tag:blisshippy.com,2005:/blogs/latest-newsLatest News2023-04-05T15:15:01-05:00Bliss Hippyfalsetag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/71846842023-04-05T15:15:01-05:002024-03-14T13:33:20-05:00Bare Bliss Released!!!<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://songwhip.com/blisshippy/bare-bliss" data-link-type="url">Available for streaming everywhere!</a> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/134448/47f52db4dc1ad12891403fa904ef16c5d686480e/original/front-april.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" />On April 1 (no fooling) Bliss Hippy releases its first Album in 10 years, <i><strong>Bare Bliss</strong></i>. The album includes a number of songs fans have been encouraging us to record and release for years. The instrumentation is more minimal than previous albums, with Maureen and Richard doing most of the work. The noted exceptions are the amazing cello and piano of <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ashevillemusicschool.org/teachers/michael-sebastian/" data-link-type="url">Michael Sebastian</a>; our bass playing sound engineers, Wil Reeves, of <a class="no-pjax" href="https://centrocellarstudio.com/" data-link-type="url">CentroCellar studio</a> in Columbia, MO, and Andy Bishop of <a class="no-pjax" href="http://giraffestudio.net/" data-link-type="url">Giraffe Studio</a> in Hendersonville, NC.; and our grandson Logan Ours, who contributes a mean sax track on “Uncomfortable”. </p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/71805452023-03-29T10:57:39-05:002023-03-29T10:57:39-05:00Bare Bliss Album Release and Benefit!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/134448/9a9a4450e061d2914853bfbd2c7219a19bf74472/original/albumreleasehearts.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Prepare yourselves for the Bliss Hippy event of the season. Bliss Hippy will be presenting a very special concert at the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ozarkactorstheatre.org/" data-link-type="url">Ozark Actors Theatre</a> in Rolla. This concert will celebrate the release of their first album in 10 years "Bare Bliss"! The majority of the proceeds will go to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://casascmo.org/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3Dn4-2BFS6ihWTIbrglZSRCLUTwaA-2B3ewocs2S0wP4kWhNQXKVf-2F9aknPS6H-2FCaF0E5CATnAtUmpK1INzzylkOuXhbYS3vO4Iy0Uc8AXdgkQNZjSHzBxAe8somyWtihjDVSuY-2Bc4LcaaJDK-2B-2FJom2AvECw-3D-3DmX7l_tZ6gW1CmgmiDSdvJ3JBgYlJqXtI84Ih-2BP0E2hZwYs0TE8CaRyiSnc6xPulljBKXIIkCs-2Fx-2BLPL73J66eLeffem7lMjcNlZML0XApo1c3xKCx2V-2Byw4Qq0YPP00mJWe5kn-2FnLqmVjHcGBT1YVtqM3-2BTsWl1A3gPHWp6CeC7uO-2FegYmEg4J-2B0nkuhu7TNMQ0DMoSvOngKHSrn-2F6cDCQKJZIvMY4gjtRYJfkcH8kc-2BVCQoBGdTjG4eC1PnS1-2BdVum4pvX7xUKw4dU3fxMq5MS2IBEL7cCcJFe19X8fDrrFQI-2FOS4I3AFthJq3zfRwfyOAgd3pwoGUhPo4oQGTUr0Ky3Uw-3D-3D&source=gmail&ust=1680191540188000&usg=AOvVaw0X-FNYcypc8WW_3RF15Hq6" data-link-type="url">CASA of south central Missouri</a> and the remainder to the Ozark Actors Theatre. We're especially stoked to be joined by lots of amazing musicians: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://ranyamusic.com/" data-link-type="url">Ranya Iqbal</a>, a stellar Cellist from St. Louis; Dan Butz, bass player extraordinaire for Reverend Pearly Blue; the Reverend himself, John Pratt; the guitar whisperer, Joe Dunlap; as well as Richie (harmonica) and Luce (vocals) Myers. And it's particularly cool that our grandson, Logan Ours, will be joining us on some tunes featuring his saxophone, as well.</p><p>To add even more to this festive night, wine and beer will be available via the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.publichousebrewery.com/" data-link-type="url">Public House Brewery</a> and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.stjameswinery.com/" data-link-type="url">St. James Winery</a>!</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/64611362020-10-22T10:03:28-05:002023-12-10T12:46:22-06:00Day that Donald Trump Got High<p>In honor of the 2020 election we made a music video of our song <a contents="The Day that Donald Trump Got High," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/srC95bNMXKI">The Day that Donald Trump Got High,</a> featuring our good pal <a contents="Waxy Brown" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/waxy.brown543">Waxy Brown</a>. </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/srC95bNMXKI"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/8f06dc0c2e9f80e01c648f32682661d8e986d6b6/original/daniel-flying.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/62945482020-04-25T15:43:37-05:002023-12-10T12:01:15-06:00Great American Song Contest Finalists!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/0fb83c2c5293cdecb2c484206a4c330a1c6f7baa/original/finalists-200.png" class="size_orig justify_left border_none" alt="" />We are proud to announce that <a contents="three Bliss Hippy songs" data-link-label="great american song contest finalists 2019" data-link-type="page" href="/great-american-song-contest-finalists-2019">three Bliss Hippy songs</a> were selected as <a contents="finalists" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.greatamericansong.com/honorary.php">finalists</a> in the 2019 <a contents="Great American Song Contest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.greatamericansong.com/">Great American Song Contest</a>! </p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/54350332018-09-19T11:40:39-05:002022-05-22T15:37:44-05:00New Records! Looking for Artists and Authors!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/c8930af765949ebe6e3d66b4e3df44b5f206f679/original/record-announcement-2019-transparent.png/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />CALLING ALL WRITERS AND ARTISTS! Bliss Hippy needs your help! </p>
<p>Bliss Hippy is back in the studio for the first time in four years with plans for 2, yes TWO records!!! We’ve booked a week in <a contents="Centro Cellar Studio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://centrocellarstudio.com/">Centro Cellar Studio</a> in Columbia, MO with engineer and music whisperer, Wil Reeves, over Christmas vacation 2018. </p>
<p>One album will focus on spiritually uplifting songs (with that strange and wonderful Bliss Hippy twist). And the other album titled “When God Farts” will include other sorts of songs :) . </p>
<p>We need your help with … </p>
<p>1) A title for the spiritually uplifting album. <br>2) Art for the cover of the spiritually uplifting album. <br>3) Art for the “When God Farts” album </p>
<p>The winner of each category (judged by a panel of 2) will get … </p>
<p>1) $50 cash <br>2) Bliss Hippy tie-dye t-shirt <br>3) A CD of each of the new albums <br>4) Acknowledgement </p>
<p>Email questions and submissions to Richard (richard@blisshippy.com) </p>
<p>We anticipate announcing winners by the end of January 2019.</p>
<p>p.s If you need inspiration for the "When God Farts" picture, check our our <a contents="live recording" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWakdsMd21Y">live recording</a> of the song at Kulak's Woodshed in Hollywood. </p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/53948262018-08-20T17:17:06-05:002022-05-27T11:01:59-05:00Bliss Hippy opens Bliss Fest 2018 in Jadwin!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/20c564646d361108488842ed46209f355b4c1211/original/facebook-banner.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Bliss Hippy is totally stoked to play for the first time at <a contents="Hippie Fest in Jadwin, MO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hippie-fest-jadwin-mo-tickets-44479876508" target="_self">Hippie Fest in Jadwin, MO</a>. We will open the festival at noon on Saturday Sept. 1, and this will be followed by lots of other great music and entertainment. Come see Bliss Hippy and stay for the festival! See you in Jadwin!</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/52568772018-05-25T09:27:53-05:002023-10-12T10:50:48-05:00Heading to Californy! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/75a02427315974d1d71f26df93f656eaf85c692b/original/bliss-hillies-rectangle.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Bliss Hippy is setting out on their "Spread the Love" 2018 West Coast Tour with performances ranging from Brew Pubs to Buddhist Insight Groups. If you see a venue in your area, please drop by and say hi and bring a lot of friends. If there's a house concert in your area, drop us an email and we'll get you in touch with the host. </p>
<p>BLISS HIPPY "SPREADING THE LOVE TOUR" 2018</p>
<ul> <li>Friday, June 1 (5 - 7pm): <a contents="Cherrywood Coffee House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cherrywoodcoffeehouse.com/" target="_self">Cherrywood Coffee House</a>, (Austin, TX)</li> <li>Friday, June 8 (7 - 9pm): <a contents="Insight LA," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://insightla.org/" target="_self">Insight LA,</a> Los Angeles, CA</li> <li>Saturday, June 9 (6 - 8pm): <a contents="Spirit Mountain Retreat" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://spiritmountainretreat.org/" target="_self">Spirit Mountain Retreat</a>, Idyllwild, CA (with <a contents="Jenn Hajj" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jenhajj.com/" target="_self">Jenn Hajj</a>)</li> <li>Tuesday, June 12 (7 - 9:30pm): <a contents="Matt Denny's Ale House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mattdennys.com/" target="_self">Matt Denny's Ale House</a>, Arcadia, CA (<a contents="J.C. Hyke's Songwriters Serenade" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jchyke.com/songwriter-serenade.html" target="_self">J.C. Hyke's Songwriters Serenade</a>) (with others)</li> <li>Thursday, June 14 (6:30 - 9pm): <a contents="7Sisters Brewing Co." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.7sistersbrewing.com/" target="_self">7Sisters Brewing Co.</a>, San Luis Obispo, CA (Steve Key's <a contents="Songwriters at Play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.songwritersatplay.com/" target="_self">Songwriters at Play</a>) (with others)</li> <li>Saturday, June 16 (7 - 8pm): House Concert, San Francisco, CA</li> <li>Sunday, June 17 (1 - 4pm): <a contents="Sculptura Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sculpterra.com/" target="_self">Sculptura Winery</a>, Paso Robles, CA (<a contents="Steve Key's Songwriters at Play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.songwritersatplay.com/" target="_self">Steve Key's Songwriters at Play</a>) (with others)</li> <li>Monday, June 18 (6:30 - 8:30pm): House Concert (Ukiah, CA)</li> <li>Tuesday, June 19 (5:30 - 8:30pm): Private Event (Sacramento, CA)</li> <li>Friday, June 22 (7:30 - 9:45pm): <a contents="Artichoke Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.artichokemusic.org/" target="_self">Artichoke Music</a> (Portland, OR) (with others)</li> <li>Sunday, June 24 (7 - 9pm): <a contents="Jade Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jadeloungepdx.com/" target="_self">Jade Lounge</a> (with <a contents="Jerome Jerome" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/jerome61" target="_self">Jerome Jerome</a>) </li>
</ul>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/51469872018-03-25T08:30:37-05:002022-07-26T11:59:57-05:00Better Way Music Video<p>This is a music video of Bliss Hippy's original song "Better Way", about the turbulent summer of 2016 involving police shootings of blacks, retaliation, and healing. The video was inspired by the work of the Venerable Pannavati and Pannadipa and the <a contents="Heartwood Refuge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.heartwoodrefuge.org/" target="_self">Heartwood Refuge</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="0LWqeImy-jM" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/0LWqeImy-jM/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0LWqeImy-jM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/49444052017-11-22T10:51:44-06:002022-07-26T12:28:01-05:00Richard's Turning 60 with the Matchsellers!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/385264caab0457e80f64f59be97121a08dbcd3a2/medium/matchsellers-bliss-hippy.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Richard is turning 60! <a contents="The Matchsellers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thematchsellers.com/">The Matchsellers</a> , renowned touring Bluegrass duo, and Bliss Hippy favorites, are coming to town to the <a contents="Public House Brewing Company in St. James" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.publichousebrewery.com/">Public House Brewing Company in St. James</a> to help celebrate! Bliss Hippy and Joe (the guitar whisperer) will open at 3:30 and the Matchsellers will follow. Come help Richard celebrate and enjoy amazing music, beer, food, atmosphere, friends and fun!</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/47713152017-07-07T17:08:11-05:002022-07-26T12:24:41-05:00Bliss Hippy in the Big City!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/4c536bc945eaed50d629832bd492c50fb0c315da/original/statue-of-liberty-bhippy-huddled.jpg?1499465258" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Bliss Hippy is headed to the Big City - New York, New York - via Ohio to play some music for new friends. We're especially excited because we'll get to meet up and share music with our friends, <a contents="Bohemian Highway," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bohemianhighway.band/">Bohemian Highway,</a> <a contents="The Lords of Liechtenstein " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thelordsofliechtenstein.com/">The Lords of Liechtenstein </a>and <a contents="Dennis MC DoNoUgh! (aka) " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/musician/dennismcdonoughaka">Dennis MC DoNoUgh! (aka) </a> . </p>
<ul> <li>Friday, July 21: <a contents="Weasel Boy Brewing Co." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.weaselboybrewing.com">Weasel Boy Brewing Co.</a> (Zanesville, OH)</li> <li>Saturday, July 22: <a contents="Unitarian Universality Church" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://firstuucolumbus.org">Unitarian Universality Church</a> (Columbus, OH) with <a contents="Bohemian Highway" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bohemianhighway.band/">Bohemian Highway</a>
</li> <li>Thursday, July 26: <a contents="Brother's Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://brotherslounge.com/">Brother's Lounge</a> (Cleveland, OH) (Part of <a contents="Brent Kirby's 10 x 3 Songwriter Showcase" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.brentkirby.com/bk10x3">Brent Kirby's 10 x 3 Songwriter Showcase</a>)</li> <li>Friday, July 28: <a contents="The Chubby Pickle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thechubbypicklenj.com">The Chubby Pickle</a> (Atlantic Highlands, NJ) with <a contents="The Lords of Liechtenstein" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thelordsofliechtenstein.com">The Lords of Liechtenstein</a>
</li> <li>Saturday, July 29: <a contents="Alternative Underground" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thepharmacyphilly.org/a-l-t-e-r-n-a-t-i-v-e-underground">Alternative Underground</a> (Philadelphia, PA) with <a contents="The Lords of Liechtenstein" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thelordsofliechtenstein.com">The Lords of Liechtenstein</a>
</li> <li>Sunday, July 30: <a contents="Music You Can't Hear on the Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://veryseldom.com">Music You Can't Hear on the Radio</a>, WPRB 103.1 (Princeton, NJ) (Live Radio Guests)</li> <li>Tuesday, August 1: <a contents="Pub on the Park" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pubonpark.com">Pub on the Park</a> (Cranston, RI) (Open Mic, Featured Act)</li> <li>Thursday, August 3: <a contents="George Street Co-Op" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://georgestreetcoop.com">George Street Co-Op</a> (New Brunswick, NJ) (Open Mic, Featured Act)</li>
</ul>
<p>See <a contents="our schedule" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">our schedule</a> for details on show times etc.</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/47054852017-05-11T17:27:38-05:002022-07-09T11:31:10-05:00Bliss Hippy Summer<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/fe7bd0c734c4bc7b2a21378ca5cfabdc406fe3f3/original/hw.jpg?1494540431" class="size_orig justify_left border_none" alt="" />Bliss Hippy has some exciting plans for the summer of 2017, including a meditation retreat and benefit concert at <a contents="Heartwood Refuge Retreat Center " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://heartwoodrefuge.org/">Heartwood Refuge Retreat Center </a>in North Carolina (pictured on left); a trip to Ohio to visit our friends <a contents="Bohemian Highway" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bohemianhighwayfolk.com/">Bohemian Highway</a> and share a show; then to New York to visit our friends, <a contents="The Lords of Liechtenstein" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thelordsofliechtenstein.com/">The Lords of Liechtenstein</a>, and play a few shows in the area; and culminating at <a contents="Shambala Mountain Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.shambhalamountain.org">Shambhala Mountain Center</a>, in Colorado, where we will serve as "dharma troubadours" for the <a contents="Venerable Pannavati" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://pannavati.org/">Venerable Pannavati</a>. <br><br>Some of our summer schedule follows, check our <a contents="shows page" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">shows page</a> for the most up to date list ...</p>
<ul> <li>Fri, May 12, 7-10pm, <a contents="Three Squirrels Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.threesquirrelswinery.com/">Three Squirrels Winery</a>, St. James MO</li> <li>Sat, May 20, 9-4pm, Music Meditation Retreat at <a contents="Heartwood Refuge Retreat Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://heartwoodrefuge.org/">Heartwood Refuge Retreat Center</a>, Hendersonville, NC</li> <li>Sat, May 20, 7-9pm, Benefit Concert for <a contents="Heartwood Refuge Retreat Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://heartwoodrefuge.org/">Heartwood Refuge Retreat Center</a>, Hendersonville, NC</li> <li>Sat June 3, 9am - 1pm, <a contents="Barton Creek Farmer's Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org/">Barton Creek Farmer's Market</a>, Austin TX (with <a contents="The Better Halves" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thebetterhalvesmusic.com/">The Better Halves</a>)</li> <li>Sat, June 10, 8-10pm, <a contents="Stone Spiral Coffee House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stonespiralcoffee.com/">Stone Spiral Coffee House</a>, St. Louis, MO</li> <li>Sun, June 11, 5-8pm, <a contents="Cooper's Landing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cooperslanding.net/">Cooper's Landing</a>, Columbia, MO</li> <li>Fri, July 21, 8-11pm, <a contents="Weasel Boy Brewing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.weaselboybrewing.com/">Weasel Boy Brewing</a>, Zanesville, OH</li> <li>Sat, July 22, 8 - 10pm, <a contents="Unitarian Universalist Church" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://firstuucolumbus.org/">Unitarian Universalist Church</a>, Columbus, OH (with <a contents="Bohemian Highway" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bohemianhighwayfolk.com/">Bohemian Highway</a>)</li> <li>Fri, July 28, 9pm - 1am, <a contents="The Chubby Pickle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thechubbypicklenj.com/">The Chubby Pickle</a>, Atlantic Highlands, NJ (with <a contents="The Lords of Liechtenstein" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thelordsofliechtenstein.com/">The Lords of Liechtenstein</a>)</li> <li>Tues, Aug 1, 9 - 9:30pm, <a contents="Pub on Park" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pubonpark.com/">Pub on Park</a>, Cranston, NC (open mic featured act)</li> <li>Wed, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 27, <a contents="Shambhala Mountain Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.shambhalamountain.org/">Shambhala Mountain Center</a> (Red Feathers Lake, CO) (accompanying <a contents="Veneral Pannavati" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://pannavati.org/">Veneral Pannavati</a>) </li>
</ul>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/43723102016-09-14T15:27:59-05:002022-05-22T16:09:09-05:00Bliss Hippy in the Fall of 2016<p>Bliss Hippy had a great tour this summer in California. We ended the tour in Los Angeles at <a contents="Kulak's Woodshed" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kulakswoodshed.com/">Kulak's Woodshed</a> where we performed "When God Farts". Here's a video ...<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FWakdsMd21Y" width="560"></iframe><br><br>We've also been having a lot of fun this fall, and have some great shows coming up. Be sure and come by to get your Bliss Hippy fix this fall/winter!</p>
<ul> <li>Saturday, Sept 17 (6-9pm) <a contents="Cooper's Landing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cooperslanding.net/">Cooper's Landing</a> (Columbia, MO)</li> <li>Saturday, Sept 24 (8am - 12pm) <a contents="Rolla Downtown Farmer's Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rollacity.org/parks/market.shtml">Rolla Downtown Farmer's Market</a> (also <a contents="Celebration of Nations" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nations.mst.edu/">Celebration of Nations</a>!) (Rolla, MO)</li> <li>Sunday, Sept 25 (6:30 - 8:30pm) House Concert in Southern Missouri (<a contents="email us" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">email us</a> for details)</li> <li>Thursday, Sept 29 - Sunday, Oct 2 <a contents="Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Meeting" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.swfolkalliance.org/conference/">Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Meeting</a> (Austin, TX)</li> <li>Friday, Oct 7 (7-10pm) <a contents="Three Squirrels Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.threesquirrelswinery.com/">Three Squirrels Winery</a> (St. James, MO)</li> <li>Sunday, Oct 23 (10:30am - 2pm) <a contents="The Roasterie Food Truck Brunch" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theroasterie.com/food-truck-brunch">The Roasterie Food Truck Brunch</a> (Kansas City, MO)</li> <li>Thursday, Oct 27 - Sunday, Oct 30 <a contents="Midwest Folk Alliance Meeting" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://farmfolk.org/farm-2016/">Midwest Folk Alliance Meeting</a> (Iowa City, IA) (Hosting a Bliss Hippy Private Showcase room again!)</li> <li>Saturday, Nov 5 (8-11pm) <a contents="Public House Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.publichousebrewery.com/rolla-brewpub/">Public House Brewery</a> (Rolla, MO)</li> <li>Saturday, Dec 3 (8-11pm) <a contents="Public House Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.publichousebrewery.com/rolla-brewpub/">Public House Brewery</a> (Rolla, MO)</li>
</ul>
<p>We're always adding dates, so check our <a contents="shows page" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">shows page</a> for the most up to date details.</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/42416662016-06-21T17:35:08-05:002022-05-22T16:08:49-05:00California Bliss Tour 2016!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/c0957b5b4d52641301ef2db88e12aab8f3737a2a/original/bliss-hillbillies-alia.jpg?1466546605" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><br>Bliss Hippy is headed back to California! As a special treat, 16 year old grandaughter Alia has agreed to ride along, take care of the old folks, and explore opportunities for an aspiring sound engineer on the West Coast. While we love our Ozark home, we must admit California is a Bliss Hippy favorite, and this trip should be especially fun, loaded with house concerts, song-writers show cases, and even a Bliss Hippy meditation retreat. All of this will take place in some of the most beautiful spots on the planet, with some of the coolest people and most dedicated Bliss Heads. If you're near by, stop in and say hi; if you know people near by, let them know; and if you've been wanting a road trip to California, this would be the time. Hippy Peace and California Bliss to all.<br><br>California Bliss 2016 Tour</p>
<ul> <li>Friday, July 1, 8pm: House Concert, Idyllwild, CA (with <a contents="Jenn Hajj" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jenhajj.com">Jenn Hajj</a>)</li> <li>Saturday, July 2, 1-4pm: <a contents="Spirit Mountain" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.spiritmountainretreat.org">Spirit Mountain</a>, Idyllwild, CA (Musical Medication Retreat)</li> <li>Saturday, July 2, 5pm: <a contents="Spirit Mountain" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.spiritmountainretreat.org">Spirit Mountain</a>, Idyllwild, CA</li> <li>Sunday, July 3, 9am: <a contents="Vegan Mario's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://veganmario.com">Vegan Mario's</a> at <a contents="Ojai Farmer's Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ojaicertifiedfarmersmarket.com">Ojai Farmer's Market</a>, Ojai, CA</li> <li>Tuesday, July 5, 6:30pm: <a contents="Insight Meditation Central Valley" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://imcv.org">Insight Meditation Central Valley</a>, Modesto, CA (Dharma Talk and Music)</li> <li>Wednesday, July 6, 7pm: <a contents="Congregation Bet Haverim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bethaverim.org">Congregation Bet Haverim</a>, Davis, CA</li> <li>Thursday, July 7, 6:30pm: <a contents="Shell Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.shellcafepismo.com">Shell Cafe</a>, Pismo Beach, CA (Featured Act in Steve Key's <a contents="Songwriters at Play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://songwritersatplay.com/">Songwriters at Play</a>)</li> <li>Friday, July 8, 7pm: <a contents="D'Anbino Vineyards and Cellars" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://danbino.com/">D'Anbino Vineyards and Cellars</a>, Paso Robles, CA (<a contents="songwriters at play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://songwritersatplay.com">Songwriters at Play</a> with <a contents="The Taproots" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/thetaproots">The Taproots</a> & <a contents="Girls and Boys" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://girlsandboysmusic.com">Girls and Boys</a>)</li> <li>Saturday, July 9, 6pm: <a contents="Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stanuu.org/">Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County</a>, Modesto, CA</li> <li>Monday, July 11, 8pm: Open Mic at <a contents="Kulak's Woodshed" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kulakswoodshed.com">Kulak's Woodshed</a>, Los Angeles, CA</li> <li>Tuesday, July 12, 8pm: Open Mic at <a contents="Kulak's Woodshed" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kulakswoodshed.com">Kulak's Woodshed</a>, Los Angeles, CA</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/38339742015-08-27T11:55:22-05:002022-05-22T16:08:27-05:00We're Back in the Ozarks!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/3f48fa747fde5e65b332b9202ad54f788a00111c/medium/grass-thumb.jpg?1398979447" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Bliss Hippy is back in the Ozarks after 5 month on the road and we have all sorts of dates around Missouri in the fall. Please come by and bring friends. All of these venues are really cool with great food, drink, and ambiance.</p>
<ul> <li>Friday Aug 28, 6pm: <a contents="Meramec Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://meramecvineyards.com/">Meramec Winery</a> (St. James, MO)</li> <li>Saturday, Aug 29, 3pm: <a contents="Piney River Brewery " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pineyriverbrewing.com/">Piney River Brewery </a>(Bucyrus, MO)</li> <li>Sunday, Aug 30, 1pm: <a contents="Cooper's Landing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cooperslanding.net/">Cooper's Landing</a> (Columbia, MO)</li> <li>Saturday, Sept 5, 8pm: <a contents="Public House Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.publichousebrewery.com/rolla/">Public House Brewery</a> (Rolla, MO)</li> <li>Friday, Sept 18, 6:30pm: <a contents="Three Squirrels Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.threesquirrelswinery.com/">Three Squirrels Winery</a> (St. James, MO)</li> <li>Saturday - Sunday, Sept 19 - 20: Musical Meditation (Kansas City, MO)</li> <li>Saturday, Oct 3, 3pm: <a contents="First Saturday Arts Market " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://firstsaturdayartsmarket.com/">First Saturday Arts Market </a>(Houston, TX)</li> <li>Saturday, Oct 10, 7pm: House Concert (Kansas City, MO)</li> <li>Sunday, Oct 11, 1pm: <a contents="Cooper's Landing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cooperslanding.net/">Cooper's Landing</a> (Columbia, MO)</li> <li>Friday, Oct 16, 6pm: <a contents="Meramec Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://meramecvineyards.com/">Meramec Winery</a> (St. James, MO)</li> <li>Wednesday, October 28: <a contents="Public House Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.publichousebrewery.com/st-james/">Public House Brewery</a> (St. James, MO) (with <a contents="The Matchsellers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thematchsellers.com/">The Matchsellers</a>)</li>
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<p>We'll probably be adding some others, so keep up to date, by checking our full <a contents="schedule" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://blisshippy.com/shows">schedule</a>.</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/37982732015-07-31T16:30:47-05:002022-05-22T16:08:04-05:00On the Road Again: Bliss Hippy Back on the West Coast<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/67274c783e6305663dce4b403c55e433506ef4ac/original/mirror.jpg?1438376888" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Just when they thought it was safe on the west coast, Bliss Hippy is back! We decided to use the Prius (aka, Bliss Buggy) to save some money. Below is a photo of Maureen, the packer, and above is a view from the (purely ornamental) rear view mirror.<br><br>We're looking forward to some fun and unique shows. Come by, here some great music from Bliss Hippy and friends, and say howdy.</p>
<ul> <li>Saturday, Aug 1, 7pm: <a contents="Yurt of Wonders" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://presentandpositive.com/">Yurt of Wonders</a> (Idyllwild, CA) with <a contents="Jen Hajj" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jenhajj.com/">Jen Hajj</a>
</li> <li>Sunday, Aug 2, 5pm: Mid Summer Eve Music (Glendora, CA) with <a contents="The Vicissitunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.vicissitunes.com/">The Vicissitunes</a>, <a contents="Jeannie Willets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jeanniewillets.com/">Jeannie Willets</a>, Mark Moran, and <a contents="Wild Mountain Mystics" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/wildmountainmystics">Wild Mountain Mystics</a>
</li> <li>Tues, Aug 4, 7pm: <a contents="Matt Denny's Ale House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mattdennys.com/">Matt Denny's Ale House</a> (Arcadic, CA) (<a contents="J.C. Hyke's Songwriter Serenade" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jchyke.com/songwriter-serenade.html">J.C. Hyke's Songwriter Serenade</a> with <a contents="Marika Gerard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/marikadgerrard">Marika Gerard</a>, <a contents="Ara Astourian" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://araastourian.bandcamp.com/">Ara Astourian</a>, and <a contents="Cynthia Brando" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cynthiabrando.com/">Cynthia Brando</a>)</li> <li>Sun, Aug 9: <a contents="Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="a%20href%20=%20%22http://www.stanuu.org/%22">Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County</a> (Worship Service) (Modesto, CA)</li> <li>Mon, Aug 10: <a contents="Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stanuu.org/">Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County</a> (Concert) (Modesto, CA)</li> <li>Tues, Aug 11: <a contents="Insight Meditation Central Valley" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://imcv.org">Insight Meditation Central Valley</a> (Modesto, CA) (Dharma Music, Sitting and Talk)</li> <li>Sat, Aug 15: <a contents="Park Place Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.parkplacecoffee.com">Park Place Cafe</a> with <a contents="Dan Weber" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.danwebermusic.com">Dan Weber</a> and Rich Waggoner (Portland, OR)</li>
</ul>
<p>See you on the road!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/56630ace415188a525dbc84b1e8fb8b27a95aa13/medium/maureen-car.jpg?1438376811" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/37684522015-07-07T10:19:30-05:002022-05-22T16:07:49-05:00New England Bliss Hippy Invasion<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/76391872cd671c1e31c53ece490741f8b799c0af/large/deleware-bliss-hippy-web.jpg?1435780282" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Bliss Hippy heads to New England for the first time ever. They got a little lost on the way and ended up having to cross the Deleware. This is a photo that a fan snapped as they were crossing. If you're anywhere near please come and say howdy and/or let New England friends know about the shows. Maybe Richard will wear his cool new outfit.<br><br>Bliss Hippy in New England ...</p>
<ul> <li>Friday, July 10 (7 - 9pm): House Concert (Hancock, NH)</li> <li>Saturday, July 11 (7 - 9pm): <a contents="Funky Monkey Cafe &amp; Gallery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thefunkymonkeycafe.com">Funky Monkey Cafe & Gallery</a> (Cheshire, CT)</li> <li>Sunday, July 12 (7:30 - 9:30pm): <a contents="The Bee's Knees" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thebeesknees-vt.com">The Bee's Knees</a> (Morisville, VT)</li> <li>Monday, July 13 (8:30 - 10pm): <a contents="Monkey House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://monkeyhousevt.com">Monkey House</a> (Winooski, VT)</li> <li>Wednesday, July 15 (8:30 - 9:30pm) <a contents="The Dog Fish Bar &amp; Grille" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thedogfishcompany.com/bar--grille.html">The Dog Fish Bar & Grille</a> (Portland, ME)</li>
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<p><br> </p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/37621742015-07-01T13:43:01-05:002022-05-22T16:07:32-05:00Ohio Bliss!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/f0eb670563d3d1d6c59ea11db350e29981a3ce30/medium/ohio-bliss-hippy-web.jpg?1435775382" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Bliss Hippy brings their gentle madness to the buckeye state in July with three shows and a house concert. If you're in the area or feel like a road trip to a beautiful part of the country, come out, share some music and say hi. If you have family and friends in the area, invite them on our behalf. Mostly original, mostly in tune, always fun. Bliss Hippy!</p>
<ul> <li>Wednesday, July 1 (8 - 11pm): <a contents="Brother's Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://brotherslounge.com/">Brother's Lounge</a> (Cleveland, OH) (<a contents="2 x 10 songwriter showcase hosted by Brent Kirby" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brentkirby.com/bk10x3">2 x 10 songwriter showcase hosted by Brent Kirby</a> - Bliss Hippy's set 10 - 10:20)</li> <li>Thursday, July 2 (7:30 - 9:30pm): <a contents="The Root Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theroot-cafe.com/">The Root Cafe</a> (Lakewood, OH)</li> <li>Friday, July 3 (8 - 11): <a contents="Weasel Boy Brewing Company" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.weaselboybrewing.com/">Weasel Boy Brewing Company</a> (Zanesville, OH)</li> <li>Wednesday, July 8 (7 - 9pm) House Concert (Columbus, OH)</li>
</ul>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/36961342015-05-06T14:04:49-05:002022-05-22T16:07:11-05:00Texas!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/45ee9f4152e7ca16a2e8526607e5a2430657fbe3/original/texas-tour-photo-smaller.jpg?1400086125" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><br>Yee Ha! Bliss Hippy is heading back to Texas with six guns a blazin ... well, maybe with guitars a blazin! We're especially excited about our return to the legendary Poor David's Pub where we get to share the show with our new musical friend Randy Brown, who won the prestigious Poor David's B.W. Stevenson's Memorial Song writing contest. We're also excited about playing four shows in Austin - the live music capital of the world. We will also be at the <a contents="Kerrville Folk Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kerrville-music.com/">Kerrville Folk Festival</a> from 5/23 - 31 and are excited to participate in the Kerrville Songwriters school for the first time.</p>
<ul> <li>Thursday, May 14, 8:30pm: <a contents="Poor David's Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.poordavidspub.com">Poor David's Pub</a>, Dallas TX (with <a contents="Randy Brown" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://brownrandy.com/">Randy Brown</a>)</li> <li>Friday, May 15, 5pm: <a contents="Cherrywood Coffeehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cherrywoodcoffeehouse.com">Cherrywood Coffeehouse</a>, Austin, TX</li> <li>Saturday, May 16, 11am: <a contents="Barton Creek Farmer's Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org">Barton Creek Farmer's Market</a>, Austin, TX (hosted by t<a contents="he Wooly Vicars" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.woolyvicars.com">he Wooly Vicars</a>)</li> <li>Sunday, May 17, 7pm: <a contents="Baker's Street Pub &amp; Grill" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bakerstreetpub.com/south-austin">Baker's Street Pub & Grill</a>, Austin TX (featured artist in open mic) (hosted by <a contents="Justif" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://justifmusic.com/">Justif</a>)</li> <li>Friday, May 22, 7pm: <a contents="Kick Butt Coffee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kickbuttcoffee.com">Kick Butt Coffee</a>, Austin TX (with <a contents="Young &amp; Rusty" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.youngandrusty.com">Young & Rusty</a> and <a contents="Katie Gosnell" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://katiegosnell.com">Katie Gosnell</a>)</li>
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<p> </p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/36805912015-04-28T12:43:47-05:002022-02-17T13:48:33-06:00Just When you Thought it was safe to go back to Arizona. Bliss Hippy!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/731c22980de6458885e75111cb6ae776d2ea4287/medium/arizona-promo-web.jpg?1430242732" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Bliss Hippy will make their debut in Arizona In May with a beer oriented schedule, in Flagstaff and Prescott. Come by and say howdy and bring friends and/or let people know about the shows.</p>
<ul> <li>Web, May 6, 4-7pm, <a contents="Mother Road Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.motherroadbeer.com/">Mother Road Brewery</a>, Flagstaff</li> <li>Thurs, May 7, 6-9pm, <a contents="Black Hole Beer Company" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blackholebeercompany.com/">Black Hole Beer Company</a>, Prescott</li>
</ul>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/36650252015-04-18T11:32:20-05:002022-02-17T13:48:09-06:00Bliss Hippy Headed Back to Californie!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/6ba12b5f3edfaadd84f191ca16540297c934dbc3/original/bliss-hillies-rectangle.jpg?1405014432" class="size_orig justify_center border_" />Just when they thought it was safe on the West Coast, Bliss Hippy is headed back to the California central coast and valley, and we're going to have way more fun than should be legal for folks our age; so come out and say hi, share some music, and pass the message along ...</p>
<ul> <li>Tuesday, April 28, 7:30pm: <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sohosb.com/">SOhO Restaurant and Music Club</a>, Santa Barbara (Cat Stevens Tribute)</li> <li>Wednesday, April 29, 7pm: House Concert, Modesto</li> <li>Thursday, April 30, 6:30pm: <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.shellcafepismo.com">Shell Cafe</a>, Pismo Beach (Featured in <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://songwritersatplay.com/">Songwriter's at Play</a>)</li> <li>Sunday, May 3, 1pm: <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sculpterra.com/">Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden</a>, Paso Robles (Featured in <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://songwritersatplay.com/">Songwriter's at Play</a>)</li>
</ul>
<p><br>(Stay tuned, we'll be in Southern California at the beginning of August)<br><br>... Riding a California High :) ... peace ... Richard</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/36516432015-04-10T13:54:36-05:002022-05-22T16:03:51-05:00Rocky Mountain High! Bliss Hippy Debut in Colorado!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/910844bf6fb50ff1f939278b4eb414cc8954bbfe/original/rmgoats.jpg?1428438335" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><br>Bliss Hippy heads to the Highest state in the United States to Tour the new promised land in April. We're particularly excited about beginning the tour in the highest town in North America - Alma, Colorado at 10,578 feet. And, appropriately, we'll be starting the tour on April 20 (4/20). We're also playing at at least three other cool places in Colorado (see below), before heading out to California (check out <a contents="our schedule" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">our schedule</a> for details). If you're in the area drop by for some music and to say hi. If you know people in these areas, let them know, or, if you're up for a road trip, we're pretty sure this will be a fun one.<br><br>Bliss Hippy in Colorado</p>
<ul> <li>Monday, April 20 <a contents="Alma's Only Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/almasonlybar">Alma's Only Bar</a> (Alma)</li> <li>Wednesday, April 22 <a contents="Mercury Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mercurycafe.com/">Mercury Cafe</a> (Denver)</li> <li>Thursday, April 23 <a contents="Odd13 Brewing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.odd13brewing.com/">Odd13 Brewing</a> (Lafayette)</li> <li>Saturday, April 25 <a contents="The Daily Grind Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thedailygrindpueblo.com/">The Daily Grind Cafe</a> with <a contents="Laura Meyer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.laurameyer.net/">Laura Meyer</a> (Pueblo)</li>
</ul>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/36475922015-04-08T14:14:05-05:002022-02-17T13:46:35-06:00Going-Away-On-Tour Party at Lyric Live for Children's Museum<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/0868ea5909ecaad848f504d1b55ca16506331792/medium/lyric-live.jpg?1410810617" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />On Saturday, April 18, 7-9pm, Bliss Hippy will play their last show before heading out on a five month tour at the historic<a contents=" Lyric Live Theater" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lyriclivetheater.com"> Lyric Live Theater</a> in Newburg, MO to open up the Lyric Live concert season. The concert will also be a benefit for the <a contents="Newburg Children's Museum" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://newburgchildrensmuseum.org">Newburg Children's Museum</a> with all ticket sales ($5) going to the museum.</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/35888282015-03-10T12:17:49-05:002022-02-17T13:46:14-06:00Bliss Hippy Invastion at South X Southwest<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/04e776f1f338cb0aa1b6c948179729ffaa96ed93/medium/sxsw-logo-bhippy.jpg?1426005578" class="size_m justify_left border_" />If you happen to find yourself in Austin Texas next week for one of the most famous music festivals on the planet - <a contents="South X Southwest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sxsw.com/music">South X Southwest</a> - be sure and drop by and see Bliss Hippy play a couple of tunes during the week. We'll be at the famous <a href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/304486/6903147/aHR0cDovL3d3dy50aHJlYWRnaWxscy5jb20v" style="color:#00015c;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Threadgill's</a> as part of the <a href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/304486/6903147/aHR0cDovL3d3dy50aHJlYWRnaWxscy5jb20vZXZlbnRzL2hhbmRzaGFrZS1tYW5hZ2VtZW50LTIv" style="color:#00015c;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Handshake Management Showcase</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1739852302" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">on Thursday</span></span>, March 19 from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1739852303" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2:45 - 3pm</span></span> and we'll be playing at the very cool <a href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/304486/6903147/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5iYXJ0b25jcmVla2Zhcm1lcnNtYXJrZXQub3JnLw==" style="color:#00015c;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Barton Creek Farmer's Market </a>showcase on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1739852304" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 - 10:05am</span></span>. The Handshake Management Showcase goes from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1739852305" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11am - 7pm</span></span> and there's lots of other great musicians playing, including our buddy and outstanding singer/songwriter <a href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/304486/6903147/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5taWNrYnlyZC5jb20=" style="color:#00015c;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Mick Byrd</a> from just down the road in Vienna, MO. The Barton Creek Farmer's Market showcase goes from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1739852306" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9am - 2pm</span></span> and also has many outstanding musicians including our buddies and another great duo <a href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/304486/6903147/aHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGViZXR0ZXJoYWx2ZXNtdXNpYy5jb20v" style="color:#00015c;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">The Better Halves</a>, who host the showcase.<br><br>We'll also be hanging out at <a href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/304486/6903147/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5uZXdvcmxkZWxpLmNvbS8=" style="color:#00015c;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">New World Deli</a> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1739852307" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">on Friday</span></span> 20th with other musicians and friends.<br><br>Please stop by to see us play a couple of tunes, or just say hi, or both.<br> </p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/35601022015-02-26T13:24:26-06:002022-02-17T13:45:58-06:00Bliss Hippy at Folk Alliance International<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/9202e5e1d4a0a6ab8c467015d7895ede35f6d271/original/ellis-web.jpg?1424978041" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><br>We had the most fun ever at the annual <a contents="Folk Alliance International meeting" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.folkalliance.org/">Folk Alliance International meeting</a> in Kansas City last week. Clearly the highlight was six showcases we did, where we invited some of our favorite musicians to join us and they all said yes! We got to share show cases with <a contents="Erin Inglish" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://erininglish.com/">Erin Inglish</a>, <a contents="The Matchsellers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thematchsellers.com/">The Matchsellers</a>, <a contents="R.J. Cowdery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rjcowdery.com/">R.J. Cowdery</a>, <a contents="Daniel Boling" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.danielboling.com/">Daniel Boling</a>, <a contents="Dan Weber" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.danwebermusic.com/">Dan Weber</a>, and ... drum roll ... <a contents="Ellis" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ellis-music.com/">Ellis</a>, one of the best live performers in the universe. This picture is us with Ellis and me with the new hat Maureen got me in Kansas City. All of these musicians we got to play with are amazing players and songwriters and we would strongly encourage you to see any of them live at your earliest opportunity. It was truly inspiring to get to hear and share music with these people. We also did four other showcases on our own - 10 total in three days - lots of fun, little sleep. And we spent a lot of time in the room hosted by <a contents="Access Film/Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://accessfilmmusic.net/">Access Film/Music</a>, which is run by our good pal and great musician <a contents="Chicago Mike Beck" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mikebeck.us/">Chicago Mike Beck</a>. We also met a new friend and entertaining performer, and all around nice guy, <a contents="Dennis McDoNoUgh" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/dennismcdonough">Dennis McDoNoUgh</a> from New Jersey, and<a contents=" Lacy Hampton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LacyHamptonMusic"> Lacy Hampton</a> from Fayettivelle, AR. We saw a lot of other great music and met a lot of other cool people - too many to mention.<br> </p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/35082882015-02-05T13:57:14-06:002022-02-17T13:45:24-06:00Bliss Hippy to Share Stage with the Matchsellers<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/daf9815fd566176de3f1cdf6fbe46e5f1f486df7/large/matchsellers-trimmed.jpg?1423165622" class="size_l justify_center border_" />On Thursday, February 12, Bliss Hippy will open for one of our favorite duos in the World, <a contents="the Matchsellers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thematchsellers.com/">the Matchsellers</a>, at the <a contents="Public House Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://publichousebrewery.com">Public House Brewery</a> in Rolla, MO. Bliss Hippy will play from 7 - 8, and the Matchsellers will take over at 8 until 10.<br><br>We met them last year at the International Folk Alliance meeting in Kansas City and their live performance blew us away. They stood out among a gathering of many of the best folk muscians in the world.<br><br>Their music is high-energy blue grass, with grittiness and blues mixed in, and a lot of first class musicianship. They play great originals and renditions of traditional tunes.<br><br>Though they are quite young (by Bliss Hippy standards) the duo has already accomplished a lot. They played with Ricky Skaggs, at the Kansas State Picking and Fiddling contest, and they've toured in Germany, the UK, the Czech Republic, and 21 U.S. states averaging 170 shows a year!<br><br>We are excited and honored to get to share a bill with such a duo, and we guarantee you will be greatly entertained and amazed if you come out to the Public House next Thursday night. (And you can enjoy a public house brew while you're at it :)</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/34613582015-01-11T13:02:49-06:002022-02-17T13:45:07-06:00Great First Weekend!<p>We had a blast playing for the first time at the <a contents="Artlandish Gallery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://artlandishgallery.com">Artlandish Gallery</a> in Columbia, MO. January 2. One of the best parts was getting to meet and hear two outstanding musicians who shared the bill with us - <a contents="Anna Soulstice" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/annaduff">Anna Soulstice</a> and <a contents="David Dearnley" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/dearnley">David Dearnley</a>. Here's a photo of the four of us with our new friends after the performance.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/e40f3b065b747f555e2b6bbb1a8ad3eaaaebfc41/original/gallery-face-book-small.jpg?1421002583" class="size_orig justify_center border_" />On the 3rd we were back at our favorite brew pub in the world, the <a contents="Public House Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://publichousebrewery.com">Public House Brewery</a> in Rolla, MO., where we again had more fun that should be allowed. Our friend Steve Flier took some great photos of Bliss Hippy during the performance and one of those is below.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/8b47143e900e6c73d6ce3734d58a8d665ed27648/original/pub-15-01-03-flier-face-book.jpg?1421002773" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br> </p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/34272232014-12-22T14:10:33-06:002022-05-22T16:03:32-05:00Bliss Hippy at Artlandish Gallery and Public House to Start the New Year!<p>Bliss Hippy will have their debut performance at the <a contents="Artlandish Gallery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://artlandishgallery.com">Artlandish Gallery</a> in Columbia, MO as our first show of 2015, on Friday 2nd, at 7pm, as a part of their First Fridays event. In addition to Bliss Hippy playing from 7 - 8, there will be other musicians "hors d’oeuvre’s, wine, fire spinning, fashion show, outdoor art and all around frivolity." Should be a lot of fun.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/f33fe3b1c234207d59978ddad07d1ab272db0fe7/original/gallery.png?1419278506" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><br>Our second show of 2015 is Saturday Jan 3rd at 8pm at the <a contents="Public House Brewery," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://publichousebrewery.com">Public House Brewery,</a> which is always a good time!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/0b1672bbe463009d566c5cd4facd39d9e615ee41/original/stout.jpg?1419278920" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/33735422014-12-08T11:45:29-06:002022-02-17T13:44:19-06:00Looking forward to 2015!<p>First, Joe and Richard survived a show at the <a contents="public house brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://publichousebrewery.com">public house brewery</a> December 5th without Maureen. More crudeness, more chaos, and more banjo!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/48ee68bfc366b7a43c49ff291fea7e8cbe845e31/medium/joe-richard-pub-small.jpg?1418058860" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Second, Bliss Hippy plays next the Sunday after Maureen returns from India (Dec 21) live on KKID (92.9) radio on Nick and Bootsy's Basement Tapes in Rolla, MO. at 7pm and we always have a lot of fun with Nick and Bootsy. You can also stream the show live from <a contents="the Basement Tapes web site" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thebasementtapeswithnickandbootsy.com/">the Basement Tapes web site</a>.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/47fa349232df17fd2a643bd9e1ff93b2b63f0e7f/medium/basement-tapes.jpg?1418059353" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Third, after the basement tapes, Bliss Hippy will take a break for the holidays until 2015, when we'll begin playing in earnest again with more regional shows in the spring followed by another tour planned in April and May in Colorado, California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. We'll return in June for more regional shows, then back on the road in July and August heading for Tennessee, Ohio, New England, Washington D.C., North Carolina, Southern California, Washington, and Idaho. We plan to finish off the year with regional shows in the fall and winter. We are actively booking for 2015 right now so if you are interested in Bliss Hippy please <a contents="contact us" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">contact us</a>!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/dffed68db0b209480652a5ab8fb1f4e5959a8b21/medium/bhchristmas.jpg?1418060629" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/33463162014-12-01T09:45:28-06:002017-01-15T18:46:01-06:00Richard and Joe Batching it at the Pub this Saturday<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/6cfe8a9c194c072247f3bdcc2982fe670d11e2e7/original/ewb-13-bh-joe-richard-wider.jpg?1417448690" class="size_orig justify_center border_" />With Maureen off in India on a Buddhist Mission, Richard and Joe will play with no adult supervision this Friday, Dec 5 at The <a contents="Public House Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://publichousebrewery.com">Public House Brewery</a> from 8 - 11. It could get crazy, so don't miss it.Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/32804582014-11-13T12:52:28-06:002022-02-17T13:43:40-06:00Bliss Hippy at Belmont Winery and Old Towne Antiques/Restaurant<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/b0df7fe1ddb2b71bbfc73a7b0853e86861b183a1/small/belmont-logo.gif?1415905096" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Bliss Hippy will play at <a contents="Belmont Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.belmontvineyards.com/">Belmont Winery</a> in Leasburg, MO from 4 - 8pm, this Saturday Nov 15. The winery has a beautiful view of the Ozarks, gourmet food, and great wine, of course.<br><br>On Saturday, Nov. 22, Bliss Hippy will be at <a contents="Old Towne Antiques/Eatery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.oldtowneantique.com/">Old Towne Antiques/Eatery</a> in Doolittle, MO from 6:30 - 8:30pm. This show is a benefit for the <a contents="Newburg Children's Museum" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://newburgchildrensmuseum.org">Newburg Children's Museum</a>. The Old Towne Restaurant is a very unique environment with great food.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/2adc0e414563997c2fb353f9a1827981d57f4ec7/small/old-town.png?1415904685" class="size_s justify_right border_" /><br>These will be your last chances to see the duo together for a number of weeks, because Maureen's headed to India for a <a contents="humanitarian project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://pannavati.org/india-untouchables/">humanitarian project</a> with the Untouchables/Dalit people, so be sure to come out and bring lots of friends!</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/32678212014-11-05T13:10:03-06:002022-02-17T13:43:19-06:00Bliss Hippy on KC Cafe Radio<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/67fc9e0cb78d6c648f4ed1c0e25de8d8b477aaf3/small/transparentkccafe.gif?1415214844" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Bliss Hippy's music is now playing at <a contents="KC Cafe Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kccaferadio.com/">KC Cafe Radio</a>. Go to KC cafe radio <a contents="to request our music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kccaferadio.com/bliss-hippy">to request our music</a>!</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/32658882014-11-04T12:44:34-06:002017-01-15T18:46:01-06:00Old Folks Body Art<div style="text-align: center;">Richard's new crown!</div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/b54ac50963c103a38036581ba194074941040867/original/crown.jpg?1415126650" class="size_orig justify_center border_" />Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/32334412014-10-15T08:16:47-05:002022-02-17T13:43:00-06:00Bliss Hippy at Cedar Street Playhouse: Album Release and Benefit for OAT!<p>Tickets are going fast for Bliss Hippy's performance this Saturday, Oct 18 at 7:30 at Cedar Street Playhouse. All ticket proceeds and a portion of album sales will go to support the <a contents="Ozark Actor's Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ozarkactorstheatre.org/">Ozark Actor's Theatre</a>. Also, it is the album release party for Bliss Hippy's two most recent albums "Tao of Bliss" and "Buddha Face". Also, Maureen and Richard will be joined by many musical friends in the second set: Richie & Luce Myers, Peter Price, <a contents="Erika May Randolph" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.i-amerika.com/">Erika May Randolph</a>, and Joe Dunlap! Wait there's more ... Beer provided by the <a contents="Public House Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.publichousebrewery.com/">Public House Brewery</a>!!!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/6395fb53a5e915683ddacd680bc49adfa7f6377e/original/blisshippyflyer-big.jpg?1413378945" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/31892772014-09-16T11:34:15-05:002022-02-17T13:42:35-06:00New Bliss Hippy Live Video!<p>New videos are now available on <a contents="Bliss Hippy's Youtube page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtube.com/blisshippy">Bliss Hippy's Youtube page</a> from the show in August at the Focal Point, thanks to the great camera work of Lisa Ours. Here's Maureen and Richard doing their newest wedding anniversary song "Grateful" .</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="qPSr6qBq2aY" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/qPSr6qBq2aY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qPSr6qBq2aY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/31878472014-09-15T14:58:38-05:002022-02-17T13:42:13-06:00Bliss Hippy at Lyric Live!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/0868ea5909ecaad848f504d1b55ca16506331792/medium/lyric-live.jpg?1410810617" class="size_m justify_left border_" />This Saturday, Sept 20 at 7pm Bliss Hippy will perform at the historic <a contents="Lyric Live Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lyriclivetheater.com/">Lyric Live Theatre</a>, established in 1919, in downtown Newburg, MO as a part to their concert series. At intermission snacks will be provided in the historic Houston house a couple of doors down. Come to this unique historic venue and experience a wondeful evening, hosted by Bliss Hippy and friends. You can also catch Bliss Hippy the night before, Friday 19th, at <a contents="Meramec vineyards" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://meramecvineyards.com/">Meramec vineyards</a> - famous for great wine, an intimate environment, and delicious gourmet food.</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/31678722014-09-02T14:01:11-05:002022-02-17T13:41:51-06:00Final Day of West Coast Tour<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/7f52cda3d7e91050a3ed66d7f431744bd3edc08f/medium/maureen-gold-beach.jpg?1409685005" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Tour Update Day 39 (Final Day, August 18): We drove the 14 hours from Lyons to our home in Rolla, which we had not seen for 5 weeks. The next day we went immediately to the Little Piney River to visit the place we missed most and reflected on our magical tour experience, which was one of the most amazing things in either of our lives. We started out thinking it was about playing a lot of music in a lot of new places, which we did, but we came to realize it was much more about connecting with hearts. We played music with and shared the stage with the most talented and friendly musicians, stayed with beautiful people who opened their homes to us, played music on the street and even played with some very talented musicians who lived on the street, and connected with too many amazing people to count. We truly had the experience of a life time, and we can't wait to get back on the road again!</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/30875512014-07-20T12:30:37-05:002022-02-17T13:40:24-06:00California Update<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/7ec9826733d5410bd79887aa69d2010922c200d2/original/gothic-small.jpg?1405875928" class="size_orig justify_left border_none" alt="" style=" padding:10px" />Ten Days and four shows into our California/West Coast Tour. It is a roller coaster ride/whirlwind of playing music in fun venues and meeting incredible - generous people all over the state. We started the tour by traveling across the west, staying in Amarillo and Flagstaff, then had the great pleasure of staying with Jim Gross in Palm Springs before a fun show in Los Angeles at the <a contents="Tribal Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tribalcafe.com">Tribal Cafe</a>, sharing the stage with an amazing young duo, <a contents="Who's Clayton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whosclayton.com/">Who's Clayton</a>. From there to Ojai valley where we had the best time ever with Amanda and Mario - owners of the world's best vegan restaurant <a contents="Vegan Mario's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://veganmario.com/">Vegan Mario's</a>. Then we played in Boulder Creek at <a contents="Joe's Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.joesbc.com/">Joe's Bar</a> with some outstanding musicians sitting in, and stayed with Jeanne and Kasi in Santa Cruz, two of the most loving, fun, and amazing people on the planet. From there we headed to Sacramento and played at <a contents="Shine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://shinesac.com/">Shine</a>, again getting to share the stage with great young musicians, <a contents="the Baddest Beams" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thebaddestbeams.bandcamp.com/">the Baddest Beams</a>, and stayed at a beautiful home in Davis with Michael Amster. Yesterday we headed to Atascadero and played at <a contents="the Last Stage West" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://laststagewest.net/">the Last Stage West</a> - our most unique venue - where we took this photo. We're now staying in a magnificent home in Atascadero with Patrick O'Harra and Christy. Patrick is a very good signer-songwriter and regularly plays with his son Michael - the two have a great blend - we stayed up late last night playing music. Today we're looking forward to our first performance as a part of <a contents="Steve Key's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://stevekey.com/">Steve Key's</a> <a contents="songwriters at play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://songwritersatplay.com/">songwriters at play</a> series in Paso Robles at <a contents="Sculptura Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sculpterra.com/">Sculptura Winery</a> at 1pm (pacific).Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/30685282014-07-10T13:27:34-05:002022-02-17T13:39:50-06:00Headin' to Californi <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/6ba12b5f3edfaadd84f191ca16540297c934dbc3/original/bliss-hillies-rectangle.jpg?1405014432" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /> Let me tell you a story 'bout a band named Bliss Hippy ....<br><br>That's right Bliss Hippy is heading to the West Coast for their first ever five-week West Coast Tour where they will play 17 shows, including three shows where they will be the featured artist in Steve Key's <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://songwritersatplay.com/">Songwriters at Play</a> series. They will also provide musical support for one three-day meditation retreat, and attend the folks festival in Lyons Colorado on their way home. If you're in the area, please come by and see us and say howdy. If you have friends in the area encourage them to come see us and say hi. We'll be posting updates via this blog, our email list (sign up on the right of this page), <a contents="our facebook page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/blisshippy">our facebook page</a>, and <a contents="twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://twitter.com/blisshippy">twitter</a>.<br><br>The tour ...<br><br>Tues July 15: Tribal Cafe, Los Angeles, CA, 4pm<br>Thurs July 17: Joe's Bar, Boulder Creek, CA, 8pm<br>Fri July 18: Shine, Sacramento, CA, 8pm<br>Sat July 19: Last Stage West, Atascadero, CA, 6pm<br>*Sun July 20: Sculpterra Winery, Paso Robles, CA, 1pm<br>Mon, July 21: Bon Temps Creole Cafe, San Luis Obispo, 6:30pm<br>Tues, July 22: Matt Denny's Ale House, Arcadia, CA, 7pm<br>Wed, July 23: Frog and Peach Pub, San Luis Obispo, CA, 10pm<br>*Thurs, July 24: Shell Cafe, Pismo Beach, CA, 6:30pm<br>Fri, July 25: Park Bar and Grill, Burbank, CA, 8pm<br>Sat, July 26: Linnaea's Cafe, San Luis Obispo, CA, 8pm<br>*Mon, July 28: Bon Temps Creole Cafe, San Luis Obispo, CA, 6:30pm<br>Tues, July 29: Buddhist Sangha, Riverbank, CA, 6:30pm<br>Thurs, July 31: Full Circle Brewery, Fesno, CA, 8pm<br>Sat, Aug 2: House Concert, Modesto, CA, 7:30pm<br>Tues, Aug 5: Mad River Brewing Company, Blue Lake, CA, 6pm<br>Fri, Aug 8: The Den Coffee House, Seattle, WA, 7pm<br>*Featured Artist in Steve Key's Songwriters at Play Series<br><br>(More details on venues, etc. can be found on our <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://blisshippy.com/shows">show schedule</a> on our web site.)<br><br>... kinfolk said, get out of here - Californy is the place you aught to be, so they loaded up the Bliss Mobile and headed to Beverly ...</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/30220142014-06-17T14:58:25-05:002022-08-18T11:25:15-05:00New Album Released: Tao of Bliss!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/e82caac3cd534c0fb36517cfb928f9a8455bd5e0/medium/tao-album-image.jpg?1403035071" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Experience the Yin and Yang that is Bliss Hippy with their newest album, just released, <a contents="The Tao of Bliss" data-link-label="Tao of Bliss (2014)" data-link-type="page" href="/tao-of-bliss-2014">The Tao of Bliss</a>, including favorites like Miracle, Grab a Beer, Grandpas Pants, Ginny's Song, and much more.</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/30219482014-06-17T14:34:16-05:002022-02-17T13:39:03-06:00We're Back!<p>We've returned from our tour of Texas, which consisted of a lot of fun and little sleep. We will be home until we leave for our west coast tour July 9. We're taking advantage of our time at home by playing a number of shows around the region, the majority at venues where we've never played before, so be sure and come check us out in St. Louis, Steelville, St. James, Willow Springs, and/or Rolla.</p>
<ul> <li>Friday, June 20, 8pm: <a contents="Melt" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/meltoncherokee">Melt</a> in St. Louis (with special guests <a contents="Gabe and the Get Downs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabe-and-the-Get-Downs/183904528318120">Gabe and the Get Downs</a>)</li> <li>Saturday, June 21, 7:30pm: <a contents="Gallery Zeke" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/GALLERY-ZEKE/128182274013197">Gallery Zeke</a> in Steelville</li> <li>Friday, June 27, 6pm: <a contents="Meremac Winery " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.meramecvineyards.com/">Meremac Winery </a>in St. James</li> <li>Saturday, June 28, 7pm: <a contents="Traver Home Winery " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.traverhomewinery.com/">Traver Home Winery </a>in Willow Springs</li> <li>Saturday, July 5, 8pm: <a contents="Public House Brewery " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.publichousebrewery.com/">Public House Brewery </a>in Rolla</li>
</ul>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/29820212014-05-30T10:21:22-05:002017-01-15T18:46:00-06:00POOR DAVIDS!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/315c98c13497ca2f73747ec7a68522bbedd3edbf/original/duo-playing.jpg?1401462897" class="size_orig justify_center border_none" alt="" />What do the Dixie Chicks, Arlo Guthrie, Nanci Griffith, Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovett, and Bliss Hippy have in common? They all played at the legendary listening room, <a contents="Poor David's Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.poordavidspub.com/">Poor David's Pub</a> in Dallas, Texas. We had an amazing time performing at Poor David's and made many new wonderful friends, including an incredible Dallas Based singer-songwriter <a contents="Lizza Connor" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lizzaconnor.com/">Lizza Connor</a>, who opened the show. More pictures from Poor David's, and more on Bliss Hippy's Texas Tour on the <a contents="Bliss Hippy Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/blisshippy">Bliss Hippy Facebook</a> page.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/0eb15ae137875c6487340a21afd0d8fee683ccfe/original/marquee.jpg?1401462982" class="size_orig justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br> Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/29717692014-05-26T10:16:28-05:002017-01-15T18:46:00-06:00Texas Tour Going Great!Having a Great time on our Texas Tour. Played in San Antonio at <a contents="Fralo's Art of Pizza" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fralos.com/">Fralo's Art of Pizza</a> Wednesday, <a contents="Generator Coffee House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://generatorcoffee.com/">Generator Coffee House</a> in Garland Friday, and had a blast at the <a contents="Kerrville Folk Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kerrville-music.com/">Kerrville Folk Festival</a> this weekend. Heading to San Antonio to play at <a contents="Raven's Hookah Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ravenhookah.com/">Raven's Hookah Lounge</a> tonight, and particularly looking forward to our show Thursday when we play at <a contents="Poor David's Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.poordavidspub.com/">Poor David's Pub</a> in Dallas, with <a contents="Lizza Connor" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lizzaconnor.com/">Lizza Connor</a> opening. We end the tour Monday night in Ft. Worth at <a contents="the Grotto" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thegrottofw.com/">the Grotto</a> for <a contents="Jody Jones' " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jodyjones.com/">Jody Jones' </a>Singer-Songwriter Showcase. Below is a photo of us at Generator. Check out <a contents="our facebook page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/blisshippy">our facebook page</a> for a more detailed log of our trip.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/d80e998dee9757d5f05c396b457ddc5ff781fc2e/original/generator-stage.jpg?1401116804" class="size_orig justify_center border_" />Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/29614712014-05-21T09:54:27-05:002022-05-27T11:07:14-05:00Hanging Out with Austin Songwriters<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/ee12375d51afbefd16555f603d9acb9cca2f3ec1/original/asg1.jpg?1400683762" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><br>Had a great time last night hanging out with the <a contents="Austin Songwriter's group" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://austinsongwritersgroup.com/">Austin Songwriter's group</a> for their <a contents="Song Doctor session" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://austinsongwritersgroup.com/?p=1415">Song Doctor session</a>. Got to meet and connect with some wonderful folks and great songwriters and had a lot of fun and productive discussion about everyone's songs and songwriting.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/dd791a1872f724d28129958ef36f3643f20d3efc/original/asg2.jpg?1400683987" class="size_orig justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/29464932014-05-14T11:41:06-05:002022-02-17T13:27:01-06:00YIPPY YI YAY! Bliss Hippy Heads for Texas!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/45ee9f4152e7ca16a2e8526607e5a2430657fbe3/original/texas-tour-photo-smaller.jpg?1400086125" class="size_orig justify_center border_" />Bliss Hippy is heading out for their first ever tour of Texas - the <em><strong>Lone Star Leg</strong></em> of the Summer of 2014 <strong><em>Bliss with an Attitude Tour</em>.</strong></p>
<ul> <li>May 21, Fralo's Art of Pizza, San Antonio</li> <li>May 23, Generator Coffee House, Garland</li> <li>May 26, Raven's Hookah Lounge, San Antonio</li> <li>May 29, Poor David's Pub, Dallas</li> <li>May 30, Auslander Biergarten, Fredericksburg</li> <li>June 2, The Grotto, Ft. Worth</li>
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<p>Richard and Maureen will also be attending the Wildflower festival in Richardson May 16 - 18 and the Kerrville Folk Festival the weekends of May 24 and 25; and May 31 and June 1 and will spend a lot of time picking around camp fires and seeing other great musicians perform.<br><br>Check out their <a contents="schedule" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">schedule</a> for details, and, if you're in Texas drop by. If not, consider a road trip! See you out on the range!<br><br>You can follow bliss hippy virtually as they will be posting a tour diary on the internets (<a contents="blisshippy.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://blisshippy.com">blisshippy.com</a> | <a contents="facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/blisshippy">facebook</a> | <a contents="twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://twitter.com/blisshippy">twitter</a>)</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/28723492014-04-15T11:24:56-05:002022-02-17T13:26:39-06:00Bliss Hippy at Three Squirrels Winery May 2<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/e7c29972e307f44967b179da5bd9216de66475c7/original/slideshow1.png?1397578884" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Bliss Hippy is very excited to return to <a contents="Three Squirrels Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.threesquirrelswinery.com/">Three Squirrels Winery</a> in St. James. We've played at many wineries, but they win the prize for best view and an incredible sunset, which can be seen from the deck where we will play, and will occur during the show which is from 6:30 - 9:30. They have great wine and snacks. And the show is free!</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/28397932014-04-02T17:25:46-05:002022-05-27T11:02:45-05:00Bliss Hippy Debut at Cooper's Landing<p>Bliss Hippy is very excited to play for the first time at <a contents="Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort &amp; Marina" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cooperslanding.net">Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina</a> on the Missouri River just outside of Columbia this Sunday, April 6 from 4 - 7. Come and listen to Bliss Hippy, sip on a cocktail, eat some great food, and watch a glorious sunset. We've heard a lot of great stuff about this venue and we're excited about our debut there.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/134448/5200bbb4abacfd8901b3d96d93a70657951d5a9e/original/sunset-at-coopers-landing.jpg?1396477456" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/28332272014-03-31T16:30:14-05:002022-08-18T11:25:34-05:00Bliss Hippy wins two Awards in Great American Song Contest!<p>Two Bliss Hippy songs placed in the top-five category of the <a contents="Great American Song Contest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.greatamericansong.com/winners.php">Great American Song Contest</a>. (Although Richard won the awards, the songs were actually co-written by Richard and Maureen.) <a contents="God's for Everybody" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://blisshippy.com/track/605969/god-s-for-everybody-bliss-with-an-attitude?autostart=true">God's for Everybody</a> was top-five in the Folk/Americana category and <a contents="Drinking with Jesus" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://blisshippy.com/track/607132/drinking-with-jesus-explicit-lyrics-bliss-with-an-attitude?autostart=true">Drinking with Jesus</a> was in the top-five in the "special music" category. This competition receives over 5,000 entries a year and only 55 make the top five and two of the 55 were Bliss Hippy, so we're very excited - it is a great honor.</p>Bliss Hippytag:blisshippy.com,2005:Post/27816492014-03-20T13:54:29-05:002022-02-17T13:25:12-06:00"Bliss with an Attitude" the Album is Here!<p><span class="font_regular">Bliss Hippy's first record in 20 years, "Bliss with an Attitude" is now available! Maureen and Richard teamed up with some amazing musicians, including the guitar stylings of Joe Dunlap and the solid rhythm of Tristan Dunlap on bass and Josh Goodridge on percussion. The album ranges from the spiritual and sublime with songs like "All that Really Matters" and a Hindu pooja/Christian gospel mix "Sri Ram Jai Ram" to down right irreverant "Drinkin with Jesus" and terribly silly "Dog Fur". (Warning: May lead to extreme happiness and sillyness and, in some rare case, may lead to a search for unicorns and rainbows.) <a contents="Listen, purchase, and/or download" data-link-label="Bliss with an Attitude" data-link-type="page" href="/bliss-with-an-attitude">Listen, purchase, and/or download</a>! and consider watching our<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'trebuchet ms', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span><a contents="video advertisement" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SKAmB5dDjc">video advertisement</a> featuring our multi-talented percussionist, Josh Goodridge.</span></p>Bliss Hippy