String Theory from Joseph Strider

   It is here...!! The unbelievable magic that is unleashed by Joseph Strider on this new CD is breathtaking.  It takes you to a places of the mind and heart that only Joe could lead you to.  This is in my humble opinion, some of  Joseph's finest work thus far!  Take a listen to this track entitled "Epiphyte".  Undoubtedly you will enjoy it as much as I do...Magic ...Pure Magic!!! 

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12506085

UNPLUGGED AND WIRED!!! SOL SEED

Psychedelic Reggae Rock Stylin's ...grab a seat, a beer, a Java and sit back, relax and come  listen and get to know this amazing young group as I have.  A unique and strong group with family ties.  Role models for our young to aspire to.  Imagine in this day and age...a group of young people with family values that support each other!!!

Join me as they share their thoughts and music with each other and us All!!
  
Michael Lennon,  (Vocals/Guitar/Production), Michael Sorensen, (Vocals/Drums/Percussion),
Benny Pezzano, (Vocals/Bass), Kenny Lewis, (Vocals/Guitar), Sky Guasco, (Vocals/Percussion/Didgeridoo), Greame Pletscher, (Saxophone).  This is Sol Seed ~~~! Unplugged and Wired!!!

 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-wolf-and-the-bear/2012/01/28/unplugged-with-sol-seed-and-some-smooth-reggae-sounds 

This week in January 2012 on the Wof and the bear

An exceptional Intuitive Sound Healer, Shereen uses Gem-and-Mineral Infused Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls along with a myriad of other instruments.
The sounds she brings to community are an infusion of East and West invoking the memories of a time forgotten to empower and bring Unity to Humanity as Peace and Harmony are restored. In the healing arts for 20 years, Shereen’s a Certified Usui / Karuna Reiki Master and Intuitive Body-worker. She has practiced and taught multiple modalities of Massage/Body-work, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Herbs, Nutrition, Health & Wellness. As an educator she prepared students for National Certifications and Licensing’s.  This creates an in depth understanding of the physical, emotional and energetic bodies. Shereen is able to assist, uplift and empower in the process of healing and growth using her intuitive talents and diversified techniques, remaining an open vessel for Spirit to work through transforming blockages and old energies. Shereen conduct’s sound healing concerts, events including other musician-sound healers and private sound healing sessions.

Canyon Records stops in on the Wolf and the bear

Canyon Records of Phoenix, Arizona,  producer and distributor of Native American music, is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the state of Arizona, and one of the oldest independent record labels in the music industry. In October 2011, Canyon Records begins celebration of its 60th anniversary titled “Traditions and Transformations”.      

This landmark anniversary will be celebrated with a concert series at the Musical Instrument Museum, a Native American song and dance festival at the Mesa Arts Center, a special showcase at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Art Fair & Market, and a series of specially packaged recordings celebrating its history and Native American music!

Join us on the Wolf and the bear, this Thursday Night as we talk about this amazing Journey with the Folks from canyon Records!!!

Canyon Records 60 years of Music on the Wolf and te bear 01/19 by the Wolf and the bear | Blog Talk Radio

this week on the Wolf and the bear!

As a musician, songwriter, performer and recording artist, and two time Native American Music Award nominee, Robe Williams has seen the good, the bad and the ugly of the music industry. Never losing faith in the good, but frustrated by the bad, he decided to do something about it: he founded Artisthead Music, a musicians’ resource company that offers guidance and assistance in every area of the music business. Williams assembled a team of professionals to advise, consult, report, write, and assist musicians. The company launched in September 2010, and has since expanded to major markets across the U.S., growing its services to meet the needs of all musicians, from   novice to professional. www.artisthead.com

Cody Blackbird is one of Indian Country's fastest rising stars. From the tundra of Alaska to the Seminole land of Florida all the way down under to the Outback of Australlia Cody has spread his beautiful award winning music and his message of unity. Cody tours on a full time basis not only performing but also working closely with Youth on Drug and alcohol awarness and suicide prevention as well as the importance of returning to the traditional ways and values of indigenous peoples. Cody is proud to be a drug and alcohol free artist and motivational speaker. Cody Blackbird is the youngest to ever recieve the Flutist of the Year Award at the 2011 Native American Music Awards. http://www.codyblackbird.com/

 January 10th 2012

January 11th, 2012
Help us Welcome Rebecca Bryson to the
Wolf and the bear Family!!! Join Christy, Mama Moon and the rest of the gang for fun, music and laughter!!!

Gabe Ayala sounds of JazzMenco with the Wolf and the bear 

 

Thursday Night  January 12th 2012 

With a sound that is unique to Gabriel, his smooth jazz/menco stylings will make him a sure favorite for you to add to any musical library!  Multi Award Winner, Gabe is part of our family here on the Wolf and the bear...come and join us won't yah!

December 21st 2011

The Great Smoking Mirror By Cinnamon Moon

What is the Great Smoking Mirror? The simple answer is that it is the reflecting surface of our Inner Spirit. But the complex answer is that it is also our willingness to explore the depths of that Inner Spirit, challenged by our ability to see into it and face our strengths as well as our weaknesses.

Why does it smoke? It "smokes" or clouds over to mask the fears and Shadows within us. It hides them, a safety mechanism that allows us to hide from ourselves...our true Self. We have to be willing to reflect on it long enough to let those clouds pass so we can see more clearly.

How do we get to this Great Smoking Mirror in the first place? Well, to get there the path is fraught with unknowns. We cannot know the answers until we arrive so we must face many internal challenges, fears, and demons to pass the many gateways that appear along the way. It's much easier said than done, until we learn the "how" of this journey. We need skills to get us there...meditation, prayer, visualization, learning to journey shamanically. These are tools, and when applied they bring forth the skills we need to develop.

Accepting that we are all blessed with Spirit Guides that will step forward when we open to them will serve this need as well. They are our greatest teachers, and they too know the way. Opening to our own Inner Spirit, stepping aside and taking the role of Witness will allow it to show you all these things. It is the Great Smoking Mirror, it is the reflection of who you truly are...it is said "we are always in the process of BE-ing, Be-coming who we truly are...a work in progress.” It is the spiritual journey of the Inner Spirit to make its way to our conscious awareness, and the physical journey of the mind to accept that. In union of that acceptance we have the whole of our being.

Our weaknesses reflect the things we need to learn to overcome to strengthen. Our strengths reflect the abilities we have to bring forth the courage needed to overcome the weaknesses. When balance between these two polar opposites is achieved we are centered and able to open to the growth we need. The Great Smoking Mirror reveals all. Spirituality teaches us how to embrace the many dimensions of life. It teaches us to look beyond the physical reality in a fascinating path of discovery of other realities that contribute to the whole of our expanding consciousness and evolution.

How long does it take for those clouds to pass? This depends on you. Are you willing to get to know your Guides?...that takes a little time. Are you willing to build on your spiritual foundations to better understand the process?...that takes time. Are you willing to set aside your impatience and be patient while allowing things to develop?...that takes time. Can you speed any of this up? Yes, but only superficially. You can do what many call soul-searching, that's a mental process that brings up emotions and sensory feelings, but it's not in-depth because it lacks the spiritual perspective that brings forth experience and lends wisdom as a result. We need the spiritual foundations to effectively soul-search.

Is one trip enough? No, you see throughout our lives we return to the Great Smoking Mirror time and again. It is a lifetime of reflections that are constantly changing to show us what we need to see so we can understand the Path of Destiny we are walking...our purpose in life. And what will we see when the Mirror clears? Will we see our Shadow? Will we see our Light? Will we see a monster looking back at us? Will we see a being of Light reflecting our goodness and connection to the world? What else is revealed, will we be enlightened? Is it all a waste of time? If so why do so many others make that journey? These are the intimidating unknowns for it shows us all these things and much more. These questions, however, are the seeds of curiosity that, when they sprout, encourage us to satisfy a hunger for nourishment and explore things deeper to find our answers.

Spiritual perspectives hold that nourishment but where do we find them? We have a lot to explore before we find a way we can understand and accept. So where are those maps? Which is the right map for us? We find that answer by exploring our interests in different traditions and the insights they bring until we find one that feels right. That's where we begin to map out our process.

How often do we need to seek the Great Smoking Mirror? We make this journey each time we choose to grow, each time we prepare to experience a set of lessons, and each time an assimilation process is undergone. It is a before and after process that we undergo throughout the course of our life...much like the before and after glance into the mirror each time we shower or begin our day. Time and time again we return to our Great Smoking Mirror showing us our truths as they stand at the time.

The Great Smoking Mirror serves our needs. If we have grown from our experiences and lessons the reflection we see changes and becomes much clearer. If we have refused to accept those lessons then it reflects that too and begins to cloud again. Fear is a sturdy challenger though, and facing our fears isn't always easy. To step into the Great Smoking Mirror takes one deeper and that takes time, it requires dedication, the development of skills, and the will to succeed.