In his review of Johanna Warren‘s 2015 release nümün (a lunar-inspired album – new moon) James McKinnon concluded “…it is clear that for Warren the act of creativity and spiritual healing are one and the same, and if that’s the case then nümün, an album as bewitching as it is ambitious, is certainly good for what ails you.” Read the full review here.
Johanna is now set to release the second of her twin albums Gemini ii, a follow-up to her Gemini i album (2016), on February 16th via Spirit House Records, a label described as a “community of healers, activists, witches, faeries and star-children helping each other deliver medicine to the world.” Those themes picked up by James when reviewing nümün are still very prevalent, as they are on her upcoming US Plant Medicine Tour. She will be joined by Josh Hines of Maitland and will be inviting local herbalists and biodynamic farmers in each city to be present at the concerts, vending their products and talking to their communities about what they’re up to and how people can get involved. Johanna says they will be “offering a Plant Spirit sound healing journey as part of the evening of music.”
Watch her new video for inreverse.
https://youtu.be/tm5Q77PMAe4
Each song on Gemini ii corresponds to a song from Gemini i. As well as being released digitally and on CD, there will also be a double vinyl release of both albums as a 4-panel gatefold artwork and printed sleeves with lyrics and photos by Gretchen Heinel. Those images, like the video above, call to mind the duality of nature, something that she openly explores in her music and art. This is a theme also found in tarot cards and, in a recent interview at SXSW she revealed one of the muses for this album also happens to be her tarot card reader.
Pre-Order Gemini ii here: https://johannawarren.bandcamp.com/
JOHANNA WARREN & MAITLAND
🌿PLANT MEDICINE TOUR 2018🌿
2.17 Portland, OR. The Old Church
2.19 Eugene, OR. Old Nick’s
2.21 Ashland, OR. Oberon’s
2.22 Chico, CA. The Argus
2.23 Sacramento, CA. Shady Coffee
2.24 Sonoma, CA. House show (1000 Siesta way)
2.25 Berkeley, CA. Soma House
2.27 Santa Cruz, CA. SubRosa
3.2 Santa Barbara. TBA
3.3 Los Angeles, CA. The Hi Hat
3.7 Joshua Tree, CA. Grateful Desert
3.8 Phoenix, AZ. TBA
3.9 Tucson, AZ. House show (446 E. 1st St)
3.10 Santa Fe, NM – VFW Post #2951
3.11 Truth or Consequences, NM. Desert Archaic (324 N Broadway)
3.13-17 Austin, TX. SXSW
3.19 New Orleans, LA. The Mudlark Theatre
3.21 Atlanta, GA. Mammal Gallery
3.23 Nashville, TN. House show
3.24 Durham, NC. Nightlight
3.25 Asheville, NC. The Landing
3.27 Charlottesville, VA. Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
3.28 Baltimore, MD. Holy Underground (2021 Maryland Avenue)
3.29 Philadelphia, PA. House show (2620 W. Master St)
3.30 Brooklyn, NY – Trans-Pecos
3.31 Wappingers Falls, NY. CoSM
4.1 Hudson, NY. Spotty Dog
4.2 Boston, MA. House show (145 Brooks St. #3)
4.3 Portland, ME. Apohadion Theater
4.4 Burlington, VT. The Light Club
4.5 East Montpelier, VT. Open Way Farm
4.6 Ashfield, MA. Fox Trot Herb Farm
4.7 Albany, NY. Jimmy Dolan’s Grave (365 Hamilton)
4.8 Red Hook, NY. Rainbow Body Yoga
4.9 Rochester, NY. The Shark Tank
4.10 Akron, NY. Nickel City Frets
4.11 Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Roboto Project
4.12 Oberlin, OH. House show
4.13 Detroit, MI. TBA
4.14 Chicago, IL. TBA
4.16 Milwaukee, WI. TBA
4.17 Appleton, WI. The Train Station
4.19 Dubuque, IA. The Smokestack
4.20 Lincoln, NE. TBA
4.22 Denver, CO. Velcro Cat
4.25 Salt Lake City, UT. TBA
4.26 Ogden, UT. The Lighthouse
4.28 Missoula, MT. Lower Crossing Farm
5.1 Tacoma, WA. TBA
5.2 Seattle, WA. TBA
5.3 Bellingham, WA. Karate Church
5.4 Port Townshend, WA. House show (4812 Emerald Ct)
5.5 Bainbridge Island, WA. TBA
5.6 Olympia, WA. TBA
More here: https://www.johannawarren.com/