#04 — Cafe Crescendos: Isis Geraldo

This week, we are joined by Isis Geraldo, a co-owner of the popular cafe and live music venue 'Resonance' in Montreal! In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of operating such a unique business model, which transitions from lattes and day-time studying to a space of music experimentation in the evening. Prior to the pandemic, Resonance held up to 60 shows each month (!) but the pandemic has obviously been a massive disruption - Isis explains how Resonance has adapted to this new condition. We also consider the challenges of balancing music accessibility for the public with adequate compensation for artists and the business.

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Audio Credit: Isaac Teague Instagram: @chaisaac_tea

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How does music influence individuals who aren’t necessarily living a life that centres around music? Often we are given the perspective of the impact of music on individuals who have careers in music - an artist, a producer, an arranger, a manager. But music (song, dance, melody) is certainly a major component of nearly every human. In this podcast, we want to explore the role of music for people who might not be “technically” qualified or proficient. We will be interviewing individuals from the Montreal community who are threaded into the general public in one way or another. Too often, a topic is examined by experts in great detail, but what about the simpler - perhaps more meaningful, more universal and more human - perspectives on “the auditory experience” in daily life? This podcast hopes to investigate this view. Jam for Justice McGill hosts music-based events that showcase local musicians to foster the Montreal music community and support charitable organizations. This is our very first podcast. Facebook: @jamforjusticemcgill Instagram: @jam_for_justice