In the Green Room

Stephanie Fravel, host of “In the Green Room”, has a special announcement to make! For up-to-date information regarding future episodes of the show, follow “In the Green Room” and AUX on Facebook and Instagram.In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week, Stephanie steps back in time to a past life and talks theatre with actor Colleen Lafeber. Though the two recently met, their similar but different training backgrounds led to a beautiful discussion about connection, groundedness, and purpose. Listen in and learn about Shakespeare, healthy diets, and what it's like to pretend to play sports.Colleen Lafeberhttp://www.colleenlafeber.com/https://www.instagram.com/colleenlafeber/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

When bassist Stacy McMichael walks into a room, the room knows. Whether it's her bleach-blonde hair, piercing eyes, or the fact that she's carrying a bass is up to the viewer. Stephanie gets the scoop on Stacy's history as a performer, beginnings as a musician, and discovers they have more in common than either of the two originally knew.A natural educator, Stacy drops knowledge on overcoming the symptoms of anxiety or nervousness, and what it's like to both celebrate and diminish being a woman in the music business. Must we advertise that we are girls? Can we simply say “I'm a serious musician?” Why not advertise the music and show up in killer shoes and earrings anywayStacy McMichael is currently playing in the musical SIX, running now through August 4th at The Yard at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.Stacy McMichaelhttp://www.stacybass.com/https://www.instagram.com/stacybassjazz/http://www.lepercolateur.com/SIXhttps://www.chicagoshakes.com/plays_and_events/sixhttps://www.instagram.com/sixthemusicalus/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

In this episode, Stephanie talks to musician Aaron Williams (founder of the Homegrown Arts & Music Festival) about his career, early inspirations, pre-show attitudes, and so much more. Aaron has been a mainstay in the Chicago original scene for so long, and has many feelings and strategies that he wishes younger musicians would follow in order to keep the scene alive.This conversation also happened on Cinco de Mayo, so everyone in the green room that day was enjoying neighborhood music drifting into the window...maybe you'll hear some clips, too!Aaron Williamshttp://www.homegrownartsandmusicfestival.com/https://www.facebook.com/homegrownartsandmusicfestival/https://www.facebook.com/awband/https://www.instagram.com/aaron.williams.music/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Despite Stephanie initially brushing off this week's guest during their first meeting, vocalist Clinton Long graciously joined her in the green room for a very long Sunday session! Clinton also gave Stephanie a second chance after enjoying his Run Forest Run bandmate's episode (episode 15 with Elianne Nascimento).The two share a background in theatre, and understand that truth-telling as an artist sometimes means accepting your purpose as an entertainer who brings joy. Find out where Clinton's charming hint of an accent comes from, and learn a little about growing plants in an urban setting!Clinton Longhttp://www.runforrestrunband.com/https://www.instagram.com/clinton.j.long/https://www.instagram.com/rfr90sband/https://www.instagram.com/root_2_fruit/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week, longtime friend, magician, and Ph.D. in math Tori Noquez joined Stephanie in the green room during a break from a very important math conference which brought her back to Chicago. Tori touches on what got her into performing magic, her membership to the elite Magic Castle in Hollywood, and what it's like to be a woman in two fields highly dominated by men.Because of her background in logic, Tori was able to talk about anxiety, and how our bodies respond from a different perspective than other guests, and offered good advice to Stephanie. The two talk about how nerves affect them pre-show, and that usually the trigger isn't the show itself, but having to accept our human qualities we are afraid may show during the performance. Listen in and get a sneak peak of a math magic trick.Tori Noquezhttps://www.facebook.com/tori.noquez.magic/https://www.instagram.com/sassmatician/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbnVyAFJCBZzxVxJdZ9ygIn the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Once upon a time, Frave met Fraze, and was convinced they had to be friends. Life is full of fleeting moments, and Fraze is someone who makes the most out of all of them, as you'll hear in this very candid green room session.How do you fit in as an artist when your reputation is that of a jock? How do you know who your friends are when your whole life is a brand? How much hummus can four people eat in one sitting? Discover this and more as Stephanie and Fraze discuss all things under the sun.The Kid Frazehttps://thekidfraze.com/https://open.spotify.com/album/2jZVOvDELRwasU9YuG8deshttps://www.instagram.com/itsthekidfraze/https://www.facebook.com/TheKidFraze/https://www.facebook.com/events/349225309041964/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

One of Stephanie's favorite people and “real life” green room friends Dave Ada came over to share cocktails and stories. Dave and his bass can be as simple or as complex as necessary at any given time, and this episode is layered with nostalgia as Dave highlights his early days in Chicago's original band scene back in the early 2000s.Having since toured all over Europe and recorded in fancy studios, Dave happily performs with cover bands Motown Nation, Scott DuBose, and occasionally the Boy Band Night.Dave Adahttps://www.instagram.com/daveada_/https://www.instagram.com/scottdubose/https://www.instagram.com/motownnationchicago/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Longtime friend and stagemate Mike Vinopal brought his dad over to the green room on a pleasant Sunday afternoon to hang out with Stephanie. The two talk about Mike's beginnings as a guitar player and musician, and how life cycled around to bring him where he is today.It's an episode filled with cute cousin stories, and fun facts about growing up in a family where no one is shy about creativity and performance. Stephanie is very happy to share her twentieth episode with someone she loves so much, and with whom she has had so much history playing stages and tearing up green rooms.Mike Vinopalhttps://www.instagram.com/mikevinopal/https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheday/https://www.literateape.com/https://www.instagram.com/localmotiveband/https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KbnzrLo2tOCPIdjOMOvhBhttps://www.facebook.com/masonscase/https://www.instagram.com/masonscase/https://open.spotify.com/artist/0rUlk8OOkzcDh63qalVPwfhttps://www.facebook.com/mamajimiband/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

It was the beginning of the long, dark hall of winter that is February, and Stephanie had just returned from a trip to sunny Italy. So, she brought over, comedian, actor, and host of Cheers to You, Elliot Lerner, to drink Aperol spritzes and trade podcast episodes.Elliot might be one of Stephanie's favorite guests, because he fits her perfect green room personality. He talks when she wants him to talk, and shares similar insecurities. Pour your own favorite aperitivo and listen as we learn of first performances (including first lines ever spoken onstage), warm-ups, and working through anxiety as a performer.Elliot Lerner / Cheers to Youhttps://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://linktr.ee/cheerstoyoupodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Chicago-area dancer Jillian Endebrock joins Stephanie in the green room this week to talk dance, preparation, and The Fly Honey Show. Jillian breaks down the evolving mission of this burlesque-inspired celebration, and shares a very moving verbal warm-up that the ensemble does before every show. She also gives so much thanks to Erin Kilmurray and Missi Davis for creating the show, nearly ten years ago.Join the conversation with your own glass of Trebbiano D'Abruzzo!Jillian Endebrockhttp://www.theflyhoneyshow.com/https://www.instagram.com/theflyhoneys/https://www.instagram.com/bootybootybootybrock/https://www.instagram.com/laboratorydancers/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Brian and Stephanie have shared many stages and green rooms as bandmates, and as substitute players. Though Stephanie scared Brian during their first encounter on stage, their comfort with each other has since changed, and it shows. During the conversation, Brian highlights what could have been traumatizing early performances as a child, how he was able to dust himself off, and walk right back onstage with even more confidence the next time.He can also be seen performing regularly with Red Carpet Riot, as well as many other bands. If you take anything from this episode, it's that you should remember to have fun, and make sure every moment counts.Brian Humberto Sanchez Roncalhttps://www.instagram.com/brian_humberto_jams/https://www.instagram.com/redcarpetriot/https://www.facebook.com/RedCarpetRiot/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Stephen Francis and his band Model Stranger have been hard at work on a new album, and Stephanie couldn't be more excited. Stephanie and Stephen talk about how they almost have the same name, their history in the scene together, and the process Stephen goes through to continue creating original music.Stephen opens up about the importance of self-care, and why sometimes you DO need to buy that beautiful absinthe contraption. Listen in, and be on the lookout for the upcoming Model Stranger album.Stephen Francis / Model Strangerhttps://www.instagram.com/stephenfrancis/http://modelstranger.com/https://www.instagram.com/modelstranger/https://www.facebook.com/ModelStranger/https://open.spotify.com/artist/3g8Q45cWvreJHD9xHgBFLu?si=gixrXjcgSxCOwxtv1MRwOQIn the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Ex-bandmates (but not ex-friends) Elianne and Stephanie sat down with a bottle of vinho verde one Friday afternoon, talked a little past, a lot of present, and a little future, as artists and as people. To be a woman in the industry is tough enough, but Elianne's point of view as a Latina woman in the industry is one that should be noted, and also praised.Aside from the things which make them different, Stephanie and her guest bond over pre-show prep, sister drama, and enduring potty-mouth humor.Elianne Nascimentohttps://www.facebook.com/mvsictolove/https://www.instagram.com/mvsictolove/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh9OFJNx40zdO6oBxPwYaghttp://www.runforrestrunband.com/https://www.instagram.com/rfr90sband/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week's ITGR brings together two very old friends to reconnect on the things that inspire them as artists, and also as fans of music. Producer and songwriter Herf Yamaya bravely shares his insight on how much self-work it took in order to write and perform as the truest version of his artistic self. Stephanie also learns that they may be polar opposite green room personalities.We hope this conversation and this video (https://youtu.be/41AY1Kv55do) inspire creativity and self-discovery.Herf Yamayahttps://www.herfyamaya.com/https://www.instagram.com/herfyamaya/Gravity Studioshttp://www.gravitystudios.com/https://www.facebook.com/gravitystudios/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

In the green room this week is James Henry Wineman III, aka Jamie Wineman, aka Jimmy Con. Though he identifies as a producer these days, he is still the same Jimmy Con that Stephanie met rapping onstage back in the winter of 2009. They reminisce on that fateful night, which made them instant friends; complete with Stephanie's trademark intense energy (the only proof being a lost MySpace photo and a screenshot from their Facebook friendship).Past projects such as Ghost House come up, and current productions with DownVega (yes, named after his hilarious husky Vega). The two also bond over discovering how to play synth both onstage, and in their living rooms.Breaking down barriers and expectations, Jamie launches into the truth that as a performer, he has had to cope with gut-wrenching anxiety, and panic attacks. Proof that no matter how tough a person can look on the outside, there is still a sensitive, beating heart on the inside.Jimmy Conhttps://www.jimmycon.com/https://www.instagram.com/sweddiemurphy/https://m.soundcloud.com/downvegahttps://www.instagram.com/downvega/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

In the conclusion of this two part series, Stephanie sits down with the other founding member of the band Karma Committee, Kate Brassel. They rehash their very personal connection to a special stage manager (among other things college), living in New York, and auditions. And, mirroring the real green room experience of bandmates swirling around the room with funny anecdotes as the girls prep, Chris Servia jumps in on the conversation every so often as well.Listen in as a couple of strong women discuss who they are, where they're from, what they did.....and if there's anything to know about stages they've shared in the past, it's that somehow Backstreet Boys played a part in their history.Karma Committee / Kate Brasselhttp://www.karmacommittee.com/https://www.facebook.com/KarmaCommitteeChicago/https://www.instagram.com/karma_committee/https://www.instagram.com/kate_karmacommittee/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Longtime stagemates Chris and Kate share yet another green room with Stephanie after years of sharing mirrors, hairspray, and a lot of backstage sweat. This two part series on the band Karma Committee covers all things band history, overcoming adversity, and stories of family, love, hurt, comedy, and growth from the power couple behind it all.In Part 1, Chris Servia recounts high school performances, his early years as an original artist, and how recovering from a toxic relationship has helped to propel his new venture.[On a serious note: a relationship does not have to be domestic or romantic to be abusive; nor does any physical violence have to occur for a person to experience harm.]Karma Committee / Chris Servia:http://www.karmacommittee.com/https://www.facebook.com/KarmaCommitteeChicago/https://www.instagram.com/karma_committee/https://www.instagram.com/serv_karmacommittee/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week, it's a full green room as Stephanie has invited The Shades over for some tea, scones, and to talk about artistic process, history, and involvement with Guitars Over Guns. Blood runs deep between brothers Phil and Mark Jacobson, playing alongside longtime college friend-turned bandmate, Andrew DeMuro. And, a big shoutout to the University of Miami, as host Stephanie sang in the same vocal jazz ensemble with Phil during their last two years of college (and somehow ended up marrying Phil's cousins' cousin).Andrew highlights his time filming The Voice as a member of Team Adam, and how that played into the band and creation of new music. This group never stops working, and it shows.The Shadeshttp://wetheshades.com/https://www.facebook.com/WeTheShades/https://www.instagram.com/wetheshades/https://instagram.com/andrewdemurohttps://instagram.com/pjacob12https://instagram.com/markobson3Guitars Over Gunshttps://www.guitarsoverguns.org/https://www.facebook.com/GuitarsOverGuns/https://instagram.com/guitarsovergunsIn the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

For the tenth episode of In the Green Room, Stephanie and her guest Lisa Leszczewicz share an intimate conversation about all things creative. Ballet dancer and modern dancer, Lisa is a founding member of Laboratory Dancers, and is a dance instructor for the Chicago Danzetheatre Ensemble. Lisa is also preparing to run and dance her way down the Mississippi River with dance company Relay of Voices.Overcoming physical and mental challenges, preparation, cooperation, trust, and will power are all very prominent in this discussion. Join us as we celebrate our milestone of ten episodes.Lisa Leszczewiczhttps://www.instagram.com/moonsallytinspoon/https://relayofvoices.com/https://www.instagram.com/relayofvoices/http://www.laboratorydancers.org/https://www.instagram.com/laboratorydancers/https://www.danztheatre.org/https://www.instagram.com/Danztheatre/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week, Stephanie invited her friend Lisa over to talk about her unconventional entrance into the world of performing. Unlike so many others, Lisa wasn't placed in piano lessons or ballet classes, or dropped off at the community theatre as a kid. Lisa quite literally leaned into performance as a necessity when life had no other options to present. The world of exotic dance led her to teaching, exploring her own physicality, and helping others to explore theirs.A pole dancer before it was cool to wear a rhinestone “Pole is Life” shirt to brunch with your friends, Lisa illustrates a story very familiar to other artists in Stephanie's green room.Lisa Michellehttps://www.thetiprail.com/https://www.instagram.com/poleyourheartout/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Stephanie sits down with longtime bandmate Alex Leong, who plays trombone and keys for their band Don't Speak: A No Doubt Tribute. Even though these two have shared countless green rooms together, and even a couple of road trips, some topics of discussion have never come up until now.Giggles, a vocal tongue-twister warm-up, and a meaningful discussion on the importance of being connected to those you make music with.Alex Leonghttp://www.trombonealex.com/https://www.facebook.com/trombone.alex/https://www.patreon.com/trombonealexhttp://facebook.com/dontspeakmusic/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Stephanie sits down with bandmate #2 from The Student Body, Dave Vazzano. Dave is the drummer, set list maker, and all-around observer of the band. The two talk about living in LA as a musician, his life-long friendship with bass player Adam Instefjord, and how he has been earning his own money since before he could drive.Discover how a punk, Rock 'n' Roll drummer found his way to a cover band after opening for bands such as Less Than Jake. This appears to be the first of many conversations these two will have in various green rooms across the Midwest.Dave Vazzanohttps://www.instagram.com/dvazz79/https://www.instagram.com/thestudentbodyband/https://www.facebook.com/THESTUDENTBODYBAND/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1y8d0gOYwjuGr1kR1PWxtdhttps://www.instagram.com/themizzerables/https://www.facebook.com/themizzerables/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week in the green room, Stephanie gets schooled in classical music by her guest Amanda Noelle Neal. Amanda grew up as a chorister in Sacramento, followed her vocal dreams to NoLA, and on to Chicago where she was also bitten by the inevitable improv bug. The two share first performance stories. and Amanda doesn't shy away from sharing some challenges she faced as a half-black/half-Filipino girl in a white opera chorus.Listen in as the two bond over auditions, nerves, makeup (and its snafus), and what it's like to perform with their significant others. If you also love ska but don't know why, or have performed a dance between sticks of bamboo, this episode is for you.Amanda Noelle Nealhttps://www.instagram.com/blackbeltsoprano/https://www.facebook.com/events/302122040436732/?ti=iahttps://www.facebook.com/events/2213848712190994/?ti=iaForte Chicagohttp://www.fortechicago.com/https://www.facebook.com/fortechicago/https://www.instagram.com/fortechicago/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Back from Europe, Mexico, and all over the states, drummer Dan Hill sits down with old friend and sometimes bandmate, Stephanie. They recounts some of what it takes to be a drummer in a major touring band, share stories about performance vs. real-life attitudes and personas, and Dan even gives Stephanie a great wrestling idea.Coming from humble beginnings and continuing to chart his own path, Dan brings a level of insight and wisdom to a world that may otherwise seem only full of the glitz and glamour leftover from the 1980s. Pour a gin & tonic (Dan's libation of choice), and listen in as these two catch up in the green room.Dan Hillhttps://www.danielhilldrums.com/https://instagram.com/danhilldrums/Enuff Z'Nuffhttps://www.enuffznuff.com/https://www.instagram.com/enuffznuffofficial/https://www.facebook.com/EnuffZnuffOfficial/https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Y36dqR145FjTKUjibEcjOIn the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Stephanie and new band mate David Paige cozied up on Black Friday, shared stories of past shows, past tours, and what seems like past lives. David discusses moving forward after losing his dad at a young age, and how that has affected his artistic and life decisions. Especially now that he has become a dad, too.It's an episode about embracing change and challenges, as they honestly reveal what makes not just a good bandmate, but a good friend.David Paigehttps://www.facebook.com/davidpaigemusic/https://www.davidpaigemusic.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ub9y6iTffQUHUwcIxJszf?si=97dZ8kbjRdyamIdKhyZkCQThe Student Bodyhttps://www.facebook.com/THESTUDENTBODYBAND/https://www.thestudentbodyband.com/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week, Courtney Fontaine talks about life in the world of musical theatre and improv comedy, and shares what it's like to be and to have always been a “broad” in a world full of ingenues. Courtney and Stephanie also get into some personality traits they share (ie, crying at everything, despite being outwardly tough to the rest of the world). Grab some rosé and drink along while you listen to a beautiful conversation shared by two non-ingenues, in the green room.Courtney Fontainehttps://www.instagram.com/bb8stagram/https://www.ioimprov.com/shows/riff-chicagos-music-improv-party/In the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

It's the very first episode of In the Green Room! Join host Stephanie and her friend/bandmate Asia Si as they discuss the many paths that brought them where they are today, including Asia's wild journey towards performing on stage for the first time, in the middle of a European tour.In the green room, Stephanie and Asia discovered a friendship they never had before being bandmates, and exhaust each other (and those around them) while they make up for lost time. Listen in, and remember to follow along on social media!Asia Si:https://www.instagram.com/asiasi79/https://www.instagram.com/covergirls_chi/https://www.facebook.com/AsiaSiMusic/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ls9aRYy5RsIn the Green Room / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://www.auxchicago.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/Gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/Produced by Isabella EliopulosTheme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

In this episode, Stephanie talks to musician Aaron Williams (founder of the Homegrown Arts & Music Festival) about his career, early inspirations, pre-show attitudes, and so much more. Listeners on the network may recognize this guest from his episode of #ArtCanFix! Aaron has been a mainstay in the Chicago original scene for so long, and has many feelings and strategies that he wishes younger musicians would follow in order to keep the scene alive. This conversation also happened on Cinco de Mayo, so everyone in the green room that day was enjoying neighborhood music drifting into the window...maybe you’ll hear some clips, too!Aaron Williamshttp://www.homegrownartsandmusicfestival.com/https://www.facebook.com/homegrownartsandmusicfestival/https://www.facebook.com/awband/https://www.instagram.com/aaron.williams.music/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Despite Stephanie initially brushing off this week’s guest during their first meeting, vocalist Clinton Long graciously joined her in the green room for a very long Sunday session! Clinton also gave Stephanie a second chance after enjoying his Run Forest Run bandmate’s episode (episode 15 with Elianne Nascimento).The two share a background in theatre, and understand that truth-telling as an artist sometimes means accepting your purpose as an entertainer who brings joy. Find out where Clinton’s charming hint of an accent comes from, and learn a little about growing plants in an urban setting!Clinton Longhttp://www.runforrestrunband.com/https://www.instagram.com/clinton.j.long/https://www.instagram.com/rfr90sband/https://www.instagram.com/root_2_fruit/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week, longtime friend, magician, and Ph.D. in math Tori Noquez joined Stephanie in the green room during a break from a very important math conference which brought her back to Chicago. Tori touches on what got her into performing magic, her membership to the elite Magic Castle in Hollywood, and what it’s like to be a woman in two fields highly dominated by men. Because of her background in logic, Tori was able to talk about anxiety, and how our bodies respond from a different perspective than other guests, and offered good advice to Stephanie. The two talk about how nerves affect them pre-show, and that usually the trigger isn’t the show itself, but having to accept our human qualities we are afraid may show during the performance. Listen in and get a sneak peak of a math magic trick.Tori Noquezhttps://www.facebook.com/tori.noquez.magic/https://www.instagram.com/sassmatician/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEbnVyAFJCBZzxVxJdZ9ygITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Once upon a time, Frave met Fraze, and was convinced they had to be friends. Life is full of fleeting moments, and Fraze is someone who makes the most out of all of them, as you’ll hear in this very candid green room session.How do you fit in as an artist when your reputation is that of a jock? How do you know who your friends are when your whole life is a brand? How much hummus can four people eat in one sitting? Discover this and more as Stephanie and Fraze discuss all things under the sun.The Kid Frazehttps://thekidfraze.com/https://open.spotify.com/album/2jZVOvDELRwasU9YuG8deshttps://www.instagram.com/itsthekidfraze/https://www.facebook.com/TheKidFraze/https://www.facebook.com/events/349225309041964/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

One of Stephanie’s favorite people and “real life” green room friends Dave Ada came over to share cocktails and stories. Dave and his bass can be as simple or as complex as necessary at any given time, and this episode is layered with nostalgia as Dave highlights his early days in Chicago’s original band scene back in the early 2000s. Having since toured all over Europe and recorded in fancy studios, Dave happily performs with cover bands Motown Nation, Scott DuBose, and occasionally the Boy Band Night.Dave Adahttps://www.instagram.com/daveada_/https://www.instagram.com/scottdubose/https://www.instagram.com/motownnationchicago/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Longtime friend and stagemate Mike Vinopal brought his dad over to the green room on a pleasant Sunday afternoon to hang out with Stephanie. The two talk about Mike’s beginnings as a guitar player and musician, and how life cycled around to bring him where he is today. It’s an episode filled with cute cousin stories, and fun facts about growing up in a family where no one is shy about creativity and performance. Stephanie is very happy to share her twentieth episode with someone she loves so much, and with whom she has had so much history playing stages and tearing up green rooms.Mike Vinopalhttps://www.instagram.com/mikevinopal/https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheday/https://www.literateape.com/https://www.instagram.com/localmotiveband/https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KbnzrLo2tOCPIdjOMOvhBhttps://www.facebook.com/masonscase/https://www.instagram.com/masonscase/https://open.spotify.com/artist/0rUlk8OOkzcDh63qalVPwfhttps://www.facebook.com/mamajimiband/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

It was the beginning of the long, dark hall of winter that is February, and Stephanie had just returned from a trip to sunny Italy. So, she brought over, comedian, actor, and host of Cheers to You, Elliot Lerner, to drink Aperol spritzes and trade podcast episodes.Elliot might be one of Stephanie’s favorite guests, because he fits her perfect green room personality. He talks when she wants him to talk, and shares similar insecurities. Pour your own favorite aperitivo and listen as we learn of first performances (including first lines ever spoken onstage), warm-ups, and working through anxiety as a performer.Elliot Lerner / Cheers to Youhttps://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://linktr.ee/cheerstoyoupodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Chicago-area dancer Jillian Endebrock joins Stephanie in the green room this week to talk dance, preparation, and The Fly Honey Show. Jillian breaks down the evolving mission of this burlesque-inspired celebration, and shares a very moving verbal warm-up that the ensemble does before every show. She also gives so much thanks to Erin Kilmurray and Missi Davis for creating the show, nearly ten years ago.Join the conversation with your own glass of Trebbiano D’Abruzzo!Jillian Endebrockhttp://www.theflyhoneyshow.com/https://www.instagram.com/theflyhoneys/https://www.instagram.com/bootybootybootybrock/https://www.instagram.com/laboratorydancers/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Brian and Stephanie have shared many stages and green rooms as bandmates, and as substitute players. Though Stephanie scared Brian during their first encounter on stage, their comfort with each other has since changed, and it shows. During the conversation, Brian highlights what could have been traumatizing early performances as a child, how he was able to dust himself off, and walk right back onstage with even more confidence the next time.He can also be seen performing regularly with Red Carpet Riot, as well as many other bands. If you take anything from this episode, it’s that you should remember to have fun, and make sure every moment counts.Brian Humberto Sanchez Roncalhttps://www.instagram.com/brian_humberto_jams/https://www.instagram.com/redcarpetriot/https://www.facebook.com/RedCarpetRiot/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Stephen Francis and his band Model Stranger have been hard at work on a new album, and Stephanie couldn’t be more excited. Stephanie and Stephen talk about how they almost have the same name, their history in the scene together, and the process Stephen goes through to continue creating original music.Stephen opens up about the importance of self-care, and why sometimes you DO need to buy that beautiful absinthe contraption. Listen in, and be on the lookout for the upcoming Model Stranger album.Stephen Francis / Model Strangerhttps://www.instagram.com/stephenfrancis/http://modelstranger.com/https://www.instagram.com/modelstranger/https://www.facebook.com/ModelStranger/https://open.spotify.com/artist/3g8Q45cWvreJHD9xHgBFLu?si=gixrXjcgSxCOwxtv1MRwOQITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Ex-bandmates (but not ex-friends) Elianne and Stephanie sat down with a bottle of vinho verde one Friday afternoon, talked a little past, a lot of present, and a little future, as artists and as people. To be a woman in the industry is tough enough, but Elianne’s point of view as a Latina woman in the industry is one that should be noted, and also praised.Aside from the things which make them different, Stephanie and her guest bond over pre-show prep, sister drama, and enduring potty-mouth humor.Elianne Nascimentohttps://www.facebook.com/mvsictolove/https://www.instagram.com/mvsictolove/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh9OFJNx40zdO6oBxPwYaghttp://www.runforrestrunband.com/https://www.instagram.com/rfr90sband/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week’s ITGR brings together two very old friends to reconnect on the things that inspire them as artists, and also as fans of music. Producer and songwriter Herf Yamaya bravely shares his insight on how much self-work it took in order to write and perform as the truest version of his artistic self. Stephanie also learns that they may be polar opposite green room personalities.We hope this conversation and this video (https://youtu.be/41AY1Kv55do) inspire creativity and self-discovery. Herf Yamayahttps://www.herfyamaya.com/https://www.instagram.com/herfyamaya/Gravity Studioshttp://www.gravitystudios.com/https://www.facebook.com/gravitystudios/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

In the green room this week is James Henry Wineman III, aka Jamie Wineman, aka Jimmy Con. Though he identifies as a producer these days, he is still the same Jimmy Con that Stephanie met rapping onstage back in the winter of 2009. They reminisce on that fateful night, which made them instant friends; complete with Stephanie’s trademark intense energy (the only proof being a lost MySpace photo and a screenshot from their Facebook friendship).Past projects such as Ghost House come up, and current productions with DownVega (yes, named after his hilarious husky Vega). The two also bond over discovering how to play synth both onstage, and in their living rooms.Breaking down barriers and expectations, Jamie launches into the truth that as a performer, he has had to cope with gut-wrenching anxiety, and panic attacks. Proof that no matter how tough a person can look on the outside, there is still a sensitive, beating heart on the inside.Jimmy Conhttps://www.jimmycon.com/https://www.instagram.com/sweddiemurphy/https://m.soundcloud.com/downvegahttps://www.instagram.com/downvega/Stephanie’s Ghost House Reviewhttp://thefrave.blogspot.com/2009/03/ghost-house-group-therapy.htmlStephanie’s Recommended Listeninghttps://m.soundcloud.com/jimmycon/janet-jackson-dammn-baby-jimmy-con-remixITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

In the conclusion of this two part series, Stephanie sits down with the other founding member of the band Karma Committee, Kate Brassel. They rehash their very personal connection to a special stage manager (among other things college), living in New York, and auditions. And, mirroring the real green room experience of bandmates swirling around the room with funny anecdotes as the girls prep, Chris Servia jumps in on the conversation every so often as well.Listen in as a couple of strong women discuss who they are, where they’re from, what they did.....and if there’s anything to know about stages they’ve shared in the past, it’s that somehow Backstreet Boys played a part in their history.Karma Committee / Kate Brasselhttp://www.karmacommittee.com/https://www.facebook.com/KarmaCommitteeChicago/https://www.instagram.com/karma_committee/https://www.instagram.com/kate_karmacommittee/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Longtime stagemates Chris and Kate share yet another green room with Stephanie after years of sharing mirrors, hairspray, and a lot of backstage sweat. This two part series on the band Karma Committee covers all things band history, overcoming adversity, and stories of family, love, hurt, comedy, and growth from the power couple behind it all.In Part 1, Chris Servia recounts high school performances, his early years as an original artist, and how recovering from a toxic relationship has helped to propel his new venture.[On a serious note: a relationship does not have to be domestic or romantic to be abusive; nor does any physical violence have to occur for a person to experience harm.]Karma Committee / Chris Servia:http://www.karmacommittee.com/https://www.facebook.com/KarmaCommitteeChicago/https://www.instagram.com/karma_committee/https://www.instagram.com/serv_karmacommittee/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

For the tenth episode of In the Green Room, Stephanie and her guest Lisa Leszczewicz share an intimate conversation about all things creative. Ballet dancer and modern dancer, Lisa is a founding member of Laboratory Dancers, and is a dance instructor for the Chicago Danzetheatre Ensemble. Lisa is also preparing to run and dance her way down the Mississippi River with dance company Relay of Voices.Overcoming physical and mental challenges, preparation, cooperation, trust, and will power are all very prominent in this discussion. Join us as we celebrate our milestone of ten episodes.Lisa Leszczewiczhttps://www.instagram.com/moonsallytinspoon/https://relayofvoices.com/https://www.instagram.com/relayofvoices/http://www.laboratorydancers.org/https://www.instagram.com/laboratorydancers/https://www.danztheatre.org/https://www.instagram.com/Danztheatre/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week, it’s a full green room as Stephanie has invited The Shades over for some tea, scones, and to talk about artistic process, history, and involvement with Guitars Over Guns. Blood runs deep between brothers Phil and Mark Jacobson, playing alongside longtime college friend-turned bandmate, Andrew DeMuro. And, a big shoutout to the University of Miami, as host Stephanie sang in the same vocal jazz ensemble with Phil during their last two years of college (and somehow ended up marrying Phil’s cousins’ cousin).Andrew highlights his time filming The Voice as a member of Team Adam, and how that played into the band and creation of new music. This group never stops working, and it shows.The Shadeshttp://wetheshades.com/https://www.facebook.com/WeTheShades/https://www.instagram.com/wetheshades/https://instagram.com/andrewdemurohttps://instagram.com/pjacob12https://instagram.com/markobson3Guitars Over Gunshttps://www.guitarsoverguns.org/https://www.facebook.com/GuitarsOverGuns/https://instagram.com/guitarsovergunsITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week, Stephanie invited her friend Lisa over to talk about her unconventional entrance into the world of performing. Unlike so many others, Lisa wasn’t placed in piano lessons or ballet classes, or dropped off at the community theatre as a kid. Lisa quite literally leaned into performance as a necessity when life had no other options to present. The world of exotic dance led her to teaching, exploring her own physicality, and helping others to explore theirs.A pole dancer before it was cool to wear a rhinestone “Pole is Life” shirt to brunch with your friends, Lisa illustrates a story very familiar to other artists in Stephanie’s green room.Lisa Michellehttps://www.thetiprail.com/https://www.instagram.com/poleyourheartout/Love Lost: A Comedy Eventhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-lost-tickets-55408440136?discount=stephanieHelp Madison Find a Forever Homehttps://www.instagram.com/aliverescue/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Stephanie sits down with longtime bandmate Alex Leong, who plays trombone and keys for their band Don't Speak: A No Doubt Tribute. Even though these two have shared countless green rooms together, and even a couple of road trips, some topics of discussion have never come up until now.Giggles, a vocal tongue-twister warm-up, and a meaningful discussion on the importance of being connected to those you make music with.Alex Leonghttp://www.trombonealex.com/https://www.facebook.com/trombone.alex/https://www.patreon.com/trombonealexhttp://facebook.com/dontspeakmusic/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Stephanie sits down with bandmate #2 from The Student Body, Dave Vazzano. Dave is the drummer, set list maker, and all-around observer of the band. The two talk about living in LA as a musician, his life-long friendship with bass player Adam Instefjord, and how he has been earning his own money since before he could drive.Discover how a punk, Rock ’n’ Roll drummer found his way to a cover band after opening for bands such as Less Than Jake. This appears to be the first of many conversations these two will have in various green rooms across the Midwest.Dave Vazzanohttps://www.instagram.com/dvazz79/https://www.instagram.com/thestudentbodyband/https://www.facebook.com/THESTUDENTBODYBAND/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1y8d0gOYwjuGr1kR1PWxtdhttps://www.instagram.com/themizzerables/https://www.facebook.com/themizzerables/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

This week in the green room, Stephanie gets schooled in classical music by her guest Amanda Noelle Neal. Amanda grew up as a chorister in Sacramento, followed her vocal dreams to NoLA, and on to Chicago where she was also bitten by the inevitable improv bug. The two share first performance stories. and Amanda doesn’t shy away from sharing some challenges she faced as a half-black/half-Filipino girl in a white opera chorus.Listen in as the two bond over auditions, nerves, makeup (and its snafus), and what it’s like to perform with their significant others. If you also love ska but don’t know why, or have performed a dance between sticks of bamboo, this episode is for you.Amanda Noelle Nealhttps://www.instagram.com/blackbeltsoprano/https://www.facebook.com/events/302122040436732/?ti=iahttps://www.facebook.com/events/2213848712190994/?ti=iaForte Chicagohttp://www.fortechicago.com/https://www.facebook.com/fortechicago/https://www.instagram.com/fortechicago/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Back from Europe, Mexico, and all over the states, drummer Dan Hill sits down with old friend and sometimes bandmate, Stephanie. They recounts some of what it takes to be a drummer in a major touring band, share stories about performance vs. real-life attitudes and personas, and Dan even gives Stephanie a great wrestling idea.Coming from humble beginnings and continuing to chart his own path, Dan brings a level of insight and wisdom to a world that may otherwise seem only full of the glitz and glamour leftover from the 1980s. Pour a gin & tonic (Dan’s libation of choice), and listen in as these two catch up in the green room.Dan Hillhttps://www.danielhilldrums.com/https://instagram.com/danhilldrums/Enuff Z’Nuffhttps://www.enuffznuff.com/https://www.instagram.com/enuffznuffofficial/https://www.facebook.com/EnuffZnuffOfficial/https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Y36dqR145FjTKUjibEcjOITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro

Stephanie and new band mate David Paige cozied up on Black Friday, shared stories of past shows, past tours, and what seems like past lives. David discusses moving forward after losing his dad at a young age, and how that has affected his artistic and life decisions. Especially now that he has become a dad, too.It's an episode about embracing change and challenges, as they honestly reveal what makes not just a good bandmate, but a good friend.David Paigehttps://www.facebook.com/davidpaigemusic/https://www.davidpaigemusic.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ub9y6iTffQUHUwcIxJszf?si=97dZ8kbjRdyamIdKhyZkCQThe Student Bodyhttps://www.facebook.com/THESTUDENTBODYBAND/https://www.thestudentbodyband.com/ITGR / Stephanie / Isabellahttps://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.instagram.com/isabellaeliopulos/https://www.instagram.com/singinnnsongs/Theme by Adam SteinLogo by Allie Shapiro