Mental Health Monday: Def Leppard drummer’s mental health retreat helped Fremont locals address trauma through music, connectedness
(Lander, WY) – Mental Health Monday, the weekly segment on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM’s Today in the 10, hosted by Vince Tropea, continued today with guests Feike van Dijk, Cherokee Brown and Big Wind Singer member Quinlin, who all recently participated in the Mountain Rhythm Reset in Jackson.
The retreat was put on by the Raven Drum Foundation, which was founded by Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and his wife Lauren Monroe, a musician and holistic wellness expert, “in an effort to help veterans, first responders and other trauma survivors heal.”
The retreat was designed to bring together a “select group of legendary musicians, innovative change-makers, leading business & health visionaries, and decorated military veterans to inspire personal healing & community impact, all with a focus on addressing mental health.”
The weekend included appearances from musical icons such as Nikki Sixx (from Mötley Crüe), Matt Sorum (from Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, The Cult), Wally Ingram (Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Sheryl Crow, Eric Burdon & the Animals, George Clinton, Jackson Browne), and Duane Trucks (Widespread Panic).
Other drummers and speakers included Dan Nevins (Yoga teacher, cancer survivor, double amputee Veteran), Roko Belic and Laura Morton (Award-winning filmmakers), J.R. Martinez (New York Times Best-Selling Author & Dancing with the Stars season 13 winner), Phil Lipof (ABC News anchor), and many more.
van Dijk explained that through past connections from his days as a touring musician, he was approached to attend the Reset to represent some of the locals in the area.
It was also decided shortly before the event that the Foundation wanted to find a local Native drum group, and Cherokee was also soon approached, who then reached out to Quinlin and the Big Wind Singers.
In addition to reflecting on their experiences from the weekend, van Dijk, Brown and Quinlin also courageously shared some of the traumas they have endured, their personal journeys of healing and addressing those traumas, the healing power of music and the connectedness they experienced from coming together at the Reset.
The full Mental Health Monday interview with van Dijk, Brown and Quinlin is below (Editor’s Note: One of the guests accidentally turned the mic off for a five minute portion of the interview. We did the best we could to salvage that portion).
If you would like to support the Raven Drum Foundation and future events while also bidding on instruments from music legends like Ringo Starr, Taylor Swift and Nikki Sixx, click here to learn more.
The main goal of Mental Health Monday is to start an open dialogue about a number of mental health topics, and how folks are being affected on local, state and national levels.
Guests range from psychiatrists, psychologists, school/drug/grief counselors, and any other professionals in the field, as well as testimonials from those affected by mental health issues, such as students, veterans, first responders, and many more.
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen & wife announce new Raven Drum Foundation events
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen and wife Lauren Monroe’s Raven Drum Foundation has announced some great new events to support veterans, firefighters and trauma survivors. Both events will be happening in September, one in Healdsburg, California, and another in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The California event will take place September 9-10 at the Chateau Diana Winery. It will feature a live performance by Rick and Lauren, with special guests, as well as a healing drum circle with famous drummers like Alvin Taylor, who worked with Elton John and George Harrison, and Franklin Vanderbilt, who’s worked with Lenny Kravitz. The event will honor the firefighters, first responders and victims of the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Northern California.
The Wyoming event, Mountain Rhythm Reset, will take place September 21-23, and feature a welcome reception and live performance with Rick and Lauren. There will be appearances by Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum; Widespread Panic’s Duane Trucks; Wally Ingram, who worked with Jackson Browne; and Sheryl Crow.
The Raven Drum Foundation, founded in 2001 by Allen and Monroe, uses storytelling, music, and arts programs and events to educate, serve and empower trauma survivors, with a focus on veterans and first responders.
More info on both events can be found at ravedrumfoundation.org. Folks can also bid on the Wyoming event experience at charitybuzz.com.
Mountain River Reset
Raven Drum will head to the beautiful Teton Valley for the Mountain Rhythm Reset from September 21 – 23. With two full days of interactive programming featuring fireside chats & discussions, and meals designed by world-class culinary masters & wellness experts, the weekend is designed to bring together a select group of legendary musicians, innovative change-makers, leading business & health visionaries, and decorated military veterans to inspire personal healing & community impact. Hosted at the private estate of philanthropists Glenn and Mindy Stearns, Allen and Monroe will be joined by guests including Matt Sorum (Guns n’ Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver), Wally Ingram (Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Phil Lesh & Bob Weir), Duane Trucks (Widespread Panic), Dan Nevins (Yoga teacher, cancer survivor, double amputee Veteran), Roko Belic and Laura Morton (Award-winning filmmakers), J.R. Martinez (New York Times Best-Selling Author & Dancing with the Stars season 13 winner), Phil Lipof (ABC News anchor), and many more. Interested supporters can currently bid on VIP packages for this immersive event at CHARITYBUZZ.
Lauren Monroe will also perform a free, public show on Thursday, September 21st, at Jackson Hole’s legendary Mangy Moose. Backed by her band, including Allen, she’ll perform selections from last year’s acclaimed album, Messages from Aphrodite, as well as other highlights from her impressive catalog of original songs and covers that she’s made her own.
July 22+23 – David Nelson Band Summer Camp Out @ Le Vin Winery!
We’re very excited to announce a DNB Summer Camp Out mini fest on July 22 & 23 at the beautiful Le Vin Winery mountain estate vineyards in Yorkville, CA. Just 15 minutes west of Cloverdale on the Sonoma/Mendocino County line, fans will enjoy fantastic views overlooking seven mountain ranges. This will be a special, intimate gathering for close friends, family and kids to spend 2 glorious days camping out or just attending for the day. Also performing will be Riley Hill & Brand New Still and the Eric London Band. There will only be a limited amount of tickets made available.
We hope you’ll join us for this unique party in the countryside with warm summer nights, starry skies and the magic of the David Nelson Band – an amazing and unforgettable experience!
EVENT INFO:
When: Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23
Doors: Gates Open 11:00am Saturday, July 22 (and 11:00am Sunday, July 23 for day passes)
Music:
Saturday –
12:00pm – Riley Hill & Brand New Still
3:00pm – Eric London Band
7:00pm – David Nelson Band (2 sets)
Sunday –
12:00pm – Eric London Band with Riley Hill
3:00pm – David Nelson Band (2 sets)
Tickets: $90.00/ one day pass (Saturday or Sunday – no camping), $180.00/ two day camp out
Camping is included in the full 2 day ticket price.
All ages – Kids under 12 free!
Advance ticket sales only. No day of show tickets available!
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/david-nelson-band-summer-camp-/975168633504525/