F.A.Q'S:(frequently asked questions...)
- What music are you listening to?
One eskimO, Incubus, Silversun Pickups, Elizabeth & the Catapult, One Republic, Coldplay, Augustana, The Bravery, Tina Dico, Depeche Mode, Sia, Jonatha Brooke, Matt Nathanson, Cyndi Lauper, Massive Attack, Sade, Fleet Foxes, Train, Tears for Fears...
- What are some of your favorite places to eat on the road?
I do enjoy eating & here are a few places along the way...if you are near these areas-Check them out!
Portland, OR- Masu (great sushi! Japanther & Japanista are amazing!)...& Mingo
NYC- i like a burger during happy hour at Pianos before a show if i am down near Living Room & Rockwood Music Hall...
Nashville, TN - You have to get fried pickles...just get 'em....
Asheville, NC- The Noodle Shop
Ithaca, NY- Felicia's homemade pizzas...& Maxie's Supper Club
Seattle, WA- go to Pike's Market
New Hope, PA-hop over to Deanna's in Lambertville NJ! Triumph Brewing Company rocks as well!
Provincetown, MA- Lorraine's
Rehoboth, DE- Blue Moon for brunch!
- Do you like playing solo or with the band better?
well, i love both! i like being able to do smaller venues stripped down..by myself, able to be a little more spotaneous...but, i also love the energy of the band & the excitement of people being on the same page & simultaneously expressing the feelings of the songs in a larger way.
- What is your favorite color?
orange
- How long have you been playing guitar?
I started at 6 when i taught myself from my dad's Mel Bay guitar book...been playing ever since! I was fortunate to have family around me like my Aunt Roseanne who played guitar, Uncle Angelo who played drums, Dad on guitar (plus he had a gospel group that would let me sit in with them), Cousin Butchie who played in a band...all of that really influenced me!
- What books are you reading?
Buddaism Plain & Simple - Steve Hagen, Post Secrets- Frank Warren, Hope for the Flowers, Grace ( Eventually)
- What movies are worth telling people to check out?
Shut up and Sing, Pieces of April ( for thanksgiving!), Dan in Real Life, Lars and the Real Girl, To Catch a Thief, The Italian Job (original one), The Devil Wears Prada, The Family Stone, Employee of the Month, 8 Women, The Air I Breathe