Hey Folks, I'm out of town on a cross country trip so things are a bit sporadic. I'll return home on June 18.

Benefit for Peace Village
Friday, June 19th, 2009, 7:30pm
Jackson Wellsprings in Ashland

In his only Ashland appearance this Summer, Shimshai will be at
Jackson Wellsprings, playing his special blend of acoustic world
fusion in a benefit concert for Peace Village Festival. Whether
singing the ancient Sanskrit mantras of India, the traditional
folklore songs of South America, or performing his original works of
divine inspiration, Shimshai's music invokes a sentiment of ancestral
devotion and a dedication to higher consciousness. A self-proclaimed
seeker of truth, described by many as possessing the voice of an
angel, Shimshai is gifted with the innate ability to deliver his
message flawlessly in several languages, most profoundly the universal
language of Love and Oneness.

Featuring Ashland resident Peter Wood's solo acoustic performance of
his dynamic enlightening rock and roll.

Where: Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Hwy 99 N, Ashland, Oregon 97520; 482-3776
When: Friday, June 19th, 2009, 7:30 pm - 10:30pm
Cost: $15-$20, sliding scale, at the door
Benefit: for Peace Village
Info: Contact Larry ~ PeaceVillageFestival@gmail.com 541-535-3140

"An enchanted mixture of spirit and soul, danceable and tranceable."
~ Lieb Ostrow, founder and CEO, Earthbeat Records

"Shimshai's music emanates a divine presence and a quality of peace, a
truly 'natural mystic' energy that flows into the hearts of his
listeners. His musicality is superb, as is that of his bandmates, and
his singing is sublime and transcendent."
~ Jai Uttal

"When I hear this music I feel my soul rise up and start dancing."
~ Sunshine Pressider, KMUD, Humboldt County, California

"To experience the music of Shimshai is to be taken on a musical
journey that celebrates the purest light of universal love. His
beautiful voice and exquisite guitar playing evokes the spirit of Bob
Marley, the subtlety of Jerry Garcia, and a powerful musical prayer to
unite all humanity and spark the fire of change. It is a gift to the
world and a blessing for us all."
~ Robyn Shanti, Dharma Wheel, KBOO Portland

Surrounded by music from birth and formally trained on piano, today
Shimshai performs effortlessly on guitar, sitar, flute, and a variety
of woodwinds. He plays many of the instruments on his self-composed
and self-produced albums: 'I Sense your Presence' (2001), 'Toward the
One' (2003/2006), and 'Live on Maui' (2003/2006), all of which have
been highly revered by the worldwide spiritual community. His
collaboration with Tina Malia on the album 'Jaya Bhagavan' (2004), has
also been met with tremendous success. 'Deliverance' (2006) showcases
Shimshai's abilities as a solo performer. 'Lizana' (2008) is a new
world fusion recording from Shimshai, his first studio album in 5
years. Shimshai continues to offer his talents to various studio
projects, including current collaborations with traditional healers
and several undertakings with indigenous communities throughout south
and Latin America.

Whether playing at large festivals, yoga studios, or spiritual
retreats, Shimshai's live performances throughout the Hawaiian
Islands, Europe, Australia, Mexico, and The Americas have helped to
create a devoted and ever-growing global fan base. His unique blend of
reggae, jazz, kirtan, and folk, infused with a worldbeat influence,
provides a diverse palette of musical expression and attracts a wide
range of listeners. Performing solo or with his group, The Natural
MystiquEnsemble, which features percussion, guitar accompaniment, and
harmony vocals, Shimshai's energy always provides a sacred, intimate,
heart-opening space for all who are present. Along the way, Shimshai
has had the honor of opening for and sharing the stage with such
luminaries as Michael Franti, David Grisman, Mickey Hart, Jai Uttal,
Ram Dass, Deepak Chopra, Bhagavan Das, Dezarie & members of Midnite,
Jah Levi, Hamsa Lila, Sasha Butterfly, Tina Malia, and many other
gifted musicians and visionaries.

To experience the essence of this young mystic is to be taken down a
musical journey that ultimately leads us back to the very core of our
own inner existence. Shimshai, translated as "My Sun" in Hebrew is
indeed "una estrella brillante" whose heartfelt expression, natural
grace, and impeccable intention shall continue to inspire and manifest
positive vibrations for generations to come.

Special guest Peter Wood will start the evening off showcasing new
songs in an exciting solo acoustic performance. Whether it's his
dynamic enlightening rock and roll or the tenderest acoustic ballad,
Peter Wood's awakened songwriting holds the capacity for transforming
the heart. His music shakes, transforms and awakens. It will take you
high, it will take you deep, and at the same time it's served with a
pop accessibility that makes it easy to receive and digest the
message. Peter lives in Ashland with his beloved creative partner,
Jura. Come prepared for an evening full of heart.

Reviews and Testimonials about Peter Wood's music:

"Quite simply and succinctly, it's good medicine!"

"This CD makes me happy -- at a core level. A more impressive review,
however, would come from my 14 year old daughter who gives it more
air-time than Michael Franti OR the Grateful Dead when she is at my
house."

"Every one of Peter's songs touches my heart. My mother is so ecstatic
that she and all of her buddies sit on the patio and listen to the
whole thing over and over on the boom box I got her. It has made her
so happy, and I am truly grateful."

"I absolutely love it. Peter's music touched my heart very deeply,
moving me to tears, and it is still vibrating inside me. This music
has a tremendous potential to bless the world."

To Listen to some of Shimshai's exquisite music, please visit:
http://www.shimshai.com
http://www.myspace.com/shimshai
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shimshai/49640095729
http://apps.facebook.com/ilike/artist/Shimshai
http://www.ilike.com/artist/Shimshai

Local Contact: Larry, PeaceVillageFestival@gmail.com 541-535-3140

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Larry Morningstar
PeaceVillageFestival@gmail.com

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Peace Village
August 7-9, 2009
Jackson Wellsprings
Ashland
Evolving Community
Thru Conversations, Cooperation,
and Celebration
Promoting
Peace
CommUnity
Sustainability
and
Re-Localization

Let's Make Peace a Priority!

Vendor Spaces Available
Sponsorhips and
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact:
PeaceVillageFestival@gmail.com
541-201-8787

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Broadway Phil and the Shouters at Alex's, May 30 at 9:15pm.

Broadway Phil and the Shouters have been rocking
concerts and clubs since 1994. Building on a long
tradition of West Coast blues, R&B and roots rock, the
Shouters remain a hard–driving mainstay of the independent
music scene in Oregon, California and beyond.

The Shouters’ long run has included stints with Huey Lewis,
Dave Mason, Robben Ford, Little Charlie and the Night Kats,
Curtis Salgado, Roomful of Blues, Paul Delay, Roy Rogers,
Lloyd Jones and others.

(source: From their website)

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> Monday June 1st, 8pm - Tease $3 cover
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> Paddy Brannan's Pub: June 12, June 26th
> All shows 8pm.
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> School House Renovation Benefit, June 13 - 6pm
> 5100 Willow Springs Rd. Central Point
> Directions from Ashland: Or. I-5 to blackwell Road West past
> Erickson Sea
> Crane business less than a mile from the Freeway.
> Followed by performers Cindy DeGroft (folk) and Peter Herzog (folk/
> blues)
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> Dandelion Jo
> Eclectic Folk, Bluegrass, Americana
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Monk with Synrgy on May 29th at Alex's, 9:30pm.

Matthew Michael at Northwest Pizza on May 26th at 8pm.