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Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band
 
New Orleans, LA
United States
 
Website: www.seanjohnsonkirtan.com
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Style: Kirtan - Call and Response, Mantra Concerts
 
Band Members:  Sean Johnson, vocals and harmonium
Gwendolyn Colman, vocals and percussion
Alvin Young, fretless bass

Artist/Band Bio
Savor the spicy grooves & dreamy melodies of New Orleans' Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band who put a funky, mystic twist on kirtan, the mantric music of India. The band tours nationwide, receiving rave reviews for their soulful & evocative style of chant music.

"Sean Johnson’s kirtan will ignite the world!" -- Debi Winston-Buzil, Yoga Chicago Magazine

"Calling The Spirits is destined to become one of the most well-regarded recordings in the world of chant music." -- Bette Timm, Aura Magazine

"Seán's voice is a warm, soothing river of serenity." -Jai Uttal

"The band takes the essence of the bayou and merges it with Indian spiritual music for a sound that bubbles with soul and unbridled passion."
-Dan Cowan, Music Design In Review

 
Artist/Band CD's
Devaloka
Devaloka is the band's debut release on Nettwerk/Nutone Records.

Available at:
Amazon
iTunes
Calling The Spirits
"Destined to become one of the most well-regarded cds in the world of chant music." -Aura Magazine
Sample: Jai Ma
Sample: Bhajarangi Hanuman
Available at:
CDBaby
iTunes
  

Upcoming Events
   
11 Mar 2010    Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band  -  Kirtan and Mantra  -  Portland  -  Thursday, March 11th, 7pm
An Evening Of Mystic Mantra Music with Sean and The Wild Lotus Band

The Bhaktishop
2500 SE 26th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
503-244-0108
http://www.thebhaktishop.com/
12 Mar 2010    Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band  -  Kirtan and Mantra  -  Port Townsend  -  Friday, March 12th
Ecstatic Vinyasa Yoga Class accompanied by Sean and the band guided by Cosetta Romani followed by a kirtan dance party!

Madrona MindBody Institute
200 Battery Way, Fort Worden, Building: 310
Port Townsend, WA
360-344-4475
http://www.madronamindbody.com/
More details TBA soon
13 Mar 2010    Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band  -  Kirtan and Mantra  -  Eastsound Orcas Island  -  Saturday, March 13th
An Evening Of Mystic Mantra Music with Sean and The Wild Lotus Band

Ama Tara Center
141 Prune Alley, Suite 113.
Eastsound Orcas Island, WA 98245
360.376.5900
http://amataracenter.com/
14 Mar 2010    Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band  -  Kirtan and Mantra  -  Seattle  -  Sunday, March 14th
An Evening Of Mystic Mantra Music and Yoga with Sean and The Wild Lotus Band

Come and experience a special live music class taught by Melina Meza, help 8 Limbs director Anne Phyfe Palmer blow out some candles for her 40th birthday, and then join Sean and band for kirtan, devotional chanting.

SCHEDULE
5:00 – 6:30pm All Levels Flow Yoga Class with Melina Meza accompanied by Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band
6:30 – 7:00pm Cut the Cake for Anne Phyfe’s 40th Birthday
7:00 – 8:30pm Kirtan with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band

Class and Kirtan: $35 advance, $40 day of
Kirtan only: $25 advance, $30 day of
Class only: $20 advance, $25 day of
Note: Last time Sean and band visited 8 Limbs the yoga class to live music filled to capacity. Advance registration recommended (plus, it’s cheaper!). Advance registration closes at noon on Saturday, March 13.

8 Limbs Yoga
500 East Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 325-8221
http://www.8limbsyoga.com/
   

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