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East Forest, a musician and producer, blends electro-acoustic, ambient, and avant-pop sounds. Known for psilocybin-guided music, he’s worked with Jon Hopkins, Ram Dass, and ANNA.

Concert Info

Genre: Indie/Alt, Alternative Rock, Electronic

Catch the East Forest concert in Chicago at Thalia Hall on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now!

About East Forest

East Forest is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, speaker, and ceremony guide. Since 2008, East Forest’s lush (Rolling Stone) and blissful (NPR) music has blended ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and avant-pop to explore sound as a tool for inner journeys and consciousness expansion.

Music for Mushrooms

The project’s latest endeavor is Music for Mushrooms, a feature-length narrative documentary showcasing the transformative power of psychedelics, music, and community.

East Forest’s most recent musical release, Lovingly: A Soundtrack For The Psychedelic Practitioner, vol. III, is an immersive long-form live album, over six hours in length, and intended to guide journeys of deep introspection from start to finish. The third volume of his Soundtrack For The Psychedelic Practitioner series, the music was recorded and improvised live inside psilocybin ceremonies facilitated between 2020 and 2024.

Discography and Collaborations

East Forest’s extensive catalog includes over 30 albums and notable collaborations with artists such as Ram Dass, Jon Hopkins, Laraaji, Dead Prez, Nick Mulvey, Peter Broderick, Max Cooper, and DJ ANNA. The project has performed at major festivals and venues internationally.

Meditation and Community Engagement

As a trailblazer in meditation and inner resilience, East Forest offers guided meditations, retreats, and a podcast (Ten Laws w/East Forest). His approach promotes non-religious, accessible spirituality. He’s a faculty member at the Esalen Institute and has collaborated with institutions across social justice, mental health, science, music, and creative fields, including Google, Johns Hopkins, UCSF, Stanford, and TED.

Media Features and Quotes

His work has appeared on Bright Antenna, Domino, Mercury KX, Aquilo, Ghostly, as well as Tender Loving Empire & Universal/Decca.

Life and death and what it all means. - Billboard Interview

It’s just stunning. - Bob Boilen, Tiny Desk

The Soul of Choice - East Forest Op-Ed in Doubleblind

Music For Mushrooms Trailer - https://youtu.be/8zC-FwDBdBQ

IG @eastforest | FB, YT, TT @eastforestmusic

Event Information

This event is 17 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 17 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Ticket Fee includes 1% City Amusement Tax.