FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AARON BEAR AND DKNTL SHARE NEW EP “GRATEFUL GOOD TIMES”
Aaron Bear (Left) and DKNTL (Right)
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Aaron Bear is thrilled to share “Grateful Good Times”' in collaboration with multi-instrumentalist & producer DKNTL. The 3-song EP is steeped in reflection and weaves the story of a meaningful life through one shared experience. Bear and DKNTL honor the joy of sincere collaboration through candid lyricism and atmospheric production. Our choices shape our lives, and the duo chooses to build atop a foundation of gratitude with these three sunny, meditative tunes.
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Grateful Good Times is the new anthem EP from Aaron Bear & DKNTL. Released independently on August 2nd, 2024, the anticipated EP delivers an instant future-folk classic with inspiration from a life full of adventures and a deep reverence for collaboration. Captured at The Record Co (Boston, MA) and crafted throughout New England, this collection marks the first construction of the duo’s shared compositional framing. Bear wrote the songs, DKNTL shaped the vision - Grateful Good Times showcases organic harmony on a shared journey of authentic expression.
Grateful Good Times, listen here.
More information and up-to-date news can be found at www.aaronbearmusic.com
Aaron Bear celebrates the release with several shows in Maine surrounding the release, including The Sundown Sessions, a 9-week music residency featuring a rotating roster of New England musicians. Bear will take his sound on the road for a peppering of East Coast dates in his home state and beyond.
Aaron Bear Tour 2024
August 2, 16, 30 @ The Sundown Sessions | Bridgton, ME
August 11 @ Oak Ridge Farms | Gorham, ME
September 6 @ The Sundown Sessions | Bridgton, ME
September 12 @ The Standard Stage | Bridgton, ME
October 6 @ Farm Artisan Fair | Gorham, ME
November 7 @ Bright Path Brewing | Jim Thorpe, PA
November 8 @ TBA | Philadelphia, PA
November 9-10 @ Ohmfest | Dover, DE , headlining set
About the artists:
Aaron Bear - Growing up in an Appalachian coal town in Pennsylvania, Aaron Bear developed a deep spiritual connection to nature and a resilient artistic vision shaped by his tumultuous upbringing. His decade-long nomadic journey, performing on stages across the U.S., India, Nepal, Egypt, and Jordan, enriched his artistry with diverse cultural influences. Now settled in Maine, Bear has become a pillar in the New England music scene, creating spaces where creativity and community thrive. His captivating performances and dedication to his craft reflect a powerful narrative of resilience and connection.
DKNTL - The brainchild of indie pop artist and producer Christian DeKnatel, DKNTL perfectly blurs across instruments, genres, time, and space. His uniquely versatile sound is upbeat, thoughtful, and (most of all…) CATCHY. After spending his pre-teen years on GarageBand in the county mall Apple Store, Christian has continued creating music for more than a decade. From New York to Boston to now Miami, DKNTL is a frequent collaborator with a DIY philosophy and a passion for experimentation.
Together - After crossing paths in the Boston music scene and sharing the roster on Light of Day Records, Aaron Bear & DKNTL teamed up for an evening of music at the esteemed Denmark Arts Center in 2023. This live show inspired the duo to elevate Bear’s songwriting to new heights. The product of their collaboration is an invitation for gratitude, celebration, and true presence. Together they’ve amassed tens of thousands of streams, dozens of media publications, and hundreds of live performances across the United States. Their debut EP Grateful Good Times sets a compelling precedent for a new folk sound as the fresh evolution of their artistic journeys.
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DKNTL, Photo Credit: Travis Harden
Aaron Bear, Photo Credit: Travis Harden