Q: When did you join "The Johnny Holm Band"?
A: October 18th, 2006. Three days before my birthday.
Q: How did you join "The Johnny Holm Band"?
A: Johnny saw me play with my jam band "Training Wheels", and he was leaving the bar. I saw Elliott there and he told me I could catch him if I ran outside. I thanked Johnny for coming out and seeing me play, and I said, "if you ever need a guitar player, let me know." A few Tuesdays later he gave me a call and asked me to join.
Q: What do you do for "The Johnny Holm Band"?
A: I play guitar and sing and (try to) dance. I don't have the best moves, but I'll show you 'em!
Q: Name your 3 biggest musical influences?
A: Led Zeppelin, of course. Joe Satriani got me into lead guitar. Creedence Clearwater Revival got me started singing songs that I could accompany myself with the guitar.
Q: What is your favorite song to play every night..after
night ..after night?
A: Any of them that I remember.
Q: What CD is in your CD player right now? Or Ipod?
A: I'm listening to Collective Soul's "Dosage" track three is amazing. I forgot the name of it, though.
Q: What has been your favorite place ever played?
A: A few years back I played out at Johnson's Barn near my hometown, Hunter. It's a big barn full of sweaty people, dancing and screaming their heads off.
Q: What was your most embarrassing moment ever on
stage?
A: I don't get embarrassed too easily, so I'll just say it'll happen pretty soon here.
Q: What is the most common question asked about
Johnny Holm?
A: How much does it cost to hire the JHB?
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Hunter, ND
Q: What is your favorite late night road snack?
A: Can I say two? Camel Lights, and Beef Jerky.
Q: What are 3 of your favorite movies?
A: This is Spinal Tap, Stripes, and Uncle Buck. John Candy is hilarious.
Q: Name 14 reasons why you love your job?
....................ok one?
A: I love the late nights, and sleeping in.