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041 / Denise Meza-Reidpath and Rikki Davis (RIOT RI) on Turning Gear Shame into Joy
Hilary talks with Denise Meza-Reidpath and Rikki Davis, Co-Executive Directors of RIOT Rhode Island about gear loan libraries, instrument doulas, Steely Dan, and the stigma of being a vocalist. Plus, why are there no boys rock camps?
Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!
EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!
Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!
Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!
RIKKI’s BIO
Rikki Davis (they/them) is a vocal instructor, songwriter, arts administrator, and activist from Providence, RI. They started working at RIOT RI in 2018, and currently hold the role of co-executive director at the organization. They are the vocalist and bassist in the gay wedding band Tenderhooks. Rikki is passionate about disrupting hierarchies, promoting community care, demystifying music making, and giving youth the tools they need to thrive. When it's not a literal pandemic, Rikki is a skater with Providence Roller Derby under the alter ego, RetroRocket.
DENISE’s BIO
Denise Meza-Reidpath (she/her/ella) is a self identified bicultural feminist, who was born and raised in Sinaloa, Mexico, but has been rooted in Providence, RI for over 10 years. She has an educational background in sociology, multicultural communication and secondary education.
As one of the Executive Co-Directors at RIOT Rhode Island, the cornerstone of her work is youth development, gender justice and healing. A musician born out of the reciprocity with nature and others, she finds inspiration in a myriad of music genres and likes to approach music with the same embodiment curiosity and exploration as identity, always shifting.
MENTIONS
Tender Hooks / Tall / Michael Kelly / EarthQuaker Devices / Woodrow / Novation / Boss US / Rogue / Dolly Parton / Steely Dan / Blind Faith / Phoebe Bridgers / Kimya Dawson / Ani DiFranco / The Weepies
RIKKI and DENISE’s LINKS
RIOT RI on Instagram
RIOT RI on Facebook
RIOT RI’s website
MID-RIFF LINKS
Website
Newsletter
Blog
Hilary on The High Gain Podcast
Hilary on Down Time
Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts!
CREDITS
Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda
Artwork by Julia Gualtieri
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By Hilary B. Jones
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Hilary talks with Denise Meza-Reidpath and Rikki Davis, Co-Executive Directors of RIOT Rhode Island about gear loan libraries, instrument doulas, Steely Dan, and the stigma of being a vocalist. Plus, why are there no boys rock camps?
Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!
EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!
Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!
Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!
RIKKI’s BIO
Rikki Davis (they/them) is a vocal instructor, songwriter, arts administrator, and activist from Providence, RI. They started working at RIOT RI in 2018, and currently hold the role of co-executive director at the organization. They are the vocalist and bassist in the gay wedding band Tenderhooks. Rikki is passionate about disrupting hierarchies, promoting community care, demystifying music making, and giving youth the tools they need to thrive. When it's not a literal pandemic, Rikki is a skater with Providence Roller Derby under the alter ego, RetroRocket.
DENISE’s BIO
Denise Meza-Reidpath (she/her/ella) is a self identified bicultural feminist, who was born and raised in Sinaloa, Mexico, but has been rooted in Providence, RI for over 10 years. She has an educational background in sociology, multicultural communication and secondary education.
As one of the Executive Co-Directors at RIOT Rhode Island, the cornerstone of her work is youth development, gender justice and healing. A musician born out of the reciprocity with nature and others, she finds inspiration in a myriad of music genres and likes to approach music with the same embodiment curiosity and exploration as identity, always shifting.
MENTIONS
Tender Hooks / Tall / Michael Kelly / EarthQuaker Devices / Woodrow / Novation / Boss US / Rogue / Dolly Parton / Steely Dan / Blind Faith / Phoebe Bridgers / Kimya Dawson / Ani DiFranco / The Weepies
RIKKI and DENISE’s LINKS
RIOT RI on Instagram
RIOT RI on Facebook
RIOT RI’s website
MID-RIFF LINKS
Website
Newsletter
Blog
Hilary on The High Gain Podcast
Hilary on Down Time
Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts!
CREDITS
Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda
Artwork by Julia Gualtieri