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Open Vinyasa hosts Kirtan master for special event at Practice Yoga

November 11th, 2009 Comments off

Anyone who likes to practice yoga and Kirtan fans near Dayton, Ohio have a unique opportunity to experience both on Saturday November 21^st at Practice Yoga on 5th in Dayton, Ohio. Mantra troubadour Girish will bring his unique style of Kirtan to an Open Vinyasa class starting at 5pm. The class will be followed by a short set of Kirtan call-and-response songs.

Girish’s has gone from aspiring jazz drummer to Hindu monk to first call tabla guru for the likes of Krishna Das to solo mantra troubadour. His latest CD, Shiva Machine is all radical departure and simultaneous next step evolution. The mesmerizing trance-funk grooves and trip-hop devotional dirges boldly go where Sanskrit has never gone before.

Admission for the class and Kirtan set is $15. Space is limited, so register in advance for the class and Kirtan set at Practice Yoga on 5^th or by calling 937-321-7676.

New Michael Kotur videos

August 19th, 2009 Comments off

Three new videos from Michael Kotur, one of the most accomplished and unique guitarists in the region are available on YouTube. Following his work with Ohio Silver and in his own band, Kotur, Michael has been travelling abroad but obviously still playing. Enjoy!

Michael Kotur – \”Hens and Chickens\”

Michael Kotur – \”Black Orpheus\”

Michael Kotur – \”Johnson\’s Field\”

Michael Kotur – \”Let There Be Peace on Earth\”