Born: Simleul Silvanie, Romania 26 November 1989.
Now: New York.
Serious guitar lessons at 10.
Influences:
Michael Schenker,
Gary Moore,
Carlos Santana,
Molly Hatchet,
Al DiMeola,
Steve Vai,
Joe Satriani,
John Scofield.
Kristen plays GIBSON Guitars.
Number of guitars: 10+.
Kristen plays through Sovtek and THD amplifiers with custom AVATAR Cabinets.
Kristen's gear supplied by TOUR SUPPLY.
Kristen uses BOSS effects.
Kristen uses ProTools for home recording.
Advanced guitar instruction with Nick Moroch.
Vocal coach is Don Lawrence.
Bands Kristen has played with/opened for:
MSG - Michael Schenker Group,
UFO,
Bret Michaels,
Blue Oyster Cult,
Megan McCauley,
Y & T,
SATO,
Joe Payne Band,
Upstart Blues w/Pete Hop,
Copy Cats,
Split Image,
Four Guys in Disguise,
B.B. Grand,
MADDOG,
Lonestar Blues Band,
Little Scotty and the Knockouts
Favorite foods:
Penne a la Vodka,
Shrimp Scampi.
Favorite beverage:
Beer......Root.....of course!
Favorite movie:
The Thorn Birds.
Favorite Books:
Ice Limit by Preston and Child,
Still Life With Crows by Preston and Child.
Favorite hobby other than music:
Boating and tubing.
Favorite color: Black.
Favorite place (other than home):
Lake George, NY...
