About the Founder

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved music and singing. While I may not be the best singer, I’m never afraid to belt out my favorite songs as loudly as I can.

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When I was younger, my go-to genres were pop and Disney music. I was definitely a Disney princess at heart, and even today, Disney holds a special place in my life. Movies like The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Mulan were my first introduction to big, orchestrated songs. That early exposure sparked a deep respect for classical and orchestral music, which I still hold to this day. I'm always in awe of how individual musicians come together to create one beautiful, cohesive sound—whether it’s an orchestra or a rock and metal band, which is mostly what I listen to now.

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During middle and high school, I listened to pop and hip-hop, though my older sister often had rock music playing. While I enjoyed the mainstream music of the time, it never really struck me the way orchestral music did. Sure, it was fun, but it lacked the depth and passion I craved. Without realizing it, I was searching for something more meaningful—and in my sophomore year of high school, I found it.

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I've always been an avid gamer because it's an easy way to socialize. One day during my sophomore year, I was hanging out with some online friends. We were using avatars where text bubbles appeared above our heads as we chatted. My friend Mike kept mentioning "FFDP," and eventually, I asked what that meant. He explained it was a band called Five Finger Death Punch and recommended I listen to a few songs, especially his favorite, "Under and Over It."

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The next day, on the school bus ride home, I looked up FFDP on iTunes. Back then, iTunes let you listen to a 15- or 30-second preview before purchasing songs for about $1 or $2 each. I listened to the clip of "Under and Over It," and honestly, it intimidated me a little. But I kept exploring, and then I stumbled upon a song called "Remember Everything." It was love at first listen. I must have played that preview ten times before finally buying the full song because I had to budget my iTunes money carefully. This was exactly what I’d been searching for—raw, emotional, passionate music.

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From that moment on, I was hooked. I started finding as many rock ballads as I could, each one a little heavier than the last. My first rock playlist featured FFDP, Papa Roach, Skillet, Apocalyptica, and Volbeat. It was only about 20 songs long, but I played it nonstop.

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In 2014, when it was announced that FFDP, Volbeat, HellYeah, and Nothing More were coming to Little Rock, Arkansas, I begged my mom for tickets. She said yes, and I took my sister and my best friend with me. That concert was a transformative experience. We sat high in the arena, and I watched the bands, the lights, the effects, and the moshing audience in total awe. I had finally found my people.

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From there, my love for concerts blossomed into what I can only describe as an addiction. I was always chasing that next show, always looking for the next live music fix.

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Since 2014, I’ve been to about 50 shows (and counting) and have had the privilege of meeting 46 bands—and I have no plans of stopping anytime soon.