GaiaWolf’s original music uses excellent grooves, catchy melodies, and interesting harmonies to call attention to such issues as human and environmental peace and the need for universal harmony so that all earthlings can someday share this beautiful planet in peace.

“Beautiful tight harmonies, fine writing, and chunky rhythms work in concert, making this a lush listening experience.” ~ Kurt Henry, musician

The highly original sounds and songs of GaiaWolf transcend pop culture and infuse hope for the future with their ‘music for the planet,’ from the heart. Blending diverse elements of folk, reggae, jazz, world music, pop, and R&B into a distinctive sonic sculpture, the alchemy of GaiaWolf was created by musician/composer/vocalist E.C. Lorick and vocalist/percussionist Dawn Casteel-Lorick with guitarist/vocalist Marji Zintz.

GaiaWolf has shared the stage with legendary artists Pete Seeger and David Amram at the Howland Cultural Arts Center as well as performing at renowned festivals like the Rosendale Street Festival, the Woodstock Reunion at historic Yasgur’s Farm, the White Feather Folk Festival, and the Hudson Valley Summer Music Festival. They have shared the stage with Vance Gilbert, emma’s revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy Opatow), the Kennedys, Spook Handy, and SONiA with Disappear Fear at music festivals for NJ Peace Action. They have performed at the prestigious National Animal Rights Conferences (2002 & 2003) in Washington, D.C., and have participated in benefits such as the NY Walk for Farm Animals in NYC and for organizations such as New Jersey’s Shelter our Sisters, Orange Environment, the New Jersey Ecological Society, the Ulster County ARC, Orange County Peace & Justice Coalition, Sullivan Peace & Justice, the Woodstock-New Paltz Crafts Fair, and the Blue Sky Peace Fest. Their composition, “Keeper of the Keys,” was selected to be the theme music for a GAP (Great Ape Project) promotional video.

Composer and multi-instrumentalist E.C. Lorick is a co-founder of GaiaWolf. E.C. writes and sings most of the songs GaiaWolf performs. He has an extensive career as a musician, playing electric and acoustic guitar, bass, harmonica and singing both solo and with others. He is a prolific composer and arranger, and is the leader of this fine group of artists. He also puts his considerable musical ear and wisdom to work for others as the owner/operator of littleGIANT Production and Recording Studio, located in Woodstock, New York, where he produces, arranges, and records projects for others.

Co-founder Dawn Casteel-Lorick is a gifted vocalist and the percussionist in the band. She brings a sweet voice and on-target harmonies, but it is her passion for the material that really shines through! Dawn also has a business called One Kindred Paw, as an “advocate for animals and consultant for their people.” She does energy work, communication, ceremony, etc.

With a voice that has been likened to Joni Mitchell, Ricki Lee Jones, the late Eva Cassidy, and Shawn Colvin, Marji Zintz is a vocalist, arranger, and acoustic guitarist who is known for her sweet voice; heart-felt, soulful interpretations; spot-on intonation; extensive, genre-busting repertoire; and masterful guitar playing and who makes up the other third of GaiaWolf. As a solo performer, Marji receives wide acclaim in the New York and tri-state region in both the jazz and folk genres. She has performed and recorded as a soloist and in duet settings with various bassists, including Mike Richmond, Joseph Pelletier, Jay Anderson, and Steve Roane, as well as in larger ensembles with Jim Kunkel, Wil Greenstreet and Ron Wilson, and improvisational vocalists Victoria Christgau and Shula Ruth Weinstein in Sister Sound. As a solo performer, Marji has shared the bill with such diverse acts as Koko Taylor, Tom Paxton, Jonathan Edwards, the Kennedys, and Robbie Robertson.

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Location: Ulster County, NY
Website: gaiawolfmusic.wordpress.com/home/
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Phone: (845) 657-3111

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Saturday February 7 10:30 am to 12:30 pm	Winter Market @ The TaSH! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary, and Folk/Traditional. jazz, rock, all the good stuff...	TaSH Indoor market at John Paulding School 154 Broadway Tarrytown, NY   See Map
	The TaSH, voted the 6th BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK STATE and 15th Best in the Northeast, is moving indoors! And I'm moving indoors with them! Join me at this wonderful market! Farmers' markets are sublime, and this one offers 35-plus vendors! I'm excited to return to this wonderful market! Won't you join me? Come get your fixins and provisions, enjoy some music, see your neighbors, and celebrate!! Marji's Website
Sunday February 8 11:30 am to 2:30 pm	Brunch on the Salon Stage Show with Marji Zintz, with Mike LaRocco on percussion Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter. all the stuff you love!	The Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY   See Map
	Brunch with complimentary music performed by yours truly with Mike LaRocco on percussion! Don't miss it!!! Performing scintillating songs from the Salon Stage while you enjoy a simply scrumptious brunch from their yummy menu! Be there or be 🔲! (It's OK if you're 🔲, really.... come anyway! We don't judge!) See you @ the Crier! Reservations are highly recommended: 845-855-1300 (ask for a table near the music)! Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more
Saturday February 14 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Valentines Day Music!!! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love!	AutoCamp Catskills 882 NY-212 Saugerties, NY   See Map
	Making sweet music for the sweet folks in this sweet spot in the Catskills to celebrate love!! Bring your kids! Bring your dogs! Bring your requests! Bring a friend! It'll be fun! Marji on the Interweb
Sunday February 15 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Music in the Clubhouse! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love!	AutoCamp Catskills 882 NY-212 Saugerties, NY   See Map
	Making sweet music for the sweet folks in this sweet spot in the Catskills to celebrate Presidents' Day Weekend!! Bring your kids! Bring your dogs! Bring your requests! Bring a friend! It'll be fun! Marji on the Interweb
Saturday February 21 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Cozy Wintertime Music with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Americana. Originals, contemporary, Whatnot, etc.	Arrowood Farms Brewery & Distillery 236 Lower Whitfield Rd Accord, NY   See Map
	One of the coziest hangs on a Saturday afternoon in the area! Check out Arrowood, enjoy their delectable spirits and some live music! Arrowood is a farm brewery, distillery, and event destination in the beautiful Hudson Valley. They brew their beer with ingredients sourced from small, local New York farms. They craft their spirits with grains grown by farmers up the road. They serve locally-inspired comfort foods that invite visitors to connect with the place they call home. They believe local is better because it means their ingredients don’t travel very far. This means a smaller carbon footprint and better tasting beer, spirits and food. Marji on the Interweb
Saturday February 28 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm	Après-ski Music with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Americana. all the stuff you love!	The Print House 1070 Main Street Fleischmanns, NY   See Map
	After you've had a few runs at the ski mountain down the street, warm your bones and your heart at the Print House! Cozy spot, great food, and sweet, sweet music! A song for you! They are "the only vinyl music bar in the heart of the Catskills"! I read a nice article about them in the Chronogram, and I knew that this could be a good spot to play in! They agreed! I love their menu, too! It's a very sweet spot! Enjoy a little skiing and then enjoy the warmth and comfort of the Print House! Marji on the Interweb

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