Matt Shockley
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 16 Verified Bookings
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Are you ready for something truly original, fresh and uplifting? Something more genuine and heart-centered than most? Maybe you're ready for "inner-tainment" with someone who loves to speak directly to your heart, lift your spirit, and maybe, together with you, even create an unforgettable, "magical" kind of moment!
If so, you may be ready for SteVen D. LightSpring. Whether singing, speaking, acting, or blending the 3, SteVen loves to take you to places of "infinite possibility" inside of you! Known as a super-playful, musical "heart talk" radio show host, a highly "motivational singer", and, for his playful poetics, as a "spiritual Dr. Suess", he's sure to bring your spirit fresh air!
I know Steven from around 2013 in Eugene, OR, & appreciated the synchronicity of our life passion with a focus on encouraging, uplifting- sharing joys. While my method is through poetry, sharing inspiring and empowering music, art, and resources, among others, SteVen has the awe-spiring talent to wow the heart, the sounds hugging you when you need it most. Wherever you are in the world, there's surely a song or more of SteVen's that will touch your spirit deeply and will be a sac. red experience you remember within.
Joy of Eugene, OR
You Tube Joyspirations
Response from Wingin' It w/ Opti-Mystic SteVen D. LightSpring,:
A w w w....Thank you so much, Joy... for your thoughtful, heartfelt words! Very timely to receive a good word...(and wow, what a good word--especially that truly optimized one! = admiring grin = ) especially from someone I have much appreciation and admiration for as well! (So good to glimpse you here! ) Presently starting over in many ways here in overheating Tucson, AZ... the in-courage-meant was as deeply received as it was warmly given! Thank you "more than words"!
I was moved to my core, listening to Steven just reading a poem he had written, and strumming his guitar. I was literally vibrating in my chair with emotion, and felt like crying out with joy, but did not even want to breath or make a sound or take my eyes off of him lest I miss one note or word. Even now as I sit here typing this review and remembering how amazing that experience was, I am overcome with ecstasy and am finding it hard to type. The song he sang next maintained that high, and I expected that to be the end, but a little later an offering was collected, and unbeknownst to me, the minister had arranged for Steven to also sing a song he had written about giving, which was so appropriate and inspiring. I am looking forward to hiring Steven for other special worship occasions. The minister was so thankful I had found him, and has already booked him for another worship service.
Response from Wingin' It w/ Opti-Mystic SteVen D. LightSpring,:
Thank you so much, David, for your most gracious, thoughtful, and heartfelt review! I'm so deeply grateful that your kind invitation provided such a wonderful opportunity to share some of my most meaningful creations. It was pure delight to heart-share there with such a supportive group of people. Their heartfelt comments afterward were so encouraging!
I know I do my best to pour my heart into everything I create and perform, but it's always good to know that someone has received it just as deeply as the depths from which I shared. Your heartfelt enthusiasm and willingness to express it so freely and exquisitely touches me deeply. I'm so honored by your beautiful words!
Price Range: Ask! (wide range, many services)
Gig Length: 30 - 150 minutes
For CONCERTS:
There's much versatility here, and so much can be adapted
to your event and audience. However, what you mostly get
is an oh, so original, "up-lifting-est" show that consists of
whatever blend is best suited for the occasion...of all-original
vocal music and music-infused "spoken word" with specially-
designed "soothing sound" blends. It's possible to go with
more of a low-key, more casual, "unplugged" style (with no
background tracks, just guitar [or other instrument...depending
on the occasion... ukulele, "djembe" hand drum, native American
"frame" drum, crystal or brass singing bowls, and more] and vocal).
There are also some surprising possibilities and a truly "sound
experience" when performing along with our original orchestration
sounds...often even with some choir sounds.
(However, this requires more "monitoring" capabilities during
performance to make it work--especially with larger venues
and audiences.)
Please see the extensive descriptions in the BIO section...and the
SET LIST section for more details as to what to expect...or ask us
directly...for more details!
For "SOOTHING SOUND" Events:
This is meant to be a more meditative, balancing, restoring
experience...with more of an emphasis on the crystal or brass
singing bowls, soothing vocals, special background frequency
"tones"...blended with quiet, but always "passionately peaceful"
spoken word messages. Sometimes a soft, hypnotic "dream"
drum may be included in the mix. This experience is meant to
be deeply contemplative, exquisitely soothing, restful and,
ultimately, rejuvenating.
(Please watch the photo-lyric video posted here of "The Heart of an Eagle
--in You" which may give you a sense of the peaceful "spoken word" you
may hear here. Although this particular piece may show up as a meditative
moment in an eagle-themed concert, its style is closer to what's common in
a "soothing sound" event. Also, although it's playfully created...and therefore,
not as typical of these events, you can hear some samples of the singing bowls
in the "No Place Like Om, Singing Bowl 101" video also posted here.)
For SPEAKING:
Often blended with a bit of spoken word...and /or a song
or two upon request, the subject matter can range from a
simple "Glad-itude--The Power of Living in Thanks-Giving"
to a more transcendent and in-depth "Wisdom from the
Grand Spirals-- Exploring The Seven Year Cycles of the Soul".
The style will always be down-to-earth, and one of coming
from the heart. Bursting into song or "spoken word" is not
uncommon. The common themes are usually something to
do with feeling "at home in the heart" (getting back to living
from our hearts) or reaching for "the skies of our spirit".
To get a sense of some typical content, please listen to some
brief audio samples that we have posted here...and will continue
to rotate various excerpts... from the "Spirit Skies" Radio Show.
The link to the full shows is provided here...for now...at the
"website" link under the photo banner at the top of this page.
(Ask about special pricing for half-day, all-day, and
longer seminars, as well as other special events.)
(Since there are SO many variables that affect pricing.
Please inquire as to rates, and get a "quote" for your event.
If we feel we are "on the same page" in terms of what we
have to offer, what you're looking for, and what we're
hoping to provide... we'll likely work with you in every
way we can...to help make your event happen as you
envision it--or better!)
[Please see the "What to Expect" section
for a quick overview and separate details...
for CONCERTS, SOOTHING SOUND EVENTS, and SPEAKING.]
Long-time visionary writer of heart-warming, spirit-lifting lyrics, SteVen's
unique blends of soulful vocals, soothing music, and straight-to-the-heart,
music-infused "spoken word" messages have continued to bring delight
and inspiration wherever they've been shared. Those who deeply
appreciate lyrics that are most meaningful and a delivery that is always
soulful and deeply heartfelt...may just find an oasis with the one-of-a-
kindest creations from SteVen D. LightSpring.
Whether playing folk-fusion acoustic guitar (or often-hypnotic "synth"
keyboards) and sharing his soothing vocals or performing his one-of-a-
kind, from-the-heart, passionately-peaceful "spoken word" lyrical beauties,
SteVen D. LightSpring continues to stretch the boundaries of music by
blending smooth, soulful vocals, passionate "spoken word" performances
and soothing "sound healing" elements in unheard of ways!
* * *
SteVen says:
"It is my highest hope that many will feel the lift that my music was
designed to bring. It is with this in mind that I continue to pour a lot
into my performances. More than anything, I want you to "feel the
real" of what I share...as I take off for the skies of my spirit, and invite
you to come along. My deepest passion and purpose is to lift you
up by the wings of your heart and remind you that you are 'born to fly'. "
If you love pure originality, true creativity, and a heart that's known
to be "on fire" with an often spontaneous, playful, but purposeful
passion to give a "spark" to your spirit by just lighting up his own
"beam" and shining it so brightly "in the moment" that it might
just take you by one startlingly happy storm of sheer delight in
that "magical" shared momentous moment, and inspire you
to reach for the playful horizons of the "skies of your spirit"
a little more each day as well!
Who knows? Maybe SteVen's performances would be something
most ideal to bring to your venue or event! It's sure to be a most
heart-warming, soul soothing experience...with plenty of "fresh
air for your spirit". There's nothing SteVen loves more than to
"spring delight" on unsuspecting listeners...and take them to
the playful-est places within them that they've often forgot
even existed... Who knows? Maybe his one-of-a-kindest
presence and performance will be as unforgettable as
he hopes it will be! Whatever you'll make of it, it's
guaranteed to be... very HEARTFELT and truly ORIGINAL.
He wouldn't want it any other way!
* * *
Now, with the launch of his new radio show in Dec. 2015, "Spirit
Skies", he's taken his one-of-a-kind-est whimsical "inner committee"
sharing format to a whole 'nother level! [You can listen to it by clicking
on the "Website" link at the top of this profile.] Even "in concert", he
loves to off-handedly, but most playfully and delightedly, share the
voices from his regular "inner co-hosts". (Which, technically, makes
him sort of like a "ventriloquist", except for one darned detail: There's
no "dummy" but him! [But he swears he's getting a wee bit smarter and
wiser...each time he shares!] But still the voices come through for him
...and they all keep us guessing at every hoppity-hoopin'-it-up step!)
Although there have been known to be many "cameo" appearances
by other "mystery" guests, his regulars are his "alter eagle", "Geezer",
with so much folksy "wise guy" wisdom that just seems to roll off his
tongue-in-cheeky humor-loaded insights...by the heart-full! And his
ever-present "winner child", "Tweezer", whose sudden bursts into
joy-fullest song and sound effects...for the "forever playful spirit"
...and so often easily distracted part in us all...are not to be missed!
Never wanting to "just" be a musician, "only" an entertainer, or even
a one-of-a-kind "motivational singer"...although he inadvertently seems
to be all of these...He mostly just enjoys "beaming" his play-full-est spirit
around, in hopes that he might just "incite" some out-of-sight insights,
and trigger an "ah-ha-ha" moment...or two or ten...in his listeners...as
they, with any luck, will find their hearts opening a bit more than ever
expected to a happy "forever laughter" part of their spirit that never
fails to make "Bud" wiser every time he chuckles himself into an even
greater understanding of his inner truth! So...as he says on his play-
fullest show, "Welcome Home to Your Heart and to the Skies of Your
Spirit"!
Most typically...
If we're doing the "uplifting-est" EAGLE theme,
I tend to start in with something like...
"Come and Fly with Me"
(you can hear an "unplugged" version here on the audio link)
Often followed by...
"My Eagle Song"
(A song about yearning for the fresh air from the skies of my spirit...)
which is further stated and expanded in...
"I Am an Eagle"
(You can hear one of the "basic" versions here)
(I often like to wind up a set with the "expanded" version of this
one... that has two more verses that invite listeners in to declare
"I Am an Eagle" with me.)
There's no shortage of original material. Although I've only published
1/3 of my works... So far, I do have seven books in the "poetic bliss" series published, so I do have plenty to choose from...from which to perform "musical blends". And also, some of them contain ones that have become songs. For songs, there are several albums' worth of songs as well that I can choose from. Only 4 albums are available online right now. (at CDBaby) Soon there will be 6. After my site's up (should be by May ), there will be even more...and I plan to re-release the volumes of poetic bliss" as well.)
So...it's not easy to summarize about set lists, since I can be so versatile,
but I wanted to take this chance to give you my take on what works for me. If you're not too comfortable with someone "wingin' it" too much
at your event (I understand there are limitations for time and space, and you'll find me to be quite respectful of these...) then we may not be the best match. I tend to like to be able to "pretend"...for whatever time allotted... that we are far beyond time and space! =grin= But then I've usually managed to still make a nice, solid landing pretty much right on time for the scheduled "finale"...So...no worries there! (Of course, it's always nice to have flexibility for an "encore" or two! =grin= But that's at the audience's discretion!)
There's so much that comes into play here... both between songs
and even in the middle of them... they're never shared quite the
same way twice...on purpose...since I really do love to keep it
"fresh"! I never want anything to sound "canned" or like I'm "going
through the motions" in any way. I may use some of my original
orchestrated background tracks on occasion, if that's suitable for
the venue...and agreeable to you...but I always want to still make
the show all about whats going on "live"..and, hopefully, ALWAYS
make it feel like it just "came through" as though it had never been
thought of before, much less performed before. I want my listeners
to feel what I felt in that very first "spark" of inspiration...in the first
"momentous moment" my muses whispered it to me! =grin=
There are other themes that I also have gone with.
I also love to start with...
"(Once You Find the Song in You) The Music is Everywhere"
[I'll load this audio up here soon!]
[Mar. 10 UPDATE: I've just uploaded "The Music is Everywhere"!
This is one I debuted in Charlotte [at Amos' South End] in Jan. 2016.
It'll be on the upcoming "Awaken Again" album! (Spring 2016)
Enjoy...IN JOY!]
...and there are so many delightful directions I can go with this one....
it's fun to see what "magic" that moment...with that audience...in that venue will create...as we "make it happen" together! That's really what it's all about for me! Lining up the best "ducks" of my creations...have them available...and then...letting the moment unfold however is most "real" and "connecting" and "magical" for us! Maybe that's why my
"live" show is called, "Wingin' It"! =jolly grin= ( I don't want to be the only one flying the skies of my spirit. I'm not satisfied till I get at least some of you "soaring" your happy inner "skies" with me! )
Maybe that's why amazing things often happen! I never want to
"over-plan"! It's so much more "enriching" to let the moment
be as spectacular as it wants to be! Maybe that's why I keep
singing my new song from my upcoming album...that I'll soon
be adding to the audio list here, "I Believe in Miracles"!
[Feb. 28 UPDATE: I've now uploaded, "I Believe in Miracles"!
Click on it in the audio section...to hear it!]
But I'm open to all kinds of suggestions, and various emphases
and themes that may be most ideal for the occasion. I just want
to let you know that I'm most comfortable with...and tend to thrive
on...and do my very best in...venues where I'm being given the
freedom to "beam it up" with the audience...and really "be" so
in-the-moment together!
THAT's where the "magic" is--ALWAYS!!
Having said that, you'll find that I'm also very respectful of time
and space limitations and do my best to honor them. Even while
"wingin' it", I'm very much about "touching wings" all along the
way with all concerned in hopefully making it the best experience
for everyone!
I so understand that coordinating these events can be a real
challenge, and I want to be as supportive of your efforts as
possible to make your event a most satisfying success!
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