S02E11 - From Poison to Gothic Cruises: Amy’s Musical Voyage

In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles welcomes Amy Hill, a nurse and avid music fan, to discuss her rich history of attending live concerts. Amy shares the story of how she first met Charles at a bar before a Jonathan Van Ness show and discusses her lifelong passion for music. She reminisces about her first concert experience seeing Poison, a love for music that she surmises began even before her birth, and her diverse musical tastes ranging from Goth industrial to Luke Bryan.Amy talks in depth about her unique experiences on Gothic music cruises, her encounters with bands like Combichrist and Empathy Test, and the close-knit community that forms on these trips. She also describes taking her mom to concerts, including a memorable 30 Seconds to Mars show in Lake Tahoe. Throughout, Amy emphasizes the unifying power of music, sharing personal stories that underline the joy and connections sparked by live performances.BANDS: 30 Seconds to Mars, Aesthetic Perfection, Amy Hill, Anthrax, Bauhaus, Beyonce, Combichrist, Empathy Test, Freddie Mercury, God Module, Gothsicles, Jane's Addiction, Jonathan Van Ness, Luke Bryan, Ministry, Motley Crue, Nine Inch Nails, Pantera, Pearl Jam, Poison, Project Pitchfork, Queen, Sisters of Mercy, Skid Row, Skinny Puppy, Social Distortion, Steven Perkins, System Synning, Taylor Swift.VENUES:  Alpine Valley, Bottom Lounge, Carnival (cruise line), Four Seasons Hotel, Lollapalooza, Mira Luna, MSC (cruise line), Norwegian (cruise line), Royal Caribbean (cruise line), Soldier Field, Vic Theater. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE - BECOME A GUEST:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website and click on the link to fill out a form so we can consider you as a guest on the show.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708