Author Archives: davidschmit

Nineteenth Annual Rumi Celebration

By davidschmit | Published: January 3, 2018

On Sunday, December 17, 2017, the Wild Moon Bhaktas, Hakim Bushnell of Light Upon Light Sufi Center and Rev. Ted Tollefson and friends (Dianne Gamm and Kristen Eide-Tollefson) put on the 19th Annual Rumi Celebration at Tula Yoga and Wellness, in St. Paul, MN.  Over 120 people attended this unique night featuring music, chanting, Rumi’s […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Candle Light Chanting at Tula Yoga with the Wild Moon Bhaktas

By davidschmit | Published: November 3, 2017

The Wild Moon Bhaktas return to Tula Yoga in St. Paul for a special evening of candle light chanting.  Join us!  No experience necessary.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Third Annual Great Mother Chant

By davidschmit | Published: May 29, 2017

Our annual Great Mother Chant featuring the Wild Moon Bhaktas, Temple of Light and Kalyani (Colleen Buckman) happened at Tula Yoga in St. Paul on May 13.  We raised $320 for the climate change advocacy group, the 350 movement.  Thanks to Tula Yoga for making their wonderful space available, and gratitude to all the musicians […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Third Annual Great Mother Chant

By davidschmit | Published: April 14, 2017

Don’t miss our Third Annual Great Mother Chant, coming up Saturday, May 13, 2017, from 7 -10 pm, at Tula Yoga Center, St. Paul, MN. Three hours of chanting and spiritual music in honor of the Divine Feminine.  With the Wild Moon Bhaktas, Temple of Light and Colleen Buckman (Kalyani).  Recommended door $13-25  A portion […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Chanting & Kirtan with the Wild Moon Bhaktas at the St. Paul Yoga Center

By davidschmit | Published: April 14, 2017

The Wild Moon Bhaktas brought their collection of sacred music,  chants, kirtan and Sufi poetry to the St. Paul Yoga Center in February and March of 2017.  This is one of the finest – and longest running –  yoga centers in the upper Midwest.  We are happy to play there! Outside in the Minnesota winter […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Looking back on 2016

By davidschmit | Published: January 8, 2017

Thanks to all who made 2016 another delicious year for the Wild Moon Bhaktas. We are grateful to the owners and leaders of the centers and churches who welcomed our music, and to the yogis, sufis, mystics and seekers of all persuasions who joined us, chanted with us, made music with us and invoked the […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Great Mother Chant, May 14

By davidschmit | Published: August 25, 2016

The Wild Moon Bhaktas and Kirtan Path led the chanting and music for the Second Annual Great Mother Chant at the St Paul Yoga Center, May 14, 2016. It was a memorable event: three hours of chants to the Great Mother! Om Shakti Ma! A third of the proceeds were donated to the World Wildlife […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Wild Moon Bhaktas at First Unitarian Society

By davidschmit | Published: March 18, 2016

The band continues our monthly program at First Unitarian Society, in Minneapolis. Last Saturday of the month. Chanting, kirtan, spiritual music and more. Music is good for the soul. Chanting is equally good for the soul. Being together with spiritually- minded people and raising our voices up is even better! No experience necessary. Join us! […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Wild Moon Bhaktas

By davidschmit | Published: January 10, 2016

“The Wild Moon Bhaktas are a spiritual/musical force to be reckoned with! Live, and on their debut CD, From the Ganges to the Mississippi, they share a passionate and exuberant call to the Divine. Virtuoso guitar, accordion and tabla playing give rise to gorgeous musical landscapes. Sinewy violin lines weave around gospel infused masculine voices, […]

Posted in Testimonials | Leave a comment

Bhakti Beat

By davidschmit | Published: January 10, 2016

“The Wild Moon Bhaktas, a great midwestern bhakti band you should get to know. Love this.”

Posted in Testimonials | Leave a comment

  • Join Our Mailing List

  • Upcoming Appearances


  • Sunday, August 16, 2026
    6:30-8:00 pm
    The Wild Moon Bhaktas
    An evening of communal chanting,
    kirtan, spiritual music & joy
    Twin Cities Friends Meeting
    1725 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105
    $15 cash at door $18 credit/debit

    Sunday, September 20, 2026
    6:30-8:00 pm
    The Wild Moon Bhaktas
    An evening of communal chanting,
    kirtan, spiritual music & joy
    Twin Cities Friends Meeting
    1725 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105
    $15 cash at door $18 credit/debit

  • Americana Kirtana

  • Rumi's Don't Go Back to Sleep

  • Sri Ram Jai Ram Kirtan