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Coming Up! Our 24th Annual Rumi Celebration

By davidschmit | Published: November 24, 2024

Don’t miss our annual honoring of Sufism’s greatest poet, Jellaludin Rumi. For many contemporary people on the spiritual path, Rumi’s poetry  – despite having lived seven centuries ago –  speaks to their soul.   If you wish,  bring your favorite Rumi poem.  The Wild Moon Bhaktas provide the music and an open mic for you to […]

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Come Chant With Us!

By davidschmit | Published: October 17, 2024

You have within you a most potent instrument to bring you closer to your spiritual source: your voice.  As the old saying goes, “the eyes are the windows of the soul.”  If that is the case, then the voice is the doorway to the heart. In a Wild Moon Bhaktas kirtan and chanting event, it […]

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Spring-Summer 2024 with the Bhaktas

By davidschmit | Published: August 30, 2024

We were fortunate to have Isabella Gorg, on vocals and tambura and Jessica Lux, on harmonium join us for four kirtan and chanting events in the Spring and Summer of 2024.  Here are a couple images with regular band members, Adam Wolter, Brian Mitchell and David Schmit.  Isabella and Jessica brought their enthusiasm and sense […]

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A Time of Transition for the Wild Moon Bhaktas

By davidschmit | Published: March 9, 2024

As with many musical performance groups, the Covid lockdowns instigated a time of transition for the Wild Moon Bhaktas.   Mentioned in previous blogs were the departures of long time members, Gary Waryan, David Ballman, and Christine Larson.  After years playing with the band, each decided it was time to move on.   We wish them the […]

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Great Mother Chant (and Dance) of 2023

By davidschmit | Published: July 15, 2023

We held our 6th Annual Great Mother Chant in May 13, 2023 with special guest, Gary Waryan on tablas.  This year we added in “Chant and Dance” to make sure attendees knew you were free to get up and move your bodies to the timeless rhythms!   Gary was his usual talented self, making those beautiful […]

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Rumi Celebration!

By davidschmit | Published: January 17, 2023

Yes, we did it again!  The 22nd gathering of the Rumi Celebration, an evening of chanting, music, poetry, and Sufi dancing at Tula Yoga in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Co-hosted by the Wild Moon Bhaktas, Ted Tollefson and Hakim Bushnell. Over 70 people gathered for this tribute to the 13th century Sufi poet, Jelaluddin Rumi, to […]

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The New Wild Moon Bhaktas Debut

By davidschmit | Published: January 17, 2023

We are back  with our unique blend of Indian devotional kirtan, chants in English and Sufi poetry after over two years of not performing due to Covid.  November 19, 2022 was our debut with three new band members.  It was a moving evening at Tula Yoga in St. Paul.  Here are some pics and the […]

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The New Wild Moon Bhaktas – An evening of chanting & kirtan, Saturday, Nov 19, 2022

By davidschmit | Published: November 2, 2022

Announcing the New Wild Moon Bhaktas debut chanting and kirtan concert Communal chanting, making music, singing to the Spirit, these turn our souls towards the original creative power.  One glance at that beauty……. Saturday, November 19, 2022, 7:30-9:30 pm.  At Tula Yoga, 99 Snelling Ave. North.  St. Paul, MN  55104    (tulayogawellness.com). This will be […]

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Farewell Christine Larson

By davidschmit | Published: June 27, 2022

Hello Friends, Christine Larson, the Wild Moon Bhaktas’ multi-talented vocalist and musician has decided to depart the band for other projects.  For those of you who attended one of our kirtan-chanting concerts, you already know what a gifted performer she is:  crystal-clear soprano vocals, moving violin and rock-steady harmonium.  One fan claimed she will miss […]

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Wild Moon Bhaktas Update July 2021

By davidschmit | Published: July 8, 2021

Hello all, I hope you are weathering Covid-19 and are finding some joy in the summer!  If you have lost a loved one during these trying times, I speak on behalf of the whole band in offering you our condolences. I write with news about the Wild Moon Bhaktas.  Gary Waryan has decided to retire […]

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