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The Wild Moon Bhaktas at Unity South

By davidschmit | Published: August 2, 2026

The band travelled south to Bloomington, Minnesota, where we brought our music and communal chanting to the folks at Unity South.  We had a great night!  Spirited singing and chanting.  The power of the presence and the Name.  Lots of friendly faces and new faces.  Here are a couple images from the evening.  

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Ninth Annual Great Mother Chant with the Wild Moon Bhaktas

By davidschmit | Published: July 4, 2026

We did it again!  Our Ninth Annual Great Mother Chant with special guest, Anna Vazquez, cello.  This is an evening of chants and songs of many cultures aimed at honoring and loving the Divine Feminine.  The talented Anna Vazquez, with her beautiful cello,  joined us.  We were also joined by a large group of souls […]

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Farewell Brian Merchant

By davidschmit | Published: April 27, 2026

The Wild Moon Bhaktas have been fortunate to have Brian Merchant, drummer and percussionist playing with us for the last couple years.  After twenty-two communal chanting concerts with the band, Brian decided to move on to other projects.  We are grateful for how he generously shared his talents with us!  We wish him well in […]

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The Wild Moon Bhaktas and Tula Yoga in St. Paul

By davidschmit | Published: March 10, 2026

Tula Yoga in St. Paul, Minnesota, where the Wild Moon Bhaktas have performed their communal chanting concerts for over four years (and over forty concerts) has closed their Snelling Ave. St. Paul studio!  They have moved to a space on Selby Ave. in St. Paul.  Tula’s new space is a bit small for us, so […]

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Our 25th Annual Rumi Celebration

By davidschmit | Published: December 16, 2025

We did it again!  Our Annual Rumi Celebration honoring Sufism’s greatest poet, Jelalludin Rumi, with the Wild Moon Bhaktas, Hakim Bushnell and Rev. Ted Tollefson.  This program features music, chanting, an open mic so people can share their favorite Rumi poem and more.  The band introduced our newest player that night, William Lyles, drums and […]

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William Lyles – New Wild Moon Bhaktas member

By davidschmit | Published: December 16, 2025

The band has a new player joining on drums and percussion: William Lyles, III.  William is a well traveled and seasoned musician with five decades of experience performing music in a variety of settings.  His passion for world music has led him into creative projects, including playing with the  Indian-American group Preetya and Sameer.  He […]

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Deep Source Experience – Sunday Morning, November 30, 2025

By davidschmit | Published: December 12, 2025

Wild Moon Bhaktas’ founder and bandleader, David Schmit, along with master drummer and percussionist William Lyles III, unveiled Deep Source Experience on the morning of November 30, 2025, at Tula Yoga in St. Paul.  This was a revision and refinement of what was formerly called Becoming Whole. Deep Source Experience features guided meditation with live […]

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Upcoming Rumi Celebration

By davidschmit | Published: December 4, 2025

On December 13, 2025, we will be offering our 25th Annual Rumi Celebration! For 25 years we have been gathering in the second week of December to celebrate the famed Sufi poet Jelalludin Rumi’s Urs, or death day.  In the Sufi tradition, one’s death day is special because they hold that is when union with […]

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Deep Source Experience

By davidschmit | Published: November 14, 2025

(Formerly Becoming Whole) This is a unique program created by Wild Moon Bhaktas’ founder David Schmit. For those who seek self-knowledge and rejuvenation.  Light stretches, yoga nidra, guided meditation, and live music moves you into deepening states.  Experience the depths of Being! Sunday, November 30, 2025, 11:15 am to 1 pm. Tula Yoga,  99 Snelling […]

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Summer Solstice 2025 With the Wild Moon Bhaktas

By davidschmit | Published: August 23, 2025

On June 21, 2025, the band celebrated Summer Solstice for the first time.  We opened the evening with the much loved, Gayatri Mantra.  Here it is with a translation followed by a photo from the evening: The Gayatri Mantra Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dimahi Dhiyo Yo Naha Prachodayaat We meditate […]

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