Groove Therapy

In this special episode, co-hosts and health and wellness experts Taraleigh Weathers and Dr. Leah Taylor celebrate their 25th Groove Therapy podcast episode by talking about the return of live music! In it, they discuss all the feels of coming back to live music after quarantine and insights they are making about how important live music is in their lives. The two discuss tips and techniques they use to ground and center if it all begins to feel overwhelming and ways they have learned over the years to fully tap into the medicine of live music. Also discussed is when it is too much and how to navigate FOMO in service of needed rest and downtime. Lastly, listeners will get to find out when the pair might actually meet in person and the spontaneous combustion that may occur as a result.

Taraleigh Weathers is the leader of fabulous Rocking Life Retreats and founder of the Rocking Life Entrepreneur Program where she helps people with ADHD that have a bazillion ideas in their head and need focus and guidance to figure out how they can bring it all together in a unique offering so you can make reliable income doing what you love. She is also the author of the book How to Rock Your Life.

Leah Taylor, PhD is an integrative mental health specialist with a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a researcher of live music and how it relates to wellbeing. She is the founder of the SHINE Collective, an online membership for live music fans ready to live their best life every day, not just show days and the creator of Embodied Groove ™ a live music movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show.

This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

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In this 3-part series, Taraleigh and Leah talk to three different heroes behind the curtain (aka live music producers and promoters) to highlight all they do to bring live music to the people. Of course, with covid this is a whole new ball game, and these heroes deserve a lot of props for their courage, ingenuity, and innovation. Where would we be without our live music medicine? I don’t even want to know.

Greg Keidan, “Mr. Hat,” offers listeners a glimpse into the life of an independent concert promoter passionate about creating peak experiences for all his events. He shares his unique approach to business, which correlates perfectly with the improv music we love so much, and how he got innovative in times of covid to continue offering peak live music experiences. For the “Did you Know” section, Dr. Leah Taylor talks about the “yes and” philosophy and Taraleigh encourages listeners to adopt a “yes and” day in her “Daily Jam.”

Greg Keidan (better known as Mr. Hat) is an innovative, independent concert promoter based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been hopefully addicted to producing concerts for over twenty years, producing live music events as Mr. Hat Presents. In 2019 he made waves with a series of successful “Dead Set On The Bay” sunset concert cruises featuring Stu Allen and a rotating cast of all-stars. In 2020, he pandemically pivoted to Cruise-In Concerts featuring psychedelic visuals and novel approaches to delivering peak concert experiences. In previous incarnations, Greg was a neuroscientist and then a researcher and practitioner of civic engagement, working with AmericaSpeaks and The Institute for Local Government to champion inclusive, deliberative, and forward-thinking approaches to involving diverse people in public decision making. Collaboration is the common thread in his unusual career path. Greg was into social distancing before it was cool. His five favorite bands are The Slip, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and ThaMuseMeant.

This podcast is available onApple Podcasts,Spotify,or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join ourFacebook groupto dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you byOsiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check outosirispod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 3-part series, Taraleigh and Leah talk to three different heroes behind the curtain (aka live music producers and promoters) to highlight all they do to bring live music to the people. Of course, with covid this is a whole new ball game, and these heroes deserve a lot of props for their courage, ingenuity, and innovation. Where would we be without our live music medicine? I don’t even want to know.

Paul Levine from Purple Hat Productions starts us off by talking about what it took to produce the first big U.S. music festival after covid, Suwannee Surprise, at the majestic Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. Paul’s main concern is safety and he lets us in on all the details that need to be considered to produce live music in 2021. He shares reactions from fans and artists that attended and highlights live music’s healing effects. For the “Did you Know” section, Dr. Leah Taylor talks about how play and healing are related and the effect on our bodies when we play at live music. Taraleigh gives listeners specific ways to incorporate play into your life every day in her “Daily Jam.”

Paul Levine is a festival producer and founder of Purple Hat Productions. He produces many events at the magical Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida including Suwannee Hullaween, Purple Hatter’s Ball, AURA Music & Arts Festival, and Southern Grown.

This podcast is available onApple Podcasts,Spotify,or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join ourFacebook groupto dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you byOsiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check outosirispod.com.

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Did you know that you could listen to Phish and discuss the philosophy of art and music for college credit? In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with Dr. Stephanie Jenkins about Phish in Academia including a for-credit college course that she designed and teaches called the Philosophy School of Phish and a Phish Studies multi-day academic conference highlighting graduate research on the music of Phish. Dr. Jenkins shares the specific Phish jam that inspired her to go for her dreams and merge her academic and show selves into one sparkly dynamic being and the lives that have been changed because of that. For the “Did you Know” section, Dr. Leah Taylor shares research on how live music fans can be stereotyped and stigmatized as a whole tribe and Taraleigh gives listeners a fun homework assignment that uses the lyrics of Phish to remember that everything’s right in her “Daily Jam.”

Dr. Stephanie C. Jenkins is an Associate Professor in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religionat Oregon State University. She is the co-founder and former co-director of the Phronesis Lab forEngaged Ethics, as well as the current Director of the Oregon State University Disability Network. Herresearch and teaching interests include feminist philosophy, disability studies, critical animal studies,and ethics. In addition to publishing scholarly articles in moral philosophy, she is a co-editor of therecently published book,Disability and Animality: Crip Perspectives in Critical Animal Studies, as well as aspecial issue of thePublic Philosophy Journaldevoted to the band Phish.

This podcast is available onApple Podcasts,Spotify,or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join ourFacebook groupto dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you byOsiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check outosirispod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with founders of Inclusion Festival and board members of Accessible Festivals Amy Pinder and Leah Barron. Amy and Leah share why accessibilityat live music concerts and festivals is so important. They shine a light on how much work there is to be done when it comes to this. For the “Did you Know” section, Dr. Leah Taylor shares statistics on the challenges surrounding accessibility and Taraleigh gives listeners tips on how to become aware of howaccessible or inaccessible the places you commonlyvisit are in her “Daily Jam.”

Amy Pinder is the co-founder of Inclusion Festival, executive director or Accessible Festivals and a speech-language therapist with over fifteen years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and neurological differences in a variety of educational, vocational, and community settings.

Leah Barron is the co-founder of Inclusion Festival, programs director of Accessible Festivals, a special education teacher, and a registered yoga instructor with experience working in a variety of settings including public schools, private studios, and home-based instruction. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of yoga with individuals of all ages and abilities, though she has a particular interest in supporting those with disabilities. Additionally, Leah co-foundedMy Best Fest, an online music festival guide, which led her to on-site festival consulting services.

This podcast is available onApple Podcasts,Spotify,or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join ourFacebook groupto dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you byOsiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check outosirispod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with singer-songwriter Ryan Montbleau about the power of lyrics. Ryan describes his process of writing lyrics and following his inner compass in painting a picture that grabs the listener and takes them on a sensory journey. He shares about his newest project, four distinct EPs, Wood, Fire, Water, and Air, and gives listeners the inside scope on what it has been like to birth these into the world. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about research on instrumental music versus music with lyrics on affecting mood. Taraleigh gives listeners tips on how to fully evoke the power of lyrics in her “Daily Jam.”

Ryan Montbleau has opened solo/acoustic for John P. Hammond, Melissa Ferrick, Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, and Rodrigo y Gabriela. His band, the Ryan Montbleau band, was a regular act included in the line-up at the Gathering of the Vibes music festival in Connecticut, as well as many other festivals in the jam scene. In the spring of 2010 the Ryan Montbleau Band toured with Martin Sexton, as his backing band and opening band. Before departing for that tour, Sexton produced the RMB's album titled, Heavy On the Vine, recorded at Camp Street Studios in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ryan currently has four new EPs coming out separately, Wood, Fire, Water, and Air.

This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, co-hosts and health and wellness experts Taraleigh and Leah discuss strategies they have used over the past year to cope through the craziness of it all. Listeners will learn simple techniques they can use through the wildest of times to stay sane and balanced. Taraleigh brings her humor and light-hearted spirit combined with Leah’s down-to-earth, compassionate presence to inspire hope and joy in others.

Taraleigh Weathers is the founder of the Rocking Life Entrepreneur Program where she helps people with ADHD that have a bazillion ideas in their head and need focus and guidance to figure out how they can bring it all together in a unique offering so you can make reliable income doing what you love. Leah Taylor, PhD is the founder of the SHINE Collective, an online membership for live music fans ready to prioritize their health and wellness in a fun and authentic way. She is also the creator of Embodied Groove ™ a live music movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show.

This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah talk with bassist and songwriter Gregory McLoughlin who has built a thriving community over the past year with his consistent Monday night live streams. Greg talks about how quarantine opened up opportunities for him and new fans that have been silver linings of this time. They are creating a whole TGIM movement where Mondays definitely do not suck anymore! He expresses his gratitude for his virtual audience and the love he feels from the party in the comments. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about the power of showing up consistently and the positive effects of ritual in the live music experience. Taraleigh offers listeners inspiration to show up for themselves consistently in her “Daily Jam.”

Gregory McLoughlin is a songwriter and bass player living in Jersey City Heights, New Jersey.He writes and records as a solo artist, but also writes for other artists, including Beeman & Bannon, BuzzUniverse, Ross Sandler, Anthony Tamburro, Abbe Rivers, Johnny Bullitt and others.Gregory has a catalog of songs that he would love you to perform and share.You can check them out on the songwriting page. You can find Gregory’s music on Spotify, YouTube and other streaming services. Gregory is also available as a freelance upright and electric bass player for recording and gigs in the New York City area. One of Gregory’s most favorite things lately is performing an online virtual concert every Monday night at 8 PM EST on the Busking Down the House Facebook Page.

This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

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In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah talk with Vinnie and Al from the band moe. about their experience of creating a close-knit community and what it’s like from their perspective. moe.rons and newfound fans will love hearing about how certain traditions started and the connection they feel with their famoe.ly. Vinnie and Al discuss what they’ve been up to over the last year and how they are continuing to create community virtually in fun and intimate ways. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about the process of finding oneself through community and how potent that can be within live music. Taraleigh gives listeners tips for enhancing connection virtually in her “Daily Jam.”

Vinnie Amico (drums) and Al Schnier (guitars, vocals) are both members of the band moe. and have played together since 1996. Hailed by American Songwriter for their “mind-bending musicality,” moe. is treasured for theirmesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft. For threedecades, the band has corralled myriad musical forms on a truly original journey rich with crafty,clever songwriting and astonishing resourcefulness. Fueled by an impassioned fan base, moe. has spent much of those thirty years on the road, encompassing countless live performances markedby eclectic wit, deep friendship, and exploratory invention. Having built an enduring legacy withhard work and a confirmed commitment to creativity and community, moe. seem as surprised as anyone to find themselves at such a significant landmark.

This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

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In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah talk with writer Elizabeth Beck about how the music of our favorite bands can create the soundtrack of our lives, spanning births and deaths, celebrations and challenges. They dive into the healing power of music through personal experiences and those of her characters. Elizabeth talks about her love of Phish and the Grateful Dead and the literary influences for World Gone Mad and Summer Tour, both fiction novels based around the music of Phish. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about how rock music can have similar effects to meditation and other contemplative practices. Taraleigh instructs listeners on how to find similar effects in other novel ways in her “Daily Jam.”

Elizabeth Beck is a writer, artist, and teacher who lives with her family in Lexington, Kentucky. WORLD GONE MAD (released February 2021) follows the characters from SUMMER TOUR, which waspublished in 2020, is her debut work of fiction. She is the author of:PaintedDaydreams: Collection of Ekphrastic Poems (Accents Publishing 2019), insignificant white girl (Evening Street Press 2013), and Interiors(Finishing Line Press 2013).Elizabeth achieved her B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati and her M.Ed. from Xavier University. She is an award-winning English and Art History teacher. During her time at Withrow High School, she founded The Tracks Literary Magazine. She is the proud recipient of an Artist Enrichment Grant through The Kentucky Foundation for Women. She founded The Teen Howl Poetry Series and the award-winning Leestown OUTLOUD Poets. In between, Elizabeth likes to make art, cook, and listen to music.

This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.