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Rochester Groovecast Presents

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“We’re Fans First!” We genuinely believe that the best businesses are built by fans. Rochester Groovecast is deeply dedicated to playing an active role in the culture of it's local scene. Indeed, we are a business, however, 'We’re Fans First"

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  1. The Process #26: Anna Ray - How to Craft the Artifacts of Tomorrow

    Filmmaker and producer Anna Ray, MFA, speaks with Siena about revolutionary storytelling, Southern Black joy, and changing the narrative. Anna’s Work: www.portraydproductions.com === Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top right of your screen to subscribe to The Process on Apple Podcasts,...

  2. The Process #25: Seth Faergolzia: How to Create a Real-Life Wonderland

    Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter (and puppeteer and visual artist and father etc) Seth Faergolzia speaks with Siena about pretty much everything. Seth’s Work: https://faergolzia.com/ https://multibird.bandcamp.com/ https://dufus.bandcamp.com/music === Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in...

  3. The Process #24: Susan Begy: How to Unlock the Mystery of Us

    Visual artist, sculptor, and educator Su Begy speaks with Siena about grief, play, and the connective tissue that forms the mysterious collective “us.” Su’s Work: https://www.susanbegy.com/ I Am Waiting By Lawrence Ferlinghetti I am waiting for my case to come up and I am waiting for a rebirth of...

  4. The Process #23: John Wilson Smith - Why Stories Hold More Power than We Think

    Community leader and activist John Wilson Smith speaks with Siena about the power of story, community, and communication. John’s Work: Facebook Bahama Village Museum Exhibition, “Relics of a Fading Community” John Wilson Smith Key West City Commission Contact John: [email protected] === Click...

  5. The Process #22: How to Find Your People

    Who makes you come alive? How do you know who to let in to your creative process? All this and more in this discussion of how to find your people in creativity and in life. Siena Facciolo is a musician, podcast host, educator, and writer who is fascinated by the art of being. She is honored to…

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  6. The Process #21: Margot Lasher - You Already Know What You’re Doing

    Margot and Siena discuss what the writing process is really like. How do our brains work while we write? How does the creative process change as we age? Is there any value in adjusting the tone of your writing based on where you’re submitting? This fascinating conversation covers all of that, and...

  7. The Process #20: Kijana Crues: How to Find Your Path

    Is it possible that the imperfect can be perfect? How do you know you’re on the right path? How do you use your gifts to the fullest? Who is God, anyway? Photographer, musician and magazine CEO Kijana Crues begins to answer these big creative questions and more in this inspiring conversation....

  8. The Process #19: How to Use Boundaries to Combat Burnout

    Siena discusses boundaries: What are boundaries? How do we deal with guilt after disappointing people? How do boundaries help us avoid burnout? Siena Facciolo is a musician, podcast host, educator, and writer who is fascinated by the art of being. She is honored to put this podcast out into the...

  9. The Process #18: Sally Louise - How to Create Your Ideal Life

    Sally Louise, singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, unpacks how to create the life you really want to live, and discusses what it REALLY means to be a freelancer. Join Sally’s course, Becoming a Freelance Musician, and enjoy 20% of your purchase with exclusive code THEPROCESS20. You can listen to...

  10. The Process #17: Unpacking Perfectionism

    Siena discusses perfectionism, and offers up questions we can use to reflect on our own relationship with perfectionism. Siena Facciolo is a musician, podcast host, educator, and writer who is fascinated by the art of being. She is honored to put this podcast out into the world. If you’d like to...

  11. The Process #16: Jaclyn Sanchez: How to Own Your Worth

    Jaclyn Sanchez: How to Own Your Worth Grammy-winning sound engineer Jaclyn Sanchez discusses taking care of her mental health as a powerhouse in the music industry, owning her worth, working through grief, and much more. Check out Jaclyn’s work. === Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top…

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  12. The Process #15: How to Make Space for Creative Freedom

    Siena and Hanna PK discuss practicing: how do we create habits to get better at something? How do we know what to practice? How do we let go of perfectionism. Siena Facciolo is a musician, podcast host, educator, and writer who is fascinated by the art of being. She is honored to put this podcast...

  13. The Process Episode Fourteen | Siena Facciolo: How To Answer the Question "Who Are You"?

    We have no answers for you. But we have lots of questions! Siena and Sophia discuss what the vision for this podcast is, and why it’s important to keep making it. Siena Facciolo is a musician, podcast host, educator, and writer who is fascinated by the art of being. She is honored to put this...

  14. The Process Episode Thirteen | Cammy Enaharo: How to Let Go of What Other People Think

    Episode thirteen of "The Process" w/ Siena. Rochester-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cammy Enaharo recommends appreciating the things we create, instead of judging ourselves (and our art) harshly. We discuss how to keep creating no matter what, how to set up an environment that…

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  15. The Process Episode Twelve | Nicke Henriksson: The Inevitability of Creativity

    Episode twelve of "The Process" w/ Siena. Swedish chef, musician, and cat dad Nicke discusses creative daily life, recovery from addiction, and why rest is one of your most important creative tools. Rochester Groovecast Presents · The Process Episode Twelve | Nicke Henriksson: The Inevitability…

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  16. The Process Episode Eleven | Hanna PK: Do What You Love and Success Will Come

    What are the steps to success? Do what you love. Keep doing what you love. Keep going. About Hanna PK Hanna PK is a solid pianist, soulful vocalist, and vibrant performer, born and raised in South Korea, currently residing in Rochester, NY. She plays a wide variety of the blues & swing, old…

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  17. The Process Episode Ten | Jett Galindo: Finding Balance in a Chaotic World

    Can we take care of ourselves while also taking care of our community? Jett Galindo thinks so. We touch on self-care, how to lead a balanced and busy life, and how to set your rates to reflect the quality of your product, while keeping it accessible. Los Angeles-based mastering engineer and vinyl...

  18. The Process Episode Nine | June Gervais

    What is the next right step? This is the question author June Gervais asks herself every time she sits down to write. June Gervais's debut novel, Jobs for Girls with Artistic Flair (Pamela Dorman Books/Viking Penguin, June 2022), is a coming-of-age love story about a young queer woman striving to...

  19. The Process Episode Eight | Lilac Milk

    Lilac Milk (photographer, filmmaker & musician) encourages us to not settle for anything less than doing what we love. I learned so much from this conversation about trusting my intuition and creating a routine that allows me to take care of myself as well as my work. Check out Lilac’s work:...

  20. The Process Episode Seven | Rivkah Simcha

    A discussion with artist Rivkah Simcha on letting go of perfection, making art as an expression of life itself, motherhood as an artist, and so much more. Buy tickets to Rivkah’s show with The Velvet Noose for the Rochester Fringe Festival in September 2022:...

  21. The Process Episode Six | Julia Rose Studios

    Julia Rose Studios is an avid musical adventurer, whether on a stage or exploring the mountains, she’s sure to have an instrument in hand. She most often performs as a solo musician; weaving her vocal riffs in with the sounds of many stringed instruments to create a smooth blend of folk, pop and...

  22. The Process Episode Five | Anthony Siciliano

    Welcome to The Process, with host Siena Facciolo: honest conversations between artists that reveal the strength, challenges, purpose, vulnerability and joy of living a creative life. === After years of vagabonding through the states, Singer-songwriter Anthony Siciliano returned to his home city…

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  23. The Process Episode Four | Solange Rodrigues

    Welcome to The Process, with host Siena Facciolo. Listen for honest conversations between artists that reveal the strength, challenges, purpose, vulnerability and joy of living a creative life. === Solange Rodrigues is a graduate of SUNY Purchase College, Class of 2020, with a BFA in dance, and a...

  24. The Process Episode Three | Yen Ospina

    Welcome to Rochester Groovecast’s newest podcast, The Process, with host Siena Facciolo. Listen for honest conversations between artists that reveal the strength, challenges, purpose, vulnerability and joy of living a creative life. ~~~ Yen Ospina is the daughter of Colombian born immigrants who...

  25. The Process Episode Two | Kristina Kaiser

    Welcome to the new Rochester Groovecast podcast, The Process, with Siena. Listen to honest conversations between artists that reveal the strength, challenges, purpose, vulnerability and joy of living a creative life. I’m Siena. I’m a creative human - a musician, artist, and teacher. I’m here...

  26. The Process Episode One | Zahyia

    We’re so excited to introduce our new podcast: The Process with Siena. Listen to honest conversations between artists that reveal the strength, challenges, purpose, vulnerability, and joy of living a creative life. "I’m Siena. I’m a creative human - a musician, artist, and teacher. I’m here…

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  27. End Of Season 1 - Where the &$@# have I been!!!!????

    In this episode, Ben answers the question, "where the &$@# have you been!?" ~~~ In addition, Rochester Groovecast is so excited to introduce our new podcast: "The Process" with Siena. Listen to honest conversations between artists that reveal the strength, challenges, purpose, vulnerability and,...

  28. 122) Anthony Siciliano Chats About Head To The Root's New Album, "Seeker"

    Episode 122 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast highlights a returning guest, Anthony Siciliano of "Head To The Roots." "From high energy stomp to mellow campfire acoustic, Head to the Roots is the music mind-child of Anthony Siciliano. Anthony pulls at the roots of folk, blues, rock and reggae...

  29. 121) Sally Louise's "𝕳𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖘 𝕬𝖗𝖊 𝕺𝖓 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊" is Out Now!!!!

    Episode 121 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast showcases the captivating Sally Louise. "Opera singer-turned-indie singer-songwriter Sally Drutman seemed to appear as a sudden apparition last July when she released her dream-like first single “Milky Blue” as Sally Louise. Less than a year later,...

  30. 120) Deco & The Dusters

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  31. 119) Mosaic Foundation Premieres Their New Album, "Unity Is Dub"

    In episode 119 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast, Ithaca's Mosaic Foundation premiers two tracks off their new album, Unity Is Dub International Roots Reggae group Mosaic Foundation sits down with Rochester Groovecast to discuss their brand new album, "Unity Is Dub!" During the episode, we…

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  32. 118) Hollowell's New Single: "Don't Care"

    Episode 118 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast highlights Hollowell's new single, "Don't Care." Hollowell, formerly Astraea, is an original female-fronted alternative rock band from Rochester, NY. Their inspirations draw from 90's/early 2000s. Episode 118 of The Rochester Groovecast podcast is…

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  33. 117) Zahyia "Why Love"

    Episode 117 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast highlights Zahyia's new single, "Why Love." Zahyia Rolle's new solo project, 'Zahyia' is "an eclectic blend of everything. Musically reflecting the light and stories of all." Episode 117 of The Rochester Groovecast podcast is an intimate chat and…

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  34. 116) Afternoon Cocktail

    Episode 116 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast in a Re-Stream of Rochester Groovecast founder, Ben Albert, featured on the Afternoon Cocktail Talk show! Afternoon Cocktail Talk Show is a wellness-based show featuring live performances and candid interviews with National and International...

  35. 115) Stereo Nest Livestream

    Episode 115 is a live stream performance with Stereo Nest brainchild, Collin Jones. Stereo Nest is Cerebral Dance Music featuring Live Electronic Loops! In this episode, we listen to a full Stereo Nest live stream set! Timestamp: 00:31: Conversation with Collin and Ben 11:45: Livestream…

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  36. 114) One Word Conversations: "Why"

    Episode 114 is a re-broadcast of William Brown's show, One Word Conversations! Your Rochester Groovecast host, Ben Albert, was a guest! William and Ben have a conversation around the word "why." "Every day I endeavor to have a conversation to harness this power. WHY One Word? Because I believe…

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  37. 113) Ben Rossi of Friday In America

    In episode 113, Ben chats with Friday In America's Ben Rossi. "With a range of influences spanning from The Band to The Roots, Friday in America fuse elements of folk, rock, reggae, and hip hop. The result is a menagerie of musical styles - from the heavy rock and funk arrangements of songs like...

  38. 112) Flour City Station Memories

    In episode 112, the community answers a simple question: “Favorite Moments At Flour City Sation andddd Go!” Ben Albert, Host of Rochester Groovecast, posed this question on Facebook, reached to many people, and brought together a large collection of Flour City Station memories. Ben shares some of...

  39. 111) Matt Green

    In episode 111, I share nostalgic memories with Matt Green, Entertainment Director and Co-Owner of Flour City Station. “Flour City Station is located at 170 East Avenue, in Rochester, NY. Rochester is steeped in music tradition; from the Eastman School of Music just down the street, to the...

  40. 110 Eclat Vibes

    In episode 110, I vibe out on writing, creating, and producing genuine music with the man formally known as Logan Mckinney, “Éclat Vibes.” Vibrations for the Soul, Intended to free the body and awaken the mind. Éclat will captivate you in a vibrant listening experience to inspire your spiritual...

  41. 109) At The End Of The Day: I Need Help

    Episode 109 is a new edition of "At The End Of The Day with Ben." I chat about the hardships the past month (and year) has brought, announce two new amazing partnerships, and admit that I NEED HELP! – Keep In Touch with NYS Music and WNY Music: http://wnymusic.com http://nysmusic.com — CLICK ME…

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  42. 108) Chris Beikirch - Lespecial, The Sideways, & CB Video Marketing

    In episode 108, recorded at Wicked Squid Studios, I shoot the shit w/ Chris Beikirch, the video and tour manager for Lespecial and The Sideways! He is also the owner of CB Video Marketing! Watch The Full Video w/ Edits! https://fb.watch/38wSN1-YNh/ Timestamp: 02:09: Conversation w/ Chris B 27:20:...

  43. 107) WNY Music Ryan Gurnett

    In episode 107, I learn more about Buffalo music with Ryan Gurnett, head guy at WNYMusic.com. Timestamp: 00:31: “Squelch's Briquet" By Tortoise Forest 06:44: Conversation w/ Ben and Ryan 25:35: Carmen & Lizzy "Shelter" and "Carry You" Live from The Struggle Is Real Podcast. 29:27: Conversation...

  44. 106) STAVO

    In episode 106, I chat with internationally recognized prog-rockers Dan and Sam of STAVO!! We struggle with internet issues in a virtual world... but more importantly, get our shit together to have an awesome conversation about prog music, music marketing, and how to find REAL fans who ACTUALLY...

  45. 105) Jonathan Allentoff

    In episode 105, I discuss music and orchestras in a Covid-19 landscape. Jonathan is a musician, conductor, arranger, teacher, and world-class orchestrator. – Keep In Touch with everything Jonathan Allentoff: www.allentoffmusic.com www.brockportsymphony.org www.greeceperformingarts.org...

  46. 104) Tyler Westcott

    In episode 104, we hear from Buffalo's folk, jazz, and roots local legend Tyler Westcott! Tyler plays live, we listen to some unreleased tracks, and have a full throttle listening party! Enjoy! Timestamp: 00:31: “Fat Ol' Rat” by Folkfaces 05:14: Live Performance on Facebook by Tyler Westcott…

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  47. 103) Sean McNamara

    In episode 103, I chat with Buffalo's guitar virtuoso, Sean Mcnamara! Look out for his NEW ALBUM coming out soon. In this episode, we tease some brand new unreleased tracks. Timestamp: 00:31: “Rising Storm” by Mosswalk 08:03: Live Performance on Facebook by Sean McNamara 26:31: Conversation with...

  48. 102) Joe Stehle

    In episode 102, we have a live performance from the sultry Joe Stehle of The Sideways! Enjoy the set and also our in-depth conversation. Timestamp: 00:31: “Better Days” by The Sideways 07:02: Live Performance on Facebook by Joe Stehle 26:19: “Sweater” by The Sideways 31:29: Conversation with Joe....

  49. 101) Jimmy Grillo

    In episode 101, we break past the 100 mark with an intimate discussion with drummer extraordinaire, Jimmy Grillo. Jimmy plays with everyone in the city and we cross a ton of territory. Timestamp: 00:31: “Infinity” by Roots Collider 07:42: Conversation with Jimmy 24:26: "Catching That Train" by...

  50. 100

    Episode 100 is a montage of all the incredible answers to my favorite question... -- Websites announced on the podcast: www.balbertmarketing.com www.rochesterbusinessconnections.com -- Order of Featured Guests: Dave Chisholm- Episode 98 Ellen Pieroni- Episode 96 Siena- Episode- Episode 58 Adrien...

About this show

“We’re Fans First!” We genuinely believe that the best businesses are built by fans. Rochester Groovecast is deeply dedicated to playing an active role in the culture of it's local scene. Indeed, we are a business, however, 'We’re Fans First"

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How many episodes does Rochester Groovecast Presents have?

Rochester Groovecast Presents has 226 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 13, 2024.

What is Rochester Groovecast Presents about?

“We’re Fans First!” We genuinely believe that the best businesses are built by fans. Rochester Groovecast is deeply dedicated to playing an active role in the culture of it's local scene. Indeed, we are a business, however, 'We’re Fans First"

How often does Rochester Groovecast Presents release new episodes?

Rochester Groovecast Presents publishes every two weeks, based on its 226 episodes since October 2016.

Who hosts Rochester Groovecast Presents?

Rochester Groovecast Presents is created and hosted by Balbert Marketing LLC.
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