Trance-Formation: A Sound Journey

Name: Trance-Formation: A Sound Journey
Start: 2026-01-09T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Hotel Cassadaga

Schedule

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Hotel Cassadaga | Cassadaga, FL

Trance-Formation: A Sound Journey
Join sitar and native flute player Rick de Yampert for Trance-Formation: A Sound Journey. After a brief introduction exploring the cosmic mechanics of sacred sound (the perfect 5th interval, the mystic physics of music, the Hindu Om and more), Rick will present a continuous, 45-minute sound journey into bliss, trance and transformation via ethereal techno-tribal music played on sitar, Native American flutes, frame drum, crystal singing bowls, metal and wooden tongue drums, world percussion, digital tabla, loops, synth and-or spoken word.
The goal of this sound journey is to alter your consciousness so you can “altar” your consciousness – quieten what the Buddhists call the constantly jabbering “monkey mind” so that you can enter a trance state, open your Third Eye and journey to Spirit. Please bring a blanket or yoga mat, and some sort of pillow or headrest. Alternately, patrons may sit in one of the chairs or the sofa in the Hotel Cassadaga séance room. Patrons may choose to trance journey with their eyes closed, bring pen and paper for journaling or spirit writing/drawing, or just listen and chillax. Cost is $25 cash and held at Hotel Cassadaga. Seating is limited. Please call 386-228-2323 to register.
Bio
Rick de Yampert is a freelance writer, musician, artist and lecturer on metaphysical and spiritual matters. His book Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth, and Magic of Sacred Corvids was released by Llewellyn in March 2024.
Prior to freelancing, Rick was the arts, entertainment and music writer at daily newspapers including the Daytona Beach News-Journal in Florida, and the Tennessean in Nashville. He has interviewed such creators as Kurt Vonnegut, Yoko Ono, Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Janet Jackson, Shirley MacLaine and many others.
As a professional musician, Rick plays sitar, Native American flutes, djembe (African hand drum), tongue drums and guitar. He has performed at art festivals, cafes, yoga sessions and sacred events throughout Central Florida.