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Q
: How did you become the lead singer of 3nailz?
A: The summer after I finished high school, I received a call from the band. They were in search of a new front-man. We got together for two auditions, and it grew from there.
Q: Favorite gig?
A: That’s a tough one. So tough that I’ll give two answers:
First, we had the opportunity to play the Forum in Myrtle Beach at the same event as Avalon and Barlow Girl. It was several thousand people with an enormous stage, unbelievable lighting, and a crowd that somehow knew a lot of our music.
Second, last November we opened for NewSong and BlueTree. Sharing a stage with musicians of that caliber was humbling.
Q: Least favorite travel experience?
A: In the summer of 2006, we were on a small tour called the “Fire Inside Tour,” two bands, ten cities. The furthest show was in Des Moines, Iowa. While traveling, the tour bus blew four tires and a radiator. It was beyond “bad luck.” Terrible trip but some good shows!
Q: Most embarrassing moment on stage?
A: Very early on in the band, our lead guitarist had a string break during the first verse of our first song. I stalled while he changed guitars but his other guitar was tuned differently for the next song. Musically, it was a pure disaster and sounded terrible.
3nailz Performing LIVE
Q: Do you have a “lucky” ritual before each performance?
A: Just prayer. Beyond that, oddly enough, I stretch a lot before the show.
Q: What other music groups has 3nailz been compared to?
A: In secular music, we’ve been compared to Nickel Back. For Christian music, the music is a lot like Flyleaf, but with a male vocal. Also, I think we take a lot from Seventh Day Slumber but our set ranges into praise worship that can make us sound like Casting Crowns, MercyMe and even Hillsong.
Q: Advice to those considering attending CRAVE?
A: First, attend Crave. Don’t let anything else take that Friday night.
Second, come ready to bless others.
Third, come with your heart open to receive a blessing.
Fourth, be ready for some fun. If you’ve never been to a rock show, there are a lot of opportunities for crowd participation, so don’t feel weird about cutting loose a little.
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