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Review of Michael Franti Performance at The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ. 11/7/19

Michael Franti is not on tour; he’s on a mission. A revival to spread peace, love, healing, acceptance, inclusion, tolerance and hope.

I often refer to my regular attendance at concerts as “church” because of the upliftment these experiences provide. While this may illicit scoffs from more casual listeners, people who largely ignore music, and/or the deeply devout who attend actual religious services, committed music fans will concur that these events can provide real, meaningful spiritual fulfillment.Read More

Two On The Mic: “Pachyman in Dub”

For this third edition of  “Two On The Mic,” I got on the phone with my very good friend Pachy Garcia, who has recently released an insanely good Dub record entitled “Pachyman In Dub.”

This was a special interview for me and one that I was really happy to do.… Read More

First Watch: Sensi Trails – Just Livin’ (feat. KBong)

I give thanks for this life that we’re living
Because it could be gone in an instant
Days go by with the blink of an eye
So don’t take anything for granted

The above words to live by are sung by Kyle Rising, singer/songwriter/guitarist for Sensi Trails, in the incredibly enjoyable song, “Just Livin’.”… Read More

Do It For The Love: Michael Franti

For over two decades, Michael Franti’s original blend of hip-hop, folk, rock and reggae has been pleasing ears, spreading joy, preaching peace and inciting people to dance, while rallying them to take action for positive change.   

Like a true leader, he has backed up his socially conscious messages with humanitarian actions of his own, making him a perfect headliner for the second annual Rootfire At The Park festival, which will be donating 100% of proceeds to Hurricane Irma relief efforts for the surrounding community of Cocoa, Florida.Read More

First Listen: Signal Fire – Lift Up

A signal fire, also known as a smoke signal, was used during pastoral times as a way to transmit information, warn of danger and gather people together. A perfect name for a band who describes themselves as “a group of diverse musicians with a common goal, to spread unity through music.”  Read More