Events
December 17, 2023
Remembering Rumi, An Interactive Celebration
Dervish whirling guidance by Erik Bendix
Poetry reading by Laura Hope-Gill
Live music by Free Planet Radio
Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College
701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa NC 28778
7-9pm (whirling workshop 5:30-6:30pm)
$15-45 suggested donation
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remembering-rumi-tickets-753386408027
December 9, 2023
Donna De Leroy
An Evening of Mantra and Sacred Music
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
(playing bass in the band)
https://liveayurprana.com/pages/events
December 3, 2023
Multi-Faith Festival of Lights
Billy Jonas, Reggie Headen, David Lamotte, River Guerguerian
Paula Hanke, Regina Duke, Chris Rosser & more
Jubilee! Community at Rainbow School Auditorium
60 State Street, Asheville NC 28806
6pm $15-20
Nov 30-Dec 3, 2023
Bhakti Bliss w/ David Newman and Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
https://liveayurprana.com/pages/events
Nov 11-12, 2023
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
Mahabhuta Yoga VegFest
Pensacola Beach, FL
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
https://mahabhutayogavegfest.com
Nov 10, 2023
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
Wild Lotus Yoga
New Orleans LA
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
https://wildlotusyoga.com/event/mantra-music-concert-with-sean-johnson-the-wild-lotus-band/
Nov 2-5, 2023
AwakeningSoul
Kanuga Conference Center
Hendersonville NC
(playing in the ensemble)
https://www.awakeningsoulpresents.org
Saturday night concert 7pm - Free Planet Radio & Lindsey Blount:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-planet-radio-with-special-guest-lindsey-blount-lang-germany-tickets-738896508347
Oct 26 & 27, 2023
Arts & Resiliency Gathering
Stephanie Winters & Chris Rosser
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
https://resilience.uccs.edu/arts-gathering
Oct 15, 2023
Chris Rosser solo
The Listening Room Concerts
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
89 Sierra
Franklin NC
2:30pm Suggested donation $20, $16 w/advanced reservation robby.concerts@gmail.com
https://www.uufranklin.org/wpz/connection/listening-room/
Oct 5, 2023
Paloma Devi & Brenda McMorrow
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
(playing bass, guitar, keys, oud & dotar in the band)
https://liveayurprana.com/pages/events
Oct 4, 2023
Joe Medwick album release concert
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
(playing keys in the band)
Sept 30, 2023
Mary Davis & Ed Entmacher
Private House Concert
Asheville NC
Sept 24
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
Unitarian Universalist Society
Springfield MA
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
Sept 23-24
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
Ahimsa Yoga Festival
Cambridge NY
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
Sept 21, 2023
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
Easton Yoga Collective
Easton, PA
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
Sept 9, 2023
Raquy Danziger w/Chris Rosser
Culturefest
Appalachian South Folklife Center
Pipestem, WV
https://www.culturefestwv.com
Sept 1, 2023
Raquy Danziger w/River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser & Beth Heinberg
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
August 12, 2023
An Evening with Free Planet Radio
w/special guest Master Puppeteer Hobey Ford
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
7:30pm $30/35
https://liveayurprana.com/pages/events
July 20-23, 2023
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
LoveShinePlay Festival
Asheville NC
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
July 9, 2023
Talking with Trees (Scott Sheerin, Jahidi & Chris Rosser) w/ guest Chinobay
Willow Moon Farm
Jupiter NC
July 3, 2023
Local Live! Songwriter Showcase w/ Bob Hinkle, Chris Rosser & Eric Eden
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
June 18, 2023
Talking with Trees (Scott Sheerin, Jahidi & Chris Rosser)
Willow Moon Farm
Jupiter NC
June 16-17, 2023
Jahnavi Harrison
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
(playing guitar, keys & dotar in the band)
https://liveayurprana.com/pages/events
June 3, 2023
David LaMotte
The Grey Eagle
Asheville NC
(playing bass, guitar & keys in the band)
May 28-June 1, 2023
Haden Dream Conference
Free Planet Radio w/Lindsey Blount & Chinobay
Kanuga Conference Center
471 Kanuga Chapel Drive
Hendersonville NC 28739
(Concert Tuesday night)
https://www.hadeninstitute.com
May 12-14, 2023
Lake Eden Arts Festival
Stephanie Winters w/Chris Rosser
Camp Rockmont
377 Lake Eden Rd
Black Mountain NC 28711
www.theleaf.org
April 21, 2023
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
https://liveayurprana.com/pages/events
April 2, 2023
Talking with Trees
(Scott Sheerin, Jahidi & Chris Rosser w/ special guest Jake Wolf)
White Horse Black Mountain
Black Mountain NC
March 26, 2023
Sounds for the Soulstice
Free Planet Radio w/ guest Simon de Voil
Kanuga Conference Center
Chapel of the Transfiguration
471 Kanuga Chapel Drive
Hendersonville NC 28739
Concert 4:30pm
Tickets start at $25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kanuga-presents-sounds-for-the-soulstice-tickets-549438634747
March 4, 2023
Shimshai w/ Kristin Luna Ray
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
(playing guitar & keys in the band)
https://liveayurprana.com/pages/events
February 12, 2023
Chris Rosser in Concert
The Listening Room
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Franklin
89 Sierra Dr
Franklin NC 28734
2:30pm
Suggested donations: $20, $15 with advanced reservations to: robby.concerts@gmail.com
Pay at the gate: cash or check made out to Chris Rosser
Vaccinations & boosters. Please plan to wear a mask but stay home if you are sick.
February 11, 2023
An Evening with Free Planet Radio
w/Special Guest Chinobay
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
7:30pm $25
https://liveayurprana.com/pages/events
February 4, 2023
Girish & Donna De Leroy
An Evening of Mantra and Sacred Music
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
(playing bass in the band)
https://liveayurprana.com/pages/events
January 27, 2023
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
Wild Lotus Yoga
New Orleans LA
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
2022
November 12-13, 2022
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
Mahabhuta Yoga VegFest
Pensacola Beach, FL
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
https://seanjohnsonandthewildlotusband.com/events/mahabhuta-yoga-vegfest/
November 11, 2022
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
Wild Lotus Yoga
New Orleans LA
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
https://seanjohnsonandthewildlotusband.com/events/mantra-music-concert-3/
November 3-6, 2022
AwakeningSoul
Kanuga Conference Center
Hendersonville NC
(playing in the ensemble)
https://www.awakeningsoulpresents.org
October 22-23
Lake Eden Arts Festival
Camp Rockmont
377 Lake Eden Rd
Black Mountain NC 28711
w/ River Guerguerian, Jake Wolf & more
www.theleaf.org
September 27, 2022
Free Planet Radio
Charlotte International Arts Festival
Levine Ave Artists Stage
500 South Tryon St
Charlotte NC 28202
5:30-6:40pm
Free!
w/ special guest Jake Wolf on bass
https://www.charlotteartsfest.com/event/free-planet-radio-levine-ave-artist-stage-9-27/
September 25, 2022
Celebration of Life Honoring Eliot Wadopian
Lake Eden Field
377 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain NC 28711
Open to the public
3-8pm
Music by Free Planet Radio, Opal String Quartet, Jane Kramer, Kat Williams, Byron Hedgepeth, Jake Wolf, Zack Page, Con Clave and more
https://www.facebook.com/events/1599677457081495
August 26-27, 2022
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
Bhaktistock Sacred Music Festival
Fairlee VT
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
August 13, 2022
Free Planet Radio & Life Like Water
The Grey Eagle
Asheville NC
July 28-31, 2022
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band
LoveShinePlay Festival
Asheville NC
(playing bass, keys, dotar & oud in the band)
July 24, 2022
Madelyn Ilana Album Release Concert
Isis Music Hall
Asheville NC
(playing bass in the band)
July 14, 2022
Talking with Trees (Scott Sheerin, Jahidi & Chris Rosser)
Willow Moon Farm
Jupiter NC
June 18, 2022
David LaMotte Album Release Concert
White Horse Black Mountain
Black Mountain NC
(playing keys & dotar in the band)
June 17, 2022
Jane Kramer w/Free Planet Radio
Transylvania County Library
Brevard NC
June 5, 2022
Greg Olson & Chris Rosser
The Gathering at Paint Rock Farm
Hot Springs NC
May 22, 2022
Talking with Trees (Scott Sheerin, Jahidi & Chris Rosser)
Willow Moon Farm
Jupiter NC
May 14, 2022
Chuck Brodsky Album Release Concert
Isis Music Hall
Asheville NC
(playing keys & bass in the band)
April 30, 2022
Benefit for Ukraine
Chris Wilhelm, Amanda Platt, Chris Rosser, Hannah Kaminer & Andrew Scotchie
Isis Music Hall
Asheville NC
April 2, 2022
Jimmy Landry Tribute Concert
White Horse Black Mountain
Black Mountain NC
October 19, 2021
GLOBAL SOUNDS CONCERT @ WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN
Doors 6:30pm, Show 7:00pm
Tickets: $22/ advance - $25 day of OR: Watch Live Online - sliding scale
Cabaret seating – tables are well spaced, sanitizer is abundantly available, masks required
Tickets and Information Available at: https://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
January 1, 2022
Sound Meditation Concert with Free Planet Radio
The Light Center
Black Mountain NC
2021
August 27, 2021
Free Planet Radio w/special guest Duncan Wickel
LEAF Downtown AVL
6:15-7:30pm
Pack Square Park
Asheville NC
https://theleaf.org/leaf-downtown-avl-lineup/
August 22, 2021
Music on Murdock presents Free Planet Radio
Outdoor Concert at Congregation Beth Israel
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
229 Murdock Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3614
Tickets: Adults: 17+ years $20 in advance ($25 day of concert)
Kids 12 to 16 years: $5, Children 11 and under FREE
Bring folding chairs/blanket & snacks for picnic or enjoy dinner by caterer, Clarence Robinson (Cooking With Comedy, Freestyle Soul Food Cuisine)
Details and tickets: https://www.bethisraelnc.org/event/free-planet-radio-concert-at-cbi/?instance_id=18356
828-252-8660
June 5, 2021
Free Planet Radio joins Kat Williams for the Under One Sky benefit concert at
White Horse Black Mountain
When: 7:00pm
Where: 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711 (828) 669-0816
Tickets: click here
Details: Under One Sky presents their benefit performance at the White Horse Black Mountain featuring a live concert by Kat Williams and Free Planet Radio. Emmy-nominated Kat Williams is known as Asheville’s Queen of Soul and has been compared to icons like Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald.
Under One Sky is an Asheville, North Carolina-based nonprofit organization, which provides services for children who have experienced, or are experiencing, the foster care system. Under One Sky's year-long programs promote emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual growth and help youth to establish permanent connections to a community of supportive adults and peers.
May 8, 2021
Free Planet Radio performs a live stream concert with special guest Jane Kramer
Please join us online as Free Planet Radio performs a live concert in the Asheville Rhythm studio sponsored by the
Tryon Fine Arts Center and live streamed on Facebook.
When: 7:00pm
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/448768213075068
Details: Global sounds trio, Free Planet Radio, performing live at the Asheville Rhythm Studio in Asheville, NC, with special guest, soulful songstress- Jane Kramer.
Stream the concert for free; anyone, anywhere.
Virtual tip jar for those who can and would like to financially support the music:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/christopherrosser350
April 14, 2021
Free Planet Radio performs a live stream concert presented by the Aaron Copland School of Music
Please join us online as Free Planet Radio performs a live concert in the Asheville Rhythm studio broadcast on the
Aaron Copland School of Music Youtube channel. Open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
When: 11:00AM
Link: https://youtu.be/UY26t_-vbB8
Details: The Aaron Copland School of Music is the “jewel in the crown” of Queens College, part of the City University of
New York. ACSM offers three different types of music undergraduate degrees: General Music (BA), Performance (B.Mus), and Music Education (B.Mus/Ed). All students go through rigorous academic courses in theory, history, ear-training, sight-singing and performance. All students in all undergraduate programs take private lessons as part of their degree requirements.
March 21, 2021
Free Planet Radio Sound Meditation
Cathedral of All Souls Lenten Arts Series
When: Sunday, 4pm EST
Where: Originally performed on January 23 in the Asheville Rhythm studio and presented by the Cathedral of All Souls, on their YouTube channel.
Details: A year ago, as the pandemic was coming to the forefront of everyone's awareness and all social events came to a dramatic halt, we had to cancel our scheduled live concert in the beautiful and historic Cathedral in Biltmore Village. A full year later, live in-person concerts are still not really an option, but the good folks at All Souls are adapting to the times and carrying forward with offering their Lenten Arts Concert Series, virtually.
February 20, 2021
Free Planet Radio in a live stream concert
Chris Rosser, Eliot Wadopian, and River Guerguerian, with special guest Christie Lenée.
Free Planet Radio will be playing well loved favorites plus exciting new pieces from their latest album, Pursuit. They will engage the live audience in the chat room, answer your questions and bring on holiday happy energy. Christie will join them on the guitar with her dynamic percussive fingerstyle technique.When: 7:00PM EST
Where: Performing in the Asheville Rhythm studio and live streaming on Facebook.
Details: This is the third concert of a Free Planet Radio monthly series.
February’s special guest artist, Christie Lenée is an award winning singer/songwriter. Her use of dexterous fingerpicking and two-hand tapping to relay deep emotions through tuneful compositions, more than enough to win her the 2017 International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and the 2019 Acoustic Guitartist of the Year.
January 1, 2021 rescheduled for January 23*
Free Planet Radio in a live stream sound meditation/concert.
Spend some time resetting the energy of this new year with Chris Rosser,
Eliot Wadopian, and River Guerguerian.
*We rescheduled the Free Planet Radio New Year's Day Sound Meditation event so that Chris can continue to keep his energy fully focused on his son Jaron's recovery from a heart transplant. We continue to send prayers and well wishes to the Rosser family and are pleased to hear that so far Jaron is doing well.
The new date for this livestream concert is Saturday, January 23rd, at 4pm.
We have so much to be thankful for and so much to creatively reconstruct as we roll into 2021 with renewed purpose and optimism.
Thank you for understanding and for your continued interest and support.
When: 4:00pm EST
Where: Performing in the Asheville Rhythm studio and live streaming on Facebook.
Details: This is the fourth in a monthly series of Free Planet Radio concerts . More details soon!
How much: FREE* (virtual tip jar)
December 19, 2020 - rescheduled for February 20, 2021
Free Planet Radio in a live stream concert
Chris Rosser, Eliot Wadopian, and River Guerguerian, with special guest Christie Lenée.
Hi folks! Chris Rosser's son is in surgery today, receiving a long-awaited heart transplant. Please send Jaron Rosser and his parents, Chris and Lynn, and all the medical staff working on this life-saving procedure all the good vibes and prayers you can muster.
For obvious reasons, the livestream concert for this weekend is postponed and we will adjust the date on this event page as soon as one is decided upon that works for the band and Christie. The date may change a few times, depending on how everything goes post-operation.
For now, we DO expect to still stream the New Year's Day Sound Meditation as planned, but will keep you all posted in that event page as well if anything changes.
Thank you so much for understanding and please stay tuned for further updates.
November 21, 2020
Free Planet Radio in a live stream concert.
Chris Rosser, Eliot Wadopian, and River Guerguerian, with special guests,
Isabel Castelvi and Ginger Kowal
Free Planet Radio will be playing old favorites from their Global Symphony Project album plus exciting new pieces from their latest album, Pursuit. They will engage the live audience in the chat room as they answer your questions about the evolving language around music that spans so many genres and influences.
When: 7:00PM EST
Where: Performing in the Asheville Rhythm studio and live streaming on Facebook
Details: This is the second concert of a Free Planet Radio monthly series. November’s special guest artists are two powerful women, Ginger Kowal, violin, and Isabel Castelvi, cello. Ginger, a former member of the Asheville Symphony's Opal String Quartet, recorded Global Symphony Project with the band. Isabel has often played and sung with Free Planet.
September 26, 2020
Free Planet Radio in a live stream concert.
Chris Rosser, Eliot Wadopian, and River Guerguerian, with special guest, Adam Maalouf
Free Planet Radio will be playing new and old songs and responding to the live audience in the chat room,
sharing stories, talking about the evolving language around music that spans so many genres and influences
and how to respectfully navigate that synthesis.
When: 7:00PM EST
Where: Performing in the Asheville Rhythm studio and live streaming on Facebook
Details: This is the first concert of a Free Planet Radio monthly series. September’s special guest artist is the extraordinary instrumentalist/percussionist Adam Maalouf who will be joining Free Planet Radio on handpans, cello, and percussion. Adam is a long time Asheville Percussion Festival friend and has performed here many times. We welcome him to Asheville from his new home in Greenville, SC where he recently moved from NYC.
July 18 , 2020
A virtual evening with Free Planet Radio:
River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser, and Eliot Wadopian, exploring their original take on Global Music.
Familiar FPR tunes inspired by elements of music from around the world plus a
debut of some new sounds.
When: 7:00pm
Where: Performed in the Asheville Rhythm studio and livestreamed from the Grey Eagle
Details: Join us from the comfort of your own living room for an informal interactive performance and live chat where you can ask questions and learn about their intriguing array of instruments and techniques.
Tickets: by donation to the virtual tip jar (there will be a link posted on the Grey Eagle Facebook page)
www.thegreyeagle.com/e/live-stream-an-evening-with-free-planet-radio-113515329406/
2020
March 29
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Peace Is My Religion
Music of the Mystics
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat
Paradise Island
Nassau, Bahamas
https://www.sivanandabahamas.org/course/peace-is-my-religion-march-2020/
(playing keys and dotar in the ensemble)
March 22
Free Planet Radio Sound Meditation & Concert
Lenten Arts Series
Cathedral of All Souls
Biltmore Village
Asheville NC
4pm $10 donation at the door
allsoulscathedral.org
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
March 19
Virginia Schenck w/Free Planet Radio
Cam Busch Arts for Health Series
Hunter Museum
5-7:30pm
Chattanooga TN
https://www.huntermuseum.org/events/event/20th-annual-cam-busch-arts-for-health-series
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
March 16
Local Live!
Cary Cooper, Chris Rosser & host, Jay Brown
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
7-9pm
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
February 28
Free Planet Radio Concert w/GAMAC string quartet
GAMAC
Calhoun Academy of the Arts
1520 E.Calhoun St
Anderson SC 29621
7:30pm $20
https://www.gamac.org/buy-concert-tickets/i9utspjgsvfdjljmkl9bqzytkcgdtl-xc2pm-da9gs
February 14
LEAF Global Arts Grand Opening Celebration
w/ Free Planet Radio, Lyric, Dirty Dozen Brass, and Drew & Justin from Toubab Krewe
19 Eagle Street Suite 120
Asheville NC 28801
6-9pm
www.theleaf.org
January 25
Luna Ray & friends
Asheville Community Yoga
Asheville NC
https://ashevillecommunityyoga.com
(playing dotar, guitar & keys in the band)
January 11
Tall Tales
w/Chris Rosser, Al Schlimm, Joan D'Entremont, Zack Page & Bill Berg
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC
http://isisasheville.com/
January 1
Free Planet Radio
New Year’s Day Sound Meditation
UR Light Center
2196 NC Hwy 9 South
Black Mountain NC 28711
Advance $20($35 for two), Door $25
4-5:30pm
urlight.org
2019
November 21
Talking with Trees (Scott Sheerin, Isabel Castellvi & Chris Rosser)
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
November 20
Abraham Jam (w/ Chris Rosser)
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Knoxville TN
www.abrahamjam.com
November 15
Free Planet Radio Album Release Concert
Isis Music Hall & Kitchen
743 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC
8:30pm $17adv/$20dos
w/ special guests Christian Howes and the Asheville Rhythm drummers
http://isisasheville.com/
November 6-10
Awakening Soul
Lutheridge Conference Center
Arden NC
(playing in the ensemble)
https://www.awakeningsoulpresents.org
October 10
Concert honoring Dr. Ed Panosian
w/Mariam Matossian, Chris Rosser & the Bob Jones University Orchestra
Founder’s Memorial Auditorium
Greenville, SC
October 5
Jimmy Landry Birthday Bash
w/ Chris Rosser, Wes Collins & Amanda Anne Platt
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
October 2
Musician’s Benefit for the Bahamas
Jeff Sipe, Jon Stickley Trio, Jane Kramer, Free Planet Radio & more
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
https://www.thegreyeagle.com
September 29
Engage With The LivingPulse
Free Planet Radio, Matthew Richmond & More
Timber Hall Events
45 Timber Hall Events Lane
Leicester, NC 28748
4-7p Tickets are free
September 6
Chuck Brodsky w/ Chris Rosser
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC
http://isisasheville.com/
September 5
Talking with Trees (Scott Sheerin, Isabel Castellvi & Chris Rosser)
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
August 31
Tall Tales
w/Chris Rosser, Al Schlimm, Joan D'Entremont, Zack Page & Bill Berg
Connestee Falls Community
Brevard, NC
August 25
Organicfest
Pack Square Park
Asheville NC
http://www.organicfest.org
August 17
Raquy Danziger
w/Chris Rosser, River Guerguerian & Beth Heinberg
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC
http://isisasheville.com/
August 3
LEAF Downtown AVL
Pack Square Park
Asheville NC
http://www.theleaf.org/downtown/
June 24-July 1
Asheville Percussion Festival
Glen Velez, Loire Cutler, Nagmeh Farmhand, Adam Maalouf, Free Planet Radio & more
Odyssey School & Diana Wortham Theatre
Asheville NC
http://ashevillepercussionfestival.com
June 17
Local Live!
Cary Cooper, Chris Rosser & host, Jay Brown
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
June 8
Chris Rosser
Stay Tuned House Concerts
Little Rock AR
May 31
Talking With Trees w/Scott Sheerin, Isabel Castellvi & Chris Rosser
The Raga Room
162 Old Lakey Gap Rd
Black Mountain NC
7pm RSVP asethibrown@gmail.com for details
https://www.facebook.com/events/2207048062883243/
May 24-26
Chris Rosser
Opelika Songwriters Festival
Historic Downtown Opelika, AL
https://www.opelikasongwritersfestival.com
May 10
Jane Kramer w/Free Planet Radio
Lake Eden Arts Festival
Camp Rockmont
377 Lake Eden Rd
Black Mountain NC 28711
The Barn Stage 5pm
www.theleaf.org
May 4
Chris Rosser
House Concert
Asheville NC
Details coming soon…
May 3
An Evening with Free Planet Radio
The Cary Theatre
122 East Chatham Street
Cary NC 27511
8pm $20 seat/$25 table
https://sixstringpresents.com/event/freeplanetradio/
Tickets are also available for a live stream of this show
April 27
David LaMotte
MerleFest
Wilkesboro, NC
http://merlefest.org
(playing keys & bass in the band)
April 11
Sonic World Fusion Concert
Free Planet Radio w/WCU Choirs & Gamelan Ensemble
Western Carolina University
Coulter Building Recital Hall
Cullowhee NC
7:30pm Free More Info
March 30
The ReHappening
Free Planet Radio & many more
Camp Rockmont
Black Mountain NC
http://rehappening.com
March 26
Echo Sessions
Free Planet Radio & Jane Kramer w/Billy Cardine
Echo Mountain Studio
Asheville NC
6pm Live Stream
http://iamavl.com/live
March 2
Jane Kramer w/Free Planet Radio & Billy Cardine
Album release show
Ambrose West
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC 28806
7:30PM
http://ambrosewest.com
February 24
Tall Tales
w/Chris Rosser, Al Schlimm, Joan D'Entremont, Zack Page & Bill Berg
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC
6pm in the Lounge
http://isisasheville.com/
February 17
Asher Leigh Album Release
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
https://www.thegreyeagle.com
(playing piano & bass in the band)
February 10
Free Planet Radio
Concert & Sound Meditation
Congregation Beth HaTephila
43 North Liberty Street
Asheville, NC 28801
4-6:00pm
$20 advance, $25 day of event
Pair of tix: $35 advance, $45 day of event
click here to purchase tickets
February 8
Chuck Brodsky w/ Chris Rosser
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC
http://isisasheville.com/
January 29-31
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & His Ensemble
Sivananda Ashram & Yoga Retreat Center
Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas
www.sivanandabahamas.org
(playing keyboards and dotar in the band)
2018
December 1
Virginia Schenck w/ Free Planet Radio
Fernbank Science Center Planetarium
156 Heaton Park Drive
Atlanta GA 30307
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3613416#_=_
November 17
Asheville Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Asheville NC
https://ashevillesymphony.org
(oud soloist on Bates “Mothership”)
November 4
Talking With Trees w/Scott Sheerin, Isabel Castellvi & Chris Rosser
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
October 21
Rebuild the Village Music Festival for ABCCM
Salvage Station
Asheville NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/1123430964489792/
October 6
Free Planet Radio
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC
8:30pm $15
http://isisasheville.com/
September 9
TEDx Asheville : Higher Ground
with a musical performance by Free Planet Radio
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
43 Haywood Rd
Asheville NC
7:30pm
https://tedxasheville.co
http://isisasheville.com/
September 8
The Songmaker Series presents: Chris Rosser in concert
C'ville Coffee
Charlottesville, VA
7pm $20
http://www.cvillecoffee.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2087580908163035/
August 31
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
South Haven Performance Series
First United Methodist Church
South Haven, MI
7:30pm
https://southhavenperformanceseries.org
(playing piano and oud in the band)
August 11
Free Planet Radio
Sound meditation to celebrate the release of our latest album, Stillness.
UR Light Center
2196 NC Hwy 9 South, Black Mountain NC
7-8:30pm
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door
https://www.urlight.org/free-planet-radio-coming-on-august-11/
August 4
Free Planet Radio
LEAF Downtown AVL
Pack Square Park
Asheville NC
http://www.theleaf.org/downtown/
July 21
Chris Rosser & Aaron Price
The Cary Theatre
122 East Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
8pm-10:30pm
http://sixstringpresents.com/event/rosser_price/
June 25 - July 1
Kasiva Mutua, Raquy Danziger, Nagmeh Farahmand, Free Planet Radio & more
Asheville Percussion Festival
Odyssey School & Diana Wortham Theatre
Asheville NC
http://ashevillepercussionfestival.com
June 24
Chris Rosser
Music by the Lake
Blue Ridge Community College
5-7pm Free
Flat Rock NC
http://www.blueridge.edu/mbl
June 16
Jane Kramer
Wayne Henderson Festival
Grayson Highlands State Park
Wilson, VA
http://www.waynehenderson.org/the-festival/
(playing guitar in the band)
June 14
Blue Ridge Public Radio presents Says You! Live in Asheville
w/ Free Planet Radio
7pm $32, $40, $45
https://www.dwtheatre.com
(live radio show taping)
May 31
Nikki Forbes CD Release
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
7pm Lounge
http://isisasheville.com
(playing keys and guitar in the band)
May 12 & 13
Lizz Wright
SFJAZZ Center
San Francisco, CA
https://www.sfjazz.org
(playing guitar in the band)
May 11
Lizz Wright
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Santa Cruz, CA
https://www.kuumbwajazz.org
(playing guitar in the band)
May 6
Chuck Brodsky CD Release
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
https://www.thegreyeagle.com
(playing piano & bass in the band)
May 5
Jane Kramer w/ Free Planet Radio & Billy Cardine
Diana Wortham Theatre MainStage Series
2 South Pack Square
Asheville NC 28801
8pm $35 regular/$30 student/$20 child
https://www.dwtheatre.com
April 21
Songsmith Gathering
Brevard Music Center
Brevard NC
https://www.songsmithgathering.com
(backing up Beth Wood)
April 8
Benefit for Camp Lakey Gap
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
March 25
Chris Rosser (solo show)
Acoustic Journeys
Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville
1 Edwin Place
Asheville, North Carolina
7:00 P.M.
info: dbaker2001@gmail.com
March 18
Tall Tales
w/Chris Rosser, Al Schlimm, Joan D'Entremont, Zack Page & Bill Berg
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
7:30pm MainStage seated $15adv/$18 day of show
http://isisasheville.com/event/tall-tales-2/
February 24
Talking With Trees w/Scott Sheerin, Isabel Castellvi & Chris Rosser
The Raga Room
162 Old Lakey Gap Rd
Black Mountain NC
7:30pm $20 RSVP asethibrown@gmail.com for details
January 25-28
Gladdening Light Symposium 2018
"The Spiritual Lens - Evocations on Poetry, Music and Film"
Krista Tippett, Free Planet Radio, Billy Collins, Gustavo Santaolalla, A.O. Scott & more
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
www.gladdeninglight.org
January 20
Tall Tales w/Chris Rosser, Al Schlimm, Joan D'Entremont, Zack Page & James Kylen
Streamside Concerts
Arden NC
7:30pm $20 suggested
RSVP & Info: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0844aeae2da1f49-tall
January 16
Lizz Wright
National Day of Racial Healing
Mahalia Jackson Theater
New Orleans, LA
(playing in the band)
January 11
An Evening with Free Planet Radio
GAMAC Benefit Concert
Anderson Arts Center
Anderson SC
Tickets $35 Call (864) 231-6147 for details
https://www.gamac.org/specialevents/
2017
December 22
An Evening with Free Planet Radio & Jane Kramer
w/ special guest Billy Cardine
The Altamont Theatre
Asheville NC
8pm $18adv/$20door/$25 VIP
http://thealtamonttheatre.com/event/freejane/
November 26
Tall Tales
w/Chris Rosser, Al Schlimm, Joan D'Entremont, Zack Page & Matthew Richmond
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
5:30pm Lounge seated $12adv/$15 day of show
http://isisasheville.com/event/tall-tales/
November 13
Chris Rosser, Aaron Price & Jay Brown
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
November 10
Lizz Wright
Exit Zero Festival
Cape May NJ
(playing in the band)
November 3
Buster Keaton's "Steamboat Bill, Jr." w/Free Planet Radio
The Cary Theatre
122 East Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
7pm-10:30pm
http://sixstringpresents.com/event/movie-show-buster-keatons-steamboat-bill-jr-free-planet-radio/
The trio will perform a live soundtrack to the movie for the first set, and play a set of original music after the movie
October 28
Talking With Trees w/Scott Sheerin, Isabel Castellvi & Chris Rosser
The Raga Room
162 Old Lakey Gap Rd
Black Mountain NC
7:30pm $20 RSVP asethibrown@gmail.com for details
October 27
Arida Arts Symposium featuring Free Planet Radio
Blue Ridge Community College
180 West Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
Workshop during the day and evening concert
http://www.blueridge.edu/aridaarts
October 19
Love>Fear: The Journey to Refuge
Multimedia experience
w/ music by Chris Rosser, River Guerguerian, Ten Cent Poetry & more
Grace Centre
495 Cardinal Road
Mills River, NC
7-9pm
http://fuse-media.org/portfolio_page/love-fear/
October 13
David LaMotte, Beth Wood & Chris Rosser
Songwriters in the Round
The Cary Theatre
122 East Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
8pm-10:30pm
http://sixstringpresents.com/event/songwriters-round-david-lamotte-beth-wood-chris-rosser/
October 8
Free Planet Radio
Baker & Baker Concert Series
CMA Global Sunday
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main Street
Columbia SC
3pm Free
https://www.columbiamuseum.org/events/baker-baker-presents-free-planet-radio
September 30
Dreamers Ball Benefit for OM Sanctuary
OM Sanctuary, 87 Richmond Hill Dr, 28806
Tickets: General Dream Pass $55 Purchase VIP Pass $125 & Sponsorships Purchase
Details: Keynote Speaker, Ozioma Egwuonwu of Burnbright
Live music by Kat Williams, featuring Free Planet Radio and Tom Leiner. Instrumental set by Chris Rosser and River Guerguerian. Live music by I,Star. ‘Cirque du OM’ flare with fire jugglers, stilt walkers, photo booth, sound bathing, intuitive reading, holistic treatments, transformational art, and other performers to dazzle and entertain.
7-11:00PM
September 25
Manna Foodbank Empty Bowls Fundraiser
DoubleTree Hotel
Asheville NC
Free Planet Radio providing music for lunch event
https://mannaevents.org
September 24, 2017
Virginia Schenck w/Free Planet Radio
Sacred Jazz Concert
Gainesville 1st United Methodist Church
Gainesville GA
4pm
September 23
Jane Kramer w/Free Planet Radio & Billy Cardine
Hemp X Expo @ Frannie's Farm
Leicester NC
7-8:30pm
https://www.hempxasheville.com
September 18
River Guerguerian and Chris Rosser
Caldwell Community College
Fall Performing Arts Concert Series at CCC&TI
Caldwell Campus, room B-100, 2855 Hickory Blvd, Hudson, NC 28638
1pm Free and open to the public and all students
September 1
Free Planet Radio
Sails Original Music Series
Hickory NC
6:30-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/sailsmusic/
August 5
Free Planet Radio
LEAF Downtown AVL
Pack Square Park
Asheville NC
http://www.theleaf.org/downtown/
July 28
Virginia Schenck & Free Planet Radio
Callanwalde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
7:30-9:30pm $20adv/$25door
https://callanwolde.freshtix.com/events/jazz-on-the-lawn-with--va-virginia-schenck-and-free-planet-radio
July 15
An Evening with Jane Kramer
w/Free Planet Radio & Billy Cardine
The Altamont Theatre
Asheville NC
8pm $12adv/$15door/$20 VIP
http://thealtamonttheatre.com/event/jane/
July 5
Lizz Wright
Montreal Jazz Festival
Montreal, Canada
(playing in the band)
July 3
Lizz Wright
Telluride Sunset Concert
Telluride CO
(playing in the band)
June 26 - July 2
Omar Faruk & Murat Tekbilek, Nagmeh Farahmand, Free Planet Radio & many more
Asheville Percussion Festival
Odyssey School & Diana Wortham Theatre
Asheville NC
http://ashevillepercussionfestival.com
June 29
Asheville Rhythm Concert & Dinner
Chris Rosser, River Guerguerian & many guests
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
7pm Lounge seated
http://isisasheville.com/event/asheville-percussion-dinner-show/
June 17
Shantavaani w/ special guests Nitin Phatak & Chris Rosser
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
8pm $12adv/$15door
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
June 9-10
Lizz Wright
SFJAZZ Fest
San Francisco, CA
https://sfjazz.org/events/35sfjf/0610/lizz-wright
(playing in the band)
June 1
Jay & Aditi Brown w/ Chris Rosser
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
7pm Lounge seated $10
http://isisasheville.com/event/evening-jay-aditi-brown-chris-rosser/
May 19
Buster Keaton's "The General" w/ Free Planet Radio
The Cary Theatre
122 East Chatham Street
Cary NC 27511
8-10:30pm
http://sixstringpresents.com/event/free-planet-radio/
The trio will perform a live soundtrack during the movie for the first set, the perform a set of original music after the movie
May 5
Free Planet Radio
Diana Wortham Theatre MainStage Series
2 South Pack Square
Asheville NC 28801
8pm $35 regular/$30 student/$20 child
http://www.dwtheatre.com/performances/calendar/1617mainstage/free-planet-radio
April 29
Lizz Wright
Smith Center Cabaret Room
Las Vegas, NV
(playing in the band)
April 25-27
Lizz Wright
Jazz Alley
Seattle, WA
(playing in the band)
April 21
Lizz Wright
Downing_Gross Cultural Arts Center
Newport News, VA
(playing in the band)
April 20
Lizz Wright
Howard Theatre
Washington, D.C.
(playing in the band)
April 15
World Music featuring Kevin Spears & Chris Rosser
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
8pm $12adv/$15door
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
April 12
Duncan Wickel w/ River Guerguerian & Chris Rosser
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
7pm Lounge seated $10
http://isisasheville.com/event/evening-duncan-wickel/
April 8
Tosco Music Party
Chris Rosser, Sean McGowan, Walter Parks, Katie Oates & many more
Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts
Charlotte NC
7:30pm
http://toscomusic.org/events/2017-tmp-apr
March 31
Free Planet Radio in concert
Greenville Fine Arts Center
Black Box Theater
7pm $10, FAC students $5
102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville SC 29609
http://fineartscenter.net
March 26
Beth Wood, Sarah Siskind & Chris Rosser
Songsmith Series: An Evening of Story & Song
The DFR Room at Ecusta Brewing
36 E. Main Street
Brevard NC
7:30pm
http://www.mountainsongproductions.com
March 4
Chris Rosser & River Guerguerian
House Concert
Black Mountain, NC
7-9pm $20
Please RSVP to asethibrown@gmail.com for details and directions
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/743689639126029/
(J.Q. Vay, Adithi Sethi & Jay Brown open the show)
February 12
Jane Kramer
(w/Free Planet Radio, Billy Cardine & Lyndsay Pruett)
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
7pm $12/$15
www.thegreyeagle.com/event/1384659-jane-kramer-asheville
January 26-29
Gladdening Light Symposium 2017
Richard Rohr, Free Planet Radio & more
All Saints Episcopal Church & Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
www.gladdeninglight.org
January 14
Little Lake Hill House Concerts
Raleigh NC 8pm
Solo show
Info & Reservations contact Bett Padgett
http://www.bettpadgett.com/house-concerts/upcoming-show.php
919-787-6378 or bett@bettpadgett.com
2016
December 28
Cary Cooper, Michael Lille, Chris Rosser
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
8pm $12/$15
http://www.thegreyeagle.com
December 19
Jay Brown and Chris Rosser
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
7pm $8
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
December 7
Lizz Wright
City Winery
Atlanta GA
http://www.citywinery.com/atlanta/lizz-wright-12-07.html
(playing in the band)
December 3
Free Planet Radio
Positively Odyssey! Benefit for Odyssey School
The Altamont Theatre
Asheville NC
6-9pm $20/25adv/$30door
http://odysseycommunity.org/blog/positively-odyssey-2016/
November 20
Jane Roman Pitt CD release & benefit
The Altamont Theatre
Asheville NC
7:30pm $12adv/$15door/$25 VIP
http://thealtamonttheatre.com/event/pitt/
November 18
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
FPC Lincoln - Arts for the Soul Series
Lincoln NE
7:30pm $18/$15/$8
http://fpclincoln.org/music/arts-for-the-soul/rhonda-larson-and-ventus-winds-of-the-world/
(playing piano and oud in the band)
November 12
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
Lyman Center for the Performing Arts
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
8pm $20/$15/$8
https://tickets.southernct.edu/eventperformances.asp?evt=829
(playing piano and oud in the band)
October 23
Free Planet Radio
Tryon Fine Arts Center
Tryon, NC
3pm (Free amphitheater show!)
www.tryonarts.org
September 1-30, 2016
Free Planet Radio
People's Republic of China Tour
9/3 Dalian International Conference Center Theater
9/4 Mukden Theater
9/6 Weifang Grand Theatre
9/7 Qingdao Grand Theater
9/8 Yantai Theatre
9/10 Handan Grand Theatre
9/11 Henan Art Center
9/13 Shanxi Grand Theatre
9/15 Ulan Chiat
9/17 Nanjing Poly Theater
9/18 Taizhou Grand Theatre
9/19 Ma On Shan Theatre
9/20 Huai'an Theater
9/22 Chongqing Grand Theatre
9/24 Dongguan Yulan Theatre
9/25 Huizhou Cultural Arts Center
9/27 Wenzhou Grand Theatre
9/28 Xiamen Tankahkeei Theatre
9/29 Ningbo Culture Plaza Theatre
9/30 Lishui Grand Theatre
August 21, 2016
Free Planet Radio at the
Save Kat Williams Fundraising Event
Renaissance Asheville Hotel
31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801
5-8:00pm, $20 tinyurl.com/savekatwilliams
Details: Asheville's beloved songstress,
Kat Williams, is on a critical path for a kidney transplant!
Join Free Planet Radio and West Sound
for an evening of music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres,
generosity, and friends.
Unable to attend? Visit her funding site.
July 31
Lizz Wright
Newport Jazz Festival
Newport RI
(playing in the band)
July 30
Lizz Wright
City Winery
New York, NY
(playing in the band)
July 29
Lizz Wright
Shalin Liu
Rockport MA
(playing in the band)
July 16
Free Planet Radio & The Opal String Quartet
The Altamont Theatre
Asheville NC
8pm $18adv/$20door/$30 VIP
http://thealtamonttheatre.com/event/fpr/
June 27
Lizz Wright
Xerox Rochester Jazz Festival
Rochester NY
(playing in the band)
June 26
Lizz Wright
Freihofer's Jazz Festival
Saratoga Springs NY
(playing in the band)
June 25
Lizz Wright
Ridgefield Playhouse
Ridgefield CT
(playing in the band)
June 13-19
Free Planet Radio & more
Asheville Percussion Festival
Odyssey School & Diana Wortham Theatre
Asheville NC
http://ashevillepercussionfestival.com
May 31
Gary Jules, Free Planet Radio & Billy Cardine
MESA Benefit Concert
The Orange Peel - 101 Biltmore Avenue - Asheville, NC 28801
7:00pm doors 6:00pm
Tickets: theorangepeel.net
May 28
Lizz Wright
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Jacksonville FL
http://jacksonvillejazzfest.com
(playing in the band)
May 26
Free Planet Radio w/Lizz Wright
Asheville Symphony & more
The Orange Peel - 101 Biltmore Avenue - Asheville, NC 28801
7:30pm doors 6:30pm
Tickets: theorangepeel.net
Julian Price documentary & Symphony Sessions CD release
May 21
Free Planet Radio
Tryon Fine Arts Center
Tryon, NC
www.tryonarts.org
April 23
Lizz Wright
Festival Place
Sherwood Park, Canada
(playing in the band)
April 22
Lizz Wright
Koerner Hall
Toronto, Canada
(playing in the band)
April 20
Lizz Wright
SPACE
Evanston, IL
(playing in the band)
April 19
Lizz Wright
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
Minneapolis, MN
(playing in the band)
April 17
Lizz Wright
SF JAZZ Center, Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
(playing in the band)
April 16
Lizz Wright
Rio Theatre
Santa Cruz, CA
(playing in the band)
April 14
Chris Rosser & Beth Wood
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
7pm
http://isisasheville.com/
March 27
Asheville Movement Collective
River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser, John Vorus
Asheville Masonic Temple
80 Broadway St., Asheville NC 28801
10:30am
Asheville Rhythm presents a live music special event in collaboration with Asheville Music Collective
Tickets available here on March 11
March 14
Lizz Wright
The Birchmere
Alexandria, VA
(playing in the band)
March 13
Lizz Wright
Ram's Head On Stage
Annapolis MD
(playing in the band)
March 12
Lizz Wright
August Wilson Center
Pittsburgh, PA
(playing in the band)
February 29
Lizz Wright
City Winery
Nashville TN
(playing in the band)
February 28
Lizz Wright
Buckhead Theatre
Atlanta, GA
(playing in the band)
February 26
Lizz Wright
UAB Alys Stephens PAC
Birmingham, AL
(playing in the band)
February 5
Free Planet Radio
The Altamont Theatre
Asheville NC
8pm $16adv/$20door
www.thealtamont.com
January 24
Lizz Wright
One World Theatre
Austin, TX
(playing in the band)
January 23
Lizz Wright
The Rialto Theatre
Tucson, AZ
(playing in the band)
January 22
Lizz Wright
Music Instrument Museum
Phoenix, AZ
(playing in the band)
January 15
Lizz Wright
BB King Blues Club
New York, NY
(playing in the band)
2015
December 31
Asheville Rhythm presents
"Dancing, Drums and Dreams - A Rhythmic Celebration of the New Year"
Join us at Eliada for a celebrated evening of dancing with world music super-group Free Planet Radio,
a Drum Circle of communal celebration, sweet and savory light fare, an inspirational poetry reading and a New Years Eve countdown. We will close the evening with a sound meditation to usher in 2016 in peace, calm, and with focused intention.
Bring your drum and a yoga mat if you want to lie down during the Sound Meditation. BYOB
When: December 31, 2015
Time: 8:30pm-1am
Where: Eliada - PARC Building - 2 Compton Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
Directions: eliada.org/driving-directions Lots of free Parking
Tickets: Individual $39 advance/$44 door - Couples $69 advance/$80 door - Seniors (60+) $34 advance/$40 door
Students - $19 and kids under 12 are free
available through Eventbrite at AshevilleRhythm.org click on the Events tab
Eliada is a non-profit agency serving the children and families of Western North Carolina. We are pleased to be partnering with them for this amazing event. Please visit their website to see the wonderful work that they do. eliada.org
December 6
Hadaya Toys Candlelight Vigil 4 Refugees
Free Planet Radio
Jubilee Community Center
46 Wall Street, Asheville NC
6pm-8pm $10
http://www.hadayatoys.com
December 5
Asheville Rhythm Frame Drum Retreat Event
Chris Rosser & River Guerguerian w/ guests
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall (upstairs lounge)
6:30pm $10
http://isisasheville.com/
December 3
Chris Rosser
The Purple Onion
Saluda NC
7:30pm
http://www.purpleonionsaluda.com
(solo show)
November 22
Billy Jonas CD Release Concert
Altamont Theatre
Asheville NC 7pm
http://thealtamont.com
(playing in the band)
November 17-18
Lizz Wright
Cotton Club
Tokyo, Japan
(playing in the band)
November 14-15
Lizz Wright
Blue Note Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
(playing in the band)
November 12
Lizz Wright
Blue Note Nagoya
Nagoya, Japan
(playing in the band)
November 1
Virginia Schenck & Free Planet Radio
Sounds of the Spirit Concert Series
Roswell United Methodist Church
814 Mimosa Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30075
http://www.rumc.com
October 17 & 18
Lake Eden Arts Festival
Black Mountain NC
http://theleaf.org
(playing with Bashiri Johnson & Kristin Luna Ray)
October 9
Kirtan with Kristin Luna Ray
Asheville Community Yoga
7:30pm
(playing in the band)
September 25
Lizz Wright
City Winery
Chicago, IL
(playing in the band)
September 22-23
Lizz Wright
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
Minneapolis, MN
(playing in the band)
September 20
Lizz Wright
Musical Instrument Museum
Phoenix, AZ
(playing in the band)
September 19
Lizz Wright
Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey, CA
(playing in the band)
September 17
Lizz Wright
Largo
Los Angeles, CA
(playing in the band)
September 15-16
Lizz Wright
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
Seattle, WA
(playing in the band)
September 11-13
Chris Rosser
Sisters Folk Festival
Sisters, Oregon
https://www.sistersfolkfestival.org
September 8-10
Chris Rosser
Sisters Folk Festival Song Academy
Teaching songwriting classes
https://www.sistersfolkfestival.org
August 28
Free Planet Radio & The Opal String Quartet
CD Release Concert
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
8:30pm Adults $12adv/$15door
Featuring selections from the new recording, including a new piece Ecstatic Verses written for a
grant from Chamber Music America.
This commission has been made possible by the Chamber Music America
Classical Commissioning Program, with generous funding provided by the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund.
http://isisasheville.com/
August 7-8
Lizz Wright
Aspen Art Museum
Aspen, CO
(playing in the band)
July 18
Lizz Wright
Kulturzelt Kassel
Kassel, Germany
(playing in the band)
July 17
Lizz Wright
Kulturarena Jena
Jena, Germany
(playing in the band)
July 15
Lizz Wright
Chateau de Ducs de Savoie
Chambery, France
(playing in the band)
July 13
Lizz Wright
Kulturzentrum Mureck
Mureck, Austria
(playing in the band)
July 10
Lizz Wright
North Sea Jazz Festival
Rotterdam, Netherlands
(playing in the band)
July 9
Lizz Wright
Dracula Jazz Club - Kulm Hotel
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
(playing in the band)
July 8
Lizz Wright
Bix Jazz Club
Stuttgart, Germany
(playing in the band)
July 6
Lizz Wright
Montreux Jazz Club
Montreux, Switzerland
(playing in the band)
July 5
Lizz Wright
Solyst
Klampenborg, Denmark
(playing in the band)
July 4
Lizz Wright
Kistefos-Museet
Jevnaker, Norway
(playing in the band)
July 3
Lizz Wright
Bucharest Jazz Festival
Bucharest, Romania
(playing in the band)
June 20
Free Planet Radio & Opal String Quartet
Asheville Percussion Festival
Diana Wortham Theatre
1 Pack Place, Asheville NC
(debuting a new piece written for a grant from Chamber Music America!)
This commission has been made possible by the Chamber Music America
Classical Commissioning Program, with generous funding provided by the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund.
http://ashevillepercussionfestival.com
http://www.dwtheatre.com
June 18
Asheville Percussion Dinner and Show
Chris Rosser, River Guerguerian & Asheville Percussion Festival artists
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
Asheville NC
7:30pm
http://isisasheville.com/
June 13
Chris Rosser
Greenville Baha'i Center
6pm
Greenville SC
May 29
Six String Presents Chris Rosser & Jamie Anderson
The Cary Theater
122 East Chatham Street
Cary NC 27511
8pm
http://www.sixstringpresents.com
May 17
Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse
10th Anniversary Concert
(w/Chris Rosser, Ray Chesna, Zoe & Cloyd, Dana & Sue Robinson
Anne Lalley & Joe Ebel, Al Petteaway & Amy White, Tim Grimm
Michael Reno Harrell & Friction Farm)
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville
6:30pm
uuasheville.org
May 8-10
Free Planet Radio
Lake Eden Arts Festival
Black Mountain NC
http://theleaf.org
April 25
Rhonda Larson in Concert
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville TN
Mabry Concert Hall 3pm
(playing piano in the ensemble)
http://www.apsu.edu/music/events
April 18
"A Tribute to Life" - Kat Williams
Unity of the Blue Ridge
Mills River, NC
6pm
http://www.unitync.net
w/Chris Rosser (piano), Jake Wolf (bass), River Guerguerian (drums)
April 12
Kidfest Benefit for Smart Start of Buncombe County
David LaMotte w/River Guerguerian & Chris Rosser
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville NC 28801
2pm-4pm
www.theorangepeel.net
April 9
Asheville Music School Benefit Concert
River Guerguerian & Chris Rosser w/faculty & students
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806
6pm
http://isisasheville.com/
March 22
Gary Jules / MESA Spring Forward Benefit
Gary Jules w/David Wilcox, Chris Rosser & River Guerguerian
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
(solo, and playing keys and gtr in the band)
http://www.thegreyeagle.com
March 8
April Sessions Concert
(Billy Cardine, Chris Rosser, River Guerguerian, Zack Page)
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806
8pm
http://isisasheville.com/
March 7
Chuck Brodsky CD Release Show
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
(playing keys and bass in the band)
http://www.chuckbrodsky.com/
http://www.thegreyeagle.com
February 25
Old Landmarks
"Celebrating Songs That Mark A Path To Freedom"
First Baptist Church of Asheville
5 Oak Street, Asheville NC 28801
w/Lizz Wright, River Guerguerian, Kat Williams, Chris Rosser, Rhoda Weaver & more
Free 6:30-8pm
February 21
Private house concert
Asheville NC
February 14
Unity Church of Greenville
207 E. Belvue Rd.
Taylors, SC 29687
http://www.unitychurchofgreenville.org
February 13
Free Planet Radio in Concert
Greenville Fine Arts Center
102 Pine Knoll Road
Greenville SC 29609
7pm $15 adults, $7 students, $5 FAC students
http://fineartscenter.net
February 5
The Purple Onion
Saluda NC
7:30pm
http://www.purpleonionsaluda.com
January 24
The Old Firehouse
8241 FM 279
Downtown Edom, TX 75754
7:30pm 903-852-2781
http://www.theoldfirehouse.net
January 23
Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse
Northpark Presbyterian Church
9555 North Central Expressway
Dallas TX 75231
8pm $15adv/$18door (w/Jess Klein)
http://www.unclecalvins.org
January 17
Brazos Valley House Concert
Graford TX
(For reservations contact rwood555@aol.com for details and directions)
2014
December 31
"Illuminate Your Intentions" w/ Celebration & Ceremony
Lizz Wright, River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser & John Vorus
Om Sanctuary, 87 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville NC 28806
8:30pm-midnight
http://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/events/
December 12
Chris Rosser CD Release & Free Planet Radio
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
8:30pm Adults $12adv/$15door
http://isisasheville.com/
October 25
Free Planet Radio
UU Coffeehouse of Columbia
2701 Heyward Street
Columbia SC
http://www.uucoffeehouse.org/
October 24
Six String Presents Chris Rosser plus Joe Ebel & Annie Lalley
The Cary Theater
122 East Chatham Street
Cary NC 27511
8pm (CD Release show!)
http://www.sixstringpresents.com
October 19
Jimmy Landry's 6th Annual Birthday Bash!
Jimmy Landry, Will Straughan & Chris Rosser
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
7pm $10adv/$12door
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
Sept 9 - October 18
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
Tour of the People's Republic of China
(playing piano & cumbus oud in the ensemble)
www.rhondalarson.com
青岛大剧院（音乐厅）Qingdao Poly Grand Theatre 2014年9月13日19:30
潍坊大剧院（音乐厅）Weifang Poly Grand Theatre 2014年9月14日19:30
威海会议中心大剧院 Weihai Meeting Centre Theatre 2014年9月15日19:30
烟台大剧院Yantai Poly Grand Theatre 2014年9月16日19:30
乌兰恰特 Hohhot Poly Grand Theatre 2014年9月18日20:00
山西大剧院（音乐厅）Shanxi Poly Grand Theatre 2014年9月20日19:30
河南艺术中心（音乐厅）Henan Art Centre 2014年9月21日—22日 19:30
武汉琴台大剧院Wuhan Qintai Grand theatre 2014年9月23日19:30
泰州大剧院 Taizhou Grand Theatre 2014年9月25日19:30
昆山文化艺术中心Kunshan Poly Theatre 2014年9月26日19:30
无锡大剧院Wuxi Poly Grand Theatre 2014年9月27日19:30
常州大剧院Changzhou Grand Theatre 2014年9月28日19:30
合肥大剧院（音乐厅）Hefei Poly Grand Theatre 2014年9月30日19:30
马鞍山大剧院（音乐厅）Ma'Anshan Poly Grand Theatre 2014年10月1日19:30
张家港保利大剧院 Zhangjiagang Poly Grand Theatre 2014年10月2日19:30
上海保利大剧院 Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre 2014年10月3日19:30
南京青奥大剧院Nanjing Qingao Poly Grand Theatre 2014年10月4日19:30
温州大剧院 Wenzhou Grand Theatre 2014年10月5日19:30
丽水大剧院 Lishui Grand Theatre 2014年10月6日19:30
舟山普陀大剧院 Zhoushan Putuo Grand Theatre 2014年10月8日19:30
宁波文化广场大剧院Ningbo Culture Plaza Grand Theatre 2014年10月9日19:30
东莞玉兰大剧院Dongguan Yulan Theatre 2014年10月11日20:00
惠州文化艺术中心Huizhou Culture & Arts Centre 2014年10月12日20:00
宜春文化艺术中心大剧院Yichun Poly Grand Theatre 2014年10月15日19:30
重庆大剧院Chongqing Grand Theatre 2014年10月17日19:30
September 7
Organicfest
Pack Square Park
Asheville NC
2-2:30pm (solo set)
http://www.organicfest.org
August 31
Lexington Avenue Arts & Fun Festival
Lexington Avenue (between I-240 overpass and College Street)
Asheville NC
Chris Rosser, River Guerguerian, Billy Cardine & John Vorus
Main Stage 3:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/lexfest?fref=ts
June 24-July 15
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
Tour of the People's Republic of China
(playing piano & cumbus oud in the ensemble)
www.rhondalarson.com
May 17
Wildflower Music & Arts Festival
Richardson TX
Singer-Songwriter Stage 6pm
http://www.wildflowerfestival.com
May 3
Vision: Sacred Songs of Hildegard Von Bingen
Stephanie Heidemann & Chris Rosser
OM Sanctuary
Asheville NC
8pm $15adv/$20door
http://www.omsanctuary.org/events/vision-sacred-songs-of-hildegard-von-bingen/
CANCELLED!! Sorry, it will be rescheduled for August
April 5
Cary Cooper w/Chris Rosser
UU Coffeehouse of Columbia
2701 Heyward Street
Columbia SC
(backing up Cary on keys & gtr)
http://www.uucoffeehouse.org/
March 9
Kat Williams w/ Free Planet Radio
"Kat: The Blueprint of Me"
Jubilee Community Center
46 Wall Street, Asheville NC
March 7
Aaron Burdett CD Release Show
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
8:30pm (playing keys in the band)
http://isisasheville.com/
February 28
"Meet The Beatles"
Benefit for Manna Food Bank & Homeward Bound
White Horse Black Mountain
Black Mountain, NC 8:00 pm
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
February 15
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & Ensemble
"Sufi Journey" w/ Vashaan Ensemble
Chan Centre at UBC, Vancouver, BC
7:30pm
info: http://caravanbc.com/2013/12/sufi-journey-omar-faruk-tekbilek-vashaan-ensemble/
(playing keyboards in the ensemble)
January 10
Free Planet Radio
White Horse Black Mountain 5 Year Anniversary Concert
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC828-669-0816
8pm $12 (w/David Holt, David LaMotte, Belfast Boys, BJ Leiderman & more)
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
2013
November 23
David LaMotte
White Horse Black Mountain
Black Mountain, NC 8:00 pm
(playing keys and bass in the band)
http://www.davidlamotte.com
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
November 21
WTZQ Singer Songwriter Showcase
Moe's Original BBQ
114 No Main Street
Hendersonville, NC
8pm-9pm (solo show)
flyer with info
November 18
MANNA Food Bank presents "Wintry Mix" CD Release party
Lexington Avenue Brewery
Asheville NC
7pm $10 ($20 w/CD)
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/513003
Performers include: David Wilcox, Kari Sickenberger, Chris Rosser, Matthew Richmond, Annie Lalley & Joe Ebel, Billy Jonas, Danny Ellis, Whitney Moore & Juan Benavides, Rockell Scott, Al Petteway & Amy White, and Al Schlimm & Joan D'Entremont.
November 17
Benefit for "The BeLoved Community"
Diana Wortham Theatre
1 Pack Place, Asheville NC
7pm $30 adults / $20 students
http://www.dwtheatre.com
Come and join award-winning authors Ron Rash, Patricia Smith, Keith Flynn, and R.B. Morris as they read from their work. Live music by Free Planet Radio, Bill Altman, Susi Gott Seguret, Ten Cent Poetry, and other guest musicians. A benefit performance including literature and live music. All proceeds will benefit the BeLoved Community, a volunteer organization that feeds, clothes, and advocates for the homeless and disenfranchised citizens among us.
November 3
MANNA Food Bank Anniversary Gala
Diana Wortham Theatre
w/ Anne Lalley, Joe Ebel, Zack Page, Al Schlimm, Joan d'Entremonte, Matthew Richmond, David LaMotte
http://mannafoodbank.org/articles/save-the-date-manna-celebrates-30-years-of-community-giving/
October 24
WNC Delegation to the United Nations presents:
"Water Is Life"
w/Free Planet Radio, Laura Hope-Gill and more
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
8pm $12
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
October 19
Kristin Luna Ray
LEAF Festival
Black Mountain, NC 11:30am
http://www.theleaf.com
October 16
Cat Matlock & Japa CD release show
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC828-669-0816
8pm $12
(playing keyboards/dotar in the ensemble)
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
October 11
An Evening with Free Planet Radio
Jubilee Community Center
46 Wall Street, Asheville NC
Tickets are $15 and available at Malaprop's or at the door
For reservations: (828)225-3232
Special guests: violinist Farzad Farhangi from the popular band TURKU, and
multimedia "Mandala Art" accompaniment by artist/photographer Taylor "Taz" Johnson
October 4
Jimmy Landry's 5th Annual Big Birthday Bash
Jimmy Landry, Jennifer Daniels & Chris Rosser
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC
828-669-0816
8pm $12
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
September 21
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
Center for the Arts
Fergus Falls, MN
http://www.fergusarts.org/events/action/view/id/212
September 13
Free Planet Radio & Hasan Isakkut
Dobra Tea
Asheville NC
8pm $10
http://www.dobrateanc.com
September 8
Organicfest
Pack Square Park
Asheville NC
2:30pm (solo set)
http://www.organicfest.org
July 8 - 12
Free Planet Radio Residency
Joyful Noise Music & Arts Camp
Weaverville, NC
http://www.joyfulnoisecenter.org/
June 23
Joyful Noise Scholarship Benefit
Free Planet Radio and Jamie Laval
w/Joyful Noise Faculty String Quartet
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
3pm Adults $12adv/$15door, Students $7adv/$10door
http://isisasheville.com/
June 22
Sapphire Valley Mountain Gathering
Chris Rosser, Mary Davis & Free Planet Radio
11am-6pm
https://www.facebook.com/SapphireValleyNcMountainBahaiConcertAndGathering?fref=ts
May 18
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & Ensemble
Anatolian Cultures & Food Festival
Orange County Great Park
Irvine CA
info: http://www.anatolianfestival.org/
(playing keyboards in the ensemble)
May 12
Lizz Wright with Free Planet Radio
LEAF Festival
Black Mountain, NC 4:00 pm
http://www.lizzwright.net/
http://www.theleaf.com
April 27
Cardine, Rosser, Page, Guerguerian
"April Sessions" CD release Show
Altamont Theater
18 Church St. Asheville, NC 8:00 pm
http://myaltamont.com/
April 26
Free Planet Radio
Workshops and Concert for the students of Carolina Day School
http://www.carolinaday.org/
April 21
Habitat for Humanity WNC Benefit
w/ Malcolm Holcombe, Freewheelin' Mamas, Peggy Ratusz, Chris Rosser Dave Turner, Aaron Price, Caleb Beissert, Jeffrey Hyde Thompson, and others
West Asheville Presbyterian Church
690 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
6:30pm
April 20
Tosco Music Party
Dale F. Halton Theater
Central Piedmont Community College
7-11pm
http://toscomusicparty.com/
April 19
Jeff Sipe Trio w/ guest Chris Rosser
Isis Restaurand & Music Hall
http://isisasheville.com/
April 6
Free Planet Radio at Laughing Waters Retreat Center
3963 Gerton Hwy, Gerton, NC 28735
828.712.4926, 7:30 pm
http://www.laughingwatersnc.com/
March 2
Free Planet Radio
Loose Tea Weekend
Benefit for LEAF International
Dobra Tea House
78 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC 7:00 - 9:00 pm
March 1
After Hours Cabaret: A Benefit for ArtSpace Charter School
featuring Free Planet Radio
Diana Wortham Theatre
1 Pack Place, Asheville, NC 28801 7:00pm
www.dwtheatre.com
box office: (828) 257-4530 Tickets $20
www.artspacecharter.org
Doors open and silent auction starts 6pm, mainstage acts start 7pm
Features additional entertainment byThe Secret B-Sides, Jason DeCristofaro,
dance by Stephanie Patrick, and more.
Silent Auction, free snacks by Cecilia's Kitchen, cash bar.
All proceeds to benefit ArtSpace Charter School.
February 15 & 16
Kat Williams "A Tribute To Life"
Special guests Free Planet Radio
Diana Wortham Theater
1 Pack Place
Asheville NC 28801
$25 general admission, 7pm both nights
For tix & info: 828-257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com
February 9 (7pm) & February 10 (3pm)
Daniel Ladinsky Poetry Reading
Music by Chris Rosser
Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe
55 Haywood Street
Asheville NC 28801
Tickets $20 includes a copy of Purity of Desire book
828-254-6734 www.malaprops.com
February 1-3
Gladdening Light Symposium 2013
(w/Matthew Fox)
Winter Park, FL
https://www.gladdeninglight.org/
January 11th
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
Showcase at APAP
New York, NY
http://www.apapnyc.org
January 5th
Little Lake Hill House Concerts
Raleigh NC 8pm
Solo show
Info & Reservations contact Bett Padgett
919-787-6378 or bett@bettpadgett.com
2012
November 30
Kristin Luna Ray
White Horse Black Mountain,
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC
828-669-0816, 8pm
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
November 24
David LaMotte
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
(playing keys and bass in the band)
http://www.davidlamotte.com
http://www.thegreyeagle.com
October 27
Free Planet Radio & Dana & Sue Robinson
Madison County Arts Center
90 South Main St., Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 828-649-1301, 7:30pm $15
http://www.madisoncountyarts.com/
October 26
Free Planet Radio & Dana & Sue Robinson
White Horse Black Mountain,
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC
828-669-0816, $15 8pm
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
October 21
Beth Wood, Jimmy Landry & Chris Rosser
White Horse Black Mountain,
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC
828-669-0816, $12 7pm
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
Special shared show with Jimmy Landry & Beth Wood!
October 13
Beth Wood, David LaMotte & Chris Rosser
The Crimson Moon Cafe
24 North Park St
Dahlonega, GA, USA 30533
706-864-3982, 8pm $17 advance/ $20 day of show
http://www.thecrimsonmoon.com/
Special shared show with David LaMotte & Beth Wood!
October 12
Beth Wood, David LaMotte & Chris Rosser
Eddie's Attic
515B No. McDonough St
Decatur GA
404-377-4976, $18 7pm early show
http://www.eddiesattic.com/
Special shared show with David LaMotte & Beth Wood!
October 11
Beth Wood, David LaMotte & Chris Rosser
The Casbah
1007 W. Main St.
Durham, NC, USA 27701
919.687.6969, 8pm $15
http://casbahdurham.com/
8pm $15
Special shared show with David LaMotte & Beth Wood!
October 5
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & Ensemble
Silk Road Festival
Houston TX
http://www.silkroadfest.org/
Sept 15
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts
Fremont MI
http://www.dogwoodcenter.com/
Sept 14
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Michigan Festival of Sacred Music
Kalamazoo MI
http://www.kalamazooarts.org/event/detail/441673691/Rhonda_Larson_Ventus
Sept 12 & 13
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
Midwest Arts Conference Showcases
Grand Am Convention Center
Grand Rapids, MI
September 8
Trans-Global Hypno-Grooves
River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser & John Vorus
The Artery (Asheville Area Arts Council)
346 Depot Street,
Asheville NC 28801
8pm $7 http://ashevillearts.com/
September 8
Organicfest
Pack Square Park
Asheville NC
1:30-2:00pm (solo set)
http://www.organicfest.org
September 7
Paula Hanke CD release show
w/ Free Planet Radio
Jubilee Community Center
46 Wall Street, Asheville NC, 8 pm $12 adv, $15 door
http://www.jubileecommunity.org/
August 26
Tracey Schmidt CD release show
Hawk & Ivy
Barnardsville NC 5:30pm
Poetry with music by Chris Rosser, River Guerguerian,
Mariam Matossian & Matthew Cox
August 23
Little Pearls Benefit
Kat Williams, Chris Rosser, Daniel Barber & more
White Horse Black Mountain, $15 7pm
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
July 14
Free Planet Radio & The Billy Sea
Altamont Theatre
18 Church St Asheville NC 28801
828.348.5327
Workshops: 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Concert: 8:00 pm
Tickets available through the Altamont Theatre
Concert: $15.00/Workshops:$25.00 for all three/$15.00 for individual classes
Workshops & Concert package: $30.00
Workshop Information:
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Global Melodies for American Musicians
featuring Chris Rosser and Billy Cardine
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm: Groove Construction, Improvising, and Looping for the Modern Bassist - featuring Eliot Wadopian & Jake Wolf
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: World Percussion Class with River Guerguerian
(bring your instruments to the workshops: dobro, guitar, indian slide guitar, lap steel, banjo, oud, electric and string bass, hand drums)
July 9 - 13
Free Planet Radio Residency
Joyful Noise Music & Arts Camp
Weaverville, NC 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
http://www.joyfulnoisecenter.org/
July 7
David Lamotte
White Horse Black Mountain
Black Mountain, NC 8:00 pm
(playing keys and bass in the band)
http://www.davidlamotte.com
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
June 14
Soundcheck Concert Series
with Billy Jonas, River Guerguerian and Aaron Price
Altamont Theater - 18 Church St. Asheville, NC 8:00 pm
http://myaltamont.com/
May 19
Songsmith Gathering
The Porter Center
Brevard NC
http://safebrevard.com/Songsmith.html
7:30pm $20-25
(solo w/ Moses Atwood, Jill Andrews & Sarah Siskind)
May 18
Free Planet Radio
Benefit Concert for Joyful Noise Camp
featuring FPR & string players from Asheville Symphony
White Horse Black Mountain, 8:00 pm
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
April 21
Marsh Woodwinds Upstairs
707 N.Person Street
Raleigh NC 27604
info: 919-839-0536
$10 8pm (doors 7pm)
(solo w/ Scott Dameron & Jay Ladd)
April 3
Fourth Annual Freedom Ball for Ed Chapman
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
7pm (w/David LaMotte, River Guerguerian and Westsound)
http://www.thegreyeagle.com
March 31
Free Planet Radio
UU Coffeehouse of Columbia
2701 Heyward Street
Columbia SC
http://www.uucoffeehouse.org/
January 27th
An Evening with Free Planet Radio & Casey Driessen
Jubilee Community Center
46 Wall Street, Asheville NC, 7:30 pm $12
http://www.jubileecommunity.org/
January 21
Free Planet Radio
Little Lake Hill House Concerts
Raleigh, NC
http://www.bettpadgett.com
January 6
Have A Heart: A Concert for Jimmy Landry
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
7pm $15 suggested donation
http://www.thegreyeagle.com
w/ Shannon Whitworth, Malcolm Holcombe,
Jen Duke, Jimmy Landry and more
2011
December 21
Celebration of Winter Solstice
Howard Hanger, Free Planet Radio & Earl Hefley
Jubilee Community Center
46 Wall Street, Asheville NC, 7:30 pm $10 at the door
http://www.jubileecommunity.org/
December 4
Pulse: A Journey through Light, Rhythm & Movement
Light: Gene Felice, Chad Adair, Melissa Terrezza
Rhythm: River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser, John Vorus, Kima Moore
Movement: Julie Becton Gillum, Sara Baird, Kathleen Hahn
Light Lab: Chynna Avery & Story Weaver: David Novak
$10 per person / $20 per family
Odyssey Community School, 90 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 7:00 pm
November 4
A Night of World Music
Armenian Folk Singer Mariam Matossian
With Free Planet Radio
Warren Wilson College
Swannano, NC
October 30
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & Ensemble
Festival du Monde Arabe de Montreal
175 Sainte-Catherine West Street
Montreal Quebec CAN
http://www.festivalarabe.com/
October 10 & 11
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
Masterclasses and Performance
Minsk, Belarus
September 21-22
Free Planet Radio
Master class and Concert
Concert 9/22 8pm at Bezanson Recital Hall
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Amherst, MA
More info
September 16
Tracey Schmidt w/Chris Rosser
Poetry Reading with Music
Accent On Books
854 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville NC 28804
6pm
http://www.accentonbooks.com/
September 11
Free Planet Radio
Celebrating 50 Years of Peace Corps
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
5-8:30pm
http://www.thegreyeagle.com
September 10
Live Performance Painting and Music
with Jonas Gerard and The River Guerguerian Project
"Music and art simultaneously as it happens"
Sat 2pm $10 in the gallery studio
240 Clingman Ave. Asheville NC
http://www.jonasgerard.com
September 10
Organicfest
Pack Square Park
Asheville NC
12:00-12:30pm (solo set)
http://www.organicfest.org
September 9
Tracey Schmidt w/Chris Rosser
Poetry Reading with Music
Montford Books & More
31 Montford Avenue
Asheville NC 28801
7:30pm
http://www.montfordbooks.com/whatshappening.html
September 3
Summer Music in Flat Rock Series
Little Rainbow Row
Flat Rock NC
6-8pm
http://www.flatrockonline.com/flat_rock_events/summer_music_in_flat_rock.htm
(Solo show)
August 12
National Flute Association Annual Convention
Free Planet Radio performing with Rhonda Larson &
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Charlotte NC
August 7
Swan Fest '11
Swansboro Olde Towne Square
Free Concert 6-7:30pm
http://www.seasideartscouncil.com/?page_id=15
(Solo show)
August 6
Church Street Irish Pub & Deli
105 Church Street
Swansboro NC 28545
(Solo show)
July 23
Free Planet Radio featuring Duncan Wickel (violin)
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 8:00 p.m. $15
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
July 18-22
Joyful Noise Music Camp
First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville
Weaverville NC
http://www.joyfulnoisecenter.org
(Free Planet Radio teaching residency)
July 23
David LaMotte
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 8:00 p.m.
(playing keys and bass in the band)
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
June 25
River Guerguerian Project
LEAF Fundraiser
Highland Brewing Company
Asheville NC
http://www.theleaf.com
June 5
Free Planet Radio
Gaia Medicinal Herb Conference
Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, NC 8:00 pm
May 21
Free Planet Radio
Montford Music & Arts Festival
Montford Ave., Asheville, NC 12:00 pm
http://montford.org/festival
May 19-22
Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
Montreat, NC
http://www.serfa.org
(recording workshop/panel Friday 10:30am)
May 13
River Guerguerian Project
Trans-Cultural Hypno-Grooves
LEAF Festival, Black Mountain, NC
Eden Hall - 12:30 am (late night)
http://www.theleaf.com
May 9
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & His Ensemble
Fox Theater
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
www.foxtheatre.org
(playing keyboards in the ensemble)
April 29th
Chris Rosser with Scott Dameron & Jay Ladd V
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd
Black Mountain, NC
8pm $10 Solo set & sitting in with Scott & Jay
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
April 16
River Guerguerian Project
Summer Kolesar Benefit
Odyssey Community School, 90 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 7:00 pm
April 9
River Guerguerian Project
Black Mountain College "Re-Happening"
Black Mountain, NC 9:00pm
http://rehappening.com
March 19
Free Planet Radio
Blue Mountain House Concert Series
Asheville, NC 6:30 pm
facebook link (info and details)
March 12
A Night of World Music
Armenian Folk Singer Mariam Matossian
With Free Planet Radio
Centre Stage
501 River St.. inside Smith-Barney building, Greenville, SC
864-233-6733, 8:00 pm
http://www.centrestage.org
February 26
Free Planet Radio
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 8:00 p.m. $12
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
February 14
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & His Ensemble
'All Need Love Festival'
FIELD MUSEUM
CHICAGO, IL
http://www.allneedlove.com
(playing keyboards in the ensemble)
February 12
River Guerguerian Project
Caring for Children's "Moulin Rouge Gala Event"
Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC
http://caringforchildrengala.com/about
January 30
Free Planet Radio
Celo Friends Meeting House
70 Meeting House Ln. , Burnsville, NC, 28714
Reservations: carlpeverall@gmail.com or (828)-675-4456
3:00 pm $12
2010
December 30
The Purple Onion
Saluda NC
7:30pm
http://www.purpleonionsaluda.com
(solo show)
December 28
United Religions Initiative
Interfaith Service
Trinity Presbyterian
Blythe Street
Hendersonville NC
7pm (with Aaron Burdett, River Guerguerian and more)
November 13
Mariam Matossian w/ Free Planet Radio
Co-Headlining with Songs Of Water
The Broach Theater
520 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC
http://www.songsofwater.com/broach.html
November 12
Free Planet Radio & Kat Williams
In the Round - "An evening of World Music & Neo-Soul"
Jubilee Community Center
46 Wall Street, Asheville NC, 7:30 pm
http://www.jubileecommunity.org/
October 16
Free Planet Radio feat. Mariam Matossian
Lake Eden Arts Festival
www.theleaf.org
Saturday Lakeside Stage 12:30-1:30pm
October 15
River Guerguerian Project
Lake Eden Arts Festival
www.theleaf.org
Friday late night Eden Hall 12:30am-2am
October 15
Mariam Matossian w/Free Planet Radio
Lake Eden Arts Festival
www.theleaf.org
Friday Eden Hall 6:45pm
October 9
Rhonda Larson & Ventus
(Free Planet Radio in the ensemble)
Infinity Hall
Norfolk, CT
8pm $35,$50
www.infinityhall.com/calendar
September 17 & 18
Mariam Matossian w/ Free Planet Radio
Lotus World Music Festival
Bloomington, IN
www.lotusfest.org
September 11
Organicfest
Pack Square Park, Asheville NC
2:00-2:30pm (solo show)
http://www.organicfest.org
August 13th
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd
Black Mountain, NC
8pm $8 Solo show! (Aaron Burdett opens)
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
July 17th
Free Planet Radio in Concert
Centre Stage
Greenville SC
8pm $25
Tickets & info: 864-233-6733
http://www.centrestage.org
June 29th
Jonathan Mudd, Jimmy Landry & Chris Rosser
Jammin Java Music Club & Cafe
227 Maple Ave E
Vienna VA 22180
7:30pm $12
http://jamminjava.com
June 26th
Free Planet Radio
Madison County Arts Center
90 South Main St., Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 828-649-1301
http://www.madisoncountyarts.com/mcac/index.cfm
June 19th
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & his Ensemble
Marquette Park, Chicago (free to the public)
(playing keyboards in the ensemble)
June 18th
In The Round with Jiimmy Landry & Beth Wood
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC
8pm $8
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
June 17th
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & his Ensemble
Millenium Park, Chicago (free to the public)
(playing keyboards in the ensemble)
June 12th & 13th
Live Performance Painting and Music
with Jonas Gerard and The River Guerguerian Project
"Music and art simultaneously as it happens"
Sat & Sun 2pm
240 Clingman Ave. Asheville NC
http://www.jonasgerard.com
May 28
Kerrville Folk Festival
Kerrville TX
(short solo set and playing in Tom Prasada-Rao's band!)
http://www.kerrville-music.com
May 22
May Hope Benefit Concert
All Souls Episcopal Cathedral
Asheville NC
May 16
Free Planet Radio
Mayday for Peace
Casa Feliz
Winter Park, FL
May 9
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & Ensemble
Anatolian Cultures & Food Festival
Orange County Great Park
Irvine CA
info: http://www.anatolianfestival.org/
(playing keyboards in the ensemble)
May 2
Eddie's Attic
515 N.McDonough
Decatur GA
404-377-4976
http://www.eddiesattic.com/
7:30pm $15 adv/$18 day of show
(with Beth Wood)
May 1
House Concert
Raleigh NC
6:30pm $15
email bethwoodmusic@hotmail.com for more info
(with Beth Wood)
April 30
The Evening Muse
3227 N.Davidson Street
Charlotte NC
704-376-3737
http://www.theeveningmuse.com/
8pm $8 adv/$10 door
(with Beth Wood)
April 29
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville NC
8pm $10
Info: 828-232-5800
http://www.thegreyeagle.com/
(with Beth Wood)
April 17
Armenian Folk Singer Mariam Matossian
With Free Planet Radio
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC
7pm! $14
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
April 17
Live Performance Painting and Music
with Jonas Gerard and Free Planet Radio
"Music and art simultaneously as it happens"
City County Plaza, Asheville NC 10:00 am & 12:30pm
(828)350-7711
http://www.jonasgerard.com
April 11
Pony Up Benefit
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC
3:30pm (solo)
This is a Sat/Sun benefit with many performers to raise money for the White Horsehttp://www.whitehorsebenefit.blogspot.com/
April 10
Free Planet Radio
Blue Mountain House Concert Series
Asheville, NC 6:30 pm $18
Info: facebook link
April 2
Free Planet Radio
Columbia Museum of Art
Coumbia, SC 7:00 pm
http://www.uucoffeehouse.org/
March 20
Nights at the Beekley Music Series
Beekley Community Library
10 Central Avenue
New Hartford, CT 06057
Info: (860) 379-7235
http://www.newhartfordlibrary.org/ConcertHome.html
(with River Guerguerian)
March 13
2nd Story Live! Concert Series
Caroline County Public Library
100 Market Street
Denton, MD
7:30pm $10 ($5 students)
Info: 410-479-1009
http://www.carolinearts.org/secondstorylive.php
(solo show)
March 11
Free Planet Radio
Jazz Composer's Forum
Kenilworth Presbyterian Church
123 Kenilworth Road, Asheville, NC 28803 - 7:00 pm
info: 828-252-2257
February 20
Free Planet Radio
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 8:00 p.m. $12
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
February 13th
Valentine's Day Concert
Unity Church of Greenville
Taylors SC
Reservations required
http://www.unitychurchofgreenville.org/
(solo show)
January 30
Free Planet Radio
Madison County Arts Center
90 South Main St., Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 828-649-1301
http://www.madisoncountyarts.com/mcac/index.cfm
January 15
Rhonda Larson Music featuring Free Planet Radio
(With live web broadcast)
Western Michigan University - Dalton Hall
Kalamazoo, MI
http://www.rhondalarson.com
January 10
Free Planet Radio
Celo Friends Meeting House
Celo, NC 3:00 pm $10