I'm addicted to live music period. I will drop everything, including employment, to haul ass to a show. If fate is smiling on me, I'll drag 2-10 people with me.
Favorite Bands
In no particular order: Led Zeppelin, Rush, Pink Floyd, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tesla, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Metallica (in the 80's), Judas Priest, ACDC (the Bon Scott years), Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, KISS, Blue Oyster Cult, Montrose, Van Halen (David Lee Roth), Queensryche, Black Crowes, Boston, Black Sabbath, Ozzy's solo stuff, Ronnie James Dio, Soundgarden, Alice Cooper, Queen, Def Leppard (until the drummer lost his arm), Joe Satriani, Motorhead, Deep Purple, Scorpions, W.A.S.P., RATT, Dokken, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot, Rolling Stones, Skid Row, Twisted Sister, Pantera, Nickelback, Tool, Audioslave, and of course Halestorm.
Favorite Places
Any venue that regularly hosts live music (preferrably rock/metal), Vancouver, B.C., Pittsburgh, PA (huge Steelers fan), Nashville TN, Austin TX (both awesome places to catch a show), Holland, Denmark, Germany,
How did you first hear about Halestorm?
I heard 'I Get Off' on Lou Brutus's 'Hard Drive' radio show and knew that I'd be going to see them as soon as possible.
Favorite Halestorm moment/show?
A couple of things to share: I saw them in Knoxville, TN in September and met them at the CD signing table. The whole band was so nice, humble and gracious. I need to mention that they stole the show from Chevelle whose songs aren't nearly as technically advanced. I took a picture (now posted by DarkJennifer1) and had it blown up into a poster. She and I returned to the Valarium (in Knoxville, TN) to see them outperform Theory of a Deadman (this seems to be an ongoing trend!). Afterwards, Jennifer and I got to talk to the band and they signed our poster and even recognized Jennifer. That was a moment I'll not soon forget. I am proud to know that I'll happily lay down $50+ a ticket for the next album.