1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
my parents came to a show, and said, we think you should take a break from college and go play music, this seems to make you happy. i said, yes it does! hoorayyy no more scantron sheets!
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
thats interesting, cause we just finished a 6 1/2 week tour, and then i was home for a week, and then i have been in hawaii surfing for the last week, and on the plane today, i didnt listen to my ipod, i just listened to the 'natural' station that you could select on the plane. It was basically all the beatles catalog on the xylaphone. but i realized, since i have been home from tour, i havent had the desire to listen to anything. nothing with words at least. but in general, i really love all music, lately, i love the new jack johnson record, santo gold, and all of the bob marley catalog.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
my greatest moment is always around the corner. with this job you cant expect anything, its so unpredictable, so i just try to enjoy where i am and what i am doing right now. notable moments (haha) include; recording this last record in london, singing a song with cat stevens, and i would say when this girl on valentines day in arizona, jumped the barricade climbed on stage and gave me a huge hug. that was pretty bad ass.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
music is something we can all connect with, and i think when we connect with something, we can most definitely be inspired by it. and inspiration can fuel the action for change. just look at dylan in the 60's. perfect example.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
i always think about how when i was in high school, no one had cell phones, and i was a rarity to have a computer at home. we used to go on the school library computers to go on the internet, and back then, no one hardly even know what the internet was. i remember when i started playing music. i used to burn cds on the computer and sell them at the pizza place i worked at, and then i would sell them at shows, and i would have a mailing list. but no one had myspace, or face book or barely a website. it just amazes me how much the internet has opened the door for music and artists. you can do everything on your own, and people can find and discover music on their own. its pretty awesome. im def a big fan of myspace. its a great way to spread your music and let your fans grow with you.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
ooooh tough call...
i would be my patent leather marc jacobs peep toe heels, because they are so classy and so timeless and theyve never let me down. but then i might get tired and want to be my favorite pair of sanuk suade doe sandals in brown :)
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