Dean Merrell was born in 1978 to a family of zealous musicians. Merrell’s sisters, mother and grandmother provided an environment which allowed him to grow musically. But at 16 years old his father could barely advise him how to start playing guitar. Through high school and later years travelling as an Anthropology major, Merrell constantlyContinue reading “MAGICKAL POWER by Dean Merrell – Review by Eric Caroffino”
Author Archives: Dave Bixby
Karen y Los Remedios feat. Z.A.M.P.A. cover Morning Sun by Dave Bixby, Interview by Lara Bennett
Listening to the artist known as Karen’s version of Morning Sun by loner psych folk artist Dave Bixby was nearly as striking as the first time I heard the original. I was listening to an algorithm-generated playlist when I was suddenly struck by the poignant lyrics and haunting vocals, and now, here I am writingContinue reading “Karen y Los Remedios feat. Z.A.M.P.A. cover Morning Sun by Dave Bixby, Interview by Lara Bennett”
Ana Karen
Ana Karen G Barajas is graphic designer, artist, photographer, art researcher and musician. She developed the first research of Outsider Art in Mexico. She collaborates as image advisor of the educational movement and civil association Science Clubs International. She is currently a PhD student in the research group of “Arts Therapy and Alternative approaches in human services” where she studiesContinue reading “Ana Karen”
The Sonic Dawn
The Sonic Dawn is a rock band from Copenhagen, Denmark, known for their eclectic psychedelic style and prolific touring of the European continent. The group was formed in 2013 by childhood friends Emil Bureau, Jonas Waaben and Niels ‘Bird’ Fuglede. They have released four albums, which have been noted for their strong melodies and effortlessContinue reading “The Sonic Dawn”
Petal Motel: Loner folk legend Dave Bixby announces “Harbinger Orchestra”
“Dave’s latest venture is crafting what he’s calling the “Harbinger Orchestra,” after his second album “Second Coming,” recorded under the name “Harbinger” with other members of The Group. Dave’s invited musicians worldwide to record their interpretations of his music in the same way he did – in living rooms, at home, in isolation. Anyone withContinue reading “Petal Motel: Loner folk legend Dave Bixby announces “Harbinger Orchestra””
Le Temps: Dave Bixby, du folk, du LSD, puis la rédemption
“It would take hundreds of pages to sketch Dave Bixby’s life course, his religious quests, his spiritual retreats and his professional wandering. To put it simply: things got out of hand very early on for him, because he had the misfortune of encountering LSD in 1968, at just 20 years old. ‘This drug took me where noContinue reading “Le Temps: Dave Bixby, du folk, du LSD, puis la rédemption”
Bandcamp Daily: Hidden Gems: Dave Bixby, “Ode to Quetzalcoatl”
As a teenager, Bixby experimented heavily with LSD before burning himself out on the drug. With just an acoustic guitar and a newfound belief in God, he began writing songs that captured this limbo. The resulting album ricochets back and forth between hope and despair, regret and wisdom—a vast personal shift captured in real time,Continue reading “Bandcamp Daily: Hidden Gems: Dave Bixby, “Ode to Quetzalcoatl””
Everything is Stories: Current with the Past
“Originally released in 1969, Dave Bixby’s Ode to Quetzacoatl is considered an underground classic in the psychedelic folk genre. With tracks such as “Drug Song” and “666″, the album remains dark, revelatory, and spiritual even in the 21st century. For years, rumors of Bixby’s disappearance and death spread amongst listeners. No one knew his story or his whereabouts or what influenced him toContinue reading “Everything is Stories: Current with the Past”
Far Off Sounds: God’s Singing Man
“In 1966, Dave Bixby burned out on LSD and went temporarily out of his mind. What pulled him back was his encounter with a wandering spiritualist named Don Degraff. Together they formed a prayer group and played music. The group rapidly grew into a Christian cult, and Dave’s music became its trademark. 40 years later,Continue reading “Far Off Sounds: God’s Singing Man”
It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine: David Bixby interview about ‘Ode to Quetzalcoatl’ and ‘Harbinger’
“I performed songs every Tuesday night at group meetings. These meetings grew to 300 people. I was asked many times to record an album. I selected twelve songs out of thirty I had written. Each song supported the next song in theme. The Quetzalcoatl story of a Christ like man walking the America’s captivated myContinue reading “It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine: David Bixby interview about ‘Ode to Quetzalcoatl’ and ‘Harbinger’”
The Rapidian: Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby – Part 3
David Bixby was himself a ghost of a figure, that is until a reporter from Los Angeles tracked him down in 2006. Now the real life Bixby sits in front of a crowd, most of whom weren’t even born when he wrote the songs they love. Everyone is wondering how this is going to turnContinue reading “The Rapidian: Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby – Part 3”
The Rapidian: Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby – Part 2
On his way home from a concert late one snowy, winter night Bixby’s car died and, unable to restart it, he began to walk home. He remembers, “I was ready to just sit down in a snowbank and just go to sleep, just give it up; I was pretty depressed. And I experienced a person,Continue reading “The Rapidian: Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby – Part 2”
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