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What do you get when you mix the son of a Louisiana butcher, a dome builder, a philosophy major, and an ex-Israeli solider? NYU scientists who play rock n' roll, of course. Joseph LeDoux, Daniela Schiller, and Nina Galbraith Curley are neuroscientists who study emotion and memory functions of the brain, and Tyler Volk is an environmental scientist who has also written about mind and brain. Their songs are about brain, mind, and mental disorders (Mind-Body Problem, An Emotional Brain, All in a Nut, Memory Pill, and so on). We call our music "Heavy Mental."
The Amygdaloids are attracting attention. See nycmusic.net and Arianna Huffingington's Huffington Post blog and Salon.Com (cover story)
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    Member Since: 10/11/2006
    Band Website: amygdaloids.net
    Band Members: The Amygdaloids are:

    Joseph LeDoux: guitar, vocals

    Tyler Volk: guitar, vocals

    Nina Galbraith Curley: bass, backup vocals

    Daniela Schiller: drums, backup vocals

    Influences:Joe's Influences: Fats Domino, Carl Perkins, Johnny Rivers, Hank Williams, Clifton Chenier, Bobby Bare, Greek Fountains, Beatles, Little Bob and the Lollypops, Boogie Kings, Baracudas, Curtis Mayfield, Dylan, Tim Hardin, Neil Young, Stanely Turrentine, Al Kooper, Merle Haggard, Danny Cohen, Keith Richads, Warren Zevon, The Band, Hendrix, Clapton, Television, Van the Man, Carol King, John Fogerty, Gram Parsons, Byrds, Stan Getz, Mayall and Blues Breakers, Richard Thompson, Kurt Cobain, Jorge Ben, Ramones, Leonard Cohen, John Mayer, Suzanne Vega, Mark Knopfler, Everclear, David Byrne, Wilco, The Kennedys.
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    Amygdaloids at Madison Sq Garden
    Amygdaloids Rock The Kennedy Center

    Amygdaloids Rock The Kennedy Center

    The Amygdaloids | MySpace Music Videos Live concert at Union Hall

    Live concert at Union Hall

    The Amygdaloids | MySpace Music Videos

    Heavy Mental

    Record Label: Unsigned

    My Blog

    "Catch us if you can"

    The Amygdaloids' last show before the band disperses for the summer.  It's early (7pm) so stop by after work or on your way out on the town.   7pm Wednesday May 19Kenny's Castaways157 Bleecker St ...
    Posted by on Tue, 11 May 2010 06:23:00 GMT

    Rocking the Brainwave Series to its Finish

    Rocking the Brainwave Series to its Finish- Joseph LeDoux and Guitarist Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Band in the conclusion of the 2010 Brainwave Series. (April 24, 2010 by Noah Hutton).
    Posted by on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:37:00 GMT

    Upcoming events

    Sun. June 6, Entertaining Science, Cornelia St Cafe in the Village. Joe and Daniela will lecture on Fear and then The Amygdaoids will play.
    Posted by on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:52:00 GMT

    Tues Night Gig and Party

    The Amygdaloids at the Lakeside Lounge Tues June 2  9pm  Ave B and 10th St  NYC
    Posted by on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:42:00 GMT

    Joseph LeDoux's posters on THE HUFFINGTON POST

    Well Tuned Guitars and Highly Strung People (posted April, 2010) How does your brain work? (Posted May 11, 2009) Guns, Germs and Squeals (Posted May 13, 2009 | 06:53 AM (EST)Why the "Right Brain" Idea...
    Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 06:06:00 GMT

    Sun night in Cambridge- Post 15: Highway 61 Revisited

    new blog entry at http://ledouxjoseph.blogspot.com/all about the open mic at the Corner House in Cambridge, sponsored by Acoustic Stage, one of our Firends here.
    Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 00:51:00 GMT

    Spanish Castle Magic: Post 14 of Joe's blog from Cambridge

    http://ledouxjoseph.blogspot.com/Check out stories of science and life from Joe's mini-sabbatical at Cambridge University.  The most recent post is about his trip to Valencia, Spain.
    Posted by on Fri, 08 May 2009 07:44:00 GMT

    FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH: Joseph LeDoux's Exploits on Sabbatical at Cambridge

    Post 1: Saturday, April 11, 2009, Cambridge UKPost 2: Why For What Its WorthPost 3: One is the Loneliest NumberPost 4: Curse of the Watchtower, or Life Imitates BlogPost 5: Guys, Spies, Rough Stuff...
    Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:23:00 GMT

    Check out this event: Roct-It Science Music Festival

    Hosted By:The AmygdaloidsWhen:Tuesday, March 03, 2009Where:Highline Ballroom431 W 16th StreetNew York 10011Description:Scientists who are musicians will share stage with rock stars. Featuring Rufus Wa...
    Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:43:00 GMT

    ROCK IT SCIENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL

    Rock It Science will feature The Amygdaloids and other bands made up of scientists, and lots of great guest artists: Lenny Kaye, Dee Snider, The Kennedys, Peter Holsapple, Gary Lucas, Steve Wynn, Dan...
    Posted by on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:50:00 GMT