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

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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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