A 5HR RITUAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE
Bridging Culture Through Song & Story
Soul-Folk-Gospel-Indigenous-Prayer-Choir
(No particular religious affiliations FYI)
THE INVITATION:
Come join us in a 1000 person "Revival Choir" in-the-round under a 24’ hanging globe, in a world-renowned cathedral, for a participatory concert experience like none other ... Let us come together in these times of societal division to sing into the beauty of what unites us as humans ... Let us gather during this harvest season, under the glow of our Mother Earth, giving voice to the hard truths and hearty gifts at the core of our collective story ... Invite your friends and family ... This is something that you'll carry in your hearts for many years to come... (And it's like 3 concerts in 1, not to mention something that you'll just seriously enjoy 😉).
events.revivalgatherings.com
THE SETTING:
Imagine 1000 humans together under the majestic architecture of St. Mark's Cathedral. Imagine a circular stage at the center of us all, encircled by culture tenders from every continent, directly under a gigantic suspended Earth. Imagine dozens of rugs, floor pillows, pews and chairs in concentric circles throughout the cathedral. Imagine dynamic lighting and immersive surround sound bringing us all into resonance as we listen to - and sing with - some of the most engaging musicians and storytellers of our modern era.
THE PRAYER:
May we remember that in a circle everything is connected and everyone belongs ... May we be supported in calling upon the gods of deep culture & cathedral to join us in a rowdy evening of joyous praise ... May we honor the holy loom upon which the tapestry of our past is still being woven, while we sing out as if 7 future generations depended upon our chorus for their wholeness ... May we offer up this true Thanks-giving in gratitude for all that we have, in service to all those who need it, and in praise to all the miracles of our Dearest. Mother. Earth.
THE PARTY:
And may we not take ourselves toooo seriously...
I'm quite certain that this gravitas & prayer
will be woven into a wildly good time.
I've seen it happen many-a-night.
(This is a Revival after all 😉)
EVENING SCHEDULE:
4:00PM Doors Open
Arrive early. Get a prime seat. Have a picnic. Enjoy your neighbors.
5:45PM Opening Circle
Participants MUST Arrive By 5:45pm At The Latest!!!
6:00 Paul Chiyokten Wagner (Coast Salish Flutist & Storyteller) and Alyx Somas (Native North American Ritualist)
6:30 Mamuse (An uplifting, 4 piece folk-soul-revival group with hauntingly-beautiful female harmonies)
8:00 Intermission (Bring light food to share with your neighbors! Quiet packaging only please)
8:15 Aaron Johnson & Family (Bellowing trio of sibling song carriers born out of the African diaspora)
8:45 Max Ribner (with the 10 piece “Resilient Beings Orchestra” and many featured artists)
10:30 Closing Circle (Ritual, integration and moving forward)
11:00PM Event Ends
REVIVAL GATHERINGS:
Revival Gatherings are highly participatory in nature. Despite what you may have been told about your voice, we wholeheartedly welcome your courageous engagement ... We're honored to host revered wisdom keepers and representatives from many cultures, who'll be offering up their gifts of prayer and poetry over musical accompaniment throughout the evening ... And in typical Revival fashion, there will be many unique and experimental musical configurations throughout the night that will never happen again ... (So enjoy it while it's happening!)
TERRA EXHIBITION:
The Circle concert weekend is a culmination of the inaugural 3 week “Terra Exhibition” at St. Mark’s Cathedral, (produced by www.orbisglobes.com and www.revivalgatherings.com) ... From Nov 3rd-23rd a 24’ museum-grade Earth globe will be suspended from the ceiling, internally-lit, rotating, and lowered down during contemplative exhibition hours, cathedral yoga classes, zen prayer evenings, and other Terra programming. Tell your friends and family, this world-class installation will be FREE TO THE PUBLIC, and you don’t want to miss it! (We’ll be touring with this exhibition and hosting similarly-powerful concert experiences at other renowned cathedrals into 2026 and beyond).
SPONSORS & DONORS:
This November weekend literally wouldn't be possible without the support of Patrons who believe in the project. If you are in a place of abundance and something about the potential of this Circle strikes a chord with you, please reach out directly to Ben or visit Revival's website to learn about more ways to support. Whether you simply purchase the "Inner Choir" ticket below, or decide to become a beloved Sponsor/Donor, we're incredibly excited to connect with you and welcome you into the Revival family. Thank you for your trust, your inspiration and your generosity. It truly makes this Circle go round.
CIRCLE ARTIST BIOS:
PAUL CHIYOKTEN WAGNER (Coast Salish Flutist & Storyteller) For decades Chiyokten has sang, marched, prayed, taught, and led from the heart in order to protect the wellbeing of the natural world. Whether in a courtroom, a conference, a classroom or a canoe: He shares his love of the sacred to all with ears to hear. Over the years his flute, his message, and his care has reached millions, and we're sure there are many million more to come. Connect with Chiyokten at @protectors.salish.sea
MAMUSE (Sarah Nutting, Karisha Longaker, Scott Ferreter & Nate Dittle) Wholeheartedly fed by the folk and gospel traditions, MaMuse creates uplifting music to inspire the world into thriving. Interweaving brilliant and haunting harmony with lyrics born of honed emotional intelligence, MaMuse invokes a musical presence that inspires the opening of the heart. Playing a family of varied acoustic instruments including upright bass, guitar, mandolins, and flutes, these powerful women embody a love for all life. The synergy that is created through this musical connection is palpable and truly moving to witness. Connect with them at @mamusemusic
BLACK MEDICINE (Aaron Johnson, Alillia Johnson & Travis Johnson) A sonic ancestral reclamation and ritual song circle carried by siblings of the African diaspora who grew up singing together in the high desert of southern California. Curated for singers and non-singers alike, this family creates a space where we can receive emotional nourishment by disrupting the notion that we cannot sing, bringing healing to the pain incurred around our voices. Black Medicine makes each song a sonic tent that is welcoming for all who sing under it. Bring your hearts and join in the ritual of this vocal nest. In turn you can expect your voice, mind and body to be renewed. Connect with Aaron at @holistic_resistance
MAX RIBNER & THE RESILIENT BEINGS ORCHESTRA (Micaela Kingslight, Samara Jade, Aimee Ringle, Saratone, James Rian OKeefe, Anna Mae, Safiya Labelle, Sarah Conner, Joe Enright, Brennan Dugan & special guests) Max Ribner weaves an incredible ensemble with many featured artists to create a powerful celebration of music, connection, and collective resilience. This is a collection of modern-day mantras and torch-bearing songs to bring the listener into a sense of coming home to Self. These songs are written for future generations, for slowing down, for creating longer lasting relationships and for piecing ourselves back together. Connect with Max at @maxribner
ALYX SOMAS (Culture Tender and Reindigenization Practitioner) is a 2S Native Northern American sharing indigenous wisdom to help humanity re-member our sacred beauty and interdependence. Their work is a labor for pan-cultural revival, remembering our ancestral reverence for all that lives while reimagining belonging within the ecosystems of modernity. They hold community circle, ceremony, and consultation for organizations. They also offer personal mentorship in Ancestral Reclamation, Collective Liberation, Decolonial Pathways, and Grief / Initiatory Healing Rites. Connect with Alyx at @collectivityproject
BLAKE SHELAFOE (Duwamish Storyteller)
REV. PANDORA CANTON (Hospice Minister)
SAFFIRE BOUCHELION (Musician & Facilitator)
COLLIN BROWN (Elder & Heart Tender)
More Culture Tenders Announced Soon...
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
You must arrive by 5:45pm at the latest!!!
St. Mark’s parking is a challenge, come early!
Do NOT park in fire lanes or block access.
Bring food to share (Quiet packaging only).
Bring water bottle. Water fountains in foyer.
Reishi will have an Herbal Elixir Bar in back.
Children who can honor silence are welcome.
Take care of yourself, use restroom at will.
Turn your phones onto airplane mode please.
No flash photography or long form video.
There'll be a documentary made of the event.
You agree to being photographed/recorded.
No refunds during the month before the show.
TICKET LINK:
events.revivalgatherings.com
ORBIS GLOBES:
www.orbisglobes.com
REVIVAL WEBSITE:
www.revivalgatherings.com
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