Turning Personal Tragedy into Hope: Michael Gomoll and Joey's Song In this episode of Almost Live Nashville, host Tony Mantor welcomes Michael Gomoll, the founder of Joey's Song, a charity dedicated to fighting epilepsy through music. Inspired by the loss of his son Joey to Dravet Syndrome, Michael created the Freezing Man concert series held annually in Madison, Wisconsin. The show features a star-studded lineup that includes artists like Butch Vig, John Resnick from the Goo Goo Dolls, and Vicki Peterson from the Bangles, all performing to raise funds for critical epilepsy research. Michael shares the journey of building this charitable movement, the impact of COVID on their efforts, and the importance of community and empathy in supporting those affected by epilepsy. The episode highlights the upcoming January concerts and various ways supporters can contribute, including auctions and a livestream option. Meet Michael Gamal and Joey's Song The Origin of Freezing Man Concert Series Growth and Success of Joey's Song Impact of COVID-19 on the Charity The Importance of Empathy and Support How to Get Involved with Joey's Song Conclusion and Contact Information INRO/OUTRO song: T. Wild Mantor Music BMI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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