Flames of Shiva - 2026-08-07, Deja Brew, Wendell, MA, Daud/M, 89;07

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Flames of Shiva is an electric kirtan psychedelic groovy jam experience oozing with irresistibly danceable deeply listenable endless instrumental creativity, the tastiest electric guitar solos, and seriously hard thumping drums and bass. So come on out to get on down to Shubalananda's totally far out kirtan sounds... Free show!! 8:00 to 11:00, August 7th 2026 at the Deja Brew in Wendell.

Larry Kopp, possibly better known as Shubalananda, is a gritty emotive bluesy guitarist and a singer of great power who absolutely needs to be heard and felt. He was once the teacher of the great Ronny Earl and the second best blues guitarist in Boston for many years. Shubal has spent the past several decades on an integral spiritual journey delving wholeheartedly into the world of leading kirtan, broadly studying deep yogic philosophy and becoming initiated into an authentic aghori tantric tradition. Flames of Shiva is the full expression and synchronous culmination of his musical genius and unending devotion to his truest soul's purpose - making powerfully loving music and gratefully sharing it with the world around him.

Doug Plavin - A western Mass based drummer and producer. Holding a diploma of Instrumental Performance from Berklee College of Music and studying percussion with world class musicians from around the globe, Doug is also a prolific music teacher and a deeply spiritual person. Some performance credits include the great Dar Williams, Joan Baez, Ellis Paul, Mark Erelli, Catie Curtis, Cliff Eberhardt, Deb Talan, Duke Levine, Michael Gregory Jackson and many more.

Joseph Trapasso - A producer, audio engineer and multi instrumentalist having worked with the likes of John Legend and India Arie. His career has taken him from studios around NYC to Motown Records, from Disney and Nickelodeon to Sesame Street and beyond. Since moving to the Pioneer Valley he has shifted his focus to using sound as a tool for healing and connection. Whether through songs, guided meditations, podcasts or live performance, he gives life to beautiful audio visions with heart, intention and love.

Jason Moses - A producer, composer and multi instrumentalist, Jason has had a lengthy successful musical career beginning at a young age while competitively pursuing classical violin in eastern Massachusetts. Whether studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, performing as a klezmer musician in several countries, playing keyboard and maintaining the mighty Shokazoba for two decades - one of the greatest bands the Pioneer Valley has ever seen, or traveling with Shubalananda providing kirtan all over New England, he keeps himself fairly busy bringing his own personal creative sanctuary with him wherever he goes, finding and sharing meaning in every moment possible.