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SUMMARY:Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room
DESCRIPTION:AyurPrana Listening Room and Asheville Yoga Center Present: **S
 eán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band in Concert**\n\nSaturday October 24th\,
  2026\n\nAyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806
 \n\nDoors 6PM || Show 7 PM\n\nOriginally hailing from New Orleans and now 
 based in Asheville\, North Carolina\, Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band 
 have been blending ancient mantras with a rich tapestry of musical influen
 ces since their formation in 2005. Their music seamlessly integrates sacre
 d chants from yoga traditions and beyond with elements of rock\, blues\, C
 eltic folk\, gospel\, and world grooves\, creating a sound that resonates 
 with a diverse audience.\n\nThe band's debut album\, Calling The Spirits\,
  released in 2007\, garnered attention for its innovative approach to mant
 ra music\, catching the ears of Terry McBride\, founder of Lilith Fair\, w
 ho signed the band to his Nettwerk label. Subsequent albums\, such as Unit
 y\, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes World Music Chart\, and Mystery\, re
 cognized as one of Louisiana's best albums by Offbeat Magazine\, have furt
 her solidified their place in the global spiritual music scene. Their work
  has been featured on Putumayo World Music compilations\, and they made hi
 story as the first mantra-based band to perform at the New Orleans Jazz & 
 Heritage Festival.\n\nFounded by vocalist. harmonium player and lyricist S
 eán Johnson\, the band includes Alvin Young on bass and guitar\, Narada W
 ise on drums\, multi-instrumentalist Chris Rosser\, and vocalist Shannon R
 eilley.\n\nThis concert is open to the public and also part of a deeper we
 ekend retreat called Bhakti Bliss you can learn more about here.\n\n**What
  to Expect at the Concert**\n\nAttending a Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus 
 Band concert is an immersive experience rooted in connection and presence.
  Their warm\, inclusive shows invite the audience on a journey through mus
 ic and chant—encouraging singing\, dancing\, and reflection. Blending so
 ulful melodies with rhythmic grooves\, the band creates an energetic\, par
 ticipatory atmosphere that fosters a genuine sense of community.\n\nWhethe
 r you're a long-time follower or new to their music\, a concert with Seán
  Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band offers a welcoming space to experience the 
 transformative power of music and mantra.\n\n"The much-beloved band evoke
 \, conjure and celebrate that universally felt yet impossible-to-define es
 sence that lies at the heart of all things\, what Bob Marley once called 
 “a natural mystic\, flowing through the air.” -- Alan DiPerna (Rolling
  Stone)\n\nBoletos: https://dice.fm/event/l8mn2x-sen-johnson-the-wild-lotu
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