The Next Great American Band

What act(s) are you considered to be similar to?
Led Zeppelin, James Gang, Free, Cactus, Humble Pie, Wolfmother, Cream.

What are your musical influences and favorite artists?
Same as the above bands plus The Beatles, Queen, Kiss, Kings X, Hendrix, B.B. King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, The White Stripes.

What's the best gig you've ever played and why?
Opening for Cactus at The Magic Bag in Detroit. They are our heroes and the show was sold out. We feel like the blues rock torch was passed to us.

If you don't win what will you do?
Same thing we always do... great, energetic rock shows! Just on a smaller scale obviously.

Do you have any rituals before a performance?
Matt and I relieve our nervous energy by pacing and walking around but we don't have an actual "ritual."

What would people be surprised to learn about you?
Dan is a huge fan of Gene Kelly and the MGM Musicals of the 40's and 50's. Matt comes from a jazz background and plays in his church's band on Sundays. Tony is kind of "Pop Culture Illiterate" he has never seen a single episode of "Seinfeld" all the way through, he'll try to improve on this.