Concert
Dada Nabhaniilananda & Steve Taylor-Ramirez
Sunday June 07, 2009
$14 adv. $16 dr. - 7pm
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Join us for an evening of folk music by renowned Yoga monk-musician Dada Nabhaniilananda and critically acclaimed songwriter Steve Taylor-Ramírez. Dada, who plays spiritual eco-folk in a style evoking Cat Stevens and Donovan, closes the concert with meditation.
In addition, we will celebrate the birthday of Alan Moore, founder of Musicians for Peace. Alan has built Musicians for Peace from nothing into an organization of more than 3,100 members worldwide, including Melanie, Donovan, Patti LaBelle, Melba Moore, Pete Seeger, the New Rascals, La Peña, Willie Nelson's Peace Research Institute, the Dalai Lama, Holly Near, Country Joe, Wayne Dyer, Patch Adams, Jean Houston, Dennis Kucinich and Barbara Lee.
Dada plays melodic folk rock in the style of Simon & Garfunkel, Jai Uttal or Crosby Stills, Nash and Young. He sings about spiritual experiences and ecological or human rights issues, and derives many of his ideas from myths and legends of different cultures. In performance he uses an imaginative blend of music, multimedia, humor, chanting and meditation to create a memorable and uplifting experience. He has worked with some outstanding musicians including David Allen of Gong and Soft Machince, Harry Williamson who worked with Sting and Genesis member Anthony Phillips, Paul Winter, and Premik Tubbs of the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
The appeal of Steve Taylor-Ramírez’ music crosses the usual boundaries. “Beautiful … (The Sky's on Fire) is a great song!” said drive-time radio personality Dj Nobody of KUSF, San Francisco. “Steve’s songs are about things that are important … and he’s an awesome guitar player with his own particular style.” “I love it!” said 17x platinum songwriter/producer Eddie Galán of Steve’s song ONLY ADVERTISING. 'Eddie G.' is a Grammy voting member and major force behind the music of rising stars The Clique Girlz, Selena Gomez and many more. "Critic's Choice: Fancy finger picking, weathered vocals ... charisma ... socially conscious originals," wrote j. poet, music critic for the East Bay Express (as well as No Depression, Harp, Paste and other magazines). “Stellar gig,” said senior music critic Joel Selvin of the SF Chronicle. Contra Costa Times critics have given Steve's shows "Best Bet" ratings several times.
Alan Moore
