Kai Eckhardt, Jon Fishman, Julia Butterfly Hill

Fri, Sep 2
9:00 pm
$22

Featuring the collaboration of world class musicians, performers, and
artists, The Village represented by Kai Eckhardt on bass, Jon Fishman
on drums, Julia Butterfly Hill performing spoken word, and many very
special guests. Born in Germany, raised in West Africa, Eckhardt's
passionate dedication to the study of bass started at age 15, and has
continued to grow through graduating Berklee College of Music with
honors, teaching music, recording and performing with artists
including Bob Moses, the John McLauglin trio & Zakir Hussein, and
since 2000, has toured extensively with Garaj Mahal.

The original drummer for Phish, (as well as the inspiration for the
band's name), Jon Fishman's passion for the drums started at an early
age in Syracuse, NY. He spent twenty amazing years touring with this
generation's most beloved jam band, and is now experimenting with his
own side projects. Fishman is known for going as far as playing a
vacuum cleaner to get his desired sound, and for his intricate and
explosive rhythms.

Most known for living in Luna, an ancient redwood, for two years, and
thus bringing the battle for Headwaters forest to the attention of
national and international media, Julia Butterfly Hill now tours on
behalf of the Circle of Life foundation, dedicated to education,
youth programs, and tools for sustainable living.

Other guests include keyboardist Kit Walker (Pagan Love Orchestra,
Kundalini Boombox,), West African talking drummer Rasaki (King Sunny
Ade), and Indian Kathak dancers Kaveri and Mansi.

Venue:

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
1317 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley
510-525-5099
www.ashkenaz.com

Additional Info:

510-525-5054
www.ashkenaz.com