Fifth album 'Inhale / Exhale' is out now: https://rufusdusol.llo.to/t/DsqJZm 

Dates & Tickets: www.rufusdusol.com

BOOKINGS: 
Alex Becket, Marlene Tsuchii, Darryl Eaton, Roman Trystram;  rufus@caa.com

MANAGEMENT:
Leisurely
rufus@teamleisurely.com

MEDIA: 
mfrieser@infamouspr.com

Apukuna is a visionary DJ and musician whose musical offerings transcend the ordinary, creating powerful, heart-centered journeys that ignite dance floors, guide ambient sound journeys, and deepen breathwork sessions. His distinctive approach to DJ'ing relies on looping, live remixing, live vocals, and digital percussion to craft unique and improvised experiences.

Known for his ability to blend sacred music with soul-shaking movement, Apukuna's journeys help to heal, uplift, and guide transformational experiences. He describes his creations as a ‘movement, a meditation, and a prayer for an awakening heart’.

Apukuna is also singer-songwriter Jon David (@jondavidmusic) and an adept presenter and workshop facilitator, delving into the realms of conscious communication, community-building, and food.

Apukuna has facilitated dance floors and workshops at BOOM Festival (Portugal), Dreamersland (Poland), Ecstatic Dance Festival (Cyprus), Beyond Music & Arts Festival (Turkey), Sonic Springs (Canada), Wicked Woods (Canada), Shambhala Music Festival (Canada), Lucidity Festival (USA), Lightning in a Bottle (USA), and Burning Man (USA).

Bookings: Private Message via Soundcloud or Email (connect@apukunamusic.com)

2025 UPCOMING: 

Nov 21 - On Danse (Val David, QC, CANADA)
Nov 22 - Danse-Extatique Québec (Québec City, QC, CANADA)
Nov 27 - Ecstatic Dance Toronto (Toronto, ON, CANADA)
Nov 28 - Plein Soleil (Montreal, QC, CANADA)
Dec 9 - Fluidity (Ashland, OR, USA)
Dec 11 - Mt Shasta Ecstatic Dance (Mt Shasta, CA, USA)
Dec 14 - Williams Ecstatic Dance (Williams, OR, USA)
Dec 16 - Bend Ecstatic Dance (Bend, OR, USA)
Dec 17 - Ecstatic Dance Portland (Portland, OR, USA)
Dec 21 - Dance Portal (Nelson, BC, CANADA)

WHAT IS "APUKUNA"? (artist statement)

"Apukuna" is a Quechua word meaning 'mountain spirits'. Following an apprenticeship into Andean cosmology, I chose the name to honor the people, the wisdom, and to invite deeper appreciation for their sacred relationship to land, mountains and the unseen. This relationship is available to all of us who walk this earth and is where much of my musical inspiration emerges."

SC Banner Artist: Jennifer Espenscheid https://thesomashow.com

Dirtwire is a traveler’s collage of Earth-borne instruments and electronic sounds foraged from Electric Forest to the mountains of Tuva. From their home on the west coast of the United States to far-flung destinations all over the world, these troubadours are welcomed for speaking the most unifying language there is: music.

Every live set is a magician’s surprise show, an invitation to experience instruments that are usually heard only as samples in electronic music. It is a celebration of the art of the instrument, not just the sound you can record from it. Future revival, swamptronica, spaghetti-step, electro-twang — whatever you call Dirtwire’s music, what matters is that you can dance to it, as sure as a lizard dances in the desert.

Dirtwire, comprised of lifelong friends and musicians Evan Fraser, David Satori, and Mark Reveley, are touring now in support of their new record “Road Goes All Night”. The road goes further yet, friends. Come see where it leads at a show near you.

Visit http://dirtwire.net for more info. Email MRunner@paradigmagency.com to have us over to your neck of the woods.

Big love and thanks for the reposts, favs, and share love. 

David Satori & Evan Fraser & Mark Reveley

Moontricks' Spotify Picks: 
http://bit.ly/moontrickspicks

Nestled deep in the beautiful Kootenay mountains of Western Canada lies the home of Moontricks, a duo whose timeless sound captures the essence of their rugged roots. Combining their love of folk, blues, and electronic music, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman are blazing their own trail, merging musical worlds previously unacquainted and capturing audiences along the way.

Since connecting in their rural hometown through a shared love of music, the pair’s chemistry was instantly apparent. With Gurley at the production helm and Rodman on songwriting and vocals, they’ve birthed an authentically raw and seductive sound infusing grassroots blues, wistful soul, and gritty, boot­stomping bass. Their breakout organic hit “Home” has surpassed 1 million streams and their music is frequently licensed for film and television.

Once a best­kept secret in Canada's festival circuit, Moontricks is now taking their sound worldwide. Feeling just as at home on an electronic festival stage one weekend and a folk festival the next, their spirited live performances feature an assemblage of guitar, keys, banjo, and vocals atop stunning original productions. Their touring schedule has seen them play across North America and Australia with stops at major festivals like Lightning In A Bottle, Rainbow Serpent, and Shambhala Music Festival ­ where they’ve become fan favourites, playing every year since their debut in 2013.

From rural beginnings to global festival stages, this humble duo is now taking on the world. Dazzling audiences with their infectious vibe and unmistakable rhythm, Moontricks are clear proof that originality and passion can spark a creative odyssey.

- Management:
nick@wmgmt.co
alex@wmgmt.co

- Bookings
bookings@wmgmt.co

Now Touring. Coming to a city near you!
https://thepolishambassador.com

Music I like =  @jumpsuit-records

Download Lossless Files at
www.JumpsuitRecords.Bandcamp.com

Marty Dread is known as “Hawaii’s  Reggae Ambassador”. Constantly on the cutting edge, whether live on stage, or in the studio.  Marty Dread draws inspiration from his tropical home of Maui, in Hawaii.  He rules as Maui’s hottest performer/ recording artist with over two decades of constant live performances and four Hoku award nominations (Hawaii’s version of the Grammy’s) under his belt, all while maintaining a constant international touring schedule. Dread’s energetic, crowd pleasing live show has opened for and toured with Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Cliff, Shaggy, Jack Johnson, The Wailers, Damian Marley, Yellowman, Doobie Brothers, Inner Circle, Steel Pulse, Eek-a-mouse, Don Carlos, Los Lonely Boys, Midnite, Steel Pulse, Aswad, Pato Banton, Lucky Dube, The Itals, The Congos, Pablo Moses, Maxi Preist, Black Uhuru  Mad Professor, Tippa Irie, Bambu Station, Dezarie, and more…

Discography, 
1994 – Versatile Roots
1996 – Reggae for Love
1997 – Live
1999 – Reggae Suite
2000 – Keiki Reggae (Positive sounds for the youth)
2001 – On the Beach
2003 – The Hits 1993-2003
2004 – Marty Dread meets Alika at Koloa Dub Land
2005 – Live 2
2006 – Next Level
2007 – In Good Company
2008 – Still Playing Reggae 
2010- The Hits 2003-2010
2011 - it sometimes rains in Paradise
2014 - Upcountry Boy
2016 - Marty Dread meets Fully Fullwood - “ A so life go”
2016 - Versatile Roots ( 20th anniversary remixed edition)
2021 - Treasure Box of Hits ( the Errol Brown remixes)
2023 - What do you mean to me￼

Singles:

1993 - "Wicked Wahine"
2006 - "What Happened to Peace on Earth?" with Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Michael McDonald, and Pat Simmons
2006 - "Take No Part" w/Willie Nelson, Sly and Robbie
2008 - "Peaceful Solution" w/Willie Nelson, Mad Professor
2009 - "No Ice in Paradise" with Mad Professor
2010 - "Auright" with Ten Feet
2011 - "Stay HI" with The Throwdowns
2012 - "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" with Inner Circle
2013 - "Lite This Up" featuring Willie Nelson
2013 - "Search I" with Million 7
2014 - "Say NO to GMOs" (EP) with Twilight Circus
2014 - "Thank You for Nothing"
2015 - "A'ole TMT" feat. Leiohu Ryder
2016 - "Love You Madly"
2016 - "Home (Errol Brown Remix)"
2016 - "Pokemaster (Remix)" feat. Darrell Labrado
2016 - "Maker of Them All"
2016 - "Jump for Jah" w/Prezident Brown
2021 - "Love Somebody Today" with Sly and Robbie
2023 - "One More Day" - with Sly and Robbie


Venues
The White House, Washington D.C.
House of Blues, Hollywood, CA
Cotton Club, Harlem, NY
Coach House, CA
Belly Up Tavern, CA
Winston’s, CA
The Wild Hare,Chicago, Il
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Booneville, CA
Farm aid, Miller Park, Milwauke, WI
SMARTFEST, Sandwich, NH
First TAP, Anchorage, AK
Reggae on the River, Humbolt County, CA
Azalia Festival, Wilmington, NC
Pure Aloha  Festival, Las Vegas, NV
Midwest Reggae Fest Cleaveland, OH
Northwest Reggae Festival, Seattle, WA
Dreadstock, Valejo. CA
420 Festival, Palmer, AK
Reggae by the Peir, San Francisco, CA
Willie’s Nelson’s 4th of July picnic, Fort Worth, Tx

International shows in:
Bangkok, Thailand
Moscow, USSR
Rio Di Jeneiro, Brazil 
Dededo, Guam
Papeete, Tahiti
Shanghai, China
Vancouver, B.C.

KR3TURE ("Creature") is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and scientist from Santa Cruz, CA creating melodic bass music that bends genres and lifts spirits. For all things KR3TURE, visit https://linktr.ee/KR3TURE

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