Under the ROC

"I want to create some thing that’s lasting; that has a meaningingful impact on the people that watch it and that are involved in it." Dan Gross is a local music journalist and creator of the Rochester Indie Musician Spotlight series. I enjoyed talking to Dan all about all things music in Rochester. We got into the philosophies of work and value and the "just do it" attitude. Great talk! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Our consciousness level is rising on the planet…..so we are just becoming aware that’s there’s more than just going to work and dying…” Erin Whiting is the founder of Soleil Wellness in Victor NY. A center for all things healing like reiki, meditation, yoga, light mastery and more. Enjoy this interview with Erin as we discuss everything from the #metoo movement to being an empath. Stay warm and safe on this snow day too! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mona Seghatoleslami is an afternoon host for WWXI’s classical 91.5 everyday between 2 and 7 PM. She talks about growing up in New Jersey, playing viola, and reading science fiction and King Arthur Books. Not only does she sling records on the air everyday, but has experience playing electric bass in pit orchestras and Black Sabbath cover bands. Enjoy this unique interview with one Rochester’s favorite DJ’s and beyond! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Justin Hubbell is a trans non binary cartoonist born and raised in Upstate New York (and smug about it). They make comics that unpack social constructs using autobiography and humor if possible." This was a great convo with Justin. We covered subjects from polyamory to the Rochester central library system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Under the ROC episode 1: A conversation with Rochester Philharmonic Concertmaster, Juliana Athayde! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.