Johnny Om’s first solo CD released on Organically Grown Music is a smart, hip musical journey through contemporary America’s hopes and fears, a travelogue through these first years of the twenty-first century.

A congenially twisted, slightly subterranean mix of electro-acoustic rock, reggae, blues, exotic instruments, animal sounds, and political satires and ruminations, all with a solid directive toward self empowerment and peace. Good-humored, biting, direct, and multi-layered, this is an hour full of surprises to be heard again and again.

A multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, producer and visual artist who makes his home near Nevada City, California, Johnny Om conceived Meet the Beast in response to the political climate since the start of the 21st It’s funny, serious, satirical and danceable.

"On his "Meet the Beast: CD, Johnny Om uses reggae rhythms and exotic instrumentation to underscore his sardonic, thought-provoking lyrics. Don't miss what this Bodhi Brother has to say."

-Carolyn Fox
Host of KHZ Radio with Carolyn Fox

“Sage ideas of hope, fear and humor set to melody with choruses you'll enjoy singing with the kids. A perfect beast indeed!"

-Bill Mac
WFMU, Jersey City

"Hard hitting in easy-to-swallow, musical format. Johnny Om will not only make you tap your feet and smile, he'll get you thinking. And *that* is what songwriting is all about."

Jodi Krangle
Proprietress, Muse’s Muse

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