VIDEOS
As an organization that focuses on music therapy and storytelling among the tools and methods we believe contribute to healing and community, a lot of what we share is through video and recorded conversations. We’re grateful for the opportunity to introduce some of that to you.
DRUM CIRCLE TO HEAL FIRST RESPONDERS & VICTIMS OF THE TUBBS FIRE AT CHATEAU DIANA
This video narrated by musician and healerLauren Monroe, co-founder of the Raven Drum Foundation. The foundation partnered with Chateau Diana to bring a Drum Circle to Healdsburg to support healing and unite the first responders and survivors of the Tubbs Fire April 27, 2024. Once again, we were joined by the incredible and generous Alvin Taylor, Todd Sucherman and Wally Ingram who volunteered their time in service of the foundation’s mission.
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RAVEN DRUM MOUNTAIN RHYTHM RESET 2023
Raven Drum Foundation – In Association With Skyhawk Studio
Mountain Rhythm Reset 2023 – A Short Film By Ed Knowlton & Chris Hubka
Featuring: Lauren Monroe, Rick Allen, Roko Belic, Larry Broughton, Wally Ingram, Norbie Lara, Phil Lipof, J.r. Martinez, Beth Mcdougall M.d., Dan Nevins, John Roberts, Nikki Sixx, Matt Sorum, Glenn & Mindy Stearns
Special Thanks To Big Wind Singers Drum Group: Cherokee Brown, Arick Hernandez, Quinlin Hernandez, Cletus Moss, Ralphaelita Stump, Darin Surrell
Amazing Crew And Volunteers: Reggie Bautista, Mark Fleming, Matt Hanrahan, Steve Peake, Denisa Petricko, Sandy Sandberg, Mario Trujilo, Kristy White
Music By: Lauren Monroe, Rick Allen, Mt Rhythm Reset Drummers
Produced By Laurie Baker, Raven Drum Foundation ©2023
Thank You: Sagebrush Grille, Mangy Moose Saloon, Fireside Resort, Mike Demenno, Remo Drums, Laura Zito Designs, Interconnect Events, One In A Million Media
RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION & GOODNOISE STUDIO EVENT
Music shows us that everything is connected. It has the power to soothe your soul, revive your troubled spirit, and unite people as one. Rock legends and Hall of Fame inductees Rick Allen (Def Leppard) and Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver, Kings of Chaos) brought together a community of their drumming peers, supporters, donors and music lovers for a special event to honor and support Veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors at Sorum’s GoodNoise studio in Palm Springs. With a strong belief in the power of community and experiencing music together, the Raven Drum Foundation event kicked off with a healing drum circle and concluded with a live performance by Lauren Monroe. GoodNoise is devoted to backing mission-driven endeavors from scientific research to social and environmental impact.
12 Drummers Drumming
Raven Drum Foundation invited a stellar group of world class drummers, Veterans, first responders and supporters to the beautiful Amazing Grace estate to experience the magic of a drum circle, led by founders Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe. The event was a celebration of the healing benefits of music and community.
The program was filmed and highlights will be included in Musicians On Call’s Veterans Day virtual concert provided to VA hospitals across the country. The full 30-minute program will be offered exclusively to the VA from 11/11 to 12/12 and will culminate in a live zoom call with Rick, Lauren, and special guests. Following that, it will be available across multiple channels and on our partner sites. Thank you to our generous sponsors The Kampf Family, The Fox Family, REMO drums, and The Sessions.
12 Drummers Drumming – Full-Length Special
Raven Drum invited a stellar group of world class drummers, Veterans, first responders and supporters to the beautiful Amazing Grace estate to experience the magic of a drum circle, led by founders Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe. The event was a celebration of the healing benefits of music and community.
Raven Drum Foundation Benefit Show – The Cutting Room NYC, March 14, 2024
Raven Drum Foundation – the nonprofit started by legendary drummer Rick Allen of Def Leppard and healing arts practitioner / singer-songwriter Lauren Monroe – raised funds and awareness for Friends of Firefighters, Inc. with a benefit concert and All-Star Jam! Lauren Monroe performed with Rick to kick the evening off. Stars like Peter Criss (KISS), Paul Shaffer and Will Lee, Duane Trucks (Widespread Panic), Simon Kirke (Bad Company), Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel) Shawn Pelton and Christine Ohlman (SNL Band), Amy Helm & Charley Drayton, and Jim Keltner (Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Traveling Wilburys) and many more appeared at The Cutting Room on March 14th to help raise funds to support the mental health of New York’s Bravest. All-star jam under the musical direction of Billy Amendola. Event emcee – Maria Milito
12 Drummers Drumming Auction Announcement 2022
An extraordinary collection of music’s most influential & legendary drummers joined Rick Allen & Raven Drum Foundation once again to support our mission to provide trauma recovery & healing for veterans
and to help reduce the rate of suicide.
Healing Tools for PTSD – More Than Just Veterans Need Support
This conversation between John Roberts, a retired Marine and member of the Wounded Warrior Project, and Rick Allen, Def Leppard’s drummer, highlights their shared experiences with PTSD and their mission to raise awareness and normalize it. Both men describe the isolation and emotional struggles that followed their respective traumas—Roberts from a helicopter crash and Allen from a car accident that led to the loss of his arm. They emphasize the importance of building community, seeking help, and maintaining supportive connections as key steps toward healing. Drumming, in particular, became a therapeutic tool for Allen, helping him find calm and process his trauma. Together, they encourage others suffering from PTSD to reach out for help, stressing that asking for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Beyond The Backstage Pass – Lauren Monroe & Rick Allen
Streamed live on Nov 19, 2020
Beyond The Backstage Pass hosted by Vince Edwards.
Interview Series with Guests Lauren Monroe & Rick Allen of Raven Drum Foundation.
One is a Rockstar. One is a Warrior. Both Have PTS.
Rick Allen, drummer for the rock band Def Leppard, and John Roberts, warrior and EVP of warrior relations at Wounded Warrior Project come from two very different worlds, but share one thing in common, post-traumatic stress(PTS). They joined together to send a message of hope and help to warriors living with PTSD for 2014’s PTS Awareness Day.
Drum Circle Benefits
The Raven Drum Foundation actively supports veterans and first responders through the therapeutic power of drum circles. Founded by Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe, the foundation uses rhythm and drumming as a form of healing for individuals dealing with trauma, PTS, and stress. Drum circles provide a communal, safe space where veterans and first responders can connect with others who understand their experiences, allowing them to express emotions, reduce anxiety, and foster resilience. By combining rhythm with mindfulness and teamwork, the Raven Drum Foundation helps these heroes manage their stress, process trauma, and find pathways to mental and emotional well-being.
Raven Drum Foundation Drum Circle
Raven Drum Foundation, founded by Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe exists to serve, educate and empower veterans and people in crisis through the power of the drum.
