I'm a self-motivated business man. Business is all I know and the only way that my mind works!
I own Fifth Member Productions. FMP is a band management/booking/promoting agency. For almost six years I booked and managed the band LOST LEDNY, then February 9th, 2007 arrived and the band decided to take a long break. During that time I obtained sponsorships/endorsements for Lost Ledny such as: Jagermeister, Dirtbag Clothing, Rockstar Energy Drink, Coffin Case, Los Cabos Drumsticks, Curt Mangan Strings, In Tune Guitar Picks, Epidemic Clothing and Gigskinz. I booked Lost Ledny with such national acts as: Mushroomhead (2x's), SOiL, The Autumn Offering, Brand New Sin, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Revolution Mother, Powerman 5000, Bobaflex, and Marc Rizzo (from Soulfly). Shows were booked in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, and New York.
I also bring (book/promote/buy) national acts to ACE'S (www.myspace.com/acesjohnstown) and AROUND THE CORNER (www.myspace.com/aroundthecornerbar) in Johnstown, PA. I'm trying to put this area back on the map for LIVE, HEAVY MUSIC! So, if there is a band that you'd love to see, please drop me a line and let me know. To date I have brought in Dope, Flaw, SOiL, Ill Nino, Bobaflex, STEMM, Marc Rizzo (Soulfly, ex-Ill Nino), Silent Civilian, Diecast, Egypt Central, The Autumn Offering, Hydrovibe, Ankla, Ligion, Seemless, Rikets, Chris Volz (Flaw/Five.Bolt.Main), 3 Inches of Blood, and the list continues!
I'm also the mind behind the Too Loud Festival (www.myspace.com/tooloudfestival). In 2004 I started this festival to promote local music and the talent right in my hometown and the surroundings. With the success from 2004's festival, 2005's concert featured Jimmie's Chicken Shack headling. The festival is a day long party featuring live original music, food, tattooing, piercing, misc. vendors, and spirits! The festival has seen support from Jagermeister, Dirtbag Clothing, Guitar Center, and many local businesses.
My newest venture is Epidemic Clothing Company - www.epidemicclothing.net or www.myspace.com/epidemicclothing. Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed wore Epidemic wristbands on the MAIN STAGE of OzzFest 2006 . This was a great accomplishment since the company had only formed a month prior! Howard Jones of Killswitch Engage was spotted wearing an Epidemic Clothing flexfit hat on stage at Mr. Small's Theatre in Pittsburgh. The most recent sighting has been Chris Volz from FLAW wearing the Epidemic Clothing flexfit hat, various shirt designs, and the wristbands in more than five different states.
I have one live-in girlfriend Lawry (Laurie) of more than six years. She's very hot and exotic with an added bonus of acting like one of the guys. She's not high maintenance and she's not afraid to get dirty. She's my little snowboarder/rockstar chick! Ihave one dog named Haylee who is a pure Brittany Spaniel. She's the lazy, old wise one in the family! I have another dog named Kasey who is pure mutt (Lab/boxer or pitbull mix). I found her when she was about six months old. She was wandering the side of the road in the middle of nowhere during a freezing rain/snow storm. She was an abused and stranded dog that I rescued. She is the energy and also the cuddler in the family...beside my girlfriend. I have a evil black cat named Noche. He's still figuring out the concept of a liter box! I also have a spotted salamander. It's about seven inches long, all black with yellow spots covering his/her body. It sure does like worms...mmmm!
I'm a HUGE Star Wars fanatic. I'd estimate I have nearly 600+ figures, about 50+ Vehicles, and probably 20+ playsets. I also have tons of store displays and other hard to find stuff. I'm currently rebuilding my vintage figures, creatures, and playsets collection - thanks EBAY (however the shipping charges suck)! I just need a bigger house!
