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DA: It’s impacted everybody so much. I’m no different from anybody. I’m at home working and I’m
actually busier than a normal year, because on a normal year, we would be touring and that would
put me out of the house. And this year, no touring, obviously, I’m at home. So, I’ve basically got my
family to take care of. So, I try to keep them occupied and happy and busy and motivated while they
can’t really do normal play dates. At the same time, we’re writing songs, and initially, we started off
doing those quarantine videos, which was fun. Then I started writing some songs with Glen and
that’s been really good. We don’t have a plan for those songs at this point. We just wanted to stay
creative and keep busy. It’s been challenging managing the time. Usually when I’m home, I’m home,
and I can just be a dad and a husband. And then when I’m away, I’ll concentrate on my work 100%.
Now everything is kinda intermixed. It’s sometimes a little bit challenging, a little hard, and I probably
get on my wife’s nerves just a little bit. As far as moving forward with The Dead Daisies, everything
just got pushed back. We had a full tour booked for 2020 and everything got pushed back…at the
earliest, spring of 2021. We’re not even sure if that’s gonna happen exactly until we get there. But
right now, we’ve got dates on sale in Germany and some other places in Europe. But that all remains
to be seen…how this pandemic goes. I’m hoping that we start to have some vaccines come in the
fall and people will start to get a little bit back to normal. I mean, we’re gonna have to deal with this
pandemic for a long time. So, we gotta learn to live with it. Vaccines will be really helpful in terms of
protecting people. Once touring and the music comes back, it’s going to be a slow start. But I think
people will be really happy. I know I’ll be very happy to play live music again and see live music as
well.

MH: When I lived in Germany, I noticed that the audience over there have a different kind of
energy compared to here in the states. Would you agree or how do you see it?

DA: Yeah, it’s different. I think you’re right. It’s definitely a different kind of people. I think people in
Europe, in general, really enjoy seeing live music. It’s something they want to experience and how
it makes them feel. They’re very dedicated to the bands they like and the style of music that they
like. In the U.S., there is that same thing, it’s just to a little less degree than in Europe. But I think in
the U.S., people want to relax and enjoy music. Maybe, they’re a little more critical in Europe
because they’re more into it? And in the U.S., they just want to enjoy the music and if it sounds
good, they’re happy.

MH: The same with other countries around the world. Each country has their own style of
listening and enjoyment in live music.

DA: I love it. I love going to different countries and playing to different audiences. You know, in
Germany, fans are a little more subdued because they’re really listening and checking things out.
And a place like in Argentina, they just want to have a good time. They just want to rock. They really
get involved and sing every guitar riff…the whole audience! It’s incredible. They’re all great. Japan
is a respectful audience, and in Spain, people go crazy. It’s good all over.

MH: I’m very happy that I got a chance to have this interview with you and delve into The
Dead Daisies and ‘The Lock Down Sessions.’ Thanks for sharing! Any closing words for our
readers?

DA: Well thanks to you, Marty, for what you’re doing for the music! And thanks to your readers for
supporting…and for supporting our music too. We really appreciate it!
MH: ION Indie Magazine wishes you the best to you and the band. You guys keep staying
safe. Thank you again, and maybe we’ll talk again soon.