Troubadours of Divine Bliss Aim Me Smiley & Renee Ananda, are an internationally touring, award-winning eclectic, acoustic duo from Louisville,KY with harmonies "soft as Spanish Moss and smooth as Kentucky Bourbon" featuring accordion and guitar. Their music defies categories. It's part Folk/Americana, part Pop/Rock, infused with Gypsy, Bluegrass and Soulful Blues distilled in the spirit of Love. Their shows and songs are fun, heart-opening and uplifting. They have been voted "Best Folk Band" in New Orleans, LA & Louisville, KY.

"Music that could melt a stone statue" BBC Radio Liverpool

"They are the embodiment of a new generation of Folk Artists who have taken the genre to the next level...with a 21st Century Creative Edge" Michigan Blissfest Organizer

" beautifully-crafted, important contribution to human culture in the early 21st century. To my ear, the enchantingly delicious harmonies from Aim Me and Renee are beyond parallel." Steve Peck Music Minister

"The Troubadours of Divine Bliss’ As You Wish CD is a spiritual journey all its own. They break open our hearts with their soaring lyrics then guide us through the depths of our sacred wounds to the expanse of our inspired gifts. With seamlessly woven harmonies, they mend our hearts again and leave us stronger than ever – knowing that this life is indeed extraordinary!" Rev. Kristen Powell Unity Minister & Radio Host
of "Soulstream"

"It's a scream. It's a tranquilizer. It's a riot and a philosophy class.
It might even move the stoics. It's the only product you will ever
require"
-David Lily, Nefarious

THE BLISS STORY:
Renee & Aim Me have been best friends since their early teens when they met at an evangelical church where Renee's dad was the pastor. Aim Me's father became deacon, riled a mutiny and kicked Renee's dad out of the church. Renee and Aim Me remained friends and 12 years later- on a different spiritual journey- they fell in love. They shared a mutual vision of being traveling musicians who inspire revolution of the spirit and courage of the heart. Following their bliss and freeing their dream, they picked up a guitar and an accordion and moved to New Orleans to become Troubadours of Divine Bliss.They started as street performers in the French Quarter and have since toured all over America, Canada and 14 countries in Europe- including the International Festival of Music where they were chosen to represent the US.
"These mystic singers are one part Rumi, one part Indigo Girls, one part Kentucky bourbon, and all parts southern charm. These singing gypsy fortune tellers will sing your fortune, and you'll quickly learn that your future is a place where hope sings eternal." Rev Marcy Bain

Troubadours of Divine Bliss are musicians, inspirational speakers, writers, celebrants, healing guides, retreat and workshop facilitators.They are the founders of Mariposa HeartWork- leading retreats and workshops for personal empowerment and survivors of abuse. In 2008, they created Mighty Kindness in Louisville, KY to create a circle of sustainability, connection in community and to empower kindness. The Mighty Kindness Hoots are community unity festivals that celebrate all that is kind for the Earth, body, soul & mind in order to effect change locally and coalesce the visions of a greener, happier and more just society. They are in the process of writing a book about their story and creating a Podcast that brings together all of their passions and reignites the fire of love in all aspects of living. When they are not touring, they are nestled in As You Wish Woods in their southern Indiana hOMestead in the Hoosier National Forest with their windmill, outhouse, pond Iris, 3 cats and their Troubadog named Smiley- creating, devoting, loving and giving deep thanks.

"They borrow our pain and give us back a dream." --Tim Roberts, Louisville Music News

"I have witnessed the tremendous effect the Troubadours of Divine Bliss have on people. People's lives are transformed by these two powerful women." Divinity Rose