The band, comprised of four NYU scientists, plays a blend of original tunes (“Mind-Body Problem,” “All in a Nut,” “If You Want Your Mind to Last”) and covers (“19th Nervous Breakdown,” “Manic Depression,” and more) collectively dubbed “Brain Rock.”
New York University Neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux, author of The Emotional Brain and Synaptic Self: How Our Brains Become Who We Are, will deliver a public lecture, “Fearful Brains in an Anxious World,” followed by a concert with his band, the Amygdaloids, on Wed., Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. at Union Hall (702 Union St [at 5th Ave], Park Slope, Brooklyn).
The band, comprised of four NYU scientists, plays a blend of original tunes (“Mind-Body Problem,” “All in a Nut,” “If You Want Your Mind to Last”) and covers (“19th Nervous Breakdown,” “Manic Depression,” and more) collectively dubbed “Brain Rock—BROCK.”
The event is free and open to the public, which may call 718.638.4400 for more information. Reporters interested in attending the event should contact Dorian Devins at gal9000@verizon.net for reserved seating.
- Who: The Amygdaloids: Joseph LeDoux, neuroscientist, guitar; Tyler Volk, environmental scientist, guitar; Nina Galbraith Curley, psychologist, bass; Daniela Schiller, neuroscientist, drums
- What: Performance-“Night of Mental Disorder”
- When: Wed., Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Union Hall, 702 Union St (at 5th Ave), Park Slope, Brooklyn