Jared Watson (Dirty Heads): Alcoholism & Depression Recovery w/Dave Schools (Neal Casal Music Foundation)

Written By Mari F

Mari Fong interviews Jared Watson of Dirty Heads and Dave Schools of and the Neal Casal Foundation and Widespread Panic. Jared Watson shares how his hard partying ways with Dirty Heads ("Lay Me Down," "Stand Tall") descended into alcohol and drug abuse. He recollects his wake up call when rushed to the hospital, barely able to move from his tour bunk bed. Depression and anxiety followed, with his road to recovery being a unique one. Their latest album, 'The Best of Dirty Heads' features the single "Rage" with Travis Barker and Aimee Allen of The Interrupters.

Next, we have Dave Schools of Widespread Panic talk about Neal Casal, a musician who died from mental illness in 2019, and the  Neal Casal Music Foundation.  Dave explains the mental rigors of being a touring musician and the foundation's mission to improve the lives of others also battling mental illness. The tribute album 'Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal' includes 41 incredible musicians singing the songs of this beloved musician.  

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Dirty Heads

Neal Casal & Dave Schools

Mari F

Executive Producer & Host of CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Podcast, music journalist, and certified Life Coach for Musicians. 

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