Chad Wilkins

The unique sound of Chad Wilkins Trio comes to South Shore this Friday night, Aug. 26, bringing with them their catalog of folkestral cosmic roots music.

“Folky, progressive, contemplative, mystical — but the point is the message. His songs vary from upbeat, positive-vibe celebration tunes to deep, devotional guided meditations, all showcasing conscious lyrics — challenging, provoking, inspiring, drawing, awakening. Some are poetic images of Chad’s own spiritual journey; some are journeys in themselves,” states the artist’s website.

American/Australian singer-songwriter Wilkins has toured across Australia and New Zealand, as well as the West Coast and South West United States.

“From his lively, progressive grooves, to his deeply prayerful chants, spanning many genres, Chad’s rootsy folk anthems carry themes of love, gratitude, risk, honor, and pure vibrant life — giving voice to our cry for spiritual transformation, harmony with the Earth, and hope for a bright future,” according to the artist’s online biography.

“Whether performing solo, with his full band, or anywhere in between, he guides his listeners through an interactive journey ranging from dancing celebration to mindful meditation to sing-along declarations.”

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Unity at the Lake, which is located at 1195 Rufus Allen Boulevard.

Tickets are available to purchase at the door, and cost $15.

For more information, visit www.chadwilkinsmusic.com.

— Lake Tahoe Action - Tahoe Daily Tribune

Chad Wilkins is originally from the magnificent mountain region of Lake Tahoe on the California/Nevada border, USA, Chad relocated to Australia in 2004.

After a few years of international travel doing humanitarian aid and healing work, including a couple years in Cambodia, he is now based near Byron Bay where he lives with his wife, Tash and their two children Isa and Sundar.

Although music has been an integral part of Chad’s existence and artistic expression for most of his life, it is here in Byron Bay that his musical journey has taken on a more public manifestation with his soon to be released first album, Show Us The Way Of The Heart.

If you’ve been to any of Chad’s live events, you know that his music is more of an invitation than a performance – an experience to be entered into.

Chad-Wilkins-photoChad’s style is unique.

Being a multi-instrumentalist himself, he combines many influences to create a blend that is hard to categorise. Folky, progressive, contemplative, mystical – but the point is the message.

His songs vary from upbeat, positive-vibe celebration tunes to deep, devotional guided meditations, all showcasing conscious lyrics – challenging, provoking, inspiring, drawing, awakening.

Some are poetic images of Chad’s own spiritual journey, some are journeys in themselves. And some are just fun!

The new full length album, Show Us The Way Of The Heart is an undiluted musical articulation of the heart of Chad Wilkins, and many will find expression for their own hearts in its contents. It was recorded at the stunning Panoramix Studio in the breathtaking hills of Coorabell just behind Byron Bay.

The recording features a large selection of excellent musicians local to the Byron area and was done mostly live with very few overdubs with the purpose of maintaining the raw, spontaneous feeling and spirit of live recording while harnessing the warmth and quality of analogue studio recording.

Presenting diverse instrumentation on each track, every song is unique, spanning a large range of styles and genres.

Be inspired and stirred by the distinct spirit and atmosphere of peace that is encapsulated within the music of this mystic minstrel.

Chad Wilkins is returning to the Sphinx Rock Café out at Mt Burrell this Sunday December 15. - Echo Netdaily

Mystic minstrel Chad Wilkins brings his uplifting, heart-opening tunes to Sedona for a performance Wednesday, June 3, at 6 p.m. at ChocolaTree, 1595 W. SR 89A.Chad Wilkins, a multi-instrumentalist, combines many influences to create a blend that is folky, progressive, contemplative, mystical — but the point is the message. His songs vary from upbeat, positive-vibe celebration tunes to deep, devotional guided meditations, all showcasing conscious lyrics.

Originally from the mountain region of Lake Tahoe on the California/Nevada border, Wilkins relocated to Australia in 2004.
After a few years of international travel doing humanitarian aid and healing work, including a couple years in Cambodia, he is now based near beautiful and colourful Byron Bay, Australia, where he lives with his wife, Tash and their two children Isa and Sundar.

Although music has been an integral part of his existence and artistic expression for most of his life, it is in Byron Bay that his musical journey has taken on a more public manifestation with the release of his first album, “Show Us the Way of the Heart.”

Those who have been to any of Wilkins’ live events know that his music is more of an invitation than a performance — an experience to be entered into. Being a multi-instrumentalist, he combines many influences to create a blend that is hard to categorize. Folky, progressive, contemplative, mystical — but the point is the message. His songs vary from upbeat, positive-vibe celebration tunes to deep, devotional guided meditations, all showcasing conscious lyrics — challenging, provoking, inspiring, drawing, awakening. Some are poetic images of his own spiritual journey; some are journeys in themselves. And some are just fun.

The full-length album, “Show Us the Way of the Heart,” is an undiluted musical articulation of the heart of Wilkins and many will find expression for their own hearts in its contents. It was recorded at the Panoramix Studio in the hills of Coorabell just behind Byron Bay. The recording features a large selection of excellent musicians local to the Byron area and was done mostly live with few overdubs with the purpose of maintaining the raw, spontaneous feeling and spirit of live recording while harnessing the warmth and quality of analogue studio recording.
Presenting diverse instrumentation on each track, the songs span a range of styles and genres.

Everyone is invited to be inspired and stirred by the distinct spirit and atmosphere of peace that is encapsulated within the music of this mystic minstrel. - Red Rock News