Hugs, Kisses & Good Cheer!
Free Peoples will play until late, then Zach & Jomial will DJ until we close up!

Advance Tickets: $20 — At the door: $25
Reserve your own table for the night – $100
Tickets and table reservations: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2480557

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Post OCF & Wanderlust!

After 10 days on the road in my Eurovan, I’m glad to be back home, doing laundry and catching up with email and friends. Oregon was beautiful and green. Tahoe was stormy and dramatic!

I felt blessed to stop for at least 2 swims a day in the many clean and clear rivers along the way.

In Tahoe, I agreed to bless and drop a crystal into my nearest waterway on September 21st, as part of a massive global water healing event. You can learn more about this event at: http://www.aqualuz.org

On the music front, DPS (Dysphunctional Species) and Ancient Mystic will be getting you on your feet at Hopmonk Tavern in Novato on Friday, July 25th at 9pm. Buy tickets here: http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/

On Saturday, July 26th, DGiiN will be playing at B.R. Cohn Winery at 6pm. Buy tickets here: http://www.brcohn.com/event/sms-dgiin

Here’s a little something from Dysphunctional Species!

DPSAncient

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Santa Cruz! – It’s happening tomorrow (Wed. 7/9) at Moes’ Alley!

Horses Heaven, Jessie Marks & Front Street Soul, Pat Hull

Catch these three great acts at Moes Alley in Santa Cruz on Wed., July 9th.

Show starts early at 8:30pm. Doors are at 8:00pm. So, get there in time to catch the first band.

$5 pre-sale (hurry) or $8 door

Here’s a link to more information!

http://www.moesalley.com/artist.php?id=1969&artist=Pat_Hull,_Jesse_Marks_&_Front_Street_Soul,_Horses_Heaven

……and check out this beautiful poster!

Hull-Marks 7-9 Show REAL ONLINE RES