Music

Zach Freidhof: Troubadour of Peace

An uplifting blend of fold and soul immersed in love.

26 years ago, a case of appendicitis brought Zach to the brink of death. During his long recovery, a friend brought him some cassettes to cheer him up. In that moment, Zach was inspired and compelled to bring music into the world. “It felt like I was picked up and put on my path, and so music and performance feel like a sacred gift I get to honor and share.”

Over 5,000 performances later, spanning North America, and 41 records written, recorded and released, Zach is still sharing and honoring that gift of music.

He’s been awarded the John T. Looney Award for Justice and Peace, and has been invited 3 times to present kirtan (sacred chanting) at the Parliament of World’s Religions.

In addition to being a musician, he is a yogi, meditator, death doula, and community organizer. He co-founded the Big Love Network in his native Ohio, which focuses on environmental and social justice through the lens of neighbor-led neighborhood initiatives involving arts, creativity, community, permaculture, and communication.

A man smiling and holding an acoustic guitar in an indoor setting.

Available Music

  • A mixed media artwork featuring a detailed pencil sketch of a woman’s profile with flowing hair, yellow flowers, a small bird, and abstract ink and watercolor elements, accompanied by a yellow vertical banner on the left with black text reading 'Zach Thee Blown Into'.

    In To The Bloom

    Zach's 40th record. A beautiful expression of love and life, written for his wife as he was healing out of a long and dark depression. Written, recorded, performed, produced, and mixed by Zach. Co-mixed and mastered by Jason Chamberlain. Cover art by Chelse Wren. 

  • Book cover titled 'Queen of Presence' with a photo of three brown bears in a green meadow at dusk.

    Queen of Presence

    Tribute song to the most famous bear in the world: 399, written after her passing in late 2024. Features Matthew DeRubertis on bass. Chris Haas on piano, slide guitar, and backing vocals. Matthew Alec on sax. Jon "Guggy" Guggenheim on backing vocals. Kate Hart on backing vocals.

  • A colorful illustration of a bird with wings spread wide, surrounded by sparkles and stars, on a dark purple background. The text 'ZACH' appears in the top left corner, and 'HEAL JAI MA VOL 6' is in the bottom right corner.

    Heal

    A new collection of healing mantras and chants for opening the heart. Featuring mantras in both English and Sanskrit. Arranged, written, performed, mixed, and mastered by Zach. Special guest: Chelse Wren on handpan on "Heal."