Amidst summer fireflies & shining eyes
we invite you to join us for an evocative evening of soulful songs & metaphysical poetry.

featuring ...

Chances R Good

+ Zondo and I,Star

with guest appearances by Zen Tempest & Numinous the Bard

Potent lyricism. Metaphysical R&B. Heartfelt Community Song.

After the show, an interactive poetry experience for new and seasoned freestyle poets. Plan to camp over night to make the most of your evening!

“Chances R Good is a hidden gem. A humble genius loosing spiral notebook-scribbled spells, overflowing from a heart ringing out in poetry & prayer. Uplifting & undeniably groovy, this potent medicine man wields his words with talent & love.”

- Numinous the Bard

We’ll begin with a beautiful, heart opening evening of live music inside the Hawk's event barn with Zondo & Chances R Good, than move up to the newly expanded fire circle for acoustic jams with I,Star.

Then, as the fireflies sparkle and the embers glow hot…

we’ll circle around the fire for poetry music created together.
Instruments come out. Voices rise. The circle opens
and the community cypher casts itself.

Highlights ✨

• Intimate live music in the barn
• Chances R Good & Zondo
• Fireside jam with I,Star
• Community song circle with Zen Tempest & Numinous the Bard
• A smaller, deeply connected gathering

==> Your ticket includes

• Live performances from all 5 artists
• Access to the land & fireside gathering space
• Participation in the community cypher + song circle
• A relaxed, intimate environment to land after the show
• Space to connect more deeply with artists and community.

Bring a blanket, a layer, maybe an instrument, and come as you are.

== SCHEDULE ==

🌄 Sunset ~ 8:35 PM
🌔 Moon: Waxing Gibbous in Virgo

6 PM :: Doors Open & Bar Service Begins -- Arrive, settle in
7 PM :: Zondo
8 PM :: Chances R Good
9:30 PM :: I,Star
10:15 PM :: Fireside Cypher w/ Zen Tempest & Numinous
11:15 PM :: Soft close

== Bios ==

Chances R Good
Hailing from Colorado, Chances R Good is an innovative artist in what can be described as a metaphysical R&B genre, blending soulful rhythms with a spiritual essence.

Known for his unique ability to create immersive soudscapes, his music often explores themes of personal growth, nature, spirituality and cosmic connections.

Drawing inspiration from both classic R&B and new sounds, Chances R Good's performances are an evocative journey, leaving audiences both moved and inspired.

Zondo

I,Star
I,Star is a dynamic folk and hip hop duo blending the expressive acoustic guitar and vocals of Aradhana Silvermoon with the lyricism and production of Truth-I Manifest.

For nearly two decades, they have developed their own “folk-hop” sound, weaving powerful songwriting with poetic insight and grounded messages. Their music explores personal and collective transformation, care for the Earth, social awareness, and love at the center of it all.

Their upcoming album Truth Set Free (Summer 2026) goes even deeper into the space between acoustic folk and hip hop. In recent years, they’ve stepped back from social media to focus on growing food, making Silvermoon Chocolate, and living close to the land outside Asheville.

Zen Tempest

Zen Tempest is an emcee and wordsmith who weaves poetry as prayer. His approach to the lyricism reflects his multifaceted identity and upbringing, blending urban sensibilities with earth based spirituality, humor, heart, gusto, and grit. He views poetry as a martial art, a modern meditative modality through which we have the capacity to recode our collective cultural consciousness.

In addition to developing his own spoken word craft, he has devoted himself to teaching others the art of storytelling and embodied flow states at live retreats, such as Solar Sound and Vibes, and through his online group: The Flow Dojo.

Numinous the Bard
By day, Michael Numinous stewards the land and produces events at Hawk & Hawthorne. By night around the fire -- he channels his bardic gift into hip hop-infused storytelling, spoken word and live improvisation.

Raised by writers and shaped from childhood by hip hop, Numinous blends freestyle flow with mythic roots and permaculture truths. His verses plant seeds, spark connection and speak directly to the moment.

Pre-written or off-the-dome, his sets are a living prayer -- grounded, spontaneous and always from the heart.

== About Hawk & Hawthorne ==

We are bridging commerce & community to nurture and enrich an emergent regenerative culture.

The Hawk & Hawthorne is a practicing permaculture community & regenerative event venue nestled just north of Asheville, NC. Check out the short video below for a glimpse into the magick.

Set in a retrofitted heritage tobacco barn amidst an expansive valley full of fruit trees, gardens, spring-fed ponds & majestic views, The Hawk has been an organic gathering point for the Asheville & Barnardsville community for over 30 years, hosting hundreds of weddings, workshops & intimate live performances.

--> We are a non-alcoholic venue. Homemade elixirs & healthy(ish) snacks will be available at the bar. (Cash preferred; venmo/cards OK.)

--> Children

Kids 12 & under don't need a ticket but must be accompanied & supervised by a trusted adult at all times.

Families are welcome but childcare is not provided.

--> Arrival Instructions and Venue Policies will be sent in the email with your ticket confirmation. Please read them carefully.

--> Please leave dogs at home.

== A NOTE ON PRICING, ACCESSIBILITY & REFUNDS ==

==> Accessibility

We value keeping our gatherings accessible to people who bring value in ways beyond money.

If finances are what’s preventing you from attending, please email hawkandhawthorne@gmail.com
at least 5 days before the event and share what you’re able to offer, either financially or through work-trade.

We are a community-powered venue and have volunteer opportunities available for each gathering if you’re open to contributing.

We also offer a limited number of discounted for economically disadvantaged community members.

==> Can you support?

Producing this gathering is a communal labor of love. If you're in abundance and would like to offer a little extra support to our amazing community staff, there is an optional "Crew Gratitude" on the ticket page.

A $5 contribution is automatically added to each ticket but can be adjusted up, down, or removed entirely.

All contributions are shared equitably among the crew who help bring these gatherings to life.

Thank you for helping make this dream possible.

==> Financial Transparency
We know attending events like this is an investment of both time and money. Here is a rough breakdown of where your ticket money goes. These numbers are based on selling 100 tickets, and final numbers will fluctuate based on actual sales.

Example breakdown of a $30 ticket

$10 goes to the artists
$8 goes to pay our community production crew (+ tip share)
$7 goes to the venue
$2 goes to marketing (show graphics, promotion)
$2 goes to hard expenses -- paper goods, cleaning supplies, etc.
$3 goes to ticketing and processing fees

The venue itself operates on a small margin. Most of the ticket price goes directly toward artists, production partners and the crew who help bring these gatherings to life.

Revenue from food and bar helps sustain the event and support the ongoing stewardship of Hawk & Hawthorne and the land that holds it.

==> REFUNDS & RESALE: Refunds are not available. If you wish to re-sell, we recommend using the Facebook event page associated with this event. The Hawk also moderates a Telegram group. If you are buying tickets from people online, *please check with us first* to make sure they are genuine. Ticket scammers are increasingly common on social platforms. We will not refund a ticket if you are scammed!

Chances R Good, Zondo + I,Star Fireside Community Cypher

Chances R Good, Zondo + I,Star Fireside Community Cypher