LFP #66: Leslie’s Concert Quest: 99 Shows, A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing Through The Live Music Experience

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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