Live music is more than an escape. The concert experience can be an intentional quest for self-discovery, revelation and purpose. In this episode, we connect with fellow concert fan Leslie as she shares why, in 2022, she decided to embark on a 99 shows quest to find a deeper sense of healing, meaning and emotional clarity in the live music experience.
Explored during the show:
- Live music's impact on Leslie's childhood and upbringing
- Leslie's first concert experience, highlighting the importance of the venue, the audience, and the sense of community
- Leslie and Chris had a detailed discussion about Yoshi's, a sushi restaurant and concert venue in Oakland, California.
- The role of sensory elements like smell, touch, and sound in creating a memorable experience.
- Her story of a therapist's question, "What makes you happy?" left her struggling for an answer until she realized that music, especially live performances, brought her joy.
- She decided to commit to attending 99 performances to fully immerse herself in this happiness.
- Leslie's personal experiences with music and how it affected her mood and self-understanding.
- Why attending music shows, particularly jazz, folk, rock, and alternative genres, helped her reconnect with herself and rediscover parts of herself she had forgotten.
- The experience of attending shows was therapeutic for her, providing an opportunity to focus on her own emotions and thoughts.
- Why Leslie's experiences with music went beyond mere entertainment, playing a significant role in her personal growth and self-discovery.
- Her approach to the 99 shows journey: rules and personal guidelines
- Self-regeneration and socialization through music festivals
- Why her thirties were particularly challenging, causing her to lose touch with herself.
- Finding solace in reflecting on her experiences through writing articles.
- Wishing she would have seen Tupac live and reflecting on his legacy
Artist mentioned:
- De La Soul
- Talib Kweli
- George Clinton
- Tupac Shakur
- The Roots
- Dru Hill
- Slum Village
- Chico DeBarge
- Erykah Badu
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