CD Release party

THANKS FOR THE RIDE

How music, stories and arts help us feel deeper connection to one another

Monday, May 20th
door open at 7 PM

Venue: RAFFIS LOCALE
7547 W Irving Park RD, Chicago IL, 60634

join us for this unforgettable evening full of music, arts, true stories, great food and local community atmosphere at Raffi's Locale.

NEW SINGLE RELEASE!! LISTEN NOW

featuring

8 songs

8 pillars for understanding addictive dynamics. Do you know someone who is battling addiction? Is it your loved one, a friend, a parent, a family member, a colleague? Perhaps you've heard about proverbial powerlessness over addiction and hitting rock bottom.
But what if all we heard about addiction was wrong?8 tracks on the album "Thanks For The Ride", 8 points of view that illuminate key addiction facets. Maya used her personal experiences as well as stories from SMART Recovery groups she is actively facilitating.8 songs and 8 guests sharing their impactful tales, helping to debunk myths we learned about addictive behaviors.Number 8 symbolizes a strong drive for success, determination and strong will.
Key qualities needed for any positive change we want to invite into our lives.

Maya baranova

Vocals, Harmonica, Lyrics/music

Maya - a founder of the project is a singer-songwriter originally from Prague, now based in Chicago.
With a mission to help people overcome trauma and reconnect with their dreams, Maya is certified in CRAFT and hypnotherapy, offering guidance in conquering challenges like anxiety and toxic habits. Through her musical project, Thanks For The Ride, Maya uses power of songs to convey principles of addiction and recovery, bringing hope and inspiration to those on the path to healing and their loved ones.

Andrea Bona

Guitar, Bass,
Music Co-production

Andrea is an Italian musician and producer based in Italy.
His playing is interesting and diverse, bringing to his music a great balance between heavy, energetic distorted sound and clean, dreamy parts. Andrea’s creativity roams free through his variety of sounds, aiming to communicate emotions and feelings to the listener through a very energetic and lively performance.