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breath and a quick moment of silence right before - do any stand out?
we begin the live countdown. it’s important to me Kd: i really loved our elvis
that i don’t mess up, but still appear relaxed and tribute from Justin shandor,
sincere. if i sound rehearsed i’ve failed. that guy was spot on. he
RRM: you not only host the show, but are also really proved to me that
credited as a producer. how much effort goes into tributes are true musical
making this show happen? professionals, not cheesy
Kd: oh goodness, how long can we make this impersonators.
article? i’m in charge of it all from finding the RRM: have you been
bands and booking them to gathering their promo completely fooled by any of
materials and approving their set list. i also write the characters themselves?
(there are some pretty
damn close matches!)
Kd: absolutely, the david
bowie from space oddity,
Kd: the show is broadcast live from the Freddy mercury from Queen nation and the
the world famous Whisky a go-go Jim morrison from Wild child give me goosebumps.
RRM: What performance are you most looking
on the sunset strip, this is where
renee Silverman the doors and motley crue got forward to in season five?
their start… so you can expect the
Kd: i’m looking forward to seeing our tribute to
experience to be loud, gritty, and fun.
ring of Fire in the shower almost every day
We have some die-hard fans that the man in black, Johnny cash. i’ve been singing
the show descriptions, create the episode scripts, come to every show and then we also have newbies getting ready! i’m also psyched for our Frank
request and approve all the graphics, send the testing out the scene. Plus, the room is full of other sinatra tribute because that will be our 50th
flyers to the printer, fill the band dressing rooms tribute bands in costume, at any moment someone episode - that makes me really proud.
with goodies, pick out my wardrobe, run the ticket that looks like elton John, alice cooper, bono, mick RRM: back in our 2011 interview you joked
site, host our viP guests, write the commercials, Jagger, stevie nicks or billy idol might be standing about combining beer and margaritas - and
credential the still photographers, look for new next to you! on the flip side the aXs tv viewing now they seem to be everywhere. are you
press, and buy snacks for the crew. When you see audience watching at home can expect high energy collecting any royalties for this?
me arrive at the venue i’m carrying 6 bags and 3 performances from talented musicians that look and Kd: What can i say, i’m a trend setter!
cases of water. it’s really glamorous. sound just like the real thing. i don’t know much, but when it comes
RRM: as a member of the audience, what kind of RRM: through four full seasons to booze and bands i got my finger
experience can i expect? you’ve seen a lot of performances on the pulse. cheers!

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