Astrological Sign: Gemini
Birthday: 6/15/76
Fave food: Burgers & fries
Fave time of day: Nighttime
Fave songwriter: Babyface
Best childhood memory: When I was in a play at the
Youngstown Playhouse, "Babes in Toyland"
Person who has most influenced your life: My mother
Been signing/playing an instrument since: 13 years old
Were or would have been voted "most" (i.e. most spirited) in high school: Biggest flirt
Most embarrassing performing experience: I was on stage clapping to get the crowd pumped up when my ring flew off and hit someone in the crowd.
Most inspired musically by: Artists with longevity
Favorite place to visit: Home
Who would you most like to meet - living or not: Michael Jackson and Jim Carrey
CDs in your player right now? Sublime, I.C.P., Eminem, Dru Hill, Metallica, and Shania Twain
Where you were when you first heard your song in public: The Disney Store
Book, video, and song that would keep you from going insane if you were stranded on an island: A Stephen King novel, "Happy Gilmore," "Santeria" - Sublime
Odd nicknames, if you have them, and how you got them: D.C. - Dallas gave it to me. It stands for "Dazed & Confused." I forget things!
What is the one essential item you take on tour? My laptop
Sports you play: Golf and football
Describe the other guys in Youngstown: Sammy is the sensative jock. Dallas is the intense musical perfectionist.
How long you practice (singing/instrument) every week: When we have a show or something we practice about 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.
The oddest place you've been recognized: WalMart
Do you ever get stage fright? If so, how do you get over it to perform? Once in a while. I used to though now I just tell myself that this is my job and to go out and do it the best I can.
How would you describe your music? Fun, energetic, soulful. It can have you on the dance floor then crying on someone's shoulder the next.
