Music, local band shows, concerts, hanging out with friends, laughter, zebras, travel, cats, movies, reading, karaoke, dancing, art, celtic art, tattoos, faeries, butterflies, horseback riding, skiing, hockey, soccer, surfing, sunsets, beach, ocean, bowling, cooking, BBQs, art & wine festivals, cirque du soleil, theatre, ballet, poetry, quotes, roses
Music
U2, Depeche Mode, Green Day, Coldplay, Linkin Park, Cure, Pixies, Dredg, Airborne Toxic Event, Low Vs Diamond, 30 Seconds To Mars, Arcade Fire, Silversun Pickups, Killers, Muse, Radiohead, No Doubt, She Wants Revenge, Lovemakers, We Are Scientists, The Bravery, Evanescence, Dido, Moby, James, Collective Soul, Erasure, New Order, Cake, Live, Third Eye Blind, Hole, Garbage, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Breaking Benjamin, Keane, Snow Patrol, Shins, Death Cab For Cutie, VNV Nation, Apoptygma Berzerk, Wolfsheim, Delerium, Enigma, Peter Gabriel, Dave Matthews Band, NIN, REM, Dramarama, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Shania Twain, Dixie Chicks, Oingo Boingo, Social Distortion, Clash, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Doors, Rolling Stones, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, Heart, Guns-n-Roses, Queensryche, Metallica, Iron Maiden, ATB, Ayla, Tiesto, Paul Oakenfold, Mystre, Dyloot, St John, 80's New Wave, and local/unsigned bands: Jade of Days, Inverse, Solid State Logic, My Monster, Letters Make Words, Point 3, Unjust, Etched In Red, KungFu Vampire, Silent Treatment, Flexx Bronco, and Sarah Jane.
Movies
Donnie Darko, True Romance, The Dark Knight, Batman Begins, 300, Nightmare Before Christmas, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Prestige, The Illusionist, The Departed, Pan's Labyrinth, Memoirs of a Geisha, Moulin Rouge, Across The Universe, Chicago, Rent, The Matrix, Transformers, Equilibrium, Southland Tales, Velvet Goldmine, Rules of Attraction, Sin City, Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Trainspotting, Wanted, Garden State, Versus, Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Lord of the Rings, Memento, Amelie, Corpse Bride, Big Fish, Finding Neverland, Walk To Line, Deja Vu, American Psycho, Butterfly Effect, Fight Club, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Amores Perros, 21 Grams, Chasing Amy, Clerks, Dogma, Mallrats, Harry Potter, The Crow, Identity, Stardust, Lady in the Water, Sixth Sense, The Invisible, Match Point, SLC Punk, The Incredibles, Almost Famous, The Outsiders, Run Lola Run, Highlander, Office Space, Face/Off, 12 Monkeys, Heathers, Pump Up The Volume, Strange Brew, The Princess Bride, Underworld, Spider-Man, The Full Monty, Battle Royale, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, The Ring, The Usual Suspects, American History X, The Island, Tron, Logan's Run, Grease, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Television
True Blood, Heroes, Dexter, Grey's Anatomy, CSI, 24, Californication, Weeds, Criminal Minds, One Tree Hill, Smallville, Entourage, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles, Fringe, United States of Tara, Dollhouse, Damages, The Tudors, Rescue Me, Battlestar Galactica, Scrubs, Family Guy, American Dad, and Invader Zim
Books
Atlas Shrugged (Ayn Rand), Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury), Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien), Twilight (Stephenie Meyer), Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling), Dune (Frank Herbert), Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy (Douglas Adams), Brave New World (Aldous Huxley), The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown), Water For Elephants (Sara Gruen), Celestine Prophecy (James Redfield), The Five Love Languages (Gary Chapman), The Four Agreements (Don Miguel Ruiz), and anything by Agatha Christie, Sidney Sheldon, Mary Higgins Clark, James Patterson, Bret Easton Ellis, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Heroes
My Parents
You Are 80% Weird
You're more than quirky, you're downright strange.
But you're also strangely compelling, like a cult leader.
You are a big thinker. You are extremely charismatic, and wish to offer the benefit of your wisdom to the world at large. You tend to see the grand scheme of things, and are able to deduce connections between things that other people miss; these psychological personality traits are the result of the fact that you are the Messiah. You use your charisma and knowledge to teach others, benevolently helping your fellow man reach a higher plane of evolution through such unorthodox but enlightened means as Psychic Third Nostril Enlargement. You then retire to secluded farmhouses in rural areas, where your followers express appreciation by signing over all their worldly possessions and giving up their wives and daughters to the Cult Leader's "special care." Famous Cult Leaders include J. R. "Bob" Dobbs.
Santa Clara High
Santa Clara, CA
Graduated: 1989
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: Wilderness Adventures Club, Spanish Travel Club, Rotary Interact, Drama Club, Pep Club, Soccer Team, Tennis Team, Softball Team, Colorguard
"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." --Jack Kerouac
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." --Thoreau
"Without music, life would be a mistake." --Friedrich Nietzsche
"No man or woman who tries to pursue an ideal in his or her own way is without enemies." --Daisy Bates
"Do not hate the woman who intimidates you; hate the woman who belittles you."
I don't like describing myself in writing. I don't think it captures my true essence. The only way to really know and understand me is to experience me in person. Some adjectives I would use are: outgoing, social, unique, charismatic, talkative, cute, funny, smart, honest, loyal, entertaining, flirtatious, vibrant, assertive, optimist, cat-lover, and tomboy. But does that really capture who I am? The one thing I can say with certainty is that I've undergone quite a bit of self growth in the past few years and am proud of who I am and what I stand for. If you want to know more about me, then ask my friends how the world is affected by my presence.
My personality type is an ESFJ (Extravert, Sensor, Feeler, Judger). People of this type tend to be active, friendly and energetic; outgoing, affectionate and talkative; concerned about others and careful to be polite and cooperative; realistic, literal and conscientious; highly sensitive and easily hurt; organized, responsible and conventional. The most important thing to ESFJs are their relationships and helping people in real and practical ways.
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---> Barb Rocks Presents <---
***Check out the ALL NEW BARBROCKS.COM website, created by my great friend Joel.***
Barb Rocks is recognized for putting on highly-organized and well-attended shows at reputable venues in the San Jose Bay Area. Barb Rocks Presents focuses mainly on all types of rock music, from indie to punk to progressive to metal, but is open to music of all genres. Each show is carefully organized for cohesion between the bands, so that the music compliments each other and audiences get to experience a unforgettable night of entertainment that flows together. Many local favorites will only work with Barb Rocks, as their experiences with me surpass others in quality, communication, and compensation.
My promise to you is that all Barb Rocks Presents shows will be quality shows with good bands and great fans. Don't miss out on filling your auditory senses with pleasure!
I am proud to announce these upcoming Barb Rocks Presents shows:
To see which talented bands have played my shows, check out the historical lists of Barb Rocks Presents shows: 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 and check out photos from shows!
---> Band Management <---
Not only is Barb Rocks well-known as one of the most respected promoters in the bay area, I also support various musicians in band management and booking, as well as other promotional help. Barb Rocks is currently managing Jade of Days, Letters Make Words, My Monster, and Broken October, plus I'm working closely with other unsigned bands to expand this portfolio.
If you're interested in booking any of these bands, just send me a message with all the shows details (date, venue, time slot, other bands on bill, pay) and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
I'm also handling booking for a few local and talented cover bands, including Stompbox and The Peelers, so please contact me if you want some great party bands for your events!!
---> Press / Media <---
Your Music Magazine, published out of Santa Cruz and circulated throughout California, did a feature on Barb Rocks in their May 2007 issue! Written by the ever-so-talented and good friend JC Haydon, it's surreal and exciting to have something written about me and what I do in a circulated music publication and be recognized for my efforts to revitalize the local music scene! CLICK TO READ THE FEATURE!
I am a contributing writer to YOUR MUSIC MAGAZINE, as well as a sponsor of the San Jose Edition of Your Music Olympicks! These events, formerly known as Rock Wars, also take place in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Sacramento every year, with the first ever San Jose version in Summer of 2008. Don't miss the best local bands performing in an honest run battle of the bands for good prizes and media coverage.
I was also a contributing writer to ZERO MAGAZINE from March to May 2008, writing various CD Reviews.
---> Testimonials <---
I pride myself on having a great reputation with the bands that have played my shows. It's wonderful to receive so much positive feedback on what I am doing. My shows are very successful and I'm proud to be recognized as someone that's helping revive the local music scene. Here are some examples of what bands have to say about Barb Rocks Presents:
Trip Device: "If you haven't heard of Barb Rocks, then you must not care about rock music in the bay area." Solid State Logic: "In an area where a lot of promoters have a 'What can you do for me?' attitude, Barb wants to promote good bands on merit, and create shows that are conducive to the music. Being a huge supporter of the local music scene, her show's definitely belong to the bands and the fans." Jade of Days: "Barb Rocks is the local scene's Bill Graham. If your looking for a show at a good venue with plenty of promotion and draw, her's is the number to call. Choosing Barb as our band manager is the best decisions we've ever made as a band, other than being in a band together." Kaura: "Barb is the kind of promoter that any band could only hope to work with. She is exceptionally fair and attentive to making sure her bands are taken care of. Unlike some promoter's shows, where your band is treated like an insignificant accompaniment to the bar selling beer, Barb personally extends herself to take care of the band's needs. Simply put...Barb Rocks!" Borderwars: "Of all shows and places that we have played in the last few years, the show put on by Barb Rocks rocked the most. Barb knows how to handle bands with respect and is trying to give a new life to the San Jose live music scene. For that we say thank you and we support." The Moderna Complex: "Barbara is a genuine soul, does what she says she's going to do, and loves what she does! Her energy and positivity are contagious. It's a rare combination in any industry, let alone music." Point 3: "You are one of the greatest bookers we've ever dealt with, period! We'd work with you again whenever! You're the real deal lady, no bullshit fronts, just hard work and great results." Reflektiv: "Barb Rocks is definitely the most organized and professional booking agent/promoter we have EVER dealt with!! She will never let you down. She is sincerely dedicated to the local scene and putting together the best shows possible. She is the one to go to if you need to get on a good show with the right line-up. Cheers to you Barb!!!!" Disalto: "Barb really does rock! She knows how to put on a great line up and is San Jose's sweetheart! We would play anytime she ask us to, no questions asked, because Barb welcomes out of town bands with open arms." Suffer Tree: "Barb Rocks has booked several shows with us, and each time she's professional, fun to be around and helpful with the needs of any of the bands on the bill. She fights for bands to be compensated what they deserve, and it's our pleasure to play her shows. Thanks a bunch Barb." Blessings of Affliction: "We met Barb Rocks at a show that she was presenting at the Vodoo Lounge. She was very open, easy to talk to, and is the kind of person that makes you feel like you have known her your entire life. We exchanged profiles on myspace and in a few weeks she booked us our first real shows at Johnny V's and the Blank Club. To this date the majority of our shows have been booked through Barb Rocks. Barb was willing to take a chance on us despite the fact that we had only been together for 4 months. She gave us the headlining slot at Britannia Arms Cupertino on a Saturday night and to this date it was by far our best show. Because of Barb Rocks we have expanded our fan base and we’re well on our way toward becoming an established band in the San Jose area. We can not thank her enough for giving us a chance and helping us become known throughout the San Jose local music scene. Thanks Barb!" Help me spread the word! Put my banner on your page!
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Who I'd like to meet: I like to meet cool, fun people. People who aren't afraid to be themselves. I am at my best when I work off of good social interaction. I get more animated and funny when I have good people around me. So those are the type of people I want to meet. No drama, just cool people being who they are, not trying to pretend. And of course I want to meet Bono from U2 again. Not just shaking his hand and having that five word interchange, but a real conversation with him. I find him fascinating...
In case you were wondering why my friends are referred to as minions, check this out!
This Saturday, Oct 31st - Spend HALLOWEEN with Stellar Corpses, The Quakes, The Mutilators, The Tabaltix, and 23PM!! Don't miss out on this exciting event!!!
This FRIDAY, come join us at the BIGGEST ALL AGES PARTY every to hold down in Orange County.
KROQ presents HALOS N' HORNS FEST '09 feat. KORN, SHINY TOY GUNS, GIRL TALK, SHWAYZE and many more.
Costume contests, giveaways and and 13 stages of music and mayhem. The event starts at 4pm - 12am. After party at SUTRA 12am - 2am. Get your tickets now at or visit myspace.com/halosnhornsfest for more details. ..
N ORANGE COUNTY: The 405, 5, 91 and 22 Freeways all connect with the south Newport (55) Freeway. Exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, right on Fair Drive.
On November 13th, PinUp Productions will be hosting the Battle of the Bands Finals at The Avalon, THE premiere live music venue in the San Jose area. The final 6 bands (started with 54) will compete for the $10,000 grand prize in what will surely be a night to remember. All ages with a full bar. Come out and support your favorite band. This event WILL sellout, so get your presales now at www.letswoosh.com or by clicking on the flier below. This will be a show talked about for years to come, hope to see you out.
ALSO HELP SAVE YOUR LOCAL MUSIC SCENE AND SUPPORT THESE SHOWS:
Our cd release show is THIS SATURDAY, October 17th! If you want to come you should get tix ahead of time cus it's going to sell out! Here's the link for tix:
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