6pm | September 21
Frustrated musician, DJ, mentor, storyteller, and avid skier — Yoko has lived and DJ’ed across the country. He comes to Craigardan in September for a four week residency to capture his life stories in writing and to hone his storytelling craft. Filled with humor and love, personal growth and revelation, his stories artfully examine his unconventional life journey from urban to rural America while allowing the listener to reflect carefully on their own.
Join us for three beautiful fall evenings of informal storytelling and sharing with Yoko. Refreshments provided. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not necessary. This program is supported in part by the Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program.
Location: Main Campus. Look for Craigardan Event sign at the end of Main Campus driveway (two “doors” west of the farm store, towards Keene).
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Michael “Yoko” Amos spent High School in the Bronx cutting class and learning to mix music in his bedroom: a collection that stretched from his mothers eclectic taste: Blood, Sweat, and Tears; Dizzy Gillespie; thumbed thru Aretha Franklin to Carmen McRae with splashes of Odeta, Richie Havens and a strong dose of Calypso! Michael now travels through life writing his own soundtrack. He became a DJ for family reunions, local parties, clubs, and working the wedding circuit. He can now be found spinning at parties on the east coast from Upstate NY to Florida, and from Columbia, South America to northern Minnesota. He currently resides in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Reflecting back on the musical arc of his life, Michael spreads love through assisting any being who connects to the vibration and is moved in some way with the music he plays. Michael considers himself a 64 year-old “working DJ” who has developed a knack for deep moving and connecting with crows and music.