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, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Please leave a review for…

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 the top right of your screen to subscribe to The Process…

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 WaitingBy Lawrence Ferlinghetti I am waiting for my case to come up and I am waitingfor a rebirth of wonderand I am waiting for someoneto really discover Amer…

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: jwskeys@gmail.com===Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top right of your screen t…

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 put this podcast out into the world. If you’d like to s…

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 so much more. Margot’s Work:Book - https://www.amazo…

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. Kijana’s Work:Website: Kijanacruesimaging.comBe Brave Ma…

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 world. If you’d like to support The Process, and listen…

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 Sally’s music, watch her perform, and catch her next li…

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 support The Process, and listen to exclusive content …

Jaclyn Sanchez: How to Own Your WorthGrammy-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 right of your screen to subscribe to The Process on Apple P…

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 out into the world. If you’d like to support The Proc…

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 podcast out into the world. If you’d like to support The…

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 nurtures artistic work, and why sharing your creative work w…

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 of CreativityAbout NickeGuitarist, bassist, singer/songw…

What are the steps to success? Do what you love. Keep doing what you love. Keep going. About Hanna PKHanna 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 school folk, and boogie-woogie. She has a dynamic songwriti…

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 cutter, Jett Galindo of The Bakery, has worked on al…

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 make it as a tattoo artist in the gritty, male-domin…

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: https://www.instagram.com/lilac._milk/https://www.lilacmi…

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: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/the-velvet-nooseCheck out Rivkha’s work: http…

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 jazz genres. Julia uses a looper pedal to build harmon…

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 of Rochester, New York, and began to build Head to the …

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 concentration in composition. Born and raised in Roch…

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 came to the United States in order to provide a better …

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 because I have Big Questions. How do we build a creative …

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 because I have Big Questions. How do we build a creative li…

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, the joy of living a creative life. Siena. Is a creative…

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 music. The fabric of his songwriting is both thought-pr…

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, Louise has wasted no time in expanding her stylistic p…

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In episode 119 of the Rochester Groovecast Podcast, Ithaca's Mosaic Foundation premiers two tracks off their new album, Unity Is DubInternational Roots Reggae group Mosaic Foundation sits down with Rochester Groovecast to discuss their brand new album, "Unity Is Dub!" During the episode, we listen to two tracks for the very first time, "Love For Al…

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 an intimate chat and "Don't Care" listening party.Listen…

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 "Why Love" listening party.Watch The Episode: https://ww…

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 Singer-songwriters, entrepreneurs, and various noteworthy cau…

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 Ben11:45: Livestream Performance by Stereo Nest01:01:15: Conversation Concluded01:11:13…

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 that we connect with a shared understanding of language an…

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 "Hitman" to the stripped-down folk of "Water". In 2011…

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 his insights, shares recordings of guest-submitted m…

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 longstanding music festivals such as the Jazz Festival, East…

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 self.Timestamp:00:31: Mac DeMarco “Chamber Of Reflectio…

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.comhttp://nysmusic.com—CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCHESTER GROOVECAST’S LINKS:https://linktr.ee/ro…

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 B27:20: "Tonberry" by Lespecial35:27: Conversation Continued01:15…

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 Forest06:44: Conversation w/ Ben and Ryan25:35: Carmen & Lizzy "Shelter" and "Carry You" Live from The Struggle Is Real Podcast.29:27: Conversation Continued43:13: "Oooohhh" by Phillip Stephen47:05: Conversat…

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 CARE!Timestamp:00:31: “Clock On The Wall" By Stavo07:28…

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.comwww.brockportsymphony.orgwww.greeceperformingarts.orgwww.brightonsymphony.orgwww.tberochester.org—CLICK ME FOR ALL OFF ROCH…

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 Folkfaces05:14: Live Performance on Facebook by Tyler Westcott33:18: Conversation with Tyler and Ben49:13: “Talkin Pandemic…

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 Mosswalk08:03: Live Performance on Facebook by Sean McNamara26:31: Conversation with Sean and Ben42:36: “Sunday Drive” tease by Sean McNamara4…

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 Sideways07:02: Live Performance on Facebook by Joe Stehle26:19: “Sweater” by The Sideways31:29: Conversation with Joe.56:09: “Julianne” by The Sideways01:01:59: Conversation C…

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 Collider07:42: Conversation with Jimmy24:26: "Catching That Train" by Aaron Lipp and The Slacktones28:50: Conversation Continued4…

Episode 100 is a montage of all the incredible answers to my favorite question...--Websites announced on the podcast:www.balbertmarketing.comwww.rochesterbusinessconnections.com--Order of Featured Guests:Dave Chisholm- Episode 98Ellen Pieroni- Episode 96Siena- Episode- Episode 58Adrien D’angelo- Episode 53Ben Stephanus- Episode 88Mitch Gruber- Epis…