Music Therapy with Jessica Risker – Details, episodes & analysis

benjamin fawkes is the self-described "custodian" of Rozz-Tox, a space which defines itself as "a listening bar, cafe, performance venue, gallery, culture cell, guesthouse, cinema, club; a virus whose ultimate goal is to constantly mutate to avoid becoming part of mainstream culture."

Located in Rock Island, IL, inspired by ben's time running a space in China, opened by he and his mom, named after Gary Panter's Rozz Tox Manifesto - we go into it all.   

This is the story of one of the best spaces in the country - maybe the world?

Featuring music from the album "Big Forever"

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Music Therapy Podcast Credits: 

Music Therapy is hosted by Jessica Risker, produced by Sullivan Davis of Local Universe, and engineered by Joshua Wentz in Chicago. 

Opening and closing music composed by Joshua Wentz.

Ep 121

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Jawson Dell is a Chicago musician by way of Colorado, influenced by RnB, jazz, funk, rock, and the blues. He's also a Certified Public Accountant. 

These facts lead us down some interesting paths, including the tension between music and business, how American Idol influenced Jawson's music career.  We also listen to a couple of tracks from Jawson.  

Songs included in episode: "Windows Apart" and "Flow" by Jawson Dell

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Visit musictherapypodcast.com for session notes, past episodes, and upcoming events!

Music Therapy Podcast Credits: 

Music Therapy is hosted by Jessica Risker, produced by Sullivan Davis of Local Universe, and engineered by Joshua Wentz in Chicago. 

Opening and closing music composed by Joshua Wentz.

Ep 120

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Join us on the Music Therapy Discord! or Facebook Group!

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Visit musictherapypodcast.com for show notes, past episodes, and upcoming events!

Music Therapy Podcast Credits: 

Music Therapy is hosted by Jessica Risker, produced by Sullivan Davis of Local Universe, and engineered by Joshua Wentz in Chicago. 

Opening and closing music composed by Joshua Wentz.

Ep 111

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In this session of Music Therapy, I interview Miranda Winters about how her life and music have been impacted by quarantine. We talk about Melkbelly's new album, not being able to see her bandmates for practicing, postponing tour because of quarantine, how being a mom impacts her songwriting and touring, and more!

Check out Melkbelly here: https://melkbelly.bandcamp.com/

Listen to my music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qyxydosK6a3Z52stGG32K

Visit my website: http://jessicarisker.com

Jessica Risker is a musician based in Chicago, IL and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC).

In this episode of Music Therapy, I interview Karissa Talanian about how her life and music have been impacted by quarantine.

Check out Karissa's record label Eye Vybe Records here: https://eyevyberecords.com/

I also perform an original lullaby (#29).

Visit my website: http://jessicarisker.com

Listen to my music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qyxydosK6a3Z52stGG32K

Jessica Risker is a musician based in Chicago, IL and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC).

In this session of Music Therapy, I interview Vivian McConnell of V. V. Lightbody about how her life and music have been impacted by quarantine.

Listen to V. V. Lightbody: https://vvlightbody.bandcamp.com/

I also perform an original lullaby (#26).

Visit my website: http://jessicarisker.com

Listen to my music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qyxydosK6a3Z52stGG32K

Jessica Risker is a musician based in Chicago, IL and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC).

In this session of Music Therapy, Jessica interviews Chris Coleslaw of Tobacco City about how his life and music have been impacted by quarantine.

In this episode of Music Therapy, I interview Maria Jacobson of Fran about how she and her music career have been impacted by the global pandemic. We also talk about ways she stays creatively productive during this time.

Listen to Fran: http://firetalkrecs.com/fran

I also perform my song "Zero Summer Mind" from my album "I See You Among The Stars", released 2018 via Western Vinyl.

Visit my website: http://jessicarisker.com

Listen to my music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qyxydosK6a3Z52stGG32K

Jessica Risker is a musician based in Chicago, IL and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC).

In this session of Music Therapy, Jessica talks about the importance of creating a daily routine while quarantined in order to keep a rhythm to your days and facilitate mental health. Jessica gives tips for building your routine and important activities to incorporate in your daily routine.

Jessica also performs an original song "Cut My Hair", released on the album "I See You Among The Stars" via Western Vinyl.

Visit Jessica's website: http://jessicarisker.com

Listen to Jessica's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qyxydosK6a3Z52stGG32K

Jessica Risker is a musician based in Chicago, IL and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC).

Jealousy is tough emotion, but can it be useful??

In this episode of Music Therapy, I chat with therapist/musician Ben Stover - who also co-hosts the Popcorn Psychology podcast -  all about Artistic Jealousy. 

We look a the ways it can manifest, how social media leads us to comparison and jealousy, and what you can do about it. 

If you've ever felt envious of someone else's success or talent, sit back and face the feeling with us - and see how you can turn your jealousy into productivity in this episode of Music Therapy. 

Join us on the Music Therapy Discord!  https://discord.gg/htZM5QpBC3

Song featured in episode: "Hangin with the Boys in the Enchanted Forest" by eternal goofball David Yontz 

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Visit musictherapypodcast.com for show notes, past episodes, and upcoming events!

Music Therapy Podcast Credits: 

Music Therapy is hosted by Jessica Risker, produced by Sullivan Davis of Local Universe, and engineered by Joshua Wentz in Chicago. 

Opening and closing music composed by Joshua Wentz.

Ep 110