Join Libby Gaalaas and Thabiso Rowan in the Great Stone Circle at Kinstone. They will sing and make music with guitar and harmonium, sharing sounds and songs to soothe the heart and nourish the spirit. Come expecting to have your spirits lifted and your joy renewed! We all need this… just come on out and soak it up.
You are invited to bring along your hand drums or small percussion instruments to play along at times. This will be an acoustic performance with no amplification, so plan to sit as close around the musicians as possible.
IMPORTANT: This is a non-smoking, alcohol free, kid-friendly, outdoor event.
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022 RAIN OR SHINE!
Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
Ticket Cost: Free Will Donation – there will be a basket for donations at the event. [NOTE: Attendance at this event is available for a “free will donation”; however, if you arrive early to enjoy a walk around Kinstone and/or wish to stay after to walk the grounds, please pay your Kinstone admission ($10/person) separately either online in advance or in the blue payment boxes on the information boards near the parking areas. Thank you. Kids 16 & under are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event; they must not disrupt the event or wander the grounds on their own.
TICKET LINK: no registration and no ticket required (see above notes about tickets)
This event will be held RAIN OR SHINE. Depending upon the number of people attending, if it rains, we will move this event to a sheltered location at Kinstone to keep the musicians and their instruments dry. Please bring raincoats and umbrellas if the weather looks like rain may join us.
IMPORTANT: Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on for your comfort. Dress for the weather and bring your own insect repellent, umbrellas, and/or sunscreen if needed. Park in designated parking areas. Upon arrival, proceed directly to the Great Stone Circle and find a place to sit. A basket will be passed around to collect donations. This will be an acoustic performance with no amplification, so please plan to sit as close around the musicians as possible.
Featuring:
Libby Gaalaas (harmonium) and Thabiso Rowan (guitar)
Libby Gaalaas is a lover of music who lives in Duluth, Minnesota. She plays clarinet in various local ensembles, including Kristy Marie’s Kirtan group, which is where she learned about the harmonium. She is also very involved with a handbell ensemble called Strikepoint, which performs on an annual summer tour and during the holiday season. Libby is the proud mom of Tommy, who recently graduated from high school. She loves connecting with nature by hiking and swimming year-round in Lake Superior.
Thabiso Rowan grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and spent his youth listening to the polyrhythmic sounds and music of his mother’s home country, Lesotho. At age 11, Thabiso joined a jazz ensemble while learning to play the bass guitar. Since he started his musical journey, he has added the guitar and banjo to his family of instruments. In 2011 Thabiso sustained a spinal cord injury, causing him to have paralyses from the belly button down. Thabiso means “bringer of happiness” in his mother’s native language. He continues his life by embodying the essence of his name and spreading joy and happiness.
“We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” ~ Joseph Campbell
“Let there be more joy in your living.” ~Eileen Caddy
“Life is a song – sing it. Life is a game – play it. Life is a challenge – meet it. Life is a dream – realize it. Life is a sacrifice – offer it. Life is love – enjoy it.” ~ Sai Baba
“Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.” ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
