Tamara

What was the first concert you attended? Duran Duran I was 12 years old. Still one of my favorite bands ever!

What's on your IPod? Lots of 80's, Did that surprise any of you lol. Dance hits, Fiona Apple, Cold Play, The Doves, Lots of English bands, Oldies, Pretty much everything.

Who were your musical influences growing up? My house was filled with music at all times. My father was into Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Sammy Davis Motown oldies, while my mother was into James Taylor, Crystal Gayle, Abba and Motown, while my brother banged on the drums to his eighties metal my sis would be jamming house music, as well as lots of new wave. I had to find myself through all of that and I discovered I really loved it all! I would have to say female vocally would be Madonna, Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morrisette, Natalie Merchant, Aretha Franklin...

What are HSSS fans like? Amazing, It's definitely a party of great people, great energy and lots of fun! I have met some amazing people along the way.

What are HSSS shows like? That's just the thing you never know what to expect to happen at an HSSS show but one thing you do know is it's always a good time and release.

What's your favorite song ever? Wow! I have so many there are too many choices. Any Song that makes me feel good, Madonna's Holiday, Coldplay's Clocks, this is too hard! lol

What is your favorite cover to preform? As of right now our Lady Gaga tunes, but it's ever changing as we learn new music all the time. Also Teenage Waste Land love the energy!

What is the best thing about playing live? It is the best gift ever to be able to perform and people have such a good time it's so rewarding. You never know what someone is going through out there and if someone is going through a rough time and music makes them feel good, It's an amazing gift and I'm grateful everyday for it!

Who is your music idol? I would have to say Madonna she is ever changing her look, music and still to this day has not put out an album that I can not listen to start to finish. Now a days thats very hard to find. She has nailed it and it's been amazing watching her grow into who she is now.

Where is your favorite place to hang out when you're not playing live? With my family. I don't get to spend much time with them on the weekends so I like to spend as much time as I can when I'm not playing. As well as my close friends.

Carl

What's was the first concert you attended? Suicide Machines and Weston at Fireside Bowl.

What's on your IPod? Everything! I love every style of music. I have Pop, Rock, Country, Rap, Punk, Classical, and every other style of music you can think of.

Who were your musical influences growing up? Homegrown, MXPX, Rancid, The Ataris, New Found Glory, Blink 182...

What are HSSS fans like? Well they are obviously all very smart because they are fans of HSSS! But they are also very loyal and some of the nicest people I have ever met.

What are HSSS shows like? High energy and a lot of fun for the band and the fans.

What's your favorite song ever? Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Johan Sebastian Bach. Its not very punk rock, but I love instrumental arrangements and that is probably the best one ever written in my book.

What is your favorite cover to perform? I would have to say our Pop Medley.

What is the best thing about playing live? The energy you get from the crowd. 

Who is your music idol? Butch Walker and Tim Armstrong.

Where is your favorite place to hang out when you're not playing live? My lake house in Wisconsin with all my family and friends.

Kerry

What was the first concert you attended? Air Supply and Christopher Cross, one of my first dates as a kid. Didn't end up well.

What's on your IPod? My IPod is all over the place tons of Jellyfish, Mike Viola, Marvelous 3, Queen...

Who were your musical influences growing up? The Beatles, Queen, David Bowie.

What are HSSS fans like? We love to make it a party for everyone.

What are HSSS shows like? There is a lot dance stuff in our set list along with sing along songs.

What's your favorite song ever? If I Fell by The Beatles is the most beautifully written song so I would say thats my favorite.

What is your favorite cover to perform? Katy Perry Teenage Dream is my favorite song to perform right now.

What is the best thing about playing live? Interaction between us and the crowd.

Who is your music idol? John Lennon

Where is your favorite place to hang out when you're not playing live? The McDonalds right next to the gym on Randall Road. I like to watch people work out.

Matt

What was the first concert you attended? AC/DC at Alpine Valley. We have to get a cannon at our shows now that I think about it.

What's on your IPod? Moby, Massive Attack, Brian Eno, MGMT, The Kinks, new songs that we are learning and Axel F from Beverly Hills Cop.

Who were your musical influences growing up? Fred Rogers, Schroeder, Kiss, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Barry Gibb, John Williams, and Prince.

What are HSSS fans like? A group of people who have no problem expressing themselves through dance with the aid of alcohol.

What are HSSS shows like? A non stop rock n roll circus dance party. Our only goal at our shows is to make sure the crowd has a great time.

What's your favorite song ever? Summertime Rolls by Jane's Addiction

What is your favorite cover to perform? Ha-Ha!!! No I meant Ah-Ha Take on me. No I really Meant Ha-Ha!!

What is the best thing about playing live? Getting to let loose and and have fun with the crowd as we feed off of each others energy!

Who is your music idol? Keith Moon. I've out lived him by six years but I would trade them all for one of his.

Where is your favorite place to hang out when you're not playing live? Running along Lake Michigan, somewhere obsessing over the NBA or someplace quiet.