Experience music as a spiritual practice through devotional chanting and singing with the Shakti Bliss Kirtan Band. Our music includes Hindu, Christian and Buddhist traditions with an emphasis on the divine feminine and God in nature. We are based in Bozeman, MT. Come to chant, dance, meditate or relax with us!
Kathleen Karlsen is the founder, lead vocalist and harmonium player for the Shakti Bliss Kirtan Band. She is the author of Vocal Medicine: Transformation through Sound. Kathleen has studied at the Kirtan Leadership Institute in Boulder, CO. Kathleen loves to share her passion for sacred music!
Marius Michael-George is a tabla player and percussionist. He is also a bestselling artist published internationally. Marius is based in Paradise Valley, MT and spends his free time having way too much fun playing with amazing musician friends in the kirtan universe. Marius originally hails from Romania.
Andrew Karlsen adds vocals, recorder and udu drum to Shakti Bliss. Andrew is also video editor and multimedia specialist. Andrew had short stint as a vocalist in a band that later evolved into the heavy metal band TNT in the 80s. Andrew loves folk music and traditional instruments and originally hails from Norway.
Paul Bohak is a multi-instrumentalist, song writer, recording artist and producer. His instruments include guitar, bass, drums, percussion and voice. He has released three solo albums. Paul has co-led kirtans, playing guitar and percussion and singing for seven years.
Mahima Giri plays the kartals as well as provides vocal support for Shakti Bliss. When she isn’t having fun with Shakti Bliss, you can find her somewhere in the great outdoors with like-minded friends or spending time in the garden or whipping up some delicious grub or snuggled up with a good read. Mahima is from Nepal.
What is kirtan? Kirtan is a gathering for singing devotional songs and mantras. Shakti Bliss emphasizes singable chants from multiple traditions that are easy to learn, help to focus the mind, and foster a connection with others as well as your own spiritual source. You do not have to be a musician or a singer. If you can talk, you can chant!
Why chanting? Chanting is a calorie-free, drug-free, full body buzz! For many people, chanting is the fastest and easiest way to bliss. Group singing changes the chemistry of the brain and dissipates feelings of isolation and depression. Come try it for yourself. Come chant with us!
Cost Per Person: $25
DEAL - Purchase tickets and attend both Shakti Bliss Kirtan and the Goddess Chant Workshop led by Kathleen Karlsen 10 am - 12 pm for $40!