The Om-en are spiritually connected souls sharing the positive message and energy of their original songs. The Om-en are John Sparling, Anthony Pravata, Julia DeGasparis, Dan Doxsee and Steve MIller. The band name “the Om-en” is from the sacred sound and spiritual symbol “Om” and the band loves to write and play original spiritual songs. All living beings are sacred and music flows through our spirits making us eternal. The Om-en’s roots are on Long Island from which all the member hail. The Om-en have played some of the largest music festivals on Long Island including the Great South Bay Music Festival on LI (10 years running) and this will be the 6th consecutive performance at the Montauk Music Festival. John Sparling, lead and backing vocals and acoustic guitar, shares singing details with Julia Degasparis. Steve Miller (“thumper”) plays bass and Dan Doxsee “master of the drums round out the rhythm section. Julia plays keyboards and lead and backup vocals. Anthony Pravata is the amazing and inimitable lead guitar. The Om-en sold out their album release party at the iconic Stephen Talkhouse played between the Killers and Jimmy Buffett at the Talkhouse. The Om-en are excited to play the Montauk Music Festival again and connect with all the great energy of the crowds and performers. The Om-en are spiritually motivated. They match all proceeds from gigs and album sales to teen suicide prevention and child meditation causes. New songs Energy and My Next Life out on all streaming platforms.Their original song “Forever Came Too Soon” tells the personal tale of a young life and all the love lost way too early. The band supports all legitimate charity events with a donation of their performance.