Instrument(s): Vocals 

Location: Ravenna, Ohio 

How did you get into Pink Floyd?  My parents had a huge, eclectic musical influence on me growing up. We listened to a lot of classic rock, Motown, pop, Gospel, and R&B/soul. I’ve always loved Aretha Franklin, The Band, Elvis, Freddie Mercury, Fiona Apple, Whitney Houston, En Vogue, just to name a few. Pink Floyd was part of the mix; I didn’t really start listening to them more until I was in high school.

What made you join DSOTM? I had seen the band a few times in Kent; I thought they were great but needed a backup singer to fill their sound. So, I asked about auditioning for them and a few weeks later did just that! I’ve been a member since April 2012. 

Favorite Pink Floyd song and why? Anything I can belt out, really! I will always be in love with “Great Gig in the Sky” and thoroughly enjoy singing it. “What Do You Want from Me,” “Shine On..“ and “Dogs of War” are a few others.

Favorite Pink Floyd album and why?  Dark Side of the Moon and Animals. 

What equipment do you use?  TELEFUNKEN M80 HANDHELD VOCAL MIC, KZ ZSN PRO X HYBRID BALANCE IN-EAR MONITOR BUDS

Brief musical history:  I’ve been singing since I was kid; I was in the children’s choir at church for a while, as well as being in the chorus for the musicals put on by my high school. However, I was always too shy to sing in front of others until I was in my twenties, basically right before I joined the band. My entire family was shocked when I announced I was joining a band. Now, I sing/hum to myself, or along with things, anywhere and everywhere, every chance I get whether I mean to or not; at the store, karaoke nights, while cooking, or washing the dishes, you name it. 

Name of the first band you were in:  This is the first band I can say I’m a part of.  I joined my friends' band, Made Like Trees, on stage a few times to perform a cover of ‘Time’ by Pink Floyd! If it weren’t for that experience, I probably wouldn’t have gotten up the nerve to audition for this incredible band. 

Best gig and why?  Of the countless shows the band has put on throughout the years, one of my favorite gigs was Party in the Park in Rochester, NY in 2021 – nearly 7,000+ people came out to see the band. Most recently, it would have to be a couple of our shows last summer -- The King of Clubs in Columbus, Classic Fest at Nelsons Ledges Quarry Park, and Mentor Rocks. King of Clubs was a very cool venue; the Mentor show brought out about 10,000 people and it was exhilarating and overwhelming. I truly love performing with this group of super talented musicians and plan to do so for years to come!