THIS EARTH DAY EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Saturday, March 16, 2024

An Evening with FREE PLANET RADIO

and special guests,

Reggie Headen and Jake Wolf

LIVE at AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806

tickets: HERE

AVAILABLE LIVE IN STUDIO and ONLINE!
River's classes inspire beginners to explore new possibilities, advanced students to aspire to deepening their skills and
all participants to resonate in the supportive community that grows from making music together.
LIVESTREAM FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD:
http://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/online-classes

Billy Jonas, Mary Stair, David LaMotte, Reggie Headen, Laura Blackley, Juan Holladay, River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser, Jessica Zoller and others, to honor a diversity of faiths and wintertime “festivals of light.” We'll celebrate Kwanzaa, Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, Diwali and more. A healing festival of joy, peace and compassion for all.

WHEN: Sunday, December 3, 6pm to 8pm

WHERE: Jubilee! Community, in the Rainbow Community School Auditorium, 60 State Street, Asheville 28806

TICKETS: $15-20 in advance online and at the door. Kids 9 and under are free. No one turned away for lack of funds. Buy tickets here.

Min Xiao-Fen and River Guerguerian Accompany Silent Chinese Classics

CLASSIC SILENT CINEMA COMES TO LIFE
WITH MUSIC BY MIN XIAO-FEN AND RIVER GUERGUERIAN

COME IMMERSE YOUR SENSES IN CLASSIC SILENT CINEMA WITH A LIVE MUSICAL SCORE
Thursday, November 9 - 7:30 PM | Parker Concert Hall

Brevard Music Center presents an evening treat for cinephiles and music aficionados alike. Following "White Lotus," Min Xiao-Fen's acclaimed score for the 1934 classic Chinese silent film "The Goddess," she received a commission from the Smithsonian Institution to compose new original soundtracks for "Romance of the Fruit Peddler" and "Romance of the Western Chamber," two historical Chinese silent films from the 1920s.
 
Known for her innovative approach to traditional music and her ability to seamlessly integrate diverse musical styles, Ms. Min will perform with master percussionist River Guerguerian, a leading figure in classical, jazz and world music. Together they bring a unique cross-cultural expression and artistic vision to the stage. Both films will be shown during the performance.
 
Featured Instruments
Min Xiao-Fen: pipa, ruan, sanxian, guqin, finger piano, sound effects, and voice.
River Guerguerian: Middle Eastern and Indian frame drums, hand drums, kanjira talking drums, berimbau, doumbek, Chinese gongs, hand-pan, didgeridoo, rain stick, and voice.

AWAKENING SOUL
Wisdom of the Ages

Saturday, November 4

Free Planet Radio with Special Guest Lindsey Blount Lang
IN CONCERT

Kanuga Conferences
471 Kanuga Chapel Drive Hendersonville, NC 28739

Tickets: here

Kanuga invites you to a special evening of world music by Free Planet Radio along with the mesmerizing vocals of Lindsey Blount. This evening is part of the AwakeningSoul 2023 conference being held at Kanuga and will prove to be memorable and meaningful for all. Lindsey Blount Lang is a gifted folk and jazz vocalist. Now living in Germany, she teaches at the Freiburg University of Art, Design, and Music and The Jazz und Rockschule. Lindsey's voice brings clarity and healing.

Previous Events

Min Xiao-Fen and River Guerguerian Accompany Silent Chinese Classics
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Thursday, June 22· 8-10:00pm EDT

When: Thursday June 22, 8-10pm EDT
Location: Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
120 College Street, Ashevlle, NC 28804

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents an evening treat for cinephiles and music aficionados alike. Following Min Xiao-Fen’s acclaimed White Lotus, her score for the 1934 classic Chinese silent film The Goddess, she received a commission from the Smithsonian Institution to compose new original soundtracks for Romance of the Fruit Peddler and Romance of the Western Chamber, two historical Chinese silent films from the 1920s. These new scores premiered on May 6, 2023. Ms. Min, known for her innovative approach to traditional music and her ability to seamlessly integrate diverse musical styles, will perform with master percussionist River Guerguerian, a renowned multi-percussionist and composer and a leading figure in classical, jazz and world music. Together, they bring a unique cross-cultural expression and artistic vision to the stage. Both films will be shown during the performance.

Instrumentation:
Min Xiao-Fen: Chinese plucked instruments, including pipa, ruan, sanxian, guqin, and finger piano, sound effects, and voice.
River Guerguerian: Middle Eastern and Indian frame drums, hand drums, kanjira talking drums, Chinese gongs, hand-pan, and voice.

Performance begins at 4:30pm in the Chapel of the Transfiguration
471 Kanuga Chapel Drive Hendersonville, NC 28739

All are invited to welcome the spring and the hope of this solstice season by marking the balance of darkness and light. River Guerguerian and Chris Rosser of Free Planet Radio will tune us into the practice of letting go while leaning into the light. Special guest, Simon deVoil, Musician in Residence at Kanuga this spring, will offer his presence of healing with songs and spoken word.

Tickets and Full Schedule Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kanuga-presents-sounds-for-the-soulstice-tickets-549438634747

An Evening with Free Planet Radio and Special Guest Chinobay

RHYTHMS of the MIDDLE EAST
Chris Rosser and River Guerguerian of Free Planet Radio will be performing at the upcoming LEAF Festival joined by Jake Wolf on bass, Maddie Ilana on violin, Farzad Ferangi on ney and kaval, Denis Proteau on flutes. Belly Dancing by Brandi Mizilca. The Asheville Rhythm Ensemble student group backing up on frame drum and tambourine.

PREVIOUS EVENTS

June 19, 2021
In California! LIVE In-Person Frame Drum Workshop with River Guerguerian

When: 3-6:pm PT
Where: Outside at a private residence in Costa Mesa, Address will be given after purchase. Socially distanced and please wear a mask.
Ticket: $45 advance online purchase. MAXIMUM CAPACITY IS 25 so please purchase online: https://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/workshops
Details:
MAXIMUM CAPACITY IS 25 This workshop is for those who have been playing for several years, understand musical concepts, and want to be challenged on another level. We will focus on embellishments such as snaps and rolls to increase your dexterity, playing while stepping with polyrhythms, creating a musical dynamic, and grooving in odd time signatures. We will explore a wide range of rhythms from around the world as well as many original River Guerguerian compositions.

To familiarize yourself with River’s technique and notation please review these free videos:
March 3 Level 1 and March 3 Level 2.

Please email Rima Luna with questions or to register to pay at the door ($60 admission to pay at door). Cash or check made to Asheville Rhythm. rimaluna2014@gmail.com

For questions about the venue, call or text the host, Giselle Abadie, at (714) 742-7572

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

This concert is free, however, we are welcoming sponsors for our FPR Concert Series, either as an ongoing monthly subscriber or a one-time donor of any amount. You may have been an Asheville Percussion Festival sponsor in the past, but since the Festival is on hiatus along with all other concerts with a large audience, perhaps this opportunity to stay connected will interest you. Your logo will be proudly displayed on our Sponsor Page.

Thank you for helping to keep the music alive and thriving.
Please contact me if becoming a Concert Series Sponsor interests you.
Rima Luna
Community Outreach Director
Asheville Rhythm
rimaluna2014@gmail.com

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.

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.
December’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.
How much: FREE* (virtual tip jar)

*This concert is free, however, we are welcoming sponsors for this Concert Series, either as an ongoing monthly subscriber or a one-time donor of any amount. You may have been an Asheville Percussion Festival sponsor in the past, but since the Festival is on hiatus along with all other concerts with a large audience, perhaps this opportunity to stay connected will interest you. Your logo will be proudly displayed on our Sponsor Page, you or your business will be mentioned during the FPR live stream and you will receive a special gift of appreciation.

Thank you for helping to keep the music alive and thriving.
Please contact me if becoming a Concert Series Sponsor interests you.
Rima Luna
Community Outreach Director
Asheville Rhythm
rimaluna2014@gmail.com

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)

*The concert is free, however, we are welcoming sponsors for this Concert Series, either as an ongoing monthly subscriber or a one-time donor of any amount. You may have been an Asheville Percussion Festival sponsor in the past, but since the Festival is on hiatus along with all other concerts with a large audience, perhaps this opportunity to stay connected will interest you. Your logo will be proudly displayed on our Sponsor Page, you or your business will be mentioned during the FPR live stream and you will receive a special gift of appreciation.

Thank you for helping to keep the music alive and thriving.
Please contact me if becoming a Concert Series Sponsor interests you.
Rima Luna
Community Outreach Director
Asheville Rhythm
rimaluna2014@gmail.com

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.
December’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.
How much: FREE* (virtual tip jar)

*This concert is free, however, we are welcoming sponsors for this Concert Series, either as an ongoing monthly subscriber or a one-time donor of any amount. You may have been an Asheville Percussion Festival sponsor in the past, but since the Festival is on hiatus along with all other concerts with a large audience, perhaps this opportunity to stay connected will interest you. Your logo will be proudly displayed on our Sponsor Page, you or your business will be mentioned during the FPR live stream.

Thank you for helping to keep the music alive and thriving.
Please contact me if becoming a Concert Series Sponsor interests you.
Rima Luna
Community Outreach Director
Asheville Rhythm
rimaluna2014@gmail.com

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.
How much: FREE* (virtual tip jar)

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. 
How much: FREE* (virtual tip jar)

*This concert is free, however, we are welcoming sponsors for this Concert Series, either as an ongoing monthly subscriber or a one-time donor of any amount. You may have been an Asheville Percussion Festival sponsor in the past, but since the Festival is on hiatus along with all other concerts with a large audience, perhaps this opportunity to stay connected will interest you. Your logo will be proudly displayed on our Sponsor Page, you or your business will be mentioned during the FPR live stream and you will receive a special gift of appreciation.

Thank you for helping to keep the music alive and thriving.
Please contact me if becoming a Concert Series Sponsor interests you.
Rima Luna
Community Outreach Director
Asheville Rhythm
rimaluna2014@gmail.com

September 10, 2020
Asheville Rhythm and Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center present:
Performance and Conversation with River and Turning Jewels into Water

When: 1:00pm EDT
Where: Live on Facebook + Youtube
Details: Turning Jewels Into Water is the duo of Haitian-born drummer, DJ, educator and electronic music artist Val Jeanty and Indian-born drummer, producer and educator Ravish Momin.  They will exclusively premiere songs from their newly released album, Our Reflection Adorned by Newly Formed Stars (August 21st from FPE Records), including ‘Flower In Flames,’ ‘Our Reflection Adorned by Newly Formed Stars’ and ‘Crushed Petals.’ Drawing from the Vodun religion, Val recreates the ancient rhythms and pulse of Haiti through digital beats, while Momin, whose own musical background is rooted in Indian, North African and Middle-Eastern traditions, has developed an original blend of electro-acoustic beats, drawing together the improvisational traditions in Jazz and Indian folk music. 

July 24
River Guerguerian at PacJAM and live streamed from Tryon Fine Arts Center Illuminations through Music and Heritage: Arabic & Appalachian Fusion

When: 7:30pm
Where: Performed at Tryon Fine Arts Center and live streamed for your viewing pleasure in the comfort and safety
of your living room.
Details: An international experiential learning project between students of the Pacolet Junior Appalachian Musicians program and students from Petra, Jordan. River will perform with oud player Adib Chebli as part of a fusion concert of Arabic and Appalachian styles of music featuring old-time musicians, Bob and Amy Buckingham and bluegrass banjoist, Carson Moore.
Tickets: Free with donation option. https://tryonarts.org/go-global/

Grant provided by the US Department of State World Learning, Communities Connecting Heritage grant program.

July 18
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)

February 28, 2020
River and Free Planet Radio in residency and concert at GAMAC

When: 7:30pm
Where: Calhoun Academy of the Arts, 1520 E. Calhoun St. Anderson SC 29621
Tickets: $20 (residency not open to the public) www.gamac.org/buy-concert-tickets/i9utspjgsvfdjljmkl9bqzytkcgdtl-xc2pm-da9gs

February 14, 2020
River and Free Planet Radio perform at the LEAF Global Arts Grand Opening Celebration

When: 6-9:00pm
Where: 19 Eagle St. Suite 120, Asheville, NC 28801
Tickets: www.theleaf.org/store/product.php?id=1274

January 1, 2020
Free Planet Radio performs a New Year’s Day Sound Meditation at the UR Light Center

Please join us on New Year's Day for a Sound Meditation with Free Planet Radio as we begin 2020 in peace and balance. We will end this concert style seated event with an inspiring piano selection titled Peace Remembered, the final track on their newly released album, Pursuit. CDs will be available for sale.

Free Planet Radio consists of multi-instrumentalist Chris Rosser, bassist Eliot Wadopian and multi-percussionist River Guerguerian, featured on a set of handpans.

When: 4-5:30pm
Where: UR Light Center, 2196 NC Hwy 9 South, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Tickets: $20/ $35 for two, advance sale. (Eventbrite link) There will be a few tickets available at the door for $25 each.
Contacts: Rima Luna 267 566 3911, rimaluna2014@gmail.com 
Don Talley 828 669 6845, dome@urlight.org

2019

December 10, 2019
Private Sound Meditation for OLLI members by River Guerguerian

When: 4:45 (please arrive @4:30)
Where: Asheville Rhythm studio, Odyssey School, 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC 28801 (studio is in the lower level, entrance for Odyssey High School. Park along the street or behind tennis courts.)
Details: Sound meditations relax the body and promote deep meditative and rejuvenating states as your body is immersed in a bath of sound as River plays his singing bowls, gongs, shakers, handpans, and frame drums. Due to limited space, only OLLI members are invited. Donations are requested to support River 's educational work.

November 15
Free Planet Radio celebrates the release of their new album “Pursuit” w/special guests

When: 8:30pm
Where: Isis Music Hall & Kitchen, 743 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC
Tickets: $17adv/$20dos https://isisasheville.com/event/free-planet-radio-album-release/

October 20
River at LEAF with Billy Cardine and Lovers Leap

When: Sunday, 11:00am-12:00noon
Where: Lakeside, 377 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NC
Tickets: http://www.theleaf.org/the-festival/

September 29, 2019
Engage with the LivingPulse

When: 4pm-7pm
Where: Timber Hall Events, 45 Timber Hall Events Lane, Leicester, NC 28748
Tickets: Please register for free tickets http://livingpulse.org/events/

August 17 & 18
Asheville Rhythm presents a Doumbek Workshop with Raquy Danzinger

Raquy Danziger from Istanbul, Turkey will spend 2 days focusing on Doumbek sharing her variety of techniques and musical insights. This is a wonderful opportunity.

When: 10am-4:30pm (Lunch 1:00-2:30pm)
Where: Asheville Rhythm Studio, Odyssey Community School. 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC 28801
Workshop Tickets: purchase here: www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/events
Details: You can choose to get a ticket for Saturday only or both days of the two-day Workshop.
For those of you who have studied with Raquy before, it is an option to come to Sunday only, but you need to make arrangements with us first. Please email ashevillepercussion@gmail.com

August 17
Special Event at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall: East Meets West, An Evening with Raquy Danziger with River,
Chris Rosser, and Beth Heinberg.

When: 8:30pm
Where: Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. Asheville, NC 28806
Concert tickets only: $15/$18 on sale here: https://public.ticketbiscuit.com/IsisAsheville/Ticketing/377631
Details: Asheville Rhythm brings Raquy Danziger to Asheville from Istanbul to perform music that crosses cultural bridges.  She will perform on the mystical King Kemenche Tarhu and the Darbuka, playing a variety of classical music and original Middle Eastern-influenced music.  She will be joined by Chris Rosser, River Guerguerian, and Beth Heinberg.

August 5-11
River in residency teaching and performing with Anna’s Ghost as part of the MFA in Music Composition program at Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Where: Vermont College of the Fine Arts - College Hall Chapel - 36 College St. Montpelier, VT 05602
Website: https://vcfa.edu/programs/mfa-in-music-composition/
Details: Multiple concerts and events during the week featuring music written by VCFA students and performed by world-class musicians fill the week. Equally at home performing new contemporary and experimental works, playing to picture, improvising on jazz pieces, backing songwriters, and more, Anna’s Ghost plays and performs at most MFA in Music Composition residencies and features an ever-changing roster of multi-talented instrumentalists. This adaptive group reforms itself in different configurations each semester, welcoming back VCFA veteran musicians and introducing exciting new players to the program. Musicians at the top of their field lend their individual artistry to create a cohesive sound.
All events are open—and free of charge—to the public, and will be streamed live at https://vcfa.edu/news-events/livestream/

June 24-July 1, 2019
8th Annual ASHEVILLE PERCUSSION FESTIVAL
Rhythms of Diversity

The Festival was a huge success. Thanks to our volunteers for all their hard work,
to our generous sponsors, to our talented artists and to everyone who attended our workshops,
performances and the Masters concert. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you!

MAY 10
River with Free Planet Radio and Jane Kramer at LEAF

When: 5:00
Where: The Barn Stage, 377 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Tickets: www.theleaf.org/tickets/

May 3
An evening with Free Planet Radio

When: 8pm
Where: The Cary Theatre, 122 East Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
Tickets:$20 seat/$25 table https://sixstringpresents.com/event/freeplanetradio/
Tickets are also available for a live stream of this show through ConcertWindow.com
More details at the link above

April 20
Asheville Rhythm presents a Frame Drum Workshop & Performance in California
We are excited to offer this unique opportunity to study with visiting master of percussion,
River Guerguerian.

When: 1-5:00pm Workshop (details below)
5-7:00pm Potluck supper for workshop participants
7-8:30pm Sound Exploration Performance. Special guest appearance by Miranda Rondeau.
Where: A private residence in Rancho Palos Verde, CA. Address to be given after ticket purchase.

Details: This workshop is an exploration of River’s method for playing frame drum and riq tambourine for percussionists of all levels. We will focus on refining technique and cover a broad range of global rhythms including intricate lyrical sequences suitable for performance.
~ explore body awareness
~ build upon your own naturally-given rhythm to experience your internal pulse
~ soloing and improvising skills
~ layer poly-rhythms and ensemble playing
~ odd time rhythms
~ how to produce strokes and tones to make your drum sing
~ play harmoniously with other people
~ focus on finger techniques from different traditions adaptable to all hand drums
For a look at River’s method, click here. Please bring your own drums. To purchase his book, Share the Drum, click here.
River will also be available for private lessons on Thursday and Friday, April 18-19. $75 per hour. Please email him to book: riverhumm@yahoo.com

Sound Exploration Performance: Experience the magic of River’s exquisite percussion mastery as he takes you on a sonic journey.
Special guest appearance by Miranda Rondeau.
Tickets: Workshop $50. Performance $20. Both for $65. click here

April 11
River and Free Planet Radio in a Sonic World Fusion Concert

When: 7:30pm FREE - More info
Where: Western Carolina University, Coulter Building Recital Hall, Cullowhee, NC
Details: Free Planet Radio is the featured guest w/WCU Choirs & Gamelan Ensemble

April 6
Asheville Rhythm presents a Hand Drum Intensive Workshop with River Guerguerian

When: 11:00am-5:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break. Please bring your lunch.
Where: Asheville Rhythm studio: Odyssey School, 90 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC 28801 Studio is on the lower level.
Please enter the door below the sign for Odyssey High School, across from the pool and tennis courts.
Tickets: $80. click here

Details: This workshop is an in depth exploration of frame drum, riq, and doumbek, for percussionists who have been actively drumming for several years and are familiar with River’s method. We will focus on intermediate/advanced level technique and cover a broad range of global rhythms including intricate lyrical sequences suitable for performance.

MARCH 30
River and Free Planet Radio perform at the {Re}HAPPENING:
Tap into the spirit of Black Mountain College with performances, installations and experiences from local and international artists.

Where: Lake Eden, Camp Rockmont, 375 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NC
Tickets: http://rehappening.com/tickets/

March 31
Asheville Rhythm presents a Sound Immersion/Meditation with River Guerguerian

When: 5-6:30pm
Where: Hyatt Place, Foothills Room, 2nd Floor, 199 Haywood St, Asheville NC, 28801
Details: Experience the magic of River’s exquisite percussion mastery as he takes you on a sonic journey. Let your body, mind and spirit be bathed in the calming, rejuvenating, and re-energizing sounds of frame drums, singing bowls, handpan, gongs, bells, shakers, cello and guitar. Assisted by Tom Boots and Rima Luna.

Please arrive by 4:40 to check in and find your place. We will begin promptly at 5:00. Please bring a yoga mat and pillow if you wish to lie down. There will be chairs.

To maintain a quiet and calm atmosphere, this event is not appropriate for children under twelve.
Tickets: $18. click here

MARCH 26
River and Free Planet Radio with Jane Kramer live at Echo Sessions

When: 6:00pm Live Stream
Where: Echo Mountain Studio, Asheville (not open to the public)

February 22-24
Sacred Music and Sound Retreat: River, Jeff Firewalker and Caroline Padgett

February 10
Free Planet Radio Album Release Concert and Sound Meditation

Please join Asheville's world music trio Free Planet Radio for a Concert and Sound Meditation to celebrate the release of our latest album, Stillness. 
Free Planet Radio consists of multi-instrumentalist Chris Rosser, bassist Eliot Wadopian and multi-percussionist River Guerguerian. For more information on the band and to hear some sound samples please visit -  www.freeplanetradio.com

This album an exploration of new territory in spaciousness. Exquisitely beautiful, compelling and mystical, it draws on many exotic musical traditions that take the listener
on a sound journey to a deep inner realm of consciousness. 

The special evening will consist of two sets. The first set will be a sound meditation featuring compositions from Stillness. The second set will be a concert of gems
from our world fusion repertoire.

To maintain an atmosphere of peacefulness and quiet, please arrive in time to find your seat before we begin at 4:00. This format is not appropriate for small children. Join us afterwards for a reception and CD signing. CDs will be offered for sale.

When: 4-6:00pm
Where: Congregation Beth HaTephila
43 North Liberty Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 day of event
Pair of tix: $35 advance, $45 day of event
click here to purchase tickets

January 29-31
River and Chris Rosser perform with Omar Faruk Tekbilek & His Ensemble at the Sivananda Ashram and
Yoga Retreat Center: Peace Is My Religion, Music from Turkey and the Middle East

Where: Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas
Tickets and details: www.sivanandabahamas.org

January 24-27
River will give the keynote address at the Southern Humanities Conference: Silence, Sound, Rhythm and Performance

When: Saturday, January 26, 7:00pm
Where: Hyatt Place, 199 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
Details: Schedule
Registration: www.southernhumanities.org/

January 19
Hand Drum & Percussion Workshops and Sound Immersion Performance for Soul-Body-Connect retreat in Roanoke, VA

When: 2:00 – 3:15 pm Beginner Drum & Percussion Workshop
3:30 – 5:00 pm Advanced Hand Drum Class
7:00 – 9:00 pm Sound Immersion & Performance 
Where: The Penthouse at Center in the Square, One Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Tickets & Details: soulbodyconnect.com/transform/

2018

December 1
River and Free Planet Radio performing with Virginia Schenck

Acclaimed vocal artist and jazz performer Virginia Schenck, will be celebrating the Winter Solstice: Embracing the dark and allowing the light. She will perform with world jazz music trio FREE PLANET RADIO.
When: 7:00pm doors open, 8:00pm show
Where: Fernbank Science Center Planetarium, 156 Heaton Park Dr. Atlanta, GA 30307
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3613416#_=_

November 17
World Music Benefit Concert Featuring Village Marimba with River Guerguerian and the
Asheville Rhythm Ensemble

When: 7-8:30 pm
Where: Rainbow Community Auditorium, 60 State St. Asheville, NC 28806
Tickets: Suggested donation $5-$20 per person, at the door.
Details: FUN FOR THE FAMILY! Join us for a special benefit concert showcasing the various groups of students in Sue Ford’s Village Marimba School programs - both youth and adult - as they perform songs they have been learning, while giving back to the culture whose music has inspired and informed them. Proceeds from the concert will directly benefit Zimbabwean musician and teacher Barnabas Ngalande and provide funds to help pay the tuition for his gifted student, Spiwe Fulutuna of Zimbabwe, to continue her education at a high school that teaches music. The Asheville Rhythm Ensemble is a group of River’s Intermediate/Advanced students.

November 15
Our VOICE 17th Annual Survivors’ Art Show & Performance
With River Guerguerian and the Asheville Rhythm Ensemble

When: 6:00pm show opens
7:00pm performance
Where: REVOLVE Gallery, 821 Riverside Dr. #179 Asheville, 28801 
Details: Free and open to the public. All donations benefit Our VOICE.
The 2018 featured artist is Denise Carbonell. The Asheville Rhythm Ensemble is a group of River’s Intermediate/Advanced
percussion students.

October 6, 2018
An evening with Free Planet Radio

When: 8:30pm
Where: Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tickets:  isisasheville.com/September 9, 2018
TEDx Asheville : Higher Ground including a musical performance by Free Planet Radio

When: 7:30pm
Where: Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tickets: isisasheville.com/
Details: tedxasheville.co

August 11, 2018
Free Planet Radio Stillness album release at the Light Center

Please join us for a sound meditation to celebrate the release of our latest album, Stillness.

2196 NC Hwy 9 South, Black Mountain NC
7-8:30pm
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door
This album is a departure and exploration of new territory. Exquisitely beautiful, compelling and mystical, it draws on many exotic musical traditions that take the listener on a sound journey to a deep inner realm of consciousness. 
The audience is invited to sit or lie down during this journey of sound. They will play right through with no intermission. In order to maintain an atmosphere of peacefulness and quiet, it is not appropriate for small children.
Please arrive by 6:45 to find a place and settle in.
Join us afterwards for a reception and CD signing. CDs will be offered for sale. 

August 4
LEAF Downtown AVL

Pack Square Park Asheville NC 28801
www.theleaf.org/downtown/

June 25-July 1
7th Annual
ASHEVILLE PERCUSSION FESTIVAL
 

May 12
River at the LEAF Festival performing with Ganga Giri

When: 6:00pm & 1:45am
Where: Lake Eden, Black Mountain, NC
Tickets: www.theleaf.org/the-festival/

March 16-17
Sound Meditation/Performance and Hand Drum Workshops with River Guerguerian
 

Where: a private yoga studio, Chapel Hill, NC (address will be given after registration)
Tickets: Purchase individual workshops and/or Sound Meditation/ Performance.  
Additional Details: Bring frame drums, riqs, kanjira, pandeiros, dafs, and tambourines, shakers, singing bowls, gongs and bells. Some loaners will be available. Please bring your lunch as there is only a one hour lunch break.
Contact: Rima Luna rimaluna2014@gmail.com 
Tickets: available here www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/events/

March 2-4
Music as Medicine: an immersion in the art and craft of playing sacred music
Sacred Music Making Retreat with River Guerguerian, Jeff Firewalker & Caroline Padgett

When: Friday 12/8 6-10PM  Introduction: the instrument as an extension of self
           Saturday 12/9  10:30AM Finding the song: deep listening, connecting to nature & spirit
           Sunday 12/10 9:30AM-7:00PM Andean healing & sound ceremony
Where: Laughing Waters Retreat, 3963 Gerton Highway (route 74A) Gerton, NC 28735
Details: With every moment there is a song, a pulse and a rhythm. Since time immemorial native healing traditions have employed song, drumming and toning to affect transformation. During this weekend immersion you will find new inspiration and skills in using sound as a healing tool. With over 75 years of combined experience, Caroline, River and Jeff will guide participants through the key components of making sacred sound. This is a retreat for musicians and non-musicians
Contact: For more information and pricing: http://eaglecondorcouncil.org/events/
jeff@eaglecondorcouncil.org       
828.551.8860

February 3-8
River in residency teaching and performing as part of the MFA in Music Composition program at Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Where: Vermont College of the Fine Arts - College Hall Chapel - 36 College St. Montpelier, VT 05602
Website: http://vcfa.edu/music-comp/faculty/winter-2018-annas-ghost
Details: Multiple concerts and events during the week featuring music written by VCFA students and performed by world-class musicians fill the week. Equally at home performing new contemporary and experimental works, playing to picture, improvising on jazz pieces, backing songwriters, and more, Anna’s Ghost plays and performs at most MFA in Music Composition residencies and features an ever-changing roster of multi-talented instrumentalists. This adaptive group reforms itself in different configurations each semester, welcoming back VCFA veteran musicians and introducing exciting new players to the program. Musicians at the top of their field lend their individual artistry to create a cohesive sound.
All events are open—and free of charge—to the public, and will be streamed live at vcfa.edu/livestrea

January 25-28
River with Free Planet Radio at the Gladdening Light Symposium 2018:
"The Spiritual Lens - Evocations on Poetry, Music and Film" 

When: Thursday evening through Sunday morning.
Where: Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
Details: Krista Tippett, Billy Collins, Gustavo Santaolalla, A.O. Scott  & more
Registration: gladdeninglight.org/symposium-2018/

January 11
An Evening with Free Planet Radio: GMAC Benefit Concert

When: 7:00PM
Where: Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal Street | Anderson SC 29625
Tickets: $35 Call (864) 231-6147 for details

2017

December 22
An evening with Free Planet Radio & Jane Kramer and Billy Cardine

When: 8-11:00PM
Where: The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Tickets:  $18 adv. / $20 d.o.s. / $25 VIP www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-free-planet-radio-jane-kramer-world-fusion-singer-songwriter-tickets-39089920003
Details:  This evening will feature a set of Jane Kramer, backed by Free Planet Radio, and then a set from Free Planet Radio.

November 9-12
River at AwakeningSoul, Sacred Revolution

Where: Lutheridge Conference Center - 2049 Upper Laurel Drive, Arden, NC   28704
Website: www.awakeningsoulpresents.org/awakeningsoul-events/17-sacred-revolution/
Details: Performing with Fran McKendree and the Awakening Soul Ensemble & Facilitating a Drumming Workshop.

November 4
Hand Drum Workshops with River Guerguerian

When: 10:00AM-12:00PM Introduction to hand drumming skills: $30
1:00-3:00PM Intermediate/advanced: $30
3:30-5:30PM Advanced: $30
8-9:30PM Sound Meditation/Performance $18

Where: Chapel Hill NC 27516

October 27
Arida Arts Symposium featuring Free Planet Radio

When: 10-11:30AM Workshop
5:30-6:45PM Reception
7-8:30PM Concert
Where: Blue Ridge Community College, Thomas Auditorium
180 West Campus Dr., Flat Rock, NC 28731
Details: Free and open to the public. Reservations required 828 694 1710 or blueridge.edu/aridaarts

October 19
River Guerguerian and Chris Rosser of Free Planet Radio perform at Love > Fear, Journey to Refuge. Fuse Media presents a multimedia experience of refugee resettlement in the Carolinas. 

When: 6:30-9:00PM
Where: Grace Centre, 495 Cardinal Rd., Mills River, NC
Details: Love > Fear is free and open to the public, although donations to groups aiding refugees are encouraged. The event will include performances by three Asheville bands, refugee video stories by award-winning filmmakers, presentations about the resettlement process from refugee agencies, and opportunities for paths to service with local organizations. 
Contact: for more information about the event see fuse-media.org  or contact amandafmclamb@gmail.com

September 30
Dreamers Ball Benefit for OM Sanctuary

When: 7-11:00PM
Where: 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.

September 23
Jane Kramer with Free Planet Radio & Billy Cardine at HempX Asheville

When: 7:00PM
Where: Franny's Farm, 22 Franny's Farm Rd. Leicester, NC 28748
Tickets and Details: https://www.hempxasheville.com/

September 21
Music Department Colloquium: EarthSounds—The Ceramic Instruments of Tan Dun
Lecture and performance with David Cossin

When: 4:30
Where: World Music Hall, Wesleyan University, 283 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT 06459
Details: A free lecture demonstration of EarthSounds—The Ceramic Instruments of Tan Dun by designer Mary Scherbatskoy, performed by percussionists David Cossin 
and River Guerguerian. These fragile mounted instruments, constructed by master potter Ragnar Naess, are now owned by Wesleyan University.  

September 18
River Guerguerian and Chris Rosser, Fall Performing Arts Concert Series at CCC&TI

When: 1:00PM
Where: Caldwell Campus, room B-100, 2855 Hickory Blvd, Hudson, NC 28638
Details: Free and open to the public and all students

August 5
Free Planet Radio at LEAF Downtown AVL

Where: Pack Square Park, Asheville NC
When: 2pm
Free event
http://www.theleaf.org/downtown/

June 26-July 2, 2017
6th Annual Asheville Percussion Festival - Mosaic of Rhythm
tickets on sale now!

Monday June 26-Friday June 30 Artist Residency and Intensive Programs
When: 10:00am-6:00pm
Where: Odyssey School - 90 Zillicoa St. - Asheville. NC 28801
Tickets: available here

Saturday July 1  Festival workshops, free and open to the public
Where: Odyssey School - 90 Zillicoa St. - Asheville. NC 28801
Tickets: available here

Saturday July 1  Masters Concert
When: 8:00pm
Where: Diana Wortham Theater - 2 Pack Square - Asheville, NC 28801 (Entrance and parking garage are on Biltmore Ave.)
Tickets: available here

Sunday July 2  Sound Meditation
When: 11:00am
Where: Odyssey School - 90 Zillicoa St. - Asheville. NC 28801
Tickets: available here

May 19, 2017
River with Free Planet Radio will play a live soundtrack for Buster Keaton's silent film, "The General", and play a set of original music after the movie.

Where: The Cary Theater - 122 East Chatham St, Cary NC  27511
When: 8-10:30pm
Tickets: thecarytheater.com/

May 5, 2017
River with Free Planet Radio in Concert

Where: Diana Wortham Theatre MainStage Series - 
2 South Pack Square, Asheville NC 28801
When: 8pm
Tickets: $35 regular / $30 student / $20 child

April 30, 2017
Virginia Schenck with Kevin Bales, River Guerguerian, Eliot Wadopian

Where: Timucua White House - 2000 S Summerlin Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32806
When: 7pm

Saturday April 8, 2017
Hand Drumming Workshop and Sound Meditation with River Guerguerian

Where: Unity Center of Peace - 8800 Seawell School Rd. - Chapel Hill, NC 27516
When: 
10-12:30 Introduction to hand drumming skills: $35

12:30-2:00 Lunch break

2:00-5:00 Intermediate/advanced: $45.

8-9:30 Sound Meditation/Performance: $18.  
~ Let your body, mind and spirit be bathed in the calming, rejuvenating sounds of frame drums, singing bowls, hand pan, gongs, bells, and shakers. Experience the magic of River’s exquisite percussion mastery as he takes you on a soul journey of rhythm.

Sunday April 2, 2017
Asheville Rhythm presents Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian

When: 6:00pm Please try to arrive by 5:50 to choose your place and settle in. If you are running late, call Rima, 267 566 3911, so we know to hold your place. Thank you.
Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Tickets: $15 for sale here AshevilleRhythm.org
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & AshevilleRhythm.org
Details: A Sound Immersion relaxes the body and promotes deep meditative and rejuvenating states. While reclining or sitting and breathing slowly, your body is immersed in a bath of sound as River plays his singing bowls, gongs, shakers, hand pan, and large frame drums. Please bring a yoga mat to lie on and a pillow or blanket if desired.

Saturday April 8, 2017

Saturday March 25
7th Annual {Re}HAPPENING
River Guerguerian with the Asheville Rhythm Ensemble performing Resonating Forest

When: 3-10:00pm Resonating Forest performance at 6:00pm on the lakeshore 
Where:  Camp Rockmont - 375 Lake Eden Road - Black Mountain, NC 28711
Tickets: available here
Details: Resonating Forest, an interactive sound installation, is part of a full day of immersive creativity will include performance art,        music, visual art, and more. Artists from the area and from the wider world will gather to create an interdisciplinary experience.

Sunday March 5, 2017
Asheville Rhythm presents Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian

Saturday March 4, 2017
House concert with River Guerguerian and Chris Rosser. J.Q. Vay, Aditi and Jay will be opening the show.

When: 7-9:00pm
Where: 162 Old Lakey Gap Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711-8741
Tickets: $20
Details: Please RSVP to asethibrown@gmail.com if you are interested in attending. Details and directions will be in response to email. Thank you!
Facebook: House Concert with Chris Rosser and River Guerguerian

Sunday February 12, 2017

Jane Kramer in concert featuring River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser and Eliot Wadopian of Free Planet Radio, as well as Lyndsay Pruett of the Jon Stickley Trio and Billy Cardine of Acoustic Syndicate. 

Where: The Grey Eagle - 185 Clingman Ave - Asheville, NC 28801
When: 7:00pm
Tickets: www.thegreyeagle.com available here

February 5-9
River in residency teaching and performing as part of the MFA in Music Composition program at Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Crossover Quintet featuring River Guerguerian, percussion; Gregor Huebner, violin; Pat Swoboda, bass; John Benthal, guitars; Anna Webber, flute.
When: Thursday, February 9, 8:00pm
Where: Vermont College of the Fine Arts - College Hall Chapel - 36 College St. Montpelier, VT 05602
Website: vcfa.edu/music-comp/news/mfa-music-composition-announces-upcoming-residency-events-0
Details: Multiple concerts and events during the week featuring music written by VCFA students and performed by world-class musicians fill the week.
All events are open—and free of charge—to the public, and will be streamed live at vcfa.edu/livestrea

January 27, 2017
Rollins College - Keene Hall - 1000 Holt Avenue - Winter Park, FL
River with Free Planet Radio
Gladdening Light Symposium, Master Class '...exploring relationships between musical cultures through the universal language of sound.'

When: 2:00
Where: Rollins College - Keene Hall - 1000 Holt Avenue - Winter Park, FL
Website: http://gladdeninglight.org/symposium-2017/
Details: World-Jazz-Acoustic Experimental Fusion - River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser and Eliot Wadopian Free and open to the public (Sponsored by the Thomas P. Johnson Distinguished Scholar and Visiting Artist Fund).

January 28, 2017
River with Free Planet Radio Performance

When: 6:30- 11:00pm
Where: Tiedtke Concert Hall - Rollins College - Keene Hall - 1000 Holt Avenue - Winter Park, FL
Contact: Sherry Orr SORR@rollins.edu 407.646.1527
Details: not open to the public

2016

December 9, 2016
Hand Drumming Workshop and Sound Meditation with River Guerguerian

Where:  Unity Center of Peace - 8800 Seawell School Rd. - Chapel Hill, NC 27516
When: 
2:00-4:00pm Introduction to hand drumming skills: $25

4:30-7:00pm Intermediate/advanced: $30

8-9:30pm Sound Meditation/Performance: $15 
 

December 3, 2016

River with  Free Planet Radio
Positively Odyssey!  Odyssey School Benefit

Where: Altamont Theater - 18 Church St. - Asheville, NC 28801
When: 6-9pm
Tickets: available here
Event website:  http://odysseycommunity.org/blog/positively-odyssey-2016/
Details: World-Jazz-Acoustic Experimental Fusion - River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser and Eliot Wadopian

November 23-26
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek & his Ensemble
‘Love is My Religion’ CD Release Concert

Where: Jerusalem Theatre, Oud Festival, Jerusalem and the Saint Josef Auditorium, Nazareth
Details: Performing traditional Sufi, folk and contemporary music from Turkey and the Middle East. 

Thursday-Sunday November 10-13
River at AwakeningSoul Retreat

Where: Lutheridge Conference Center - 2049 Upper Laurel Drive, Arden, NC   28704
Website: awakeningsoulpresents.org
Details: Performing with Fran McKendree & Facilitating a Drumming Workshop.

Tuesday November 8
Leadership Asheville Seniors' Arts Day

Where: The Block - 39 South Market St. - Asheville, NC 28801
When: 1-3:00
Details: Offered by OLLI, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, this program consists of a panel discussion and performance. The panelists are River, David Whitehill, Executive Director of the Asheville Symphony, and Laura Boosinger,  Executive Director of the Madison County Arts Council. The percussion performance will include a solo by River who will be joined by some Elder members of the Asheville Rhythm Ensemble. 

Friday - Sunday November 4 - 6
Asheville Rhythm presents
Frame Drum Retreat

Sunday October 30
Asheville Rhythm presents
Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian

September 1-30
River & Free Planet Radio on tour in The People's Republic of China

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

Sunday August 28
Sound Immersion was sold out. Next Sound Immersion is Sunday October 30, 5:00.

Sunday August 21
River & Free Planet Radio at the Save Kat Williams Fundraising Event

Where: The Asheville Renaissance Hotel - 31 Woodfin Street - Asheville, NC 28801
When: 5-8:00pm
Tickets: $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.

Saturday July 16
Free Planet Radio & The Opal String Quartet

Where: Altamont Theater - 18 Church St. - Asheville, NC 28801
When: Doors open at 7:00 - show at 8:00
Website: http://thealtamonttheatre.com/event/fpr/
Details: World-Jazz-Acoustic Experimental Fusion - River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser and Eliot Wadopian

Saturday May 21
River with Free Planet Radio in Concert at the Tryon Fine Arts Center

Where: Tryon Fine Arts Center (Veh Stage) - 34 Melrose Ave. - Tryon, NC
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: available at the TFAC box office or online 
Details: During this concert, Chris will play a very special guitar, handmade by Lichty Guitars in Tryon, NC, who have generously donated this exquisite instrument for the annual Lichty guitar raffle for LEAF Community Arts. The band will be joined on stage by Tom Boots, a WNC visual artist, who will put brush to canvas as he creates a painting to the music. 

Sunday March 27
Asheville Rhythm presents
River, Chris Rosser, John Vorus in collaboration with the Asheville Movement Collective

Where: Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway Street, Asheville NC 28801
Time: 10:30am
TIckets: available here

Details: A live music special event with musicians River Guerguerian playing a collection of percussion instruments including gongs, hand pan, singing bowls, and hand drums, Chris Rosser on exotic stringed instruments and keys, and John Vorus on didgeridoo, drones, and live processing.

Sunday March 20
Asheville Rhythm presents
Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian

Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Time: 5:00pm
Tickets: $15 available here
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & AshevilleRhythm.org
Details: A Sound Immersion relaxes the body and promotes deep meditative and rejuvenating states. While reclining or sitting and breathing slowly, your body is immersed in a bath of sound as River plays his singing bowls, gongs, shakers, hand pan, and large frame drums. 
Please bring a yoga mat to lie on and a pillow or blanket if desired.

February 26-28
Asheville Rhythm presents
Frame Drum Retreat
Tickets & Details: AshevilleRhythm.org

February 27
River with Jane Kramer

Where: The Grey Eagle
When:  Doors open at 7:00 - show at 8:00
Website: thegreyeagle.com
Details: Jane Kramer's new album release show 
Tickets: available here

Friday February 19
River with Virginia Schenck
Imagine a World

Where: White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd. Black Mountain, NC
Time: 8:00
Tickets: available here

February 5, 2016
River with Free Planet Radio

Where: Altamont Theater - 18 Church St. - Asheville, NC 28801
When: Doors open at 7:00 - show at 8:00
Website: thealtamont.com/category/upcoming-shows/
Details: World-Jazz-Acoustic Experimental Fusion - River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser and Eliot Wadopian 
Tickets: available here

Sunday January 31, 2016
Asheville Rhythm presents
Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian

Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Time: 5:00pm
Tickets: $15 available here
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & AshevilleRhythm.org
Details: A Sound Immersion relaxes the body and promotes deep meditative and rejuvenating states. While reclining or sitting and breathing slowly, your body is immersed in a bath of sound as River plays his singing bowls, gongs, shakers, hand pan, and large frame drums. 
Please bring a yoga mat to lie on and a pillow or blanket if desired.

2015

Thursday December 31
Asheville Rhythm presents
Dancing, Drums and Dreams - A Rhythmic Celebration of the New Year

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 - Student $19 and kids under 12 are free
available through Eventbrite at AshevilleRhythm.org  click on the Events tab.

Join us at Eliada for an 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

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. 

Sunday December 27
Asheville Rhythm presents
Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian

Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Time: 5:00pm
Tickets: $15 SOLD OUT, Tickets are available for Sunday, January 31 2016
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & AshevilleRhythm.org
Details: A Sound Immersion relaxes the body and promotes deep meditative and rejuvenating states. While reclining or sitting and breathing slowly, your body is immersed in a bath of sound as River plays his singing bowls, gongs, shakers, hand pan, and large frame drums. 
Please bring a yoga mat to lie on and a pillow or blanket if desired.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday December 4-6, 2015
Asheville Rhythm presents
Frame Drum Retreat with River Guerguerian

Asheville Rhythm presents a weekend devoted to the exploration of the frame drum. If you play the frame drum and wish to step up to your next level of expertise, join us for this weekend of study mixed with a big dose of collaboration, community and fun. This workshop is open to frame drum players who are at least intermediate level.
Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Tickets: $164 click here to purchase
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & 

Sunday 12/6
10:00am-12:30pm Workshop

Details: Bring frame drums, riqs, kanjira and tambourines. Some loaners will be available. We will work on all three styles of frame drum playing: lap, hand held and free hand. We will also include tambourine, kanjira and pandeiro techniques. We will explore rhythms from around the world, concentrating on the Middle East, experimenting with improvisation and soloing.

Sunday December 6
Free Planet Radio performs at a candlelight vigil and fundraiser to benefit Syrian refugee children hosted by Hadaya Toys.

Where: Jubilee! - 46 Wall Street - Asheville, NC
When: 6-8:00pm
Tickets: available at the door or in advance at Malarops. 
Details: Hadaya Toys is a grass-roots organization dedicated to supporting the overlooked needs of refugee children through creativity and play.

Sunday November 29

Asheville Rhythm presents
Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian

Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Time: 5:00pm
Tickets: $15 click here to purchase
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & AshevilleRhythm.org
Details: A Sound Immersion relaxes the body and promotes deep meditative and rejuvenating states. While reclining or sitting and breathing slowly, your body is immersed in a bath of sound as River plays his singing bowls, gongs, shakers, hand pan, and large frame drums. 
Please bring a yoga mat to lie on and a pillow or blanket if desired.

Sunday November 22
River with The Billy Jonas Band CD release concert, Benefit for KIDS4PEACE

When: Sunday November 22 6:30pm
Where: The Altamont Theater, 18 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801
Tickets: etix.com
Details: featuring music from HaBayta, new CD of of original Jewish Music by Billy Jonas

November 5-8
River at Awakening Soul Retreat

Where: Lutheridge Conference Center - 2049 Upper Laurel Drive, Arden, NC   28704
Website: awakeningsoulpresents.org
Details: performing with Fran McKendree & Facilitating a Drumming Workshop.

November 12-15
River at Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
Advance the work of reconciliation and peace by learning peace making and contemplative practices from the Abrahamic traditions.

Where: Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
            91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
Website: lakejunaluska.com/events/spiritual_enrichment/peace/
Details: performing with Yuval Ron

November 13
River at The Asheville Bioneers Conference 
Asheville Bioneers is a local, self-organized Bioneers Resilient Communities Network Event.

Where: Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville Campus
            36 Montfort Ave., Asheville, NC
When: 5:30-10:30pm
Tickets: Free and open to the public
Details: Music and ideas throughout the night.

Saturday October 31
Asheville  Rhythm presents
Halloween at the Eliada Corn Maze

Where:   Eliada - 2 Compton Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
When: Saturday, October 31, 1-2:30pm
Tickets: Free with ticket to the Corn Maze
Details: Eliada, Helping Cildren Succeed, is a home and school for children with special needs. River will lead the Asheville Rhythm Ensemble with Kevin Spears on the Kalimba, William DeHaro on the Heron, and LunaSpiral Tribal Bellydance in a Halloween Carnival of costumed drummers, dancers, and musicians. This Asheville Rhythm event,  is to benefit Eliada, as part of their Halloween Trick or Treat fundraiser.

Friday-Saturday October 17-18
River at LEAF Festival with Bashiri Johnson

Where: LEAF Festival
When: 4:00 Eden Hall on Saturday
           4:00 The Barn on Sunday
Website: theleaf.org

Monday September 28
Asheville Rhythm presents
Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian

Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Time: 6:30pm
Tickets: $15 click here to purchase
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & AshevilleRhythm.org
Details: A Sound Immersion relaxes the body and promotes deep meditative and rejuvenating states. While reclining or sitting and breathing slowly, your body is immersed in a bath of sound as River plays his singing bowls, gongs, shakers, hand pan, and large frame drums. 
Please bring a yoga mat to lie on and a pillow or blanket if desired.

2015
August 8
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble

Where: Carthage Festival - Tunis, Tunisia
Website: Festival International de Carthage

August 10
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble

Where: Sousse International Festival - Sousse, Tunisia
Website: festival-international-sousse.tn

Friday August 28
River with Free Planet Radio & Opal String Quartet:
Global Symphony Project CD Release Concert

Where: Isis Music Hall
Tickets: Adults $12adv/$15door
Website: isisasheville.com 

Saturday August 29
River with Rev. Kiah Abendroth, Aditi Sethi & Jay Brown
Concert in the Garden: an evening of world and sacred music.

Where: Dr. John Wilson Community Garden, 99 White Pine Dr. Black Mountain NC
Time: 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 ($10 children)   828 669 2052 

Sunday August 30
Asheville Rhythm presents
Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian

Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Time: 5:00pm
Tickets: $15
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & AshevilleRhythm.org
Details: A Sound Immersion relaxes the body and promotes deep meditative and rejuvenating states. While reclining or sitting and breathing slowly, your body is immersed in a bath of sound as River plays his singing bowls, gongs, shakers, hand pan, and large frame drums. 
Please bring a yoga mat to lie on and a pillow or blanket if desired.
Sunday July 5 2015
River with David LaMotte

Where: White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain NC 28711
Time: 7:00pm Admission: $18 advance ticket
Website: whitehorseblackmountain.com

Saturday July 25
River as special guest with Joshua Messick

Where: White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain NC 28711
Time: 8:00pm Admission: $18 advance ticket
Website: whitehorseblackmountain.com

June 15-21
Asheville Percussion Festival 2015
Where: Odyssey Community School & Diana Wortham Theatre
Tickets: www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/tickets
Schedule: www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/schedule
Details: www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/info

Saturday May 30
Performing with Luna Ray for Asheville Community Yoga Teacher Training Retreat

Friday-Saturday May 9-10
River at LEAF Festival with Free Planet Radio & Natalia Clavier
Where: LEAF Festival
Website: theleaf.org

Sunday April 26
Sound Meditation for OLLI of University of North Carolina-Asheville

Sunday April 26
Yoga with a Pulse
When: 4:30-6:30 pm
Where: Asheville Yoga Center - 211 S Liberty St, Asheville, NC
Tickets: $25 - To register go to http://youryoga.com/yoga-workshops/

Thursday April 24
Rhythm Workshop & Masterclass
Where: Asheville School

Thursday April 23
Rhythm Workshop & Masterclass
Where: Carolina Day School
Website: carolinaday.org

Sunday April 12
Asheville Percussion presents
Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian
Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & AshevillePercussion.org
Details: A Sound Immersion relaxes the body and promotes deep meditative and rejuvenating states. While reclining or sitting and breathing slowly, your body is immersed in a bath of sound as River plays his singing bowls, gongs, shakers, hand pan, and large frame drums. 
Please bring a yoga mat to lie on and a pillow or blanket if desired.

Sunday April 12
River with David LaMotte & Chris Rosser
Where: The Orange Peel - 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Details: Concert to benefit Smart Start of Buncombe County!

Thursday April 9
Sound Effects: A Benefit Concert for the Asheville Music School
with guests performance by River Guerguerian and Chris Rosser
Where: Isis Music Hall - 743 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Website: isisasheville.com

Sunday March 8
River with the April Sessions (Billy Cardine, Chris Rosser, Zack Page)
Where: Isis Music Hall - 743 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Website: isisasheville.com

Saturday February 28
River with The Billy Sea & Casey Driessen
Where: The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church Street, Asheville

Saturday February 21
Asheville Percussion presents a Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian
Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs

Friday February 6
River with Luna Ray
Where: The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church Street, Asheville

Wednesday January 28
Asheville Percussion & OM Sanctuary present: Yoga with a Pulse
w Sierra Hollister & River Guerguerian
Where: OM Sanctuary - 87 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville NC 28806 - 828.252.7313

Friday January 17
Asheville Percussion presents a Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian
Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801,  7:00pm

2014

Wednesday December 31
OM Sanctuary & Asheville Percussion present:
 "Illuminate your Intentions"
with Celebration & Ceremony
8:30pm-midnight New Years Eve
Musical performance by: Soulful Vocalist Lizz Wright,
Percussionist River Guerguerian, Multi-instrumentalist Chris Rosser and special guest John Vorus
Auspicious Tea Ceremony – Tea provided by Dobra Tea
 Sacred Circle Dances led by Tarleton Brooks
Tribal Dance by LunaSpiral, Fire and Drum Circle
Sound Meditation closure
Where: OM Sanctuary - SOLD OUT!  Thank you

Saturday December 13
Jonas Gerard Studio & Asheville Percussion presents:
Live Performance Painting with River Guerguerian & Friends
Where: Jonas Gerard Studio-Riverview Station: 191 Lyman St. #144, Asheville, NC 28801
Website:  jonasgerard.com
Details: Live Painting performance By Jonas and River featuring Jake Wolf. Jonas is quite the performance artist.

Friday December 12
River with Chris Rosser CD Release & Free Planet Radio
Where: Isis Music Hall
Tickets: Adults $12adv/$15door
Website: isisasheville.com

Sunday December 7
"Indigenous Soul"
Blindfolded Authentic Movement with Live Shamanic Soundscapes and Rhythms.
Where: Lush-Works Gallerya: 26 battery park ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Tickets: $25
Website: shamaniqueexperience.com

Friday December 5
Asheville Percussion presents a Sound Immersion with River Guerguerian
When: 7:00pm
Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs
Tickets: $15 - Please RSVP to ashevillepercussion@gmail.com or call 828-301-6605. Space is limited to 12 people.
Website: ShareTheDrum.com & AshevillePercussion.org

Friday November 28
River as special guest with Joshua Messick CD Release Concert
Where: White Horse Black Mountain
              105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain NC 28711
Website: whitehorseblackmountain.com

November 6-9
River at Awakening Soul Retreat
Where: Lutheridge Conference Center - 2049 Upper Laurel Drive, Arden, NC   28704
Website: awakeningsoulpresents.org
Details: performing with Fran McKendree & Facilitating a Drumming Workshop. Featuring Barbara Brown Taylor and John Phillip Newell

Saturday October 25
River with Free Planet Radio
Where: UU Coffeehouse Music Series
Website: uucoffeehouse.org

Saturday October 18
River at LEAF Festival
Where: LEAf Festival - Eden Hall.  Black Mountain, NC
Website: theleaf.org
Details: Teaching a Middle Eastern Drum & Dance Workshop with Lisa Zahiya and guests

Sunday October 12
River with The Billy Sea
Where: New Mountain AVL
Website: newmountainavl.com
Details: Josh Daniel & Mark Schimick Project / The Billy Sea / Jon Stickley’s Acoustic Quartet

Sunday August 31
River at LAAFF - Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival
Where: Main Stage on Lexington Ave near overpass
Website: https://www.facebook.com/lexfest
Details: performing with Chris Rosser, Billy Cardine, and John Vorus on Didgeridoo.

Sunday July 13, 2014
River with The Billy Sea and guests
Where: Isis Music Hall - 743 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC - (828) 575-2737

Saturday July 12, 2014
River with Wah and Kristin Luna Ray
Where: Asheville Yoga Fest - Morris Hellenic Cultural Center, 227 Cumberland Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Website: http://www.ashevilleyogafest.net/

Friday July 11, 2014
River with The Billy Sea
Where: RiverLink's RiverMusic Series - RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Drive
Website: riverlink.org/experience/rivermusic/

June 20-22, 2014
Asheville Percussion Festival

Where: Diana Wortham Theatre (June 20-21), OM Sanctuary (June 22)
Website: ashevillepercussionfestival.com

Tuesday May 21, 2014
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble
Where: Teatro Barts - Barcelona, Spain
Website: www.omarfaruktekbilek.com

Tuesday May 20, 2014
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble
Where: Antzokia Theatre - Bilbao, Spain
Website: www.omarfaruktekbilek.com

Sunday May 18, 2014
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble
Where: Teatro Cervantes - Malaga, Spain
Website: www.omarfaruktekbilek.com

Sunday May 17, 2014
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble
Where: Murcia, Spain
Website: www.omarfaruktekbilek.com

Saturday May 14, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: Lantaren - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Website: www.lantarenvenster.nl

Saturday May 13, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: De Oosterpoort - Groningen, The Netherlands
Website: www.de-oosterpoort.nl

Saturday May 12, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: Kulturetage Oldenburg - Oldenburg, Germany
Website: www.kulturetage.de

Friday May 10, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: Folken - Stavanger, Norway
Website: lizzwright.net

Friday May 9, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: National Jazzscene - Oslo, Norway
Website: http://nasjonaljazzscene.no/en

Wednesday May 7, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: Dokkhuset - Trondheim, Norway
Website: www.dokkhuset.no/konserter.asp

Monday May 5, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: Moods im Schiffbau - Zurich, Switzerland
Website: www.moods.ch

Friday May 2, 2014
River with The Billy Sea
Where: French Broad River Festival - Hot Springs, NC
Website: www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com/

Thursday April 3, 10, 25 & May 1 (not April 17)
World Percussion Classes with River Guerguerian
Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801
Website: www.ShareTheDrum.com

April 23, 2014
Rhythm Workshop & Masterclass
Where: Carolina Day School
Website: carolinaday.org

Friday March 14, 2014
River with The Billy Sea
Where: Barking Legs Theater - 1307 Dodds Ave,  Chattanooga, TN
Website: http://thebillysea.com
barkinglegs.org

Sunday March 9, 2014
River with Kat Williams and Free Planet Radio
Where: Jubilee! - 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC  6:00 pm
Website:  www.jubileecommunity.org
katwilliamsmusic.com
Details: 'A Tribute to Life' Concert Celebration

Thursday March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014
World Percussion Classes with River Guerguerian
Where: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801

Friday February 28, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: Israeli Opera House - Tel Aviv, Israel
Website: http://www.lizzwright.net/

Friday February 24 & 25, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: North Sea Jazz Club - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Website: lizzwright.net
www.northseajazzclub.com

Thursday February 22, 2014
River with Lizz Wright
Where: Bielska Zadymka International Jazz Festival - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Website: lizzwright.net
http://www.zadymka.pl

Saturday February 14, 2014
River with The Billy Sea - Valentine's Day Celebration
Where: Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. Asheville, NC 28806
Tickets: $12 advance, $15 at the door
Website: thebillysea.com

Friday January 10, 2014
River with Free Planet Radio
Where: White Horse Black Mountain
              105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain NC 28711
Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at the door
Website: freeplanetradio.com
whitehorseblackmountain.com
Details: White Horse Black Mountain 5 year anniversary Concert Party. Also featuring David Holt, Michael Jeffry Stevens, BJ Liederman, David LaMotte, Belfast Boys, and more

2013

Sunday December 15, 2013
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble
Where: Haifa Auditorium - Haifa, Israel
Website: omarfaruktekbilek.com

Saturday December 14, 2013
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble
Where: Zappa Club - Jerusalem, Israel
Website: www.omarfaruktekbilek.com

Friday December 13, 2013
River with Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble
Where: Zappa Club - Tel Aviv, Israel
Website: www.omarfaruktekbilek.com

Saturday November 30
River with The Billy Sea
Where: Edward C. Smith Civic Center - 217 South Main Street, Lexington, NC 27292
Website: http://ncmusicfest.com
http://thebillysea.com
Details: 4 day festival featuring many bands

Saturday November 23
River with David LaMotte
Where: White Horse Black Mountain - 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain NC 28711
Website: http://www.davidlamotte.com/
Details: "Best of David LaMotte" CD Release Concert, also featuring Chris Rosser and BJ Leiderman

Sunday November 17
River with Free Planet Radio
Benefit for "The BeLoved Community"
Where: Diana Wortham Theatre - I Pack Place, Asheville, NC
Tickets: Adults - $30; Students - $20
Website: http://www.dwtheatre.com

November 7 - 10
Awakening Soul Retreat - playing with Fran McKendree and giving workshops
When: Thursday 5:00pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Where: Lutheridge Conference Center
              2049 Upper Laurel Drive, Arden, NC 28704
Website:http://www.awakeningsoulpresents.org/
Details: Modern Mind - Ancient Soul
Sanctuary, Sustenance, Inspiration... the wisdom and insights of Lauren Winner and Jerry Wright will invite us into deep conversation. Music, art, and nature will surround us as we enter into a deeper connection with the sacred.

Thursday October 24
River with Free Planet Radio
Where: White Horse Black Mountain
              105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain NC 28711
Tickets: $10
Website: http://freeplanetradio.com/
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
Details: Celebration of worldwide UN day

Saturday October 18
River with The Duhks
Where: Magnolia Festival - Live Oak, Florida
Website: http://www.magnoliafest.com/
                http://www.duhks.com/

October 11
The Best of Free Planet Radio Concert
Special guests: Persian violinist Farzad Farhangi from ‘TURKU’ & ‘Mandalas in Motion’ accompaniment by photographer Taylor 'Taz' Johnson
Jubilee! - 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC  7:30 pm  Tickets: $15

September 13
Free Planet Radio
featuring Turkish virtuoso instrumentalist Hasan Isakkut
Dobra Tea House - 78 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC  8:00 - 10:00 pm  

August 2
'Give Me Love' Benefit Concert in Celebration of George Harrison
The event with feature a variety of musical performers with proceeds going to Manna Food Bank and Homeward BoundWhite Horse Black Mountain - 105C Montreat Rd., Black Mountain, NC 8:00 pm

July 13
The Billy Sea - CD Release Concert for 'Global Americana'
Isis Music Hall - 743 Haywoord St., Asheville, NC  8:30 pm  828.575.2737
http://thebillysea.com/
http://isisasheville.com/

July 8 - 12
Joyful Noise Music & Arts CampWeaverville, NC
http://www.joyfulnoisecenter.org/camp.html

July 5
The Billy Sea
185 King St - Brevard, NC 8:00 pm
http://thebillysea.com/
http://185kingst.com/

June 23
Joyful Noise Scholarship Benefit with Free Planet Radio and Jamie Laval
Isis Music Hall 743 Haywoord St., Asheville, NC  3:00 pm

June 14 - 16
2nd Annual Asheville Percussion Festival
Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC
The mission is to provide a creative environment where percussionists of all traditions gather to explore, create and innovate. Daily workshops for all levels include performing, improvising,and composing followed by concerts performances at 8pm.

June 8
The Billy Sea
High Rock Outfitters - 13 South Main St., Lexington, NC 336-248-4444
http://thebillysea.com/

May 18
The Billy Sea
Montford Music & Arts Festival
http://thebillysea.com/
http://www.montfordfestival.org/

May 17
Billy Cardine and River Guerguerian
Asheville Electro-Music Festival
Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway, Asheville,  NC  7:00 pm
http://emavl.com/

May 14
Solo Percussion Concert
Glassy Mountain Chapel - 98 The Cliffs Parkway, Landrum, SC 6:00 pm
http://www.glassychapel.org/

May 12
Lizz Wright with Free Planet Radio
Leaf Festival - Black Mountain, NC 4:00 pm
http://www.lizzwright.net/
http://theleaf.com/

May 11- 12
Yungchen Lhamo
Leaf Festival - Black Mountain, NC 
http://www.yungchenlhamo.com/

April 27
April Sessions CD Release Concert
with Billy Cardine, Chris Rosser, Zack Page, River Guerguerian
Altamont Theatre - 18 Church Street, Asheville,  NC
http://www.myaltomont.com/

April 25
Free Planet Radio
Workshops and Concerts for students
Carolina Day School
http://www.freeplanetradio.com/

April 20
The Asheville Creative Symposium
James Nave and River Guerguerian
with Jennifer Pickering and Jolene Mechanic
Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Concert at 7:00 pm
www.jamesnave.com/the-first-annual-asheville-creativity-symposium/

April 12
The Duhks
Freebird LiveJacksonville Beach, FL
http://www.duhks.com/

April 6
Free Planet Radio
Laughing Waters Retreat Center
http://www.laughingwaternc.com/
http://www.freeplanetradio.com/

March 22 - 23
The Billy Sea
House Concert at Streamside Sally Sparks  Arden, NC 28704,  828.654.7357,

March 9
Sound Immersion for Spring Renewal Chakra Retreat with Shala Worsley
Prama Institute 310 Panhandle Rd. Marshall, NC, 8:00 pm
http://www.youryoga.com/index.html

March 1
After Hours Cabaret: A Benefit for Artspace Charter School
featuring Free Planet Radio
Diana Wortham Theatre - 1 Pack Place, Asheville,  NC 7:00 pm
www.dwtheatre.com/

February 15-16
Kat Williams and Free Planet Radio
'A Tribute to Life'
Diana Wortham Theatre - 1 Pack Place, Asheville,  NC 7:00 pm
www.dwtheatre.com/
http://katwilliamsmusic.com/

February 1 - 3
Gladdening Light Symposium 2013
with Matthew FoxWinter Park, FL
https://www.gladdeninglight.org/

2012

November 30
Kristina Luna Ray
White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd., Black Mountain, NC 8:00 pm
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
http://www.kristinray.com/

November 24
David LaMotte
The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave. Asheville, NC
http://www.thegreyeagle.com/
http://www.davidlamotte.com/

Novenber 20
Rhythm and Sound Exploration  Workshop
Jubilee! Community Center - sponsored by Jubilee Wellness Team
www.ShareTheDrum.com
http://www.jubileecommunity.org/

November 11
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & Ensemble
Concert for Kral TV
Istanbul, Turkey
http://www.omarfaruktekbilek.com/

October 27
Free Planet Radio & Dana & Sue RobinsonMadison County Arts Center
90 South Main St., Marshall, NC 28753 - 7:30 pm $15
http://www.madisoncountyarts.com

October 19
David LaMotte
Leaf Festival
Black Mountain, NC 7:15 pm
http://www.theleaf.com/

October 5
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & Ensemble
Silk Road Festival - Stafford Center
Houston, TX
http://www.omarfaruktekbilek.com/

September 8
Trans-Cultural Hypno-Grooves
River Guerguerian (world percussion)
Chris Rosser (Indian dotar, Turkish cumbus & piano) and
John Vorus (didjeridu, live electronics)
ARTery - Asheville Area Arts Council - Asheville, NC 8:00 pm

September 7
Leaf in Schools & Streets with guest John Vorus
William Randolph School - Asheville, NC 2:00 pm

July 23 - 29
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Tour of Spain
http://www.omarfaruktekbilek.com/

July 21
Workshop/Performance
Cooper Riis Healing Farm
Mill Spring, NC 7:00 pm
http://cooperriis.org/

July 16 - 20
Rhythm and Sound Exploration Residency
Odyssey Summer Camp
Odyssey  Community School, Asheville, NC 12:30 - 3:30 pm
http://odysseycommunity.org/

July 14
World & Americana Music Fusion
w/ Free Planet Radio and The Billy Sea
Workshops and Concert
The Altamont Theatre, Asheville, NC 2:30 - 8:00 pm

July 9, 11, 13
High School Music Lab
Odyssey Summer Camp
Odyssey  Community School, Asheville, NC 1:30 - 4:30 pm
http://odysseycommunity.org/

June 25 - 29
Rhythm and Sound Exploration Residency
Odyssey Summer Camp
Odyssey  Community School, Asheville, NC 12:30 - 3:30 pm
http://odysseycommunity.org/

June 18-22
Rhythm and Sound Exploration Residency
Tryon Arts Camp - Tryon Fine Arts Center
Tryon, NC 12:30 - 4:30 pm

June 8-10
Asheville Percussion Festival
Creative Technology & Arts Center
Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801
http://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/ for complete details

May 18
Free Planet Radio
Benefit Concert for Joyful Noise Camp
featuring string players from Asheville Symphony
White Horse Black Mountain, 8:00 pm
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/
http://freeplanetradio.com/

May 6-13
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Tour of Spain
http://www.omarfaruktekbilek.com/

May 5
The Billy Sea
Acoustic Syndicate 20th Anniversary Concert
Pisgah Brewing Company, Black Mountain, NC 3:00 pm
http://acousticsyndicate.com

April 19-26
Rhythm & Sound Exploration Residency
Isaac Dickson School - Asheville, NC

April 15
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Royal Opera House

March 12
Guest Artist/Soloist for CUNY Composers Concert
River will perform solos written for him by six Composers
accompanied by the CUNY Percussion Ensemble
Aaron Copland School of Music - City University of New York
http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/

February 20
Marginal Arts Festival
River Guerguerian: A Sound Experience
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church
2339 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA,  8:00 pm
http://www.marginalarts.com/

February 16
The Billy Sea
Asheville Improvisation Festival
The Magnetic Field
372 Depot Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

February 2
"Percussion from around the world" - Lecture/Performance
River Guerguerian and John Vorus - Didjeridu
Explore The Arts Series - Tryon Fine Arts Center , 6:30 pm
http://tryonarts.org/

January 27
Free Planet Radio
w/ Casey Driessen
Jubilee! Community Center
46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, 7:30 pm
  http://caseydriessen.com/

January 21
Free Planet Radio
Little Lake Hill House Concerts
Raleigh, NC, 8:00  pm,
http://www.bettpadgett.com