Occasionally I get people asking me how I “meet all these famous people” that are in my pictures and interviews. The answer to that question varies with every person, and in some cases they find me first. I met Travis Clark of We The Kings in May 2011 when they were opening for Anberlin at … Continue reading
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Austin Carlile, My First & Most Embarrassing On-Camera Moment!
I do NOT get flustered easily on camera, but what transpired in the moments leading up to my interview with Of Mice & Men frontman, Austin Carlile, shall forever remain a mystery to those who weren’t around to witness it. I’ll admit I really didn’t know much about Austin, but from the moment we met, … Continue reading
311
I didn’t realize how many hits 311 has until I saw them play at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. (Click here for photos) It was fun for me to research the band leading up to this interview, and after hearing back from frontman Nick Hexum I have a whole new respect and appreciation for them. Continue reading
Oh Isaac, You Shouldn’t Have… No Really, DON’T.
The Fray is one of my top 10 favorite bands, so I was ECSTATIC when I got the confirmation that I’d be sitting down with frontman Isaac Slade before their show at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. I always tell artists that I like to make interviews more of a conversation with a friend versus the … Continue reading
Triple Dose of Jax Beach
If you ever visit Jacksonville Beach and ask someone who their favorite local musician is, chances are one of these three names will be the answer: Charlie Walker Ryan Campbell (Split Tone) Nate Holley I had the privilege of writing about one of closest friends (Charlie), oldest friends (Ryan), and newest friends (Nate) this month. … Continue reading
Go Radio: Alex Reed or Alex Bieber?
Sat down with Alex from Go Radio for what was definitely one of the most fun interviews Iโve done. Jason picked up a new skill, and we did our best impressions of Alex. This was the second interview I got thanks to Twitter and it was well worth a little stalking ๐ Visit their website … Continue reading
Nash Overstreet & Cirque du Soleil?
Social media is aย very powerful tool. I usually have to jump through a few hoops to score an interview, but this month all it took was ONE tweet to Hot Chelle Rae guitarist, Nash Overstreet, for me to land the interview ๐ It was so last minute that I totally forgot my laptop and ended … Continue reading
DJ Bonics– From Pittsburgh Radio Airwaves to Global Private Airplanes
One thing you need to know about me is that I have friends from ALL walks of life. Some might be surprised to learn that I’m a big hip-hop fan considering that my iPod consists mostly of alternative rock and radio pop hits. I don’t discriminate though– I’ll listen to anything! I met DJ Bonics … Continue reading
Andy Grammer- My FIRST Interview EVER!
I’m so happy that my first published interview is with Andy Grammer! I first met Andy last year, so when I decided to do freelance music interviews with a local Jacksonville magazine, I knew he would be a good start. Keep a look out for Andy in 2012. He has some GREAT things in the … Continue reading