Name: Sam Draper
Location: Springfield, IL
Band: Harmony Deep, The Vinyl Bros, For The Love of Lennon

How do you prepare/warmup to sing for a whole show?

Getting plenty of sleep and hydrating is paramount. I don’t mean drinking at the show. I try to stay hydrated all the time.

What is your drink of choice on a show night?

Arnold Palmers are the most refreshing substance on the planet.

What’s your remedy when your voice is gone and the show is about to start?

Hot tea with lemon and honey and lemon mentholyptis.

What singers inspire you?

John Anderson of Yes, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Ronnie James Dio, Lou Gramm of Foreigner. Marty Robbins, Lennon and McCartney.

What song has challenged you the most?

Love me tonight by Head East. Much more difficult to sing than you would think. I try to choose songs that I can sing well. Playing copy music there are too many songs out there to sing songs you struggle with.