In The Beginning, There Were Power Chords And Drop D Tuning

"So where do you live, Ms. Rock Goddess?" he asked across the bar.
"Front of the stage," she smiled, and was gone.

My life at the front of the stage has been a delicious novel unfolding. New chapters and stories spring from nearly every dirty dive bar and gig I've experienced. I love rock and metal music; it makes my brain smile. I don't know why... I'm just wired that way.

I follow bands. Most are complete unknowns outside of their own city limits. A talented handful of these groups are an exhale away from being discovered and getting their shot. These are the guys who intrigue me and whose stories I write.

After all, every "real" band was once a local band. And their would-be rock star tales are no different: of brotherhood, of ego, jealousy, success, love, and failure.

But when the blazing stage lights switch on... every once in awhile, you get a preview of Heaven.