Mark and Me Podcast Episode 210: Connie Sgarbossa (SeeYouSpaceCowboy)
Jun 28, 2022
Connie Sgarbossa, vocalist and songwriter for hardcore punk band SeeYouSpaceCowboy, talks candidly about music, recovery and creative life. She discusses early punk influences, choosing touring over a conventional career, lineup changes and writing during the pandemic. Honest conversations cover overdose, ongoing recovery, grief, visibility, and using songwriting as catharsis.
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Stable Lineup Turned The Band Into A Team
- Connie describes the current lineup as the most stable and collaborative they've had, moving from single-writer dynamics to shared writing.
- That stability reduced conflict and made the band a 'well-oiled machine' for touring and writing.
Near Overdose And The Ongoing Reality Of Recovery
- Connie recounts nearly dying from an overdose and struggling with bipolar disorder and addiction, describing withdrawal, relapses, and ongoing recovery challenges.
- She emphasises that sobriety is a process; she was one month clean from opiates at the time but expects relapses are part of recovery.
Treat Recovery As A Long Process Not An Overnight Fix
- Be honest that quitting is a process: expect withdrawal, possible relapses, and long-term management rather than immediate perfection.
- Seek support from ex-addicts or friends who can intervene when cravings arise and hold you accountable.