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Artist, musician and all around amazing friend Madalyn Stefanyk joins the party today to talk about art, music, being a woman in the music world, touring, pandemic life and more! Links and things below!! Enjoy!  Social Media:  - @hrwofficial & @thewordnerd_bos  - @madalynstefanak - madalynstefanak.com Mutual Aid Groups: - https://www.astoriafoodpantry.com/ - https://www.digitalinclusion.org/ - https://www.soulfirefarm.org/ - https://backline.care/ Albums, Songs, Etc.: - Tim O'Brien - "Green River" by Creedence Clearwater Revival  - John Prine - The Wood Brothers  - Tedeschi Trucks Band  - His Golden Messenger  - Janis Joplin  - Jefferson Airplane  - Fleetwood Mac  - https://www.onondaganation.org/

Isaiah Mitchell of Earthless and The Black Crowes joins The Program this week to talk about rock, the underground, psychedelics, Kirtan, Krishna Das almost being in Blue Öyster Cult and much more! This was a lovely conversation with a lovely human being who also happens to be one of the finest guitar players out right now. Most of, if not all of the recommendations are in the notes below including social media, Bandcamp and Patreon links! Enjoy!  Social Media:  - @izzymitchi and @earthlessrips on Instagram  - @hrwofficial on Instagram  Support The Work:  - earthless.bandcamp.com  - patreon.com/rnrdiary  - Oliver Wood's "Always Smilin'" review: https://www.therocknrolldiary.com/the-diary/oliver-woods-new-record-will-make-you-smile-always - "Always Smilin'": https://oliverwoodmusic.bandcamp.com/ Get On The Road:  - Oliver Wood in Exeter, NH (https://portsmouthnhtickets.com/events/oliver-wood-live-in-the-word-barn-meadow-early-show-7-8-2021) - Black Crowes in Mansfield, MA (https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-black-crowes-tickets/artist/734564) Check These Out:  - Jethro Tull's "Stand Up" - Ten Years After  - High On Fire  - Mastodon - Nebula - The Groundhogs  - 13th Floor Elevators  - Bang  - Leaf Hound  - Howling Rain  - Drunk Horse  - Cactus  - Mountain  - King Crimson  - Acid Mothers Temple  - Green Milk From The Planet Orange  - Krishna Das  - Tropical Fuck Storm  - Flower Traveling Band  - The Obsessed  - St. Vitus  - Comets on Fire  - Green Leaf Rustlers  - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali  - Letting Go of Hate by The Dali Lama  - Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway  - High Rise  - Sheep Dogs  - Incredible String Band  - Madonna's "Hung Up" 

Leslie Mendelson joined the program on 4/20 and it was so much fun! We talked about Bob Weir, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell and why playing music feels so good. Her new EP, "In The Meantime..." is available now wherever you stream your music! You can also buy it on Bandcamp (the link to do so is below). All of the links and things we talked about are here in the notes!  Instagram: @lesliemendelson, @hrwofficial  "In The Meantime..." on Bandcamp: https://lesliemendelson.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-meantime Websites: therocknrolldiary.com, lesliemendelson.com  - Roy Orbison  - Grateful Dead  - Joni Mitchell  - Jackson Browne  - "5B" by Paul Haggis  - Bob Weir  - Carly Simon  - Simon & Garfunkel  - "Echo In The Canyon" documentary  - John Martian  - The Who  - "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" by Lana Del Ray  - Courtney Love  - PJ Harvey  - Patti Smith  - "Red Notice" by Bill Browder  - "A Prayer For Owen Meany" by John Irving 

Leslie Mendelson joined the program on 4/20 and it was so much fun! We talked about Bob Weir, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell and why playing music feels so good. Her new EP, "In The Meantime..." is available now wherever you stream your music! You can also buy it on Bandcamp (the link to do so is below). All of the links and things we talked about are here in the notes!  Instagram: @lesliemendelson, @hrwofficial  "In The Meantime..." on Bandcamp: https://lesliemendelson.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-meantime Websites: therocknrolldiary.com, lesliemendelson.com  - Roy Orbison  - Grateful Dead  - Joni Mitchell  - Jackson Browne  - "5B" by Paul Haggis  - Bob Weir  - Carly Simon  - Simon & Garfunkel  - "Echo In The Canyon" documentary  - John Martian  - The Who  - "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" by Lana Del Ray  - Courtney Love  - PJ Harvey  - Patti Smith  - "Red Notice" by Bill Browder  - "A Prayer For Owen Meany" by John Irving 

My old friend Ashley Mitchell came by to talk about mindfulness, joy + rest, anti-racism, helping others and what it means to give back! Ashley and her husband started The Courage Campaign in 2018 as a way to help young kids getting moving! They run workshops and programs in the hope of helping young kids as well as grown-ups, become more mindful, affirming their right to take rest, get active and be present! Ashley and Mark are amazing people doing amazing work for the community and you can support them by visiting the website below!  The Courage Campaign: thecouragecampaign.com  RNR Diary Patreon: patreon.com/rnrdiary  - @blackgirlmagicmama (Ashley's IG), @hrwofficial (my IG)  - Permission to Human (@permission.to.human) - Down Under School of Yoga - "Do Better" & Spiritual Activism by Rachel Ricketts  - The Loveland Foundation - AfroFlow Yoga Project  - Black Boys OM  - Breathe Flow Be  - Octavia Raheem  - Embrace Yoga DC  - 10th Gate Yoga  - "Just As I Am" by Cicely Tyson  - "Finally" by Cece Peniston 

Lizzie Muse joins The Mezz for a rare, non-musical conversation to talk all things Kundalini! We go over everything from Mantra to Mudra, Kriyas and Meditations, and more. This conversation was so fun and so meaningful and I sincerely hope you learned something new. If you stick around to the end, there\'s a special one minute meditation which I\'ve included written guidelines for in notes here! There are also tons of resources that I grabbed for you all to play around with! \r\n\nMeditation instructions: sit in a comfortable seat (e.g. easy pose or by sitting on your heels), take your right hand and place your right thumb on right nostril (make sure fingers are pointing towards the heavens), breath deeply in and out through your LEFT nostril; set timer for 1 minute and see how you feel\r\n\nInstagram: Hannah Wolfe (@hrwofficial), Lizzie Muse (@lizziemuse) \r\n\nPatreon: Patreon.com/RNRDiary \r\n\nResources:\r\n\n- 3ho.org\r\n\n- auntyflo.com \r\n\n- astrostyle.com\r\n\n- theschoolofspirit.com\r\n\n- Kia Miller on YouTube\r\n\n- 10th Gate Yoga (Krisha Kaur) \r\n\n- The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck \r\n\n- 9 Treasures Yoga (TejTV)\r\n\n- Mantra & Chant playlist by Hannah (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xzQVZNGpGy6rZTkAJpWpw?si=8b8e3f4bf8a54de4)\r\n\n- Mantra playlist by Lizzie (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4EHQQedJtb4MeyXIEXHxRc?si=32b7e381f3274b66)\r\n\n- Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss \r\n\n- A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman \r\n

Two friends hopped on zoom and hung out for a while. That\'s pretty much it! Get into it!! \r\n\nFollow us on Instagram, @brandonboone_ and @hrwofficial! All links and things below! \r\n\nGrüt: grüt.bandcamp.com \r\n\nRNR Diary: patreon.com/rnrdiary \r\n\nThe Recommendations: \r\n\n\n The Gap Band\r\n\n Al Green Honored at The Kennedy Center\r\n\n Kevin Scott\r\n\n “Work Week” by Grüt\r\n\n Cody Matlock\r\n\n Kate Barnette\r\n\n Col. Bruce Hampton (watch the movie Basically Frightened)\r\n\n Inner Game of Tennis\r\n\n The Monk by Matthew G. Lewis\r\n\n The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff\r\n\n Peace Is Easy by Thich Nhat Hanh\r\n\n Last Daze Here by Pentagram\r\n\n D’Angelo\r\n\n Wayne Shorter\r\n\n Brian Blade\r\n\n Al Green\r\n\n Kyuss\r\n\n Queens of The Stone Age\r\n\n Jackie Wilson\r\n\n Bill Withers\r\n\n Men I Trust\r\n\n The War of Art by Steven Pressfield\r\n\n The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans\r\n\n The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett\r\n\n

Two friends hopped on zoom and hung out for a while. That\'s pretty much it! Get into it!! \r\n\nFollow us on Instagram, @brandonboone_ and @hrwofficial! All links and things below! \r\n\nGrüt: grüt.bandcamp.com \r\n\nRNR Diary: patreon.com/rnrdiary \r\n\nThe Recommendations: \r\n\n\n The Gap Band\r\n\n Al Green Honored at The Kennedy Center\r\n\n Kevin Scott\r\n\n “Work Week” by Grüt\r\n\n Cody Matlock\r\n\n Col. Bruce Hampton (watch the movie Basically Frightened)\r\n\n Inner Game of Tennis\r\n\n The Monk by Matthew G. Lewis\r\n\n The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff\r\n\n Peace Is Easy by Thich Nhat Hanh\r\n\n Last Daze Here by Pentagram\r\n\n D’Angelo\r\n\n Wayne Shorter\r\n\n Brian Blade\r\n\n Al Green\r\n\n Kyuss\r\n\n Queens of The Stone Age\r\n\n Jackie Wilson\r\n\n Bill Withers\r\n\n Men I Trust\r\n\n The War of Art by Steven Pressfield\r\n\n The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans\r\n\n The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett\r\n\n

One of the most wonderful things this program has done for me, is offered a space for old friends to hang out again. Kiki and I went to high school together once upon a time. Believe me when I tell you... we all knew she was going to be a star! She\'s just one of the special, unique, original individuals with a heart of gold and energy for days. She\'s got a new album out now called \"SOLID\", available wherever you get your music and you can follow her on Instagram @kikidotd for all the latest happenings! You can also follow me, @hrwofficial and subscribe to the Patreon, patreon.com/rnrdiary! \r\n\nThings We Talked About: \r\n\n- Let The Dirt Say Amen \r\n\n- Lapopalo \r\n\n- Asian Doll \r\n\n- Drake & Meek Mill \"Amen\" \r\n\n- 2Chainz \"I\'m Different\" \r\n\n- Juice Wrld \r\n\n- Keke Palmer\r\n\n- Diddy Coming Home \r\n\n- Chika \r\n\n- Rhapsody \r\n\n- Dej Loaf & Gunna \"No Ceiling\" \r\n\n- \"Black Out: Paul Porter\'s 40 Years in The Music Business\" \r\n

One of the most wonderful things this program has done for me, is offered a space for old friends to hang out again. Kiki and I went to high school together once upon a time. Believe me when I tell you... we all knew she was going to be a star! She\'s just one of the special, unique, original individuals with a heart of gold and energy for days. She\'s got a new album out now called \"SOLID\", available wherever you get your music and you can follow her on Instagram @kikidotd for all the latest happenings! You can also follow me, @hrwofficial and subscribe to the Patreon, patreon.com/rnrdiary! \r\n\nThings We Talked About: \r\n\n- Let The Dirt Say Amen \r\n\n- Lapopalo \r\n\n- Asian Doll \r\n\n- Drake & Meek Mill \"Amen\" \r\n\n- 2Chainz \"I\'m Different\" \r\n\n- Juice Wrld \r\n\n- Keke Palmer\r\n\n- Diddy Coming Home \r\n\n- Chica \r\n\n- Rhapsody \r\n\n- Dej Loaf & Gunna \"No Ceiling\" \r\n\n- \"Black Out: Paul Porter\'s 40 Years in The Music Business\" \r\n

There isn't much to say other than I needed this. Two friends talking about music, that's what this is and I hope you enjoy it! Please consider subscribing: patreon.com/rnrdiary and follow me on Instagram for more of the latest happenings, @hrwofficial! Recommendations: - Grateful Dead - Black Country, New Road - Greg Foats - Notorious B.I.G --> "Ready To Die", "Life After Death", "Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell" - Re:Mastered series on Netflix - Joe Jackson - Herbie Mann - Pink Floyd - Allman Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band - "Luster" by Raven Leilani

Well. If you interested in hearing what is sounds like when I hang out some friends, this is the closest thing you're gonna find! Nicole Lund, Falcon (TTB, Whose Hat Is This?) and Brandon Townsend (Nicole Lund Band), joined the program to talk about Nicole's new record coming out very soon and so much more! We shared some drinks, a whole bunch of stories and a LOTS of laughter! As always if you feel moved to support the project, please subscribe to the Patreon, patreon.com/rnrdiary! All of the links and information is below!  - @lund.music  - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron  - Nina Simone - Alice + John Coltrane - Shovels And Rope - Derek Trucks Band  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mezz/support

Beebe of Dustbowl Revival joins the show today to share some stories about growing up in New England, what happened to DBR when the pandemic hit, how being a woman in this business is badass, new habits and why it's important to love yourself! This was such a wonderful chat, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! She's got a new record coming out very soon so follow her on Instagram, @beebejesus for all of the latest happenings and things coming soon! As always for exclusive, special things please make sure to subscribe to the Patreon, Patreon.com/rnrdiary!! All of the recommendations and things are below for your enjoyment!  - Vinyasa and Hatha yoga - Braided Sweetgrass  - Super Star by Caroline Rose  - Joni Mitchell  - The Runaways  - Phantom of The Opera  - Meditation + Mindfulness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mezz/support

It's fun to reconnect with folks you've not spoken with in a long time. The Love Course was one of the most impactful and important experiences of my educational life and Stephen Banno taught it! He also created the class and he's writing a book about it! He joined the program today to talk about gratitude, getting uncomfortable, why music is a great tool to help us achieve long-term sustainable happiness, finding joy during the pandemic and more. This was such a meaningful conversation for me and I hope it is for you too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mezz/support

Sy Smith joins the program today! We covered everything from touring with Whitney Houston to creating during a pandemic, picking up new hobbies to not making any excuses! This chat was inspiring, heartfelt, moving, motivating -- it was all of the good things. This conversation is really special and I hope you enjoy listening to it, as we did having it! Please be sure to follow Sy on Instagram, she's @syberspace! You can also find information via sysmith.com! Most of the things we talked about are below! “Jungle Boogie” Kool & The Gang “Got To Get You Into My Life” by Earth, Wind & Fire Your Arms Too Short to Box With God Kim Hill Trouble Funk Soul of John Black “Revolver” by The Beatles Rare Essence “Syberspace Social” by Sy Smith Foreign Exchange Meshel Ndegeocello “Voodoo” by D’Angelo Talib Kweli Al Green Raphael Saadiq Pullum Center for The Arts “Perfect Love” by Rachel Eckroth ft. Sy Smith Soulversations “Rose In The Dark” by Cleo Soul “Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God” by Busta Rhymes “Black Leopard Red Wolf” by Morgan James --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mezz/support

Todd Herrington of the Cris Jacobs Band joins the program to talk about art making, Col. Bruce, being yourself and the importance of finding things that speak to you! This was such an amazing chat and I hope you all enjoy it! I'm not going to spoil anything so just press play! Make sure to follow Todd on Instagram (@toddherrington) and yours truly (@hrwofficial) for updates on all the latest things! As per usual, below is the link to the Patreon as well as the list of stuff we mentioned that you should check out!  - patreon.com/rnrdiary  - The Beatles  - Aquarium Rescue Unit  - Paint Sesh (Todd's IGTV show)  - Making Rumors by Ken Caillat  - Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me by NPR  - Tales by Parcast  - WTF w/ Marc Maron  - Magnetic Eye Records (Dirt, Vol. 4, Electric Ladyland redux(s)) - Mozart & Beethoven (otherwise known as Bozart)  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mezz/support

Todd Herrington of the Chris Jacobs Band joins the program to talk about art making, Col. Bruce, being yourself and the importance of finding things that speak to you! This was such an amazing chat and I hope you all enjoy it! I'm not going to spoil anything so just press play! Make sure to follow Todd on Instagram (@toddherrington) and yours truly (@hrwofficial) for updates on all the latest things! As per usual, below is the link to the Patreon as well as the list of stuff we mentioned that you should check out!  - patreon.com/rnrdiary  - The Beatles  - Aquarium Rescue Unit  - Paint Sesh (Todd's IGTV show)  - Making Rumors by Ken Caillat  - Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me by NPR  - Tales by Parcast  - WTF w/ Marc Maron  - Magnetic Eye Records (Dirt, Vol. 4, Electric Ladyland redux(s)) - Mozart & Beethoven (otherwise known as Bozart)  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mezz/support

Caitlin Krisko of The Broadcast joins the show! She is the first friend to join us in 2021! Isn't that exciting?! It's very exciting. We talked about her experience growing up in New York City, reading tarot cards everyday and her band's kick ass new record! We talked about a whole of other stuff too, and this was so much fun! Follow Caitlin (@caitlinkrisko), The Broadcast (@thebroadcastband) and Candle in The Cave (@candleinthecave) on Instagram! Make sure to check out the new record wherever you stream music and do what you can to show our new friends lots of love! (As always, music recs are below)! Enjoy!  - Nina Simone  - Donny Hathaway  - Aretha Franklin  - Heart  - Lord Echo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mezz/support

You heard me correctly. Tim Lefebvre still listens to WEEI, which to be honest is awesome, but if you know you know. Anyway, Entercom beef aside, this was one hell of a good conversation with someone I respect and admire greatly! A fellow Massachusetts native and all around wonderful human,  Tim joins the show to discuss how he got to where he is, the Patriots being in transition, Bostonian self-loathing and playing with David Bowie (yes that David Bowie). Please enjoy!  Subscribe to this show wherever you find it and support Tim and Rachel's efforts on Patreon here --> https://www.patreon.com/LiveFromBlackbird Featured Stuff:  - "Blackstar" by David Bowie  - "Let Me Get By" by Tedeschi Trucks Band  - "Tattoo" by Van Halen  - "Amorica" by The Black Crowes  - "Amazing Grace" by Aretha Franklin  - Bitch Falcon  - "In The Slot" by Tower of Power  - "What Kinda Music" by Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes  - Van Halen - "Everything's Ok!" by Whose Hat Is This?  - Malibu Burning by Robert Kerbeck  - The Dynasty by Jeff Benedict  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mezz/support

Well. Sorry we're late, but we've been busy! Here's the eighth installment for the programme! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mezz/support