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Name: DJ Zaruba.
Star Sign: Libra.
Place of Birth: Newport News, VA.
Now Based At: Virginia Beach, VA.
Level of Education: High School Diploma.
First Instrument Played: I started out trying to learn to play the drums so I could jam with my dad while he played guitar.
Current Instrument: Guitar and Vocals = )
Last Venue Played: The Room in Brookfield, CT. A really awesome venue, run by some amazing people. We love it up there.
Last Gig Attended: We just played an event for Hall Honda in Virginia Beach, VA to celebrate the grand opening of their new 2013 Honda Accord.
Can't Go On Tour Without: I can’t be on tour without my iPhone. It keeps me connected and up to speed with what is going on while I am away, and it keeps me entertained while I’m not driving. Temple Run is the easiest way to kill time in a van, haha.
The Best Thing About Live Music Is: The reaction that the crowd gives back to the stage. That’s the best part about live music, period.
The Person I Would Most To Collaboration Is: I would love to collaborate with Adam Levine or Taylor Swift.
Worst Thing To Happen To Music Is: The worst thing to happen to music is pirating music online.
Best Thing About The Current Music Industry: The best thing about the industry right now is that it has become possible to properly distribute your music nationally, and in some cases, internationally by yourself.
Turn On: I love girls in glasses.
Turn Off: I can’t stand girls that think they are better than everyone else. Yuck.
Biggest Influence: My biggest influences are John O’Callaghan, Adam Levine, Tom DeLonge, and Johnny Rzeznik.
My Favourite Person On TV Right Now Is: Dexter. Duh. Everyone’s favorite serial killer.
Childhood Hero: Peter Pan.
When I Was Younger I Wanted To Be: Even now that I am twenty six years old, I still want to be Peter Pan. I don’t ever want to grow up. Ever.
Last Album Bought: “Don’t Panic” by All Time Low
Last Song Listened To On MP3 Player: “We are never ever getting back together” by Taylor Swift
The Music I'm Into Is: I am mostly in to pop and 90’s rock.
Favourite Current Band: Maroon 5, All Time Low, Taylor Swift, or The Maine.
My Favourite Drink Has To Be: Chocolate Coconut Water by Zico.
My Favourite Book Is: Choke by Chuck Palahniuk.
My Favourite Website Is: TFG Store and YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
My Favourite Item Of Clothing Is: I love fall and winter weather so I love sweaters, cardigans, hoodies, blazers. Everything outerwear!
My Favourite Shop Is: H&M and TFG Store
The Best Boredom Buster Is: Angry Birds and Temple Run, yeah! = )
The Best Film I Ever Saw Was: The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
My Ultimate Snack Is: Coconut Thin cookies from Trader Joe’s with Cocoa Almond Butter or Cookie Butter. Also Twizzlers, Cadbury Eggs, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
The Worst Food Invented Is: Squash Casserole. Ew.
The First Thing I Do When I Wake Up Is: When I wake up, I check my email, then my texts. Then I use the restroom, shower, and straighten my hair. Normal morning routine for a twenty six year old female. I mean, male. Whoops. = P
I Can't Leave The House Without: I never leave the house without my MacBook around my shoulder and my iPhone in my pocket. I never know when I will send to send files or do business, so I always keep these things handy.
I'm Well Known For: Being very loud and obnoxious. However, I am also known for having a huge heart, and helping people as much as I can.
My Hobbies Are: Giving back to my community the best that I can. Cooking, and reading. When I have free time, I like to spend it with my friends and family, and Bryce, who I mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America.
I Have A Passion For: Music, of course. But I also have a passion for helping people that may need light in their lives.
First Band Name: When I was in 8th grade my friends and I started our first band. It was called SPUM. Probably the worst band name I have ever heard.
Tomorrow I Will: Look for someone new to pay it forward to, and work. A lot.
My Biggest Aspiration: To change as many lives as possible in a positive way. Whether it is through music, or not.
I Think AltSounds is: AltSounds is something very new to me, but I love what I know of so far = )
The Story
These aren't your typical band boys looking for undeserved fame and fortune, writing random songs they think will be the "next big thing." What Looks Like Crazy is a collection of serious, yet outgoing musicians who are completely dedicated to what they do. Every lyric has a back story, and a meaning. Every interview is honest, and every listener has a place in their heart. With simple, yet infectious hooks and melodies, these boys that play guitar wish to share not just their music, but their lives, with anyone who will listen.
Whether you're looking for something to sing along to in your car, or something a little deeper, What Looks Like Crazy delivers. " Our lyrics tell all our life experiences in a fun and upbeat, yet in your face kinda way." "These songs are all about tough situations that have brought up a lot of raw emotion, and we tell them in a storybook kind of way."
The band has big plans for 2012, and no plans to slow down anytime soon.
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Name: DJ Zaruba.
Star Sign: Libra.
Place of Birth: Newport News, VA.
Now Based At: Virginia Beach, VA.
Level of Education: High School Diploma.
First Instrument Played: I started out trying to learn to play the drums so I could jam with my dad while he played guitar.
Current Instrument: Guitar and Vocals = )
Last Venue Played: The Room in Brookfield, CT. A really awesome venue, run by some amazing people. We love it up there.
Last Gig Attended: We just played an event for Hall Honda in Virginia Beach, VA to celebrate the grand opening of their new 2013 Honda Accord.
Can't Go On Tour Without: I can’t be on tour without my iPhone. It keeps me connected and up to speed with what is going on while I am away, and it keeps me entertained while I’m not driving. Temple Run is the easiest way to kill time in a van, haha.
The Best Thing About Live Music Is: The reaction that the crowd gives back to the stage. That’s the best part about live music, period.
The Person I Would Most To Collaboration Is: I would love to collaborate with Adam Levine or Taylor Swift.
Worst Thing To Happen To Music Is: The worst thing to happen to music is pirating music online.
Best Thing About The Current Music Industry: The best thing about the industry right now is that it has become possible to properly distribute your music nationally, and in some cases, internationally by yourself.
Turn On: I love girls in glasses.
Turn Off: I can’t stand girls that think they are better than everyone else. Yuck.
Biggest Influence: My biggest influences are John O’Callaghan, Adam Levine, Tom DeLonge, and Johnny Rzeznik.
My Favourite Person On TV Right Now Is: Dexter. Duh. Everyone’s favorite serial killer.
Childhood Hero: Peter Pan.
When I Was Younger I Wanted To Be: Even now that I am twenty six years old, I still want to be Peter Pan. I don’t ever want to grow up. Ever.
Last Album Bought: “Don’t Panic” by All Time Low
Last Song Listened To On MP3 Player: “We are never ever getting back together” by Taylor Swift
The Music I'm Into Is: I am mostly in to pop and 90’s rock.
Favourite Current Band: Maroon 5, All Time Low, Taylor Swift, or The Maine.
My Favourite Drink Has To Be: Chocolate Coconut Water by Zico.
My Favourite Book Is: Choke by Chuck Palahniuk.
My Favourite Website Is: TFG Store and YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
My Favourite Item Of Clothing Is: I love fall and winter weather so I love sweaters, cardigans, hoodies, blazers. Everything outerwear!
My Favourite Shop Is: H&M and TFG Store
The Best Boredom Buster Is: Angry Birds and Temple Run, yeah! = )
The Best Film I Ever Saw Was: The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
My Ultimate Snack Is: Coconut Thin cookies from Trader Joe’s with Cocoa Almond Butter or Cookie Butter. Also Twizzlers, Cadbury Eggs, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
The Worst Food Invented Is: Squash Casserole. Ew.
The First Thing I Do When I Wake Up Is: When I wake up, I check my email, then my texts. Then I use the restroom, shower, and straighten my hair. Normal morning routine for a twenty six year old female. I mean, male. Whoops. = P
I Can't Leave The House Without: I never leave the house without my MacBook around my shoulder and my iPhone in my pocket. I never know when I will send to send files or do business, so I always keep these things handy.
I'm Well Known For: Being very loud and obnoxious. However, I am also known for having a huge heart, and helping people as much as I can.
My Hobbies Are: Giving back to my community the best that I can. Cooking, and reading. When I have free time, I like to spend it with my friends and family, and Bryce, who I mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America.
I Have A Passion For: Music, of course. But I also have a passion for helping people that may need light in their lives.
First Band Name: When I was in 8th grade my friends and I started our first band. It was called SPUM. Probably the worst band name I have ever heard.
Tomorrow I Will: Look for someone new to pay it forward to, and work. A lot.
My Biggest Aspiration: To change as many lives as possible in a positive way. Whether it is through music, or not.
I Think AltSounds is: AltSounds is something very new to me, but I love what I know of so far = )
The Story
These aren't your typical band boys looking for undeserved fame and fortune, writing random songs they think will be the "next big thing." What Looks Like Crazy is a collection of serious, yet outgoing musicians who are completely dedicated to what they do. Every lyric has a back story, and a meaning. Every interview is honest, and every listener has a place in their heart. With simple, yet infectious hooks and melodies, these boys that play guitar wish to share not just their music, but their lives, with anyone who will listen.
Whether you're looking for something to sing along to in your car, or something a little deeper, What Looks Like Crazy delivers. " Our lyrics tell all our life experiences in a fun and upbeat, yet in your face kinda way." "These songs are all about tough situations that have brought up a lot of raw emotion, and we tell them in a storybook kind of way."
The band has big plans for 2012, and no plans to slow down anytime soon.
Find out more right here: http://www.facebook.com/whatlookslikecrazy/info
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