Bryan Leppo
After discovering drums in the 10th grade, Bryan Leppo has been engulfed in the riddle of rhythm for 3 decades. He has played in many different arrangements and situations over the years. In 2001 Bryan read Mickey Hart’s “Drumming at the Edge of Magic” and it changed the focus of his trajectory. Since then Bryan has been researching, practicing, inquiring, seeking, interviewing all who realize the deep universal truth of the instrument and yelling to the mountain tops to those who don’t! Bryan’s early years were consumed with the rhythms of Film, he cut his teeth in a video store in the early 90s and has an extensive PRE GOOGLE database in his head of worthless classics and modern day gems. Bryan also has a degree in Film from FullSail in Florida. Bryan and Woe Davis have been friends the entire journey from Maryland to Florida and back again.
Michael Davis
Mike Davis is a dedicated artist with a deep love for movie monsters, particularly the Predator. For almost a decade, he has been refining his artistic skills, creating stunning works that showcase his passion and talent. One of his notable achievements includes crafting the bodies of Edgar Allan Poe and Virginia Poe for the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival in Baltimore.
In addition to his artistic endeavors, Mike is the owner of Poly-Props US, a cosplay supply company renowned for its EVA foam and flexible paint line called Hex Flex. His expertise spans sculpting, prop making, 3D printing, molding, and casting, making him a versatile and skilled creator.
Davis’ close friendship with Leppo dates back to 1992, and their show is the latest chapter in their shared adventure, reflecting their ever-growing bond and collaborative spirit.
Rachel Novak
Rachel is a Baltimore native and has been actively supporting the music and art community for decades. Through curiosity and her outgoing nature she’s grown her
network of amazing humans; musicians, artists, poets, studios, sound engineers, visual artists and more! She prides herself on learning what drives individuals and
encouraging them to pursue it intentionally, & full throttle. Rachel is a graduate from Notre Dame of MD with a concentration in Behavioral Science, Chemical Dependency
Counseling / Human Services. People are her JAM, connecting them, her gift. Rachel is also a published poet, lover of science, sound, gardening and a bit of a foodie.
Her full-time career with IKEA Global Business Operations keeps her in the loop with trends in communication, commerce and brand awareness, all while allowing time and
space to pursue her passions. Not to mention international travel opportunities!
Rachel first approached Davis in Nov of ‘24 when she came across the Sanity Lounge Podcast and had some ideas for content. She told him, “We’re going to be friends we just haven’t met yet” and a few short weeks later synchronicity placed them in each other’s paths at a local brewery, and strangers became friends. By February she was in the Lounge as a fly on the wall and met Leppo and Weal. The rest is History (actually, it is “Her” story) and it is a good one either way!