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?
I remember hearing Madonna for the first time and wanting painfully to BE her. She was just at the beginning of her career when my family discovered her and I would dress up in clothes to mimic her and dance around with a hairbrush as a microphone singing "Papa Don't Preach," (to the dismay of my parents as i was only ~6 years old and I didn't know what the song was about) and "Material Girl," etc. etc. I thought the words to "Like a Virgin" were 'like a bird dance' and my sister and i danced accordingly.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
Terry Riley, Beethoven, Debussy, I still listen to classical music. But then I turn on Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, Buffalo Springfield, and also poppy female artists like Imogen Heap and Bat for Lashes.
I also love weird music...I realize weird is a vague term, but basically anything that stands out as being completely and utterly different. The most obvious example I can think of that people might recognize would be John Cage.
And I actually think his music is pretty tame.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
This past year when I realized that I AM an artist. And I can do whatever I want artistically and I don't have to care a damn about what other people think. I have no plans of getting rich:)
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Yes. Music has saved me from depression, anxiety, and drug abuse.
I also believe it shapes your consciousness and helps you understand differing world views. I have learned more about humanity through song-writers than from anywhere else.
Music has gotten me through the tough times...and I think about that when I am creating it for other people.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
Technology has made it possible for me to even MAKE a record that sound sas good as what we are used to hearing on the radio. It has also made i possible for me to reach out to venues and fans and build a relationship with those that I would not have had the chance to do so 10 years ago. Really, before Myspace existed and was mainstream, there was still very little way an indie had a chance of reaching the world at large without beating the pavement 365 days a year.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
An old-but-loved-pair of leather boots
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