A sampling of the full 3-plus-hour collaborative concert held on February 11th, 2023 as part of the People's Music Network (PMN) Winter Convergence hosted at The People's Forum in New York City. Activism, humor, inspiration, justice, and more by 10 of the 25-plus performers at the concert. Be there for future events!
In 1987 David & Lise Abazs bought and built their off-the-grid Round River Farm, in Finland, Minnesota, from the ground up, starting with a 30-year plan. Having completed that phase, and needing to create additional plans to allow them live sustainably on their land throughout their full lives, they created an updated 10-year strategic plan addressing aspects of energy, transportation, water, shelter, food, work/community, and spirituality.
Guest-hosts today are from the Climate Changed podcast, Nicole Diroff & Ben Yosua-Davis, of the BTS Center, accompanied by Peterson Toscano.
Annie Capp's music has sometimes been called Midwest Urban Folk and it has also been called Folk Therapy, and the music that she shares today is from an especially deep and somewhat confessional project called How Can I Say This.
Randie O'Neil's music is magnetic, especially in the deeply honest feelings and aspirations of her songs. Randie has self-described as a Americana/Folk-Pop artist, but she is also standing on the shoulders of a number of heavy-rocking, strong-and-assertive-and-determined women who blazed a way in a mostly male-dominated rock world. Though her songs are largely solo artistry now, back in the day Randie was part of AMA (Against Medical Advice), though she is truly FMA (For Mental-health Advancement).
Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Lutheran, Moravian, Mindfulness, Non-affiliated
Faye Pietrokowsky has been doing the work of enhancing the ability of people to make decisions combining their inner wisdom/intuition with logic and outer knowledge. Faye combines insights and exercises that help people hone their discernment, empowering them to bring all of their resources to the table. Her work happens through personal coaching, classes for both private & corporate settings, animal communication, and intuitive cooking for health.
Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Buddhist, Religious Science, Quaker
Erin Zindle and the Ragbirds play songs with a deep center, and with rhythms and melodies gathered broadly, from around the world. Erin is a multi-instrumentalist, playing her magic on the violin, keyboards, accordion, & many more instruments. But the best is Erin's deeply honest, vulnerable, and gracious lyrics and tunes, speaking of the journey of her heart, and the heart of the world. Erin & the Ragbirds, including Erin's brother, TJ Zindle, are in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Baptist, Charismatic Christian, Meditation,Blue Ocean Church
Conservatives & storytellers unite for climate well-being, featuring a wide array of valuable climate-related guests & resources though guest-host Peterson Toscano of Citizen's Climate Radio.