The Rossa Report

I've been vegan for 10 years now, and in this episode, I talk about why I continue with this diet and lifestyle, and the reasons you may want to consider it for yourself.

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Many times venues consult with sound production people, but nobody asks the band what they would like to see in a venue.

This week I share my tips from over 30 years of performing in venues, on providing the band with in house production.

These tips will help ensure bands WANT to play your venue.

Today on the show we talk with Todd Ashbeck- founding member of Rising Phoenix.

Todd was recently let go from the band after 12 years of service under somewhat contentious circumstances. Todd joins me to give us the full story on how he was notified of this choice and what may have led up to the firing.

He also will tell us about his new band- Rising Star and what he did differently when starting this new project.

You can follow Todd and his new band here:

https://www.facebook.com/RisingPhoenixWI

Today, we’re joined by Josh Merritt, a rising “truthful troubadour” in the tradition of Hank Williams and Zach Brown.

With a southeast dose of hill country credibility, Josh’s upcoming album, 206, is a raw, autobiographical journey through love, heartbreak, and growth.

We’ll dive into the inspiration behind the songs, the meaning of 206, and the eerie Stanley Hotel connection to his new music video. Josh also shares his personal story of growing up in an area devastated by the drug epidemic in Kentucky.

Josh has two shows in Wisconsin coming up:

March 03, 2025 at Spanky's in Waterford and March 6, 2025 at Crossroads Coffee House in Cross Plains.

You can find all the information about Josh including music and videos at

www.joshmerritt.com

This week we talk about dealing with the inevitable band member change.

Whether you are having someone leave the band, or asking someone to leave the band, this can be a very sad, and turbulent time, and having the ideas I lay out in this podcast can help minimize some of the damage.

As a band leader for over 20 years , I have learned a lot from past mistakes as well as things I've learned to do right, that will help you in your specific band situation.

This week we continue my discussion of the saturation of the local cover band scene with Michael Grassman of Sound Check Entertainment. Michael is a liaison between some local venues and bands trying to help solve some of the problems that are plaguing the industry with low turn out and downward trends of revenues for live music venues.

www.soundcheckentertainment.net

Today we talk with Geoff Landon.

Geoff is a long time staple of the Wisconsin music industry. Based out of Wisconsin Rapids, Geoff is a singer, songwriter and performing artist with decades of experience and insight having performed in many bands over the years.

We talk about dealing with extreme loss, trying to deliver the essence of the song, how to separate yourself from others and always striving to be an artist first.

You can find out more about Geoff at the links below:

https://www.geofflandon.com/

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoff-landon/327610082

https://tr.ee/ohj2BemdeC

Today we have Board Certified health practitioner, Aleiah Kennedy from Be Well Co.

She talks about the benefits of choosing functional medicine over conventional medicine, her personal story of fighting multiple sclerosis with natural methods, and how blood work from your doctor doesn’t always tell the whole story.

She also gives real tangible tips for you to take control of your health with a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach.

Make sure to stick around until the end of the show for information on her free hormone workshop coming up January 24th through the 26th.

Information on how to register for that workshop can also be found at www.bewellcompany.org

If you would like more information about health coaching as well as other products, please visit me at www.routinehealthandfitness.com, and also www.rossafit.com

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This week I give my thoughts on the , what I call, over saturation of the local South Eastern Wisconsin music scene.

What I see compared to years ago, and what I think is causing it.

The negative effects I for see it having on this vibrant market and some thoughts on how to prevent it from being detrimental.

I also talk about what you can do as a band to negate it's effects on your brand.

In this episode, we dive into the science behind how a high saturated fat diet impacts cholesterol levels and what that means for your heart health. Discover why saturated fats found in animal products can elevate “bad” LDL cholesterol, leading to clogged arteries and increased risk of heart disease.

Then, we explore the transformative benefits of a vegan diet—how plant-based eating naturally lowers cholesterol, reduces inflammation, and promotes long-term cardiovascular health.

Whether you’re looking to improve your numbers, prevent chronic illness, or simply live a healthier life, this episode is packed with actionable insights, research-backed solutions, and expert tips to help you thrive.

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