Podcast appearances and mentions of peter blachley

Peter Blachly (Blatchley) was a devotee of the man who called himself Yogi Bhajan from 1970 until 1987, when he was finally disillusioned by his close contact with YB and made a break from the organization. Peter was one of the early adopters of the Sikh religion, had an arranged marriage, two children who attended schools in India, and served as a “Singh Sahib” and member of the Khalsa Council until his departure in 1987.  Earlier, with Steve Josephs, then known as GuruShabad Singh, and Livtar, who is still in the cult, he formed the Khalsa String Band, published several albums of music, and took the band on a national tour in 1974-5.  Recordings of Peter's original songs are still played in Yoga classes around the world. He now lives in Bath, Maine with his wife, Johannah Harkness, a psychotherapist. He recently published book one of his two part memoir called, The Inner Circle, which documents his 17 year journey in detail. If you would like to speak with Peter Blachley directly, he can be reached at petermacdonaldblachly@gmail.com  You can DONATE to this broadcast at: http://www.gurunischan.com/uncomfortableconversations   Uncomfortable Conversations Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lEfcoaDgbCCmztPZ4XIuN?si=vH-cH7HzRs-qFxzEuogOqg

Peter Blachly (Blatchley) was a devotee of the man who called himself Yogi Bhajan from 1970 until 1987, when he was finally disillusioned by his close contact with YB and made a break from the organization. Peter was one of the early adopters of the Sikh religion, had an arranged marriage, two children who attended schools in India, and served as a “Singh Sahib” and member of the Khalsa Council until his departure in 1987.  Earlier, with Steve Josephs, then known as GuruShabad Singh, and Livtar, who is still in the cult, he formed the Khalsa String Band, published several albums of music, and took the band on a national tour in 1974-5.  Recordings of Peter's original songs are still played in Yoga classes around the world. He now lives in Bath, Maine with his wife, Johannah Harkness, a psychotherapist. He recently published book one of his two part memoir called, The Inner Circle, which documents his 17 year journey in detail.  Peter is happy to speak with anyone about his experience in 3HO.  Please reach out for his contact information.    You can DONATE to this broadcast at: http://www.gurunischan.com/uncomfortableconversations   Uncomfortable Conversations Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lEfcoaDgbCCmztPZ4XIuN?si=vH-cH7HzRs-qFxzEuogOqg  

Lifelong musician and Morrison Hotel Gallery co-founder Peter Blachley,  will issue his debut, Nevada Sky. The masterful Americana album—which will be available as a vinyl LP with a download card—features a vibrant Henry Diltz photographed cover image of a trusty old cherry red 1949 GMC pickup cruising down a rustic stretch of highway in anytown USA. Nevada Sky documents a life of inspiration, reinvention, and marks a profound coming together of many of the facets of Blachley’s life—family, photography, music, loves won and lost, and professional and personal aspirations.Nevada Sky begins with the sweet country weariness of “Big Old Train” and the opening lines: If you tell me where were going/ And I’ll tell you where we’ve been/And that big old train keeps rolling down the line. It’s an apt and warmly engaging metaphor to start a storyteller album. From there, with a richly expressive baritone, Blachley takes the listener to the streets of New York City with paternal sensitivity on the folk tune “Soho Sunday Morning,” and to breathtaking open sky beauty of “Nevada Sky.” And the poignant and poetic “Salvation Songs” transports the listener to the optimistic fire of the protest song movement and the ensuing introspective singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s.Nevada Sky folds family stories, personal and professional journeys, and lifelong dreams into one Americana storybook. Blachley says in conclusion: “With this album, I’ve left my legacy.”  

Join Holly Stephey & Spencer Drate as we talk to our friend Aaron Zych who is at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in NYC.Morrison Hotel Gallery® is the world leader in fine art music photography representing over 100 of the most highly acclaimed music photographers -- those who made, and continue to make, an indelible mark on music culture with photographic portrayals of the industry’s most influential artists.Morrison Hotel Gallery was founded by former record company marketing executive Peter Blachley; music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz; and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. The concept of Morrison Hotel Gallery originated with the Diltz archive and the eponymous Morrison Hotel album cover taken by Diltz in 1969 for The Doors. With it’s flagship gallery in Soho, New York City, the gallery has always maintained a strong presence in Los Angeles, and is now suitably housed in the rockstar’s hotel, Sunset Marquis Hotel – this incarnation the brainchild of world-renowned author, director and photographer Timothy White. White, the gallery’s newest partner, is well known for documenting the charisma of an astounding list of Hollywood royalty.In 2016, Morrison Hotel Gallery joined forces with Fleetwood Mac founder and rock icon Mick Fleetwood to open our newest gallery in Fleetwood’s General Store in Lahaina, Maui. Morrison Hotel Gallery curates hundreds of the world’s most exceptional collections of rare and iconic music photography for international exhibition and sale. 

The Morrison Hotel® gallery is about people. Founded in 2001 by former record company executive and producer Peter Blachley, music industry professional Richard Horowitz, and music photographer Henry Diltz, The Morrison Hotel® Gallery, which represents world renowned photographers, has grown to become the place to purchase fine art music photography. As you view some of the most inspiring and iconic images of music and musicians photographed over the last fifty-plus years, think about the people who existed on both sides of the lens. The photographers had no idea what they were creating or how historic the imagery would become. It is a one-second click of the shutter that creates a timeless moment in our lives.   From a very early age Aaron has had a deep understanding and appreciation of photography. Not only has he been with Morrison Hotel Gallery for 10 years, but he has been instrumental in the curation of over a hundred shows here.  Aaron works hand and hand with each of the represented photographers to cultivate the emotional experience that the art deserves. He is closely involved with the overseas markets creating the same real time experience as if one was standing in the actual SOHO gallery space.  Before settling down in New York, Aaron was on the West Coast immersed in its diverse art scene. He now lives in Brooklyn with his wife. Morrison Hotel Gallery - SoHo, NYC 116 Prince Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012 phone: 212.941.8770 Morrison Hotel Gallery - West Hollywood, CA Sunset Marquis Hotel 1200 Alta Loma Road West Hollywood, CA 90069 phone: 310.881.6025 

L’album ‘’Nevada Sky’’ reprend le parcours et la plupart des aspects de la vie et activités de Peter Blachley : la photographie, la musique, les amours gagnés et perdus. Charpentier, il sert dans l’armée américaine pendant la guerre au Vietnam. Le voilà par la suite dans les domaines musique et vidéo dans lesquels il devient producteur et fait du marketing. Il travaille pour le label Capitol / EMI et ouvre à 50 ans une galerie d’art en photographies. Place à la troisième étape de sa vie qu’il construit autour de la chanson en devenant auteur compositeur; il sort son premier album ‘’Nevada Sky’’. Il évoque les montagnes escarpées, les grands ciels ouverts de l’Ouest et l’arrogance absolue des grandes villes de l’Est. La route vers le ciel du Nevada a commencé quand Peter Blachley âgé de 19 ans, à bord d'un TWA 707, survole le delta du Mékong. Il se souvient, alors que l’avion descend, de la vision des cratères creusés par les bombes, du paysage ravagé et de la chanson qui passe,’’ San Francisco’’ de Scott McKenzie. Une image qui sera le déclic pour devenir ce qu’il est. Peter Blachley a joué à San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York et Nashville. Peter Blachley est représenté en Europe par la plateforme Hemifran en Suède.

Nevada Sky documents a life of inspiration, reinvention, and marks a profound coming together of many of the facets of Blachley’s life ,family, photography, music, loves won and lost, and professional and personal aspirations.In Blachley’s journey, he’s been a carpenter and served in Vietnam. His second act was being a music video pioneer through making culture-defining videos with the Stray Cats, George Thorogood, and Duran Duran as an executive producer/marketing visionary. During this time, Blachley worked at Capitol/EMI, and he went from mailroom up to being a music marketing exec before cross-fading to EMI’s Picture Music International as music video executive, content producer and marketerer. At 50, his music business tenure ended, and he reinvented himself as a gallery owner, co-finding the fine art music photography gallery the Morrison Hotel Gallery with partners Richard Horowitz and iconic photographer Henry Diltz.“There is hope in the fact that you can always reinvent yourself. Reinventing is about finding something you want to do everyday, something that makes you happy, and finding a way to make money doing it,” . For his third act, Peter Blachley is emerging as a captivating singer-songwriter with his debut album,Nevada Sky. It’s one of those storyteller albums that instantly feel like an old friend. It recalls the work of CSN, John Stewart, Neil Young, Waylon Jennings, Ian Tyson. It stretches across the highways of high lonesome country, confessional folk, and swampy rock n’ roll and it authentically evokes the rugged mountains and big open skies of the West, and the burly swagger of the big cities of the east it is pure Americana through and through.Nevada Sky folds family stories, personal and professional journeys, and lifelong dreams into one Americana storybook. Blachley says in conclusion “With this album, I’ve left my legacy "

Highly prolific and talented music photographer Henry Diltz stopped by our studio to promote his new book and chat about his fantastical life. He has been said to be the "best photographer you've never heard of." Diltz just stumbled upon this profession by taking photos of all of his friends who just so happened to be Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and others living in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. You will find yourself shaking your head as he nonchalantly tells you the story of how he got the shot of The Doors' "Morrison Hotel" and James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James" album covers.  Henry watched and documented Woodstock being built from the ground up. He now is a co-founder of The Morrison Hotel Gallery which started in 2001 by record company exec and producer Peter Blachley, music industry professional Richard Horowitz (who joins this podcast) and Diltz. The Gallery represents world renowned photographers, and has now grown to become the place to purchase fine art music photography. Each account would be a disservice to summarize here; listen for yourself to this simply amazing man's stories.  henrydiltz.com morrisonhotelgallery.com  

About Aaron! From a very early age Aaron has had a deep understanding and appreciation of photography. Before settling down in New York, Aaron was on the West Coast immersed in its diverse art scene. In addition to fine art music photography, he has a passion for photojournalism and has varied musical tastes the run the gamut from Indie Rock to Jazz. The Morrison Hotel® gallery is about people. Founded in 2001 by former record company executive and producer Peter Blachley, music industry professional Richard Horowitz, and music photographer Henry Diltz, The Morrison Hotel® Gallery, which represents world renowned photographers, has grown to become the place to purchase fine art music photography. As you view some of the most inspiring and iconic images of music and musicians photographed over the last fifty-plus years, think about the people who existed on both sides of the lens. The photographers had no idea what they were creating or how historic the imagery would become. It is a one-second click of the shutter that creates a timeless moment in our lives.   NYC Soho Gallery 116 Prince Street New York, NY 10012 212-941-8770 212-941-8815 fax Hours: 11:00 – 6:00 (Mon - Thur) 11:00 – 7:00 (Fri - Sat) 12:00 - 6:00 (Sun) Los Angeles Gallery The Sunset Marquis Hotel Lobby 1200 Alta Loma Road West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 881-6025 Hours: 10:00 - 7:00 (Mon - Sat) 11:00 - 6:00 (Sun)