One2One With The National Rifle

On my trip to TWICON 09, I could not wait to see 100 Monkeys live…But what I got was double the listening pleasure. What a surprise their opening act
was…The National Rifle, a Great Indie Rock band, with the best sound I have heard in a long time.

I asked them for an interview, and they were friendly and great, I loved how they involved themselves with the audience. They made everyone feel good!

I told them I loved their music, it was what I call “HAPPY” music…You can’t help but dance and smile and move with it.

I would have to say that 100 Monkeys struck gold when choosing
TNR as an opening act, very much compliments their style as well, seeing them interact during the encore at the Palladium was totally priceless. I have added some photos from the show, as well as some after in them you will see Heather (Our usual Videographer), JJ (Our friend, and who we adopted as our PR/talent scout) Sarah (our photographer) and me of course!

Here are some of their answers to our questions:

O2O: Please introduce the band and tell us a bit about each and their role & personality:

Hugh: Guitar/Beat Vocals- Called Papa- The Organized one

Jeremiah: Bassist/Stripper (Yes, Seemed to constantly take his clothes off! –Girls loved it!)

Lynna-Keyboards/Vocals (I call her the Beauty-The Guys are the Beasts)

Buddy: Drums /Vocals - The Confused One… (He was a lot of fun as well)


O2O:How long have you all played together?

TNR: The National Rifle a Indy Rock Band in their mid-20’s have been together for about 3 yrs, (couple band mates for over 10) and Lynna (pronounced Lenay) joined 7 months ago. She is an amazing part of this band. They are a perfect mesh of talent and personality.

O2O: Tell us how you came up with the name The National Rifle?

Hugh came up with the name of the band. The first two albums are very political in nature - it is all kind of mocking the extreme right wings views/opinions - "The National Rifle" was kind of a symbolic way of mocking it but it is also a name that stands out.

O2O:Who are your musical influences?

Jeremiah: 100 Monkeys of course… (He says after an amazing show…)

Lynna: Beatles, Radiohead..And too many to mention

Buddy: Clash, Beatles

Hugh- Bob Marley, Biggie

O2O: If you could play with any artist who would it be?

TNR: Radiohead /Lou Reed

O2O: Thanks you so much you all have been great! Can’t wait to see you in my
neck of the woods Kansas City. Where are you off to next?

TNR: We are playing L.A. next (The Mint, The Viper Room, & The Scene)with
100 Monkeys and Then off on our own.

O2O: Alright guys Again I wish the best of luck…You are amazing..Can’t wait
to hear and see you again! Thanks for you time.

O2O: Please watch our video clip TNR are so much FUN! If you get to see them
live…Go for it!!

One2One With Jamie Lynn Noon

One2One was able to catch up with Jamie Lynn Noon and ask her a few questions.

The 23 year old Californian, is one of the latest singer / songwriters on the scene.

Composing all of her own music, this young woman started writing songs when she was around 16 years old.. Her new album, "A Moment To Break" was released on January 27, 2009 and featured 6 of her best songs from her already large repertoire including “I’m Trying” one of the very first songs Jamie ever wrote – right out of high school.

Co-produced by Jamie and film/television music veteran and producer Kevin Harris and mastered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Brian Gardner (No Doubt / Christina Aguilera / Avril Lavigne) , " A Moment To Break" the title song on her album has an energy like none other, it is a most electrifying song in its own. Very peaceful and very passionate, her voice can lift up your spirits in any mood possible.

Recently, her single, “’Til Ya Make It,” produced by Grammy and Oscar-nominated producer/songwriter, Jud Friedman (Whitney Houston/James Ingram/Kenny Loggins), was featured in the hit television series, Saints and Sinners.

Listening to her music, you can catch a glimpse of this engaging singer and Jamie’s warmth and honesty comes across in her lyrics and in the tone and tempo of her songs.

O2O: What are you currently working on? Is there another album in the works? If so, when is the release date? (Approximately)
JLN: I am working on a follow up release... And anticipate a summer release! :)

O2O: What is your current inspiration?
JLN: I find and draw inspiration from so many things – life, love, and the road that I am currently taking in my career.

O2O: What do you do for fun? What's fun for you nowadays?
JLN: Music! I am lucky in that I absolutely love, wholeheartedly, what I do.

O2O: What does success mean to you?
JLN: Success, to me, is a sense of fulfillment within oneself.

O2O: Do you have time to read? If so, what type of books do you read?
JLN: I love fiction. I love getting lost in the stories and lives of the characters and the imagination!

O2O: Your songs are very emotional , do you think of yourself as an emotional person?
JLN: Very much so!

O2O: What barriers do you face being a woman artist in LA?
JLN: I think the only barriers are the ones we create ourselves.

O2O: Do you find your songs sound the same both before and after they are recorded? Or do they evolve as they are being recorded?
JLN: The core of the song is the same, but they definitely evolve and come to life as they are recorded...
And it’s always rewarding hearing your vision become something tangible.

O2O: Many artists taste success and they let it go to their head. How do you keep yourself grounded?
JLN: I have a strong sense of self and of family , and it would take a lot to take that out from under me! :)

"A Moment To Break" is now available on itunes and amazon.com

One2One With Adam Gilchrist

With a voice unlike any of today’s mainstream crooners, Adam Gilchrist’s folksy approach to modern day music is one worth hearing. From the haunting ballad “Silence” to the tragically romantic “Without Warning”, listeners will embark on a voyage layered with soothing melodies and inspirational verse. One2One’s interview with Adam revealed that he has already accomplished a couple rock-star feats, including the requisite stint in rehab prompted by a fall into the lifestyle of sex, drugs, and of course…rock and roll. With those experiences behind him, Adam continues to write new material and is now looking to get his music on the radio. Check out One2One’s Q&A with Adam Gilchrist to learn more about this star on the rise.

O2O: What is your favorite song that you've recorded? Why?
A.G: That would probably have to be "Silence". It was a simple song when I wrote it, and to me it still has a certain simplicity to it on the CD. The keys extenuate that lonely, eerie feeling that I felt when I wrote it. The recording did not take away from the song, but I feel it improved to capture my mood.

O2O: What book is on your nightstand table?
A.G: On the floor beside my nightstand is a cook book entitled "International Cooking" and a book entitled "The Darkest Evening of the Year". I have yet to open that one, so I really can't say how it is (it is a thriller, I know that much). I work as a cook at a restaurant which explains the cookbook.

O2O: Where do you get your inspiration? Where did "Without Warning" come from?
A.G: I draw a lot on just everyday struggles that I have had. I write about my ups, and my downs, my fears, insecurities, the future and hope. Whatever I am writing about, I try to create a good flowing story. "Without Warning" is about someone old having a terminal illness, knowing they are about to die, but they don't want to go. The influence for the song's chorus came from the last moments before my grandfathers passing.

O2O: Do you find your recorded songs come out to what you actually heard in your head?
A.G: Sometimes they come out how I heard them, and sometimes they take on a whole new life. That is the beauty of recording, once you start to layer in other instruments, the song can become something new. But there are times when I like just keeping things simple with me and a guitar. I just have to pay attention to my gut and my conscience. I know when something strikes me as "not right", and I have to try another approach.

O2O: What does success mean to you?
A.G: Success means achieving my goals, overcoming obstacles, not quitting... It all has to do with balance. I don't know if I will ever say "Ah, I finally made it", cause I don't want to stop growing and learning. I believe there is always another challenge around the corner...and I am a little afraid.

O2O: What are you working on right now?
A.G: At the moment I am looking to get some musicians together to go into the studio and record some new material that I have. I miss having other musicians with me......it has a certain camaraderie. The goal is to try and get some music out on the radio, first utilizing the local radio stations. All the while I am constantly working on new material.

O2O: Why did you decide to be a one man band? Was this a conscience decision?
A.G: It just happened really. I was playing in a band up until three years back, enjoyed it I must say, but I started to take a turn off of the right path of life and wasn't doing to good. To put it bluntly, I needed to get some help, and that is what I did. I put getting my life back in order as a priority and had to leave the music scene for awhile. I never stopped writing, even while I was in treatment....so it just naturally became me and my guitar.

One2One With John Nathaniel

He doesn’t go for the usual, and as he puts it "cliché", version of talking in the third person, telling you about his accomplishments. Rather, John Nathaniel talks to you in a real, personal conversation. His ideas and opinions are right there.

His myspace account is an engaging experience in itself. As I type this, John’s song “Ever” is playing in the background, and I'm reading his About Me section.
It gives me the sense that although he is a young musician, he has a depth of maturity that is typically found in more seasoned and experienced musicians.

John describes himself as an “indie” artist - which, for him, means he’s doing it himself. From having his own recording studio, to knowing how to play bass, guitar, piano and a bit of drums. John prefers to have an “acoustic” feel to his songs because of the feeling that it adds, believing that a "great song can always be sung with only an acoustic and still sound great."

He writes all his own songs and when I asked him what his favorite song was he answered me
"There's not just one, there are a few songs that I've written that I really like for different reasons.
"Stay" for the strings arrangement and the emotional aspect of the song.
"Overdrive" (from my upcoming EP) for its energy and all the cool effects.
"Sleeping With The Enemy" for its lyrical content.
I guess there is something about every song I record, so I can't just pick one."

O2O: Who would you consider to be your musical influences?
JN: Pretty much everything I listen to influences me, from Rock to Classical music. If I have to pick a 80/90s music like :

Bon Jovi
Vertical Horizon
Collective Soul
Elton John
and I also have earlier influences like THE BEATLES

O2O : What are you working on right now?
JN: I'm currently working on my 3rd EP. I'm working on a song called
"See What We've Become" which is about a hero, living among us who has a point
of view. He wants to help and save people but he also
wants to make them realize
that they're the ones making the mess.

O2O: What was the most difficult song you've ever written and why?
JN: I guess musically, "See What We've Become" is pretty much out there, mostly because of its minor scale and the weird notes here and there. Also I really had a dilemma when it came to picking the tempo of the song, I really
had to make
compromises on certain parts to have the right groove.

O2O: What does success mean to you?
JN: Success to me, is being recognized for your work by a certain group of people. It doesn't have to mean that you play on the radio or on TV. Certain people think fame is success. It is in a way, but not for me. I'd rather be recognized for the music
I play than for trying to play pretty boy on TV.

O2O: Do you find your recorded songs come out to what
you actually heard in your head? Or do they evolve?
JN: You know what, I sometimes get a melody in my head,
I usually turn on my computer, record the idea in
5 minutes on my keyboard (or sing it on my
webcam and save the file).

Then, when it's time to record new material, I browse
through all those ideas and pick the ones that have potential. It also gives me a perspective to listen to
it a few months later. I can decide which ones are
good, and which ones are.....just plain bad - hahahaha!

But seriously, it works well. I also write music on the spot. I schedule a time and a date, I sit down and write! Inspiration is like a muscle, you have to train it and the more you write, the more you'll be inspired.

John is looking forward to “traveling the world, doing i
ntense tours and continuing to make a living out of playing music and singing”. John readily includes his fans in his future, thanking everyone for their support and explaining that he loves to see people singing his tunes and going to his concerts. While watching one of his videos,
I noticed how he interacts with his audience; he’s
not up there
alone - he takes his fans with him on his journey.

Managed by Mike B (Insights Management), John is working on his 3rd EP, the first two being “Shades of Gray” and “Crash and Burn”. He has released a new single,
“Two of Us”, which is currently available on itunes.

One2One With Zane Lewis

I stumbled upon Zane Lewis through myspace searching and knew I just had to bring his art to the forefront. He’s the type of country artist that no matter what mood you’re in, there’s a song for it. With a voice that ranges between a fun, loving, to sweet and sincere to downright, flat out sexy, Zane Lewis captures the modern country spirit and fans with the energy of a big star label.

“I gotta warn you, though. When I'm onstage, I'm an in-your-face guy and I’m all about getting the crowd jacked up and everyone enjoying themselves.” Zane says on his myspace page.

Zane’s first album, This Town, was released in 2003 and had 3 Texas Music Chart Hits- However, his second, self titled album, which was released in March 2008, by Slant Records is making a lot of noise with songs such as “Come With Me” (written by Brandon Hart), “Bad Ass Country Band” and “Southland”. This sixth generation Texan really brings his love for music and performing to the stage both on and off of it.

Partying and performing isn’t the only love for this Texan man. (Although he does enjoy his party) He has a deep sense of love and commitment for his parents who have both taken ill over the past 7 months. His mother having a heart attack on November 10, 2008, and his father suffered complete heart and respitory failure during a "routine" surgical procedure on Feb. 27th, 2009. Zane canceled both shows that he had planned in order to be with his parents. Both parents are recovering and Zane thanks all the well wishers for all of their support.

"I love doing what I'm doing — Creating music that makes people "feel" emotion...and then partying a little at the end of the day. Okay, partying a LOT at the end of the day!.......I put everything I have into this album( Self Titled) . I call it my own brand of “fuel-injected country." ......Now you know what you're getting yourself into. If you feel brave enough, come out and party with us at a show!"
~ Zane Lewis, myspace page

O2O: What are you working on right now?
Z.L.: Making as many friends on the road as
possible. I'm just trying to get my music heard,
and put on great shows. I've been writing, but
not necessarily for a next album yet. My self-titled
release has had two singles get some solid radio
play, and we probably have at least two more
that will be released to radio before another
album breaks.

O2O: Where do you get your inspiration?
Where did "Come With Me" come from?
Z.L.: Inspiration comes from a lot of different
places. Sometimes it's a specific experience
that's happened to me personally, or someone I know. While other times it's just a frame of mind I'm when a song idea hits me. That's usually when the honky-tonk songs strike. I seem to be in that frame of mind a lot. "Come With Me" was written by a friend of mine from Oklahoma, Brandon Hart. We were holed up in a hotel room in Nashville writing a song together. The song we were writing was coming along okay, but I couldn't get "Come With Me" out of my head because I had just heard it in the truck earlier that morning on a demo CD he'd given me. By the time I got back to Texas the next day I decided I had to cut that song.

O2O: What does success mean to you?
Z.L.: When I first started out I viewed success as
having hit songs that everyone would recognized.
But now that I've been in the business for a few
years, I realize that success is really measured
in increments. Building a true following of 'friends,'
takes time and devotion. And as long as I keep
reaching more people who get what I have to
offer, and the crowds keep getting bigger at my
shows, I will consider myself an 'ongoing success.'

O2O: Do you get a chance to read? If So, What
book is on your nightstand table?
Z.L.: If you could only see my nightstand! I probably
have 8 to 10 unfinished books stacked on top,
or in one of the drawers. So I guess the answer would
be, No, I don' have much time to read. Or it may be more of, I can't seem to stay focused long enough to finish one. The subjects are mostly success stories, biography types. I do read a lot of magazines and newspapers, though.

O2O: Do you find your recorded songs come out
to what you actually heard in your head?
Z.L.: I think the best songs I have written are
those in which an infectious melody just came
to me. Usually at one or two o'clock in the
morning when I can't sleep. I will run and get my digital recorder to capture the moment, and then I'll fall right to sleep, get up the next day, and write the song. The actual recorded versionsometimes matches that, and sometimes it takes on a life of its own. It's kind of like watching a child grow up. You have preconceived ideas of what you envision that child doing in life. But at the end of the day, their own spirit takes off with a little bit of you inside.

O2O: What is your favorite song that you've
recorded? Why?
Z.L.: I love playing honky-tonk, raucous, party
songs live. There is nothing like getting a crowd
amped up with a song like 'Welcome to the Southland,' 'This Town' (from my first album), or 'Bad Ass Country Band.' But I would have to say my favorite to date is a song I wrote that hasn't even been recorded yet, I'm Not Alone.' It's one I wrote after coming home from a long road trip. When I'm on the road, the first thing I think about is being back home with my family. And the line, 'I'm not alone out on this road, when my mind's back home,' sums
up my state of mind perfectly.

O2O: Finally, you have gone through so much this
past year. You always seem to have time and a
smile for your fans Where do you find it in you to be so giving? Without, it seems, rest. Since I've also seen your schedule and you're pretty booked up.
Z.L.: I've always been more of a 'giver' than a
'taker.' The only reason I record music is so I can
go out and perform it in front of a lot of friends,
and as often as possible. I live to be on stage.
And before and after every show, the most fun
thing for me to do is meet the friends we've made.
I get a rush out of visiting with everyone who has
come out to join the party. It took me six years to
get out of college because I had a tendency
to party too much. Now I get to do it for a living.
The parties have just gotten a bigger, and more frequent!

Recently, Zane was invited to play the final night of the big EquiBlues Country Music Rodeo in France with Patty Lovelace on the 14th of August. So Bon Voyage, Zane, I guess this country boy’s gonna meet France!

One2One With Brandon Hart

Just listening to Brandon Hart sing “Summer of Wichita”, I can close my eyes and practically feel the wheat field beneath my fingertips. Brandon's voice, his lyrics, his music gives you the sense that you’re right in the middle of Kansas. Down home country, and that’s a “Good Thang”

While Brandon was attending High School, then the University of Oklahoma, he started thinking about songwriting / performing as a career choice. He packed up, and moved to Nashville, struggling for 5 years, selling boots in the downtown area. Brandon Hart has more than paid his dues, so to speak. In 2000, he got his first real big break and was signed with Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville. Hart is writing with such veteran songwriters as Mark D. Sanders, Tommy Lee James, Ed Hill, Stephony Smith, Gary Burr, Kostas, and Tia Sillers.

Right from the moment that I landed on Brandon’s myspace page, and heard his songs playing, I saw a true artist and I needed to bring Brandon’s talent to the front.
He’s the one in the background. Writing and composing lyrics and melodies that get stuck in your head for days…(trust me, I’ve had the song ‘It’s a Good Thang in my head since I first heard it!) It’s Brandon’s lyrics and music scores that singers bring to life. Although he dreams that one day he will be a successful recording artist, he spends most of his time, writing amazing songs. Not too long ago, Mercury recording artist Mark Wills recorded Brandon's song "That's A Good Thang" A song that sticks in your head and gets you dancing in your seat.

O2O: What is your favorite song that you've written and recorded?
B.H.: It's a new one that hasn't been released yet. It's a hell of a song called "Shake Your Tailgate". The recording turned out great and should be on iTunes soon! I'll let you know when we get a drop date.

O2O: Who would you consider to be your musical influences?
B.H.: I was the kid in the middle of the living room floor with my parents record collection spread out everywhere. I didn't know any of the artists at the time but I would just listen to everything. I can still remember when I stumbled onto "When a Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge. That impacted my life! What a defining time for me. I remember Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Bob Dylan, Journey, The Cars, George Strait, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John and Bernie Taupin, James Taylor, and Billy Joel all being in that pile. Those are certainly the greatest influences on my writing.

O2O: What are you working on right now?
B.H.: Right now I'm working on the second album. It's written and ready to record. I have the first single "Shake Your Tailgate" ready to go!

O2O: What do you do for fun? What's fun for you nowadays...
B.H.: The most fun I've had my in my life is playing with my son. There is nothing better.

O2O: Do you get nervous at performing live?
B.H.: Sometimes I do. But I'm pretty ornery, I just take that nervous energy and push myself into doing something crazy.

O2O: What advice would you give to an aspiring songwriter?
B.H.: Don't Stop Believin! ever....

One2One With The Life Of Riley

Working on his 2nd CD " Long Way Home", to be released July 2009, and getting ready to tour, busy singer / songwriter / actor - Riley Smith, was able to have an email interview with One2One Pro Media.

Based out of L.A, Calfornia, 31 year old, Riley is a long way from home. Born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Riley was scouted to compete at the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) convention in New York. He picked up a campaign to model for Tommy Hilfiger. Deciding to stay in New York, he turned down a basketball scholarship, and enrolled in an acting class.

However, this article isn't about his feats as an actor, but his band's (The Life Of Riley) talent of singing/songwriting

Growing up on his family's quarter horse ranch, Riley remembers being as young as 4 years old and singing all day long. At the end of the night, performing for his family. Music was put on the back burner as he got older, and busier and it was only after many hours of downtime on a set that Riley decided to do something with his creativeity and started writing.

Getting together with Henri (Hank) O'Connor, a few years back set the wheels in motion for the beginning of the band The Life Of Riley. Both men, realising that there was an amazing music chemistry the band was formed and the rest is History in the making.

It comes as no surprise to find out that The Life Of Riley has been booked to play at New York's famous "Living Room" on July 24th. The Living Room, a highly sought-after gig for performers and a favorite spot for fans to discover new talent and see old favorites. With their Americana / Rock combination, I'm convinced that these 4 talented musicians are on the road to success.

During my reading of Riley's answers to my questions, I realised that he is such a down to earth man. Doing what he loves. I had to smile during my read, Riley is such a candid person and had such great answers!

O2O: How would you describe yourself in three words and why those three?
R.S : Determined, Thankful and Loyal.
I've always set really high goals for myself and have been really hard on myself to make them a reality. Which leads me to my second word... Thankful. Even though I don't always reach every goal, every time, I'm very thankful for what I do have and the things I have accomplished. And Last, but certainly not least, Loyal. I've been in the biz for a long time now and loyalty is a quality that you dont find a lot in Hollywood, so I pride myself now on always being loyal to the people that stand by me. From Family and friends, to fans..

O2O: Do you believe in fate or do you prefer feeling in control of your own destiny?
R.S :It's Funny you ask this because we have a new song on our next album called DESTINY... So I guess you could say this question was fate. ha.
Honestly, I think it's an even combo. You have to take control of who you are, where you want to go and how hard you are willing to work to get there. But there is also a lot of fate that plays into the hand your dealt. There has been a lot of times that my work and dedication didn't pay off on the particular thing I wanted at the moment, but the minute that door closed another door that I never saw coming opened up. Thats Fate.

O2O: How did you come upon music?
R.S I remember sitting in my room at 4 years old playing three different records and singing along all day. Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Alabama. So as you can see, my taste has always been very broad. I would always put on shows for my family every night after dinner. I'd practice a set all day and then make everyone watch. It's funny now to look back on some of those vhs tapes. I never stopped singing, but once I started acting, singing took a back seat. Until finally one day on set in Vancouver I got fed up with wasting the countless hours of downtime we have on movie sets by playing playstation.I wanted to do something more creative with my time. So I went to a hand me down store and bought an old guitar. A fellow actor who knew a few chords showed me the basics. By the end of that movie I had written my first song, "Vancouver". I'd say more than half of our first album was written on the back of scripts on movie sets. After a year or so, I decided I wanted to record them. I didn't really have any big intentions with the music but once I was introduced to Hank (the co founder of the band and guitarist) things just took off. We mixed our talents together well. On our first writing session, I brought him an idea for a song I had written on my last movie. He tweeked some of it and an hour later we had Forget About Me. All of a sudden we knew we had something pretty cool together that we wanted to pursue.

O2O: How have you changed or evolved as a musician since this all started?
R.SA LOT! I was starting from the ground up with a band that had a lot of experience. I know there was a lot of stressful rehearsals and the band has always been so patient with me. But I went from learning how to play guitar to playing and singing live with an entire band in less than a year or so. It went from a hobby to another great challenge and goal that I wanted to reach. There was a point where Hank looked at me and said, if we are going to do this then we are going to do this right! So there has been a lot of hours of work and even more hours of play that have gone into our project. Hank and Jonah (our drummer) have become like brothers to me. We spend so many hours together writing, recording and on the road playing.
O2O: How do you deal with discouragement and disappointment?
R.S I'm human. It hurts. But as an actor I deal with it a lot more than most people and on a more public stage. So I learned very fast to have thick skin. To have confidence in who I am and to not get caught up comparing myself to anyone else. I take the time I need to grieve about something but I try to learn from it, correct anything I could have done better and move forward. There is always another chance to succeed but if you keep your head in the sand you might miss it.
O2O: How do you define success?
R.S Happiness. Finishing something you started. Doing it all with integrity and humility. My dad gave me a card when I was around 8 years old and on it were 5 words. Honesty, Self discipline, Desire, Pride and Determination. With it was a note that explained to me that these were the keys to real success and if I followed them, I'd be happy. I have never taken that card out of my wallet and carry it with me everyday. They define success to me.
O2O: How do you balance both your acting career and your music career?
R.S Its been great so far. When I'm doing a movie or show I have a lot of down time on sets, so that's when I do my writing. And when I'm not acting we record and tour. So far so good!
O2O: Do you sometimes feel as though you need to choose between the 2?
R.S Never. Acting is how I make my living. Music is how I express my thoughts artistically.
O2O: Do you still ride? Or own horses?
R.S I have done a few movies where I ride and my background with horses has come in very handy. In fact my next film that I start soon I will be playing a Texas rancher, and the character has a lot of riding scenes, so I'm really excited about that. I don't own a horse right now because I just don't have the time. But I have some friends with horses here in LA, so whenever I do have spare time I'll run over and ride. Someday I'll have the ranch and horses again:)
O2O: Are you still hoping for a release date of July 1st for your CD? What is it called?
R.S As of now its on schedule! It sounds great. A little different than the first cd, but I think everyone will like where we are headed with the sound.
O2O:Can you buy it in stores? If so, which ones? (Best Buy, Hastings, etc)
R.S We are working on distribution now. Of course it will be available on
I-Tunes,cd baby, and our online store.
O2O: Will you be selling any autographed copies from your website?
R.S Thats a great idea! Now that you mention it.... YES;)

I know I'll be waiting on this internet when his new CD is released- to be picking myself up a copy.